American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-09

Ar. f. A. SEEKER, is the principal. Mr.. S.
S a teacher. is very competent; and TO say
hat the pupils acquitted themselves we'll, IN
n the higher branches of an English educa-
ion, would convey hut a meagre idea TO the
eader Of the proficiency Of the young ladies'
N the more difficult branches OF Chemistry,
Geometry and Algebra. AS repast to the
more solid exercises Of the morning, several
Young ladies recited short pieces of compost
lion, in very tasty and highly pleasing man
oer = Messrs. Wilson,
John ,ton, Bowie and Monmonier, ofthe board
of School Commissioners, were present and
took part in the examination The following
original essays were read in quite an elegant
manner: 'On the Importance of a well spent
YOUTH" Autobiography of the assistant t ach-
er in the Eastern Female High School," son
the necessity of submitting to our Teachers"
" Letter Of invitation to my aunG' 1.-The she'll
pen" AT the conclusion of the exercises,
short addresses were made by the Commits
sioners present, and DR.. Collins,
Western Female Public High SchsoL-Thist
school, situated in Pearl near Fayette street,
is under The care of MIR. Robert Kerr, and
numbers about sixty scholars; and MessrS.
Wilder aud Tarburton, teachers of music =
The exercises yesterday morning, in reading Ia
rilhmetc, mathematics, natural philosophy,
astronomy, geography, SC, were conducted
by Messrs Toner, Spence, keyser, McJil-
ton, lrelan, Menzes and Emory, of the
School Commissioners, with Cri ical accuracy,
and afforded the most gratifying results
Mr. Davis Of the City Council, with large
number Of teachers, parents, and others, were
present. The young gave the highest assur-
ance, in all the qualities that should adoIn
the female, upon entering life, that they
rightly appreciated the efforts of their eff
cient and courteous teachers, in training
them to become ornaments to society,"
The practices in mathematics, were pror pit
ly accompl shed, and with a mechanical kill,
that did much credit. Specimens of compost
ton, exhibit d their correction in spelling
and displayed much good taste in writing
welI-formed indeed, in most cases, beautifully
formed letters, and tastefully put together
The exercises in music were very fine. Adj
dresses were made by DR.. R. T. Spence, the
Rev. J. M. McJllton, and the Rev. Mr. Snow.
Female Public School, No. 10, is situated on
the corner of Light and Cross streets, Federal
Hill, ana is under the direction of Miss Susan
S. Johnston, principal, and Miss Emily Armi-
ger, assistant, and numbers 1872 scholars, few
of whom were small boys, under s years of
age. The exercises were commenced by the
singing of several pretty pieces of music, under
tho direction Of Mr.. w. Tarburton, and an en-
animation of the pupils In the rudiments of this
elegant and beautiful accomplishments. The
examination of the various classes in the differ
emit branches to which they have turned their
attention, evnced much application on their
parts; and was highly creditable to the teach
A laru ,harn G LODI md
together with the Rev. John N. McJlton, DR..
Dunbar, and MIR. Israel Riggen, School Com
missioners, were present, and expressed much
qualification at the result Of the examination.
After the exercises, which commenced at two
o'clock, p. M, handsome Gold Pencil was
presented by the pupils to their respected prin-
cipal, Miss Johnston, as token OF their affec-
ton and esteem, a Just and merited tribute to a
highly accomplished lady. The ceremonies
were closed by short and pertinent addresses
from the Rev. MIR. McJiton, DR.. Dunbar, and
James G. Barnes.
Death Of a Distinguished Citizen. 1t be-
comes our melancholy duty to announce the
death ofWIlliam George Reed, Esq, long and
tavorably known as one of the brightest or
naments of the Baltimore Bar. The intelli-
gence of his death when made known yester-
day morning, created a profound sorrow in the
minds OF our entire community. He died be-
tween eight and nine o'clock on Tuesday
evening. Immediately on the meeting of the
u S. District Court, the Hon. Reverdy john
son announced his death and moved an ad-
journment Chief Justice fancy replied with
much feeling and at once ad iourncd the Court!
The Judges and members of the bar then met
in the Court room, and passed the following
resolutions which were offered by the Hon
Reverdy Johnson:
RESOLVED, That this meeting have learnt with
unaffected grief the death of WILLIAM GEORGE
READ, Esq, late member Of the bar of this
Court. Though for some time past not habitu-
ally mingling with his brethren in the active
pursuit of their common profession, the ties
which bound him to them were still felt on both
sides, and they here desire to express and re-
cord their strong sense Of his many virtues,
both private and professional OF vigorous
and versatile intellect, exercised ard strength
ened by long experience and varied erudi-
ton, his mental gifts were illustrated by
blameless life, spent in the pursuit of lofty
aims, and calling into constant action the en-
ergies of warm and noble heart.
Resolved further, That the secretary of this
meeting transmit a copy of the foregoing re-
solution to the family of the deceased, and
cause it to be published in the papers of the
city.
Resolved further, That the members of the
Bar will wear the usual badge of mourning for
the customary period.
PickpOckets about. Our city at this time has
the honor to be visited by swarm of pick
pockets, fresh from the Northern renitentia.
ries. They can generally be seen in the neigh
borhood of the Depot and Steamboat landings,
at which places they have been carrying on
quite an extensive business in relieving pas
sengers of pocket books, SC. Several of these
gentry were detected in one Of their tricks, on
the arrival of the Philadelphia Boat on Tuesday
night, but unfortunately for justice escaped
through the crowd. They are dressed in the
ton Of the Ga shinn Be ON vnnr nnard