The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-05-08

and self sustained, the youth energies into man
hood, the rational creature which God created him.
This seems but the simple and natural course Of
education 10 which the reasoning mind would at
once attain; yet, of all modern improvements,
there is none to which men have forced their way
through darker cloud of prejudice than has sur
rounded this. Pestalozzi was long held TO be little
better than mailman; and long catalogue OF
others, who essayed TO decompose arbitrary rules,
and present to the youthful mind their simple ele-
ments, held to be little BETTER yet, when the
education of the masses became the task of insruc-
tors, the means of its accomplishment were devel-
oped. knowledge emerged from the clouds of pc
dantry, and rational systems of discipline and
instruction were instituted, the happy fruits of
which the youth of our countrpare now reaping.
"W." reproves us for using the word ''Insti-
tute," instead of Institution, the designation of
the noble monument of Mr.. Smithsons bequest.
We thank him, and will "reform it altogether"
FRE.-At about one o'clock yesterday morning,
the livery stable of Mr.. Pumphrey, on street, in
the rear Of the National Hotel discovered to be
on fire, and fortunately extinguishcd before the
flames had made much Roadway.
ANoTHER-At two o'clock yesterday morning,
while the fire companies returning from the
scene of the above, a light in north
western direction, and was found to proceed from
ono of the little tenemens on 18th street above f.
known Clarke's Row. 1t was burned to the
ground, and the adjoining house was also much
injured, if not altogether destroyed.
ANoTHER.-Yesterday, between one and two
O'Clock, while the men were at dinner, the carpen-
ter shop, occupied by Messrs. Allen K Thompson,
on Twelfth street, few doors below H, dis
covered to be in flames, and was soon destroyed,
together with all the tools and unfinished work it
contaned-a serious loss to these worthy and in
dustrious men. The shop belonged 10 Mr.. Stew
art, grocer, corner Of Twelfth and II streets, and
we regret to say, not insured. The tobacco
shop of Mr.. Berger, the north, and the dwelling
owned by Mr.. Burche, and which had been but a
few hours vacated by its late tenant, Mr.. Ourand,
were slightly injured
The above fires are believed to have all origi-
mated in incendiarism. free negro boy, between
eleven and twelve years old, was apprehended,
charged with firing the carpenter shop, and held
to bail by JUSTICE Goddard. in the sum of five hun
dred dollars
Muslo.-The public will be gratifed to learn
that the Marine Band will perform during two
hours before sunset, every Wednesday evening
within the Capitol enclosures, and every Saturday
evening near the Presidents House; this arrange
ment to commence Wednesday next. In view
of the fact that good order and decorum have
been observed on these occasions, think it would
net be amss to make ample provision Of seats at
the former place.
IT SO happened, yesterday, that our city exhibit
ed more than an ordinary amount of rowdyism
We believe Justices Clarke and Morsell disposed
in the right way, OF as many as six eight in
cbriates. While we regret such occurrences, we
rejoice that the laws are enforced with vigorous
arm; and that vicious animals and drunken men
are not permitted to roam at large in our streets
LIEUT.. b. w. HUNTER, U. s. N.-We much regret
serious though not fatal accident which occurred
TO this gentleman yesterday about II o'clock,
In company with his father in law, Col. Blow, of
Norfolk he entered the beautiful cottage in course
of erection opposite his dwelling, at the of
c and Third streets for the purpose Of inspecting
its interior, when, blinded by the sudden transition
from sunlight TO semi darkness, he stepped into
open space, probably designed for staircase, and
fell into the cellar distance of about nine feet.
He was lifted up soon possible, but 50 severe
his pain, that, soon as he recovered from the
stunning effects Of his fall he again swooned away
DR.. Washington and, believe, DIR. Miller, at
tended him. 1t was found that Of his arms
was broken above the elbow; his hip consider
ably bruised, though it is hoped not otherwise in
ured; and his head and face on one side were some
what bruised and scraped His pain was very con-
siderable during the afternoon; but toward night
his medical attendants succeeded in luling him to
repose through the agency Of soporihcs.
CADETS OF TIE fine turn
out last evening of a very full and handsome Dvi-
sion of this Order, the occasion Of the anniversa
ry Of its institution. The march to and from the
Temperance Hail. to the music Of the scar piercing
fife and spirit-stirring drum, was wel-conducted,
and the display highly crcditable.
The steamship Water Witch anchored off the
Navy Yard yesterday afternoon. We believe her
is 10 be paid off and discharged at this sta
ton.
THs MAyoRs SALARy.-The City Councils. at
their meeting Monday evening, passed an act,
increasing the salary of the Mayor from 5 900,
his present compensation, to s 600 per annum.
This is very reasonable advance, considering the
increasing duties of the station and will the
sanction Of most Of our citizens. BY the act,
the per diem of the Councils was raised from 8 to
50. The act to take effect from the first of June
next.
MAY FEsTIvrTIEs.-The ball festivities of this
merry month were opened last evening by Madame
Blake, at Jackson Hall, where brilliant and gay
asscmblagc were drawn together, to witness the
crownng Of the May Queen and the attendant eI-
erciscs of the children of Flora. On Friday even
ing, Carusi's saloons will be thrown open for his
annual fsfe now become peculiarly interesting
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many Of our citizens, and the return Of which the
youth Of both hail with such unslloyed salts
faction. Extensive preparations being made
TO render Carusi's May-bal for 1850 equal, If not
to exceed, its predecessors The festivities of May
will be closed by the Annual Ball Of Mr.. Liable, a
justly popular teacher Of the dance, which will
take place on Tuesday, the l4th, at jackson
Hall, when, usual, Mr. Liable will be bonored
with the presence Of troops Of friends.