The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1849-11-14

DEATH OF George SwEENY, Eso.-We much re-
greet to learn Of the death Of our esteemed fellow
citizen, GEORGE SwEENy, esq, who departed this
life yesterday afternoon after lingering illness
some months. The deceased was one of the Oldest
residents of this city, where he enjoyed in high
degree the respect and esteem of all classes and his
decease is deeply lamented by large circle of rea
tiyes and friends.
Cry CoUNcLs.--The Councils met as usual on
Monday afternoon. In the Board of Aldermen, the
Committee the Fire Department reported the
bill from the Common Council making appropria-
tons for the various fire companies, which was
dered to lie on the table for the present, and the
following resolution, which was adopted:
&c Resolved, That the Inspector of Fire Apparatus
communicate to this Board, in detail the repairs
necessary to place the apparatus of the several fire
companies III good order with the amount of each
item of repair; and that he be requested to make
such communication by Monday next, if possible. -
A bill was reported and passed, authorizing the
Mayor to employ aid to bring up the assessment
books for the present year; and giving additional
power to the respecting the time when their
labors should close.
The remainder Of the session was occupied in the
consideration of private bills.
In the Common Council, bill was reported for
numbering the houses of the city, which was
passed The resolution from the Aldermen for the
improvement of 9th street east, adjoining the Navy
Yard, was passed. as was also the bills from that
Board, for the improvement of c street north, and
for several footways in the Fifth ward. bill for
the improvement Of 18th street, between street
and Maryland avenue, and a bill for grading and
graveng East Capitol street from LIST to 4th street
east, were read three times, and passed. Several
other private bills were acted on and, pending the
consideration of bill " to prohibit members of the
corporation and corporation officers from engaging
in corporation contracts" the Board adjourned.
MEETING OF SCHOOL TEAcHERs.-A meeting of
the teachers of most of the public and private schools
of the city, with view of organizing a Teachers
Association, was held, on Saturday afternoon, in
the hall of the Smithsonian Institution, rendered to
them for the purpose by the distinguished secre-
tary, Professor Henry. After free interchange of
views, Dr. Watkins selected to prepare suitable
rules and resolutions for future action. An inter
esting lecture upon the duties of teachers then
delivered by Professor Henry, and the meeting ad-
journed. It's understood that another lecture will
be delivered by the same gentleman before the
teachers on Saturday, the 24th instant, in the
Smithsonian hail. which has been placed at the use
OF the teachers for their future meetings, by Pro-
lessor Henry.
The LADIES' FESTIVAL at Carusi's saloon, for the
benefit of 81. Vircnnts Orphan Asylum. wall POSI-
lively close this evening. We know not more
pleasant way Of spending evening than by a
visit TO the ladies engaged in this charitable enter
tainment. The Eberbach children, it is stated,
will also be present, and sing of their beaut
full selections.