The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-07-02
Local Matters.

Local Matters.
PUBIC SCHOOL ExAMINATIoN.--,We were pre-
sent yesterday at the examination of Male and
Female District School No. l. The male depart
ment is under the instruction of Mr. S. Kelley;
the female department ia taught by Mrs. Henshaw
and daughters In the former, believe there
are about one hundred scholars, ia the latter
sixty.
The examination in each school was conducted
by the teacher thereof, in the presence of Messrs
Robert Farnham, George j. Abbott and James F.
Halliday, Trustees for the First District, other
trustees of schools Rev. c. A. Davis the Secretary
Of the Board, members of the Council, and others,
ladies and gentlemen.
The female school was first reviewed, and very
critically too 1t sustained itself exceedingly well
in all particulars The teachers had faithfully
performed their labors, and their pupils exhibited
the result OF careful teaching, In reading they
excel many we have witnessed OF much higher
grade. The classes are familiar with the lessons
of Geography taught upon the skeleton maps
close attention is paid to penmanshp, and the spe.
cmens Of drawing, painting, map making, and
flower limitations are in good taste and highly MGR.
itorous
While looking upon this examination, could
not but regret the disadvantage under which the
teachers and scholars labor The room ID small
of announcement proportions, imperfectly ventilated
and poorly furnished. II seemed to us impossible
not only that any very advantageous effect could
be given TO an examination conducted in such an
apartment, but that the excellent teachers could go
through their daily routine of duties with satsfac-
ton, the pupils feel pride pleasure in the
Of their studies.
At the close Of the examination gentleman adj.
dressed the company by request Of tho trustees
He oke NJ A.. lint al
though stranger he felt il his duty deplore the
mcagre provision made for important service
the education Of the rising generation in ouI
city. He remarked that here, where the eyes OF
the nation were often directed, cxemplsr in
all things Of public utility and benehcence, the
greatest poverty manifested in the particular
of public school instruction. The city authorities
however, and the teachers now IN the public
vice, are in earnest and highly competent let them
but continue TO stand up To the work before them,
and prosperity may yet dawn upon the noble
terprise.
The company then repaired TO the male depart
ment, where a laborious examinat ton entered
upon. We witnessed about one half of this, the
lateness Of the hour compelling leave at this
stage in the proceedings. We will remark Of this
school, also, that ample evidence is given Of the
faithful performance Of bis duty by the instructor
its pupbs pfoxftst Wths anu SUCH a. NC ha7 uhu
with him for any considerable length Of time are
well grounded in the rudiments Of learning to
which they have applied themselves But he and
they labor under many disadvantage, such a. i'm
pair the pleasure Of their lsbors, and such
calculated to dispirit and depress. The house is
dark, Of dimensions unsuitcd, exposed TO all the
noises OF the streets, poorly furnished, and in all
respects tar from pc scssing attractions for the
young and careless votarics Of science
Tiese schools in brief, are all that faithful and
competent teachers aided and encouraged by zeal
and worthy trustees, can render them with the
means now in their hands; but IL IL great pity
that our own people cannot possess the advantages
Of ample school fund, such many Of the States
Of the Union blessed with. II should, indeed,
be a sufficient consideration with many parents 10
remove TO the States in which the commonwealth
il the foster parent and bcnefactor II all its chill
dren--in which the strongest patriotism is one and
the same with a sentiment Of deep aud fervent
gratitude.
But these things will improve with Our
school system is ia its infancy let US do for It all
in our power. Our Councils and Board Of School
Trustees arc composed Of ,nen OF enterprise and
public spirit. Let our people all aid them so far
they can, and aid from the right quarter will no
doubt come in. The csptaton school tax is cheer
fully paid by our citizens; but il is necessary that
feelings Of concern for the welfare and progress Of
the schools he supcradded TO this. Let show that
we feel just concern in the subject, and many
year. will not pass shall have our primary
schools, our grammar schools. and the keystone Of
all, the high school for each sex. such will re-
feet honor upon our beautiful city, and be worthy
the imitation Of all who visit 10 look upon the
monuments Of our intelligence, industry. and per
severance.
WAan WrArHrs AND trs DAsGEas. j ester
day, no doubt, came up to the ideas of most
folks Al a summers day. II surely looked and
felt very like IT,. II becomes all people to
think earnestly about the matter. Avoid abusing
yourselves Drink no malt, spirituous vinous
liquors. DO not unnccessarily heat yourselves,
but, when hostcd, drink cold water in moderation.
Eat frcsh meats, uncss very good. Have your
vegetables we'll cooked, and do not eat of many
kinds n you acids, do not use milk at the
same meal. Defer anxious thoughts to cooler
season. Do not let your love Of pleasure induce
you to forego the rcposc which nature calls for.
Baths good, but you must be free from cS-
element on going ia, and you must indulge in
quiet reposo after coming out. Few systems can
recuporr,c their energies after very cold bath /;
mono benefited by very warm one The for
mer may be sbowered OH frame that is sure to