American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1846-04-10

ltln III the pTESGllCt Oh ldlB6 duulenCe. IHe
school is under tho charge of Nathan G.
Brooks, A. M, Principal, and james Mcln-
tire, NJ. ID. and William Gibson, Jr., A. NJ,
Assistants Messrs. Wilder and Tarburton,
Teachers of lIusic. The classes were exam
incd in Geography, Mathematics, the Classics,
Sc, with highly satisfactory results. The Ma
thematical examination was conducted 10y Mr..
Toner, School Commissioner; and the Classics
by the Rev. J. N. McJiton, and DR.. Collins of
the City Council Want of time prevented
many classics from being examined The pu-
pills of this School appeared to be remarkably
well qualified to bear the most searching inves-
tgation into their attainments Music was
nterspersed during the mornng with delight
full effect. A the close of the exercises Gen.
Geo II. Steuart, who attended the examina-
ton, was invited to address the pupils. The
address of Gen. S. was peculiarly happy and
appropriate. He went INTO 4 short account of
the origin of the School system in Baltimore,
and paid Just tributes to eminent citizens who
contributed 10 the same result. After Gen. S.
had closed, Dr. Collins was invited to address
the pupils and audience. DR.. Collins SAID he
was never so much gratified at any previous ex-
animation of the High Schools he had ever at
tended; and that the mode of conducting the
examination showed that it was fair test of
requirement. lie urged along with other sub
jects on the pupils the great Importance of I'M
proving their Golden Hours" as the oppor-
tunity now lost, would never be recovered -
DR.. Collins spoke about fifteen minutes, and
his speech was listened to with profound res
pect. The following Commissioners were pre-.
sent: Messrs. McJilton, Monmonier, Spence,
Wilson, Toner, Bowie, Irean, johnson, Rev
nolds and Sanderson, and also number of
members of the Council, Literary gentle
men, &c.
Male and Female School No. l. These two
schools are located IN the same building at
Canton, and number from fifty to sixty boys
and girls, mostly of quite tender age. The
scholars are under the charge Of Miss Mary
Rice, whose industry, care and capacity, was
fully evident in the manner in which the chill
dren passed through their exercises on the day
of examination. Messrs. Wheedon and Hor-
ney, Of the Board of School Commissioners
were present, and expressed themselves highly
gratiGed with the result of the examination.
Femal, Public School No. 8. This school is
located in the basement room of the Universal
list Church, corner Of Calvert and Pleasant
streets, and numbers eighty three scholars
seventy-hye of whom were present at the ex-
animation yesterday morning. This school is
under the charge OF Miss Sarah Barrett, lady
every way qualified for the arduous and res
ponslble duties devolving upon her. The ex-
animation consisted Of the usual exercises, in
all of which the scholars acquitted themselves
most admirably. In mental arithmetic, as
also in responding to the questions in grammar,
by Mr. Johnson, one of the commissioners,
they reflected great credit upon themselves
and their teacher. The young l5des gave
some fine specimens of their proficiency in
singing, under Mr.. Wilder. At the conclu-
sion of the examination, several young ladies,
on behalf OF the scholars, presented Miss Bar
rett, with neatly bound copy OF the Bible, as
a testimony of their esteem and affection; to
which she responded in few exceedingly APP
propIiate remarks. A beautiful buuuet of
flowers was also presented to Miss B., by Miss
Hooper, scholar. Mr.. Johnson compliment
ed the scholars for their proficiency, and pre-
ceptor for the favorable report he should feel
bound to make of the condition of the school.
Mr. Bowie, another of the commissioners ),
with number of parents and visiters, were
present With this school, the examinations
for the present year sclose..
Committed on The Charge Of Biga,ny. A CO.
lored man, named Coleman Lily, was arrested
on Wednesday by officer Campbell, on the
charge of bigamy. ltappears that on the 18th
inst. he was in duo form married to one Maria
Thomas; and on Wednesday, his lawful wife,
whose maiden name was Rebecca Forte, made
oath before Justice Brewer, that she had been
married to him on the LIST of May, 1916, and |
produced certificate of marriage, signed by |
he Rev. Thomas Watkins, a colored minister
If the Methodist f. Church. In view of the |
evidence, the Justice fully committed Lily to
await trial.
Omnibus Us. Omnibus. Police officer Snyder
arrested Christopher Cooper, driver
IF one Of the new line of Omnibusses, on the
charge of driving his vehicle against, and run
ling into one of the OmRbusses of the old line
md thereby damaging it. Justice Gray re-
luired him to give security for his appearance
1t Court, when he was released.
Ranaway. A hoise attached to carryall
became frightened yesterday, and ran furousIy
lown Charles street, towards Federal Hill, to
he great annoyance and danger of great
number of people who were then passing the
treet We have not heard that any one was
INJURED.
Change Of Name The ordinance changing the
name of Stra wberry alley to Dallas street has
passed both branches Of the City Council, and |
)nly waits the signature of the Mayor to be-
zone law.
IT, S. District Court. In this Court yester-
lay nothing of any public importance was
A civil suit was being tried, which |
5 of no interest except to the parties immedi-
ltely concerned.
Resisting an Officer John Hoffman, for as
'aulting and resisting city balliff Burnet, while
n the discharge of his duty, was yesterday ar
.csted by officer Ray, and committed to jail to |
appear at Court, by Justice Sweeny.
Howes' Circus, FRONT STREET, This is the last
night but one Of the season at this place of amuse-
nent. varied and interesting bill is offered for the
OCCASION The house has been full and fashonahly |
attended throughout the week, and the entertain.