The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1845-11-18
.o,,.,, Yesterday. accompanied BY Mr.

Geheu " our own childhood; and partly from the
rene. which must attach to the acquisition
ODoaIedge by The rising generation, ana me de-
AnUt of mind among them. But these schools
siot mai arising from the great number OF pupils
es' s"h the attention bestowed on'them oy the ai-
so,s and the competency OF the teachers 70 'ne
ceoIs, Of their duties, have the additional inter
lhe es.0y the public institutions OF people who
81 OF o''o ON them, more than on legislatures and
nov ' u denend the stability ofthe government
"a me glory Of the nation
na "I "a true of these schools when visited on
An "'' o.cssions. IL may be imagined that the
fdln"y .h;ch they excited in the spectator, must
eei 80 doubled during the presence IN them oil
a"n,rollers and directors Of the schools, the
= . Of the commonwealth, (who Is, by virtue
Nv oa;ee superintendent OF common schoois,)
he Governor Of Pennsylvania.
A. some account has already been gwen OF me
,.',s Of Wednesday, ] need not enter INTO details
isis those OF yesterday. The number OF
'Is sised was twelve, in four different build
choo'1 TRENCH all of them are located ont OF the
g',.nsr-vwhere, as in other cities, there is some
w p,I.,on of the wealth and fashion Of the place
sh;LIrpn presented an appearance which would
.a done credit TO schools anywhere. The teach
ave en showed great ability; and the proficiency of
~ the pupls excited admiration IN all, and IN
nN aho we're not accustomed TO hear their reclla-
ms even aslonshment
'. inns Of course, was very pleasing; but 1t was
a. 10 observe Gov. Skunk. Every teacher
~ Nv. fell deep interest in the skill which his
(oo,ls exhibited; but the distinguished s'ster seem
up W" ssI even more than they; while the easy ia
.s,,,v with which he moved among the children
''m not have been surpassed by the gentest of the
~ ladies' who are assistant teachers. One he
~ an the head another he shook by the hand;
~ a third. more distant from HIM, he greeted
in n bright glance Of the eye, cheering and en-
anr,oing them constantly with appropriate re-
The honorable secretary and himself made short
dresses alternately at the different schools, and
MAJ were both most happily suited to the time and
Dr Th. remembrance of these visits will not easily
,a;sb from the minds Of those who Witnessed
ssm and their saIutary effects will be shown in
i increased attention, cheerfalness, and ambition
fine directors, teachers, pupils, and parents.
In the afternoon the company visited the House
I,fRe6se and found much to admire in the indus
r;aI educational, and domestic departments of that
moo,,ant institution When they had seen the
apror of the buildings, the boys marched into the
,,d in military order, and were addressed by the
Governor, who was introduced TO them by J. j.
BARCLAY, esq They then went to supper. The
,s,srs said with them long enough 10 see how
heir meals are conducted, and then passed to the
Idning.room of the girls. These we're quite neatly
dressed and, after rccitins chaRer from the Bible,
Lans some appropriate verses. They also were adj
dressed by The governor There is, perhaps, no
Las, of persons whom it would be more difficult To
address suitably than these children. You cannot
Aapproye of their past course, and you know not
k6er present disposition, because they act under
konstraint Yet the governor was as happy IN his
remarks here, as he had been ut the schools; and
I'VE may hope that some of them will, in brighter
periods Of their lives, remember with gratitude the
Encouragement which he gave them.
have possibly given too much space to this sub
ect but conceive it to be one eminently worthy of
kltention and consideration.
upon BY the city councils, the mayor, and the recor-
Her. and inerchanged cvlities with them. The
councils having offered the hall Of Independence TO
Die governor as place to receive his friends, the
bfer was accepted, and the governor was accord
jngly engaged during the most of this morning In
baking BY the hand vast number Of citizens of
both parties. This is the first time that similar
honor has ever been extended by the councils OF
his city 10 democratic governor of Pennsylya-
ha,
Those banks who hope to get charters, or who
Expect 10 have their charters renewed al the coming
esson Of our legislature, will be seriously disnp-
pointed If they hope 10 get through without having
Incorporated into their charters the principle OF rad
Zeal individual liabilii-not the mock liability adopt
I'd al the last session, by which banks were held re-
|ponsible for their notes only, but that broad and
accountability which binds them for
issues and deposites both alike This will be the
lease, have. no doubt. The people have been edu-
gated by sad experience, and are now very cunning
|papls
We had two arrivals yesterday from Liverpool
e.. ,nIf to, oh,
Columbia--both with valuable assorted cargoes.
There we're also arrivals from Trieste, ST. Jago,
bnd Havana Adverse winds have delayed the ar
rival Of a number of vessels, which may now be
shortly expected.
series of most interesting meetings have re-
endy been held in this city, by the enemies of the
death punishment. Vice President Dallas presided
pver the meeting on Wednesday evening last, and
made an address full of eloquence. A great amount
talent has enlisted in this cause; and it 10 admitted
hat the arguments have been of the most powerful
Character. Charles c. Burlegh, Professor Henry
!. Patterson w. D. Kelley, esq, Rev. Chauncey
Df whom is host in himself, participated in the
proceedings, and made able and well-digested argu
nents against what is better known as legal MUIR
Yer. The meetings were attended by great crowds
| people, and the speeches loudly and repeatedly
hpplauded have no doubt that the cause in which
hese gentlemen are engaged will eventually triumph;
OR believe il to be an honest and good cause.
Mr. Vice President Dallas made his argument
yesterday before Judges King and Parsons, in case
kentucky Bank Us. Schuylkil Bank, Mr.. Dallas
PpPeanng for the latter. This is an exciting and
Important case, and has occaRioned considerable
interest in this city and elsewhere. Mr.. Dallas
AXES the ground that the Kentucky Bank had no
ghl conferred by its charter to depute the Schuy-
kll Bank TO issue the increased stock; and that
therefore the Schuylkill Bank cannot be held re-
ponsloIe. Quite a crowd was present yesterday,
i''enlng TO his argument
singular eectment case was decided before
Judge Randall on Thursday last. 1t was an action
recover premises on Front and Race streets in
an city, twenty-five feet front, extending to the
ver Delaware, The plaintiffs claimed under a
sea from Thomas PIERCE to James Parrock, dated
t'ss and the will Of James Parrock, who devised
ne premises to his grandson John, upon this con-
iuoh; That II he should die under age, and without
issue, Then 1t should goto the plaintiffs ancestor.
Inc defendants proved that in l779, John Par
% was aainted for adhering to the King Of
set Britain, and all his properly confscated; that
ICY the lot in question was sold by the State to
. ae University Of Pennsylvania, and by the univer-
|ssy ~ 1855, TO Jacob Caufman, whose heirs now
1 ,oS, l-lhat they have been in possession since
,1 ana have erected various buildings upon it,
-. 'oin parrock made will, proved in 1890, de-
sng an his estate TO Abel James, who would be
ne real owner but for the confscation; and that by
@ .rms OF the will under which the plaintiffs claim,
N ueslse over never took effect because John Par
rock died oper oge.
IN.