The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1848-12-05
90 washington sohool.


messed 10 visit the public schools of this Munich
naltv and report upon their condition, prospects
and other things connected with them, we devoted
a part Of yesterday morning to the Washington
School, on the corner of Basin and Magazine
Streets The Female Department of this insttu-
tuition is under the superintendent of Mrs Living
sion, lady who has been connected with the
Schools since their first establishment, and has
always proved herself fully competent to the per-
Torrance of the arduous duties apperaining to her
station. Under her direction the Washington
School has become one of the most hourishing IN
the city, and has had the honor we believe, OF lur-
nishing more scholars than any other to the High
School, Having before been well acquainted with
these facts, we of course anticipated much pleasure
in hearing the recitations of her classes in the
various branches in which they are instructed but
thus far we were doomed to a disappointment,
which was, however, in some degree, very agree
ably compensated.
When we arrived atthe School, about 10 o'clock,
we found that the exercises of the day had already
been concluded, in order to permit the performance
of some ceremonies which had been determined
upon by the scholars as testimony of regard and
affection towards one of their instructors whose
connection with them was about to cease. The
gentleman VINO was IOlOfCu WIN tiCsC nAlCCliiiS
testimonials, is Mr.. Lincoln, the Principal Of the
Male Department, which position he has held for
nearly five years. and in which he has always
given the highest satisfaction. There were large
number Of visters present, among whom we
noticed Recorder Baldwin, Mr.. Maybn, Mr.. Jen-
nings, and Mr. Shaw, the superintendent. There
were also great many ladies, and some of the
| corps editorial We must confess that we felt
rather overcome at seeing ourselves surrounded by
so many beautiful specimens of the gentler sex, but
we took courage from the example of the gentlemen
above referred to, and so made out to retain our
composure, particularly we did not seem to be an
object of very special remark or attention Hav-
ing secured place beside conhere of the Della,
who, by the way, was almost as much disconnected
as ourselves, we were enabled to hear and see the
whole proceedings, which in truth were OF the
| most interesting nature. The ceremonies were
commenced with a National Hymn, which was
sung by the whole school, We were much sur
prsed to perceive what proficiency the pupils had
acquired in music, and how well they executed
airs entirely new TO them, as was the case in this
instance. For the progress they have made in this
beautiful art they are indebted entirely TO the exer-
tons of the talented and energetic teacher, Mr..
Miller After another song, splendid Bible was
presented by Master H. Thompson, on behalf OF
the male scholars, to their tutor, Mr.. Lincoln.
The presentation was accompanied by an address,
whch-Eas delivered in manner highly creditabe
to the young gentleman selected for the perform
ance of the task. He adverted to the pain and re-
gret which his fellow pupils experienced on parting
with one who had been endeared to them by SO
many pleasing recoections, and concluded with a
beautiful eulogy upon the sacred volume which
was presented as a testimonial of affection and
esteem. We were much graiifed with Master
Thompson's address, and particularly with the tone
and manner in which it was spoken.
After another song, the young ladies of the school
presented gold pencil case and pen through one
of their number, Miss Kibbe. This gift must
have been the more acceptable TO Mr.. Lincoln, as
coming from those with whom he had no personal
connection, but who chose this method of showing
how highly they appreciated his character. The
young lady performed her part excelently, which
was very satisfactory to us, particularly as she is
very interesting in appearance.
A farewell song was then sung, the words o.
which were composed by Mrs. Rich, one of the
lady teachers, and the music by Mr.. Miller; afte
which, splendid dressing case was presented by
the teachers. The ceremonies were then concluded
as far as the pupils were concerned, with vale
dictory address by Master Fl. Thompson.
Mr.. Jennings, on behalf of the Board Of Direc
tors, then presented the complimentary resolutions
of that body. He accompanied them with al
address, expressive of the regret of the Board OF
parting with so favorite teacher, and in the
Of his remarks reminded the scholars that many o
the greatest men of the country had not possessed
t advantages equal to those of which they were il
; the enjoyment. The following are the resolutions
Resolged That accepting the resignation of Mr. Lin
their high for him. and their regret that ccum stance
have compelled him to resign During period Of Pearl
DISCHARGED bis duties with great zeal industry and ability
mony and efficiency among the several teachers; and as
teacher successful in conveying instruction to his pupils
enforcing discipline in way both to secure their love AM
It further resoysd that the President of this Boar
OF these resolutions to be sent to MI Lincoln
These proceedings were so unexpected TO Mr.
Lincoln, that for few moments he was scarcel!
able to reply; when he did so, however, it was il
so feeling manner that many of his audience wer
affected to tears. The pupils especially seemed t
be quite overcome.
> Nothing could possibly have been more crafty
ing to the recipient of these delicate attentions
than this spontaneous evidence of affection iron
those who had been so long under his care it wa
u proof that he had deserved and received thei
nat ne we'll nefileu IL we dIe dWdIt
t having known him long, and being conscious of hi
ability and worth
THE MORSE AND O'REILLY CAsE.-The Louis
vile Courier says the suit in Judge Monroe's hand
= for some time is about to come before Judge Cat
ron, in Washington City, The Judge intends t
hear the case during his attendance upon the Su
preme Court The interests Of the West and Sout
are so deeply involved in the question that Wi
come before Judge Catron, that the most lively in
terest is felt in the judgement that will he rendere
, by that gentleman. Henry r. Seldom will appea
u before Judge Catron for Mr. O'Reiy
4 Balm Us. MoRsE-Though the decision of th
Commissioner of Patents, supported by the Atlol
: ney General shows that Mr.. Ban an English ger
, teman has failed in procuring certain patent "a