The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-12
Local Matters,


ford, and the second, taught by Miss Randolph. '
The third examined on Wednesday afternoon
II is conducted by Mr.. Fill, and has upon its roll '
eighty pupils. sixty eight of whom were present '
The visiters Messrs. Abbott, Bacon, IIarbaugh
Adams, and Farnham, of the board of trustees .
Rev. Mr. Davis, the secretary, and number of la
dies and gentlemen besides.
This, in opinion, is of the best taught
schools we ever looked upon. II ID but little more
than year old, yet the most admirable progress
is evinced in all the studies pursued. II Is, IN
truth, far above the grade of primary school
Arithmetic, grammar, and geography are well
taught, and the elements Of geometry intro
duced to the minds of the pupils in very rational
and instructive manner. There were also exhibit
ed some specimens of maps and other drawings,
executed in manner that would do credit to the
pupils of any SCHOOL, and yet these were from the
pencils Of lads Of very tender age.
At the conclusion Of the examination, addresses
were delivered by the Rev c. A. Davis and gen
teman amongst the visiters, which were listened
to with close attention The pupils com
mended for their attention and application to study
They were assured that the progress of the school
was honorable to them, and that the number of
prizes designed to be bestowed would be increased
on their account, as it hard TO discriminate
where all so worthy. They were told, more
over, what they were evidently reoiced to hear,
that their able and accomplished teacher had won
for himself the hearty approval OF the Board, and
that the proofs which they afforded of his compe
tency and devotion to duty would result to his
credit and advantage. An earnest appeal was
made to them to endeavor by their good conduct
to sustain the reputation Of their school, that thus
the of common-sc school education might de-
rive advantage from the influence it was in their
power to exert.
BILLY CoLsoN.-IIe is hard, rugged looking
gentleman, and drinks liquor Of inferior quality,
but in large quantities. We have been honored
with but single interview with him, and that was
on Wednesday. He was PROSTATE upon the pave
ment, between the capitol and railroad depot, ut
three O'Clock, p IN. We thought he was i'll, but a
brief examination convinced that he WAS, as he
no doubt thought glorousy drunk. Poor Billy!
We should leave him alone in his glory. but that
we have object in citing his case. We think
drunken should not be allowed to expose them
selves in the public streets. We have lately seen
several exhibitions Of this kind Our police officers
not inattentive to duty. Perhaps in this thing
they desire not to transcend the authority given
them. We hope instructions will be given this
point. There surely is law to prohibit drunken
men and wild beasts ranging at large in our high
should pay the expenses incurred. Will our
thy Mayor give his attention to the matter?
WHAT ARE NuIsAscEs PIT is the duty of the
= commissioners Of the several wards TO TO the
enforcement of the regulations relative TO nui-
sances sand TO the cxaction of the penalties pre-
scrbod by law; and it ia the duty Of all good citi
zens to call the attention of the Board of Commits
sioners to the existence of any nuisance Of which
in writing, addressed to the members Of the board
for the ward in which such nuisance may exist
We hope our citizens will not fail attend to this
duty and, in order that Misrepresentation may
exist to what nuisance is, append the cata-
logue published by the Board Of Health in defni-
ton thereof:
dead carcassee, dead fish or offals Of fish, heaps
of oyster Shells ofals from butchers stalls slaugh
houses or tan yards stagnant water In ponds,
marshes, sewers, cellars; foul privies, hog
styes, and dccayed vegetables of all descriptions
whether entire those portions thereof not used
AS food which may be thrown out from kitchens !;
horses going at large with the CHAMBERS, farcay, or
q other cona gous diseases the drainage from dye
houses and soap factories houses or buildings un-
occupied and in state of dilapidation or decay,
endangering the lives or property OF those in the
vicinity.
e ATEsPERATE MAN.-We have friend ruddy,
healthy, good tempered gentleman, who claims to
be a temperate man. Now observe that we do not
dispute his claim. We simply state that such IS
his Slain. But we brought him 10 the confessional
the other day as to the degree Of his absteousness
on the occason-of the late anniversary, and ascer
tanned that the following schedule embraced some
4 Of the items making up his temperate indulgence,
= viz . glasscs lemonade, do. punch, do. ale, 2
T. do. lemonade, gooseberry pie, ginger cake,
Il fps worth of pea nuts, port vino julep. On
the 5th of July he tapered off with the following,
viz glass of port wine, do. whisky, do punch,
do lemonade; ice cream.
We believe this is a verisble statement. But the
greatest wonder is yet reserved TO tclhe has not
had the cholera morbus. Those who think his prac-
y tcc safe may emulate his example.
WoRp OF ADvcE.-Last year, when cholera
prevailed elsewhere, diarrhea was very reyalent
in Washington At present cholera exists in the
D. South and West, and dysentery prevails TO a very
- great extent, and in many instances in a severe
form. Each one will no doubt judge for himself Of
= the propriety Of great prudence and caution. We
would admonish all to observe their symptoms well,
= and to apply to a skful physician the fret ma
E Hesitation Of this affection in the system This is
Z the only safe course.
ARRIyAL or U. 5. TRoors.-A fine company OF
flying artillery arrived here yesterday morning
from Fort McHenry, and in the evening. com
= pany Of infantry came in the Baltimore train.
These companies arc portion Of the troops that
have been ordered here to join in the funeral pro-
cesson on Saturday.
.4rriuals at The port Of Washington.
Steamer Baltimore, McCsusland, Baltimore
mere haudisc.
Schooner Hamilton, Dayton, New York-mer
chsndise.
Schooner Fairfax, Penheld, New York-mer-
chsndise.
Schooner Allegheny, Rusrk, Port Deposite-
lumber.
Schooner A. l.. Hyde, Bailey, Eastport-lsthes,
J. Van Rswick.
Schooner Connecticut Jones, Port Opposite
lumber to Fugitt Bird.
Schooner John Talisforro, Brown, Alexandria
lumber TO J. Van Rswick.
Schooner J. n. Samuel, Dunn, Baltimore--guano
TO +. Coylo.
Schooner Advance, Traverse, Balimore-marbe
10 monument aud post Office