The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-27
Local Matters.

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animation Of this school, but yesterday enjoyed,
as we believe, much higher privilege The school
was quite full, numbering about sixty pupils.
They bright, modest, and prettily behaved
company, exceedingly attentive, and correspond
ingly successful in their pursuits They are good
arithmeticians, and give evidence in this depart
ulent Of sound anay teal instruction. The ques-
tons propounded to them involved not only know
ledge Of the rules and operations in arithmetic but
knowledge Of their application TO geometry.
Squares and cubes drawn and calculated with
much facility; and it appeared that, at every step
in the progress of the school, the knowledge of the
pupils had been at applied in such manner as
to impress it indclibly upon their minds.
In geography they were equally thorough, each
one evincing the utmost readiness in drawing upon
paper the outlines Of any State, and of describing
its boundaries adjacencies, its physical charac
teristics and its carly history.
| Reading is also well taught, the many
other branches embraced in the routine of studies
The specimens of writing and drawing are highly
creditable; and the various productions Of handi-
work, requiring patience, skill, and ingenuity, ex
hibt the most commendable industry. On the
walls suspended many of these, in the form of
plain surfaces of geometrical figures and the cubic
forms are represented by models made of paper
or pasteboard in the hours of vacation. To these
things attach much importance, and we
gratiicd to them thus satisfactorily and
economically supplied.
The geological cabinet chiefly procured by the
pupils themselves, is equally interesting and pro-
ftable The little children Of this school, indeed,
could go forth teachers of this science to many
who possessed good advantages at school but few
years ago.
This exhibition of the manner in which the chill
dren of this school taught was deviation from
the usual order of exercises, given in compliment
to the presence vf several visitors, among whom
were the Hon. Mr.. Fuller of Maine, aud lady, Mr..
J. c. Iolbrook of Deseret, MIR. Wooster, and other
friends Of the cause of education.
1t may be remarked that Mrs. Hinton scknowl-
edges the kind and valuable suggestions of MIR.
Hobrook, (the laborious and faithful friend Of
youth throughout land, relative to several Of
the branches of science introduced to her school,
and which she has with so much ability and sue
cess made familiar to the minds Of her pupils
Before the departure Of the visiters several cheer
ing and appropriate songs sung, producing
the most happy effect upon the feelings of all pre-
sent
The Hon. Mr. Fuller, in a few words, addressed
the school, and stated that il afforded him high
pleasure, go far from his own home, TO find himself
in the midst of a wildly recalling the
sociations possessed. He had here and heard
much to approve, and it gave him great pleasure to
be able to commend the young ladies and the cx
cellent instructor of the school.
MIR. F. was followed by another gentleman, who
also spoke in terms of high commentator of the
exhibition that had been given. He had no doubt
of the entire efficiency of school system, the
ly fruits of which were such he here beheld. He
intmated that the teachers, the trustees, and the
Mayor and Councils of our city might be relied
upon; and that an enlightened Congress, such
arc blessed with, would not be wanting in lberah-
ty. The ouly questions that could at any time be
submitted had been solved. Would the children of
the schools reflect honor upon them? Would they
realize all the favorable predictions made of them
This school had given decisive affirmative reply;
and he earnestly appealed to every young lady
present. by every consideration relating to her own
welfare and by every emotion Of gratitude, to en-
deavor to win proud name for the public schools
of Washington.
} On Tuesday afternoon next there will be dis
play Of these schools, such will arouse the pride
of every good citizen. II will be worthy the pre-
sence of all. 1t will enlist the attention OF states
men, Senators and Representatives; and the cere-
monies will be participated in by the most eloquent
and distinguished men OF our nation. Tuesday
will be proud day for Washington. 1t will long
be remembered as the Dlrtnuay OF sChool Sy5tcii
destined 10 bless our District by its direct intu-
ences-destined to guide and direct those regions
of our country into which Institutions of such
ceence have not yet obtained foothold. All that
is requisite IT, that the District shall be to it.
self All that is requisite is, that people shall
comprehend Alright the value OF common schools;
the fact that the same spirit of benehcence that
prompted the Legislatures of the States Of New
England so richly to endow their free schools now
! animstes Legislature.
I Let us not prove unworthy OF, nor upgraeful for
this bcnehcepcc Let us resolye TO DO all in our
pswer to insprit and encrgzc the old and the
! young on the subject of education. Let resolve
that no untaught youth shall grow up in our midst.
order of Public School Procsss.on.-The pupils
in each district will assemble ON Tuesday, 3Oth in
stsnt at their respective school-houses at o'clock,
p. M. and march TO the district school by 3o'cock,
$ where they will be arranged by the principal
! teacher of the school in the following order:
Standard bearer with two assistants
Female department Of district school,
Male department OF
: Primary schools in the order of the respective
numbers of each. Each primary school TO be pre-
\ ceded by a flag and the teacher.
The several districts will proceed 10 the City Hall
in time 20 arrive punctualy at 4 O'Clock The
schools will then be arranged in the following orderi
First aud Second districts in Four and ball street
fronting north; the right resting Louisiana ave-
nue.; Third and Fourth districts in Louisiana ave-
nue.; right resting on Fouranda half street, 'front.'
ing west.
Z The trustees Of the several school districts arc
requested TO join in the procession Immediately fol
lowing the rear Of their respective districts.
The schools will move by the First and Second
Districts passing down Louisiana avenue TO Seventh
street, (the Third and Fourth Districts following
in line) down Seventh street, thence along Penn
sylvana avenue and through the north gate OF the
|, Capitol TO its eastern grounds. The schools VIII
y then arrange themselves the seats prepared Tor
! them, the children of each school who arc to re-
, ceivc premiums advancing TO the front seats with
banner 20 denote the school. The children will
J then be addressed by Hon. Joseph r. Chandler and
other gentlemen.
The distribution of medals and premiums will
close the ceremonies After the distribution oil
premiums the schools will return under the teach
to the several school houses where they will be
= dismissed.
Members Of Congress, the City Councils, the Co.
lumbia Association of Teachers, and the friends OF
the public schools invited TO be present
BY order Of the Committee OF Arrangements.