The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1850-08-01

ed by Mr., OTIS Z. wight, proprietor and principal,
assisted by Mr.. 4. q. Caruthers, and Mona j..
| Meere.
The annual examination was made on Monday
and Tuesday, in the presence Of It. John Dahl
gren, U. S. N, w. J. Darden, J. L. Davis, p. w.
Browning, P. r. Fendall. L. B. Hardin, +. Mar.
koe, Zenas c. Robbins, and r. c. Weightman,
esqrs., and Revs VIM. McIain and Elisha Ballcn.
tine and other patrons of the institution and friends
of the cause of education, including many Of the
| good and fair ones of our community.
The course Of study pursued ia comprehensive,
and the text books in of the most modern
and approved kinds. The examination was minute
In reading, writing, grammar, arithmetic, geog.
raphy, history, natural philosophy, astronomy,
chemistry, geology, physiology, various branches
of mathematics, rhetoric, logic, mental and moral
philosophy, political economy, and the Latin.
Greek, French, and Spanish languages
The exercises were interspersed with recital lions
| by Masters w. H Grammar, IL. Clay Browning,
| Charles J. Morrison, and Francis o. French
| Compositions were also read as foows:,
City and Country Life. BY George w. White
Industry. By Clarence Fendall.
Emulation. By G. c. Grammer.
| Education. BY w. A. Browning.
Patriotism. BY Bland Washington.
California. BY Mosely Morris.
The exhibition closed by the presentation OF
books, every scholar receiving token of his teach
er's regard.
| We have TO remark Of this school that order, pro-
priey, intelligence, and good taste characterize it
in every particular. The studies are evidently
pursued with diligence, and excellence appears
to be the general aim. We should Judge the only
discipline to be an appeal to the better feelings and
principles OF the pupils; and it is surely most eGec-
tuaily enforced.
| EXCURSION OF THE LIGHT INrANrRY.-On Tues
day afternoon, the Washington Light Infantry,
commanded by Captain Tate, with their excellen,
band, and party Of more than two hundred per-
sons OF all sexes and ages, enjoyed delightful ex.
cursion upon the Potomac board the steamer
Columbia, whereof Mr.. Harper is master, as the
bills of lading express it. The party would have
been larger, but for ominous looking cloud in
the west Of the existence of which our readers have
been heretofore notified.
Leaving Georgetown at half past two O'Clock,
the steamer touched at Rileys Wharf, whence she
departed at half-past three, and, touching at the
Navy Yard, she departed thence at half past four
She then leisurey proceeded down the river to Fort
Washington, where she tarried awhile, and then
passed on some six or eight miles below. Here she
righted about and returned to this city, where she
arrived before midnight.
The Jaunt was one of pleasure to all aboard.
The storm at the hour Of starting refreshing,
and enhanced the pleasure of the occasion The
music was fine, and the dancing and Waiting were
well kept up. Refreshments were abundanuy
served up throughout the day, and substantial
supper appeared to win the appreciation of equally
substantial appetites
1t is the universal testimony of all aboard that
the occasion was one of unalloyed delight and in
nocent recreation, and Captain Harper is pro-
nounced safe and good mariner in all weahers.
The COLUMBIAN ASSOCIATION or TEAcHERs.-
This Association was organized in October last,
since which time its meetings have bsen held in the
Smithsonian Institution. Its members consist Of
teachers from the private and public schools Of the
District who thus united for the purposes of
producing fraternal feelings amongst the members
of their profession, and of discussing questions
lating TO school government and COURSES Of study.
In pursuance of these purposes, lectures have
been delivered by the Hon. Horace Mann, Professor
Andrews, Dr. Watkins, Professor Henry, and 9TH
The meetings have been held every other week,
but at the last meeting adjournment until the
fourth Monday in September agreed upon.
The present officers follows:
President-Jossph Henry, LII. d.
Vice President-Tobias Watkins, NJ. ID.
Recording Secrctary-Otis c. Wight.
Corresponding Secretary-Z. Richards.
Librarian-A. Given Carothers.
Treasurer-J. f. Thompson.
Rcader-Z. Richards.
Provisional Committee-G. J. Abbott, W. II. Alb
bott, s. Kelley.
WESTERN AcApEnY.-This institution is situa-
ted in healthy location in the western part Of
city, and ia under the control Of Mr.. 6. J. Abbott,
accomplished teacher, and a gentleman, to
whom it gives us pleasure 10 acknowledge debt
Of gratitude, due by our whole people for his able
and faithful endcavors to promote the cause OF
,oairnsdl education in our midst
Mr.. A. has, in years Of diigent application,
earned for himselfa proud distinction the fitting
governor and preceptor of youth; and his academy
bears correspondngly high reputation.
We had not the pleasure to be present at the an
nual examination Of this school, for in truth we
were not aware Of the time Of lite being held; but
from friend who was more fortunate, have
obtained the following notice
The friends and parents of the pupils were invi-
ted on Thursday last, to attend the yearly eIami-
nation and exhibition, and 10 witness the progress
made IN the various branches taught. LIE pupils
entered into the examination with great spirit. In
reading and spelling, they showed thorough ac-
quaintance with the elementary sounds of the Eng
lish language; in geography, philosophy, physi-
oogy, and English grammar answered the vari-
Gus questions put with promptness, and with de-
gree of intelligence that cyinced complete mastery
Of the subjects studied; problems in arithmetic
and algebra solved on the black board and
slate with readiness, and diagrams in geometry
drawn on the board, and propositions given proved
with great rapidity
In the afternoon the room was crowded with Wis
tiers anxious TO hear tho recitation of original and
selected piece, to listen TO the speaking OF dia-
ogucs, and to witness the distribution Of premiums
and medals at the close. The dstinctncss of cnuu-
citation and clearncss Of uterancc with which the
boys rccitcd were highly credtablc; but the ease
grace, and self possession of the conversation in the
dialogues by the younger boys ELECTED much APP
plnusc, and were really admirable.
After the distribution of the premiums, the Rev.
Charles A. Davis made some very appropriate re-
marks. lie alluded to the time, nearly forty years
ago, whom he a student in the ROOM and
said that he could number among his school mates