The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-07-18

day evening the Rev. b. C. Howell of Richmond,
Va, delivered an GRAFTON before the annual meeting
OF the Alumni Association Of the Columbian College
In the street Baptist church. His subject Edu
cation. II was his opinion that person may gra-
duate at school, and yet be deficient in the posses
sion Of that kind Of knowledge which subserves
useful purposes; and the diploma like the altar of
royalty, may not be true index TO the character.
There must be laudable ambition. frmness Of
purpose, and an appreciation Of knowledge, to
| stimulate the individual TO its acquisition Al
though il cannot be denied that the advantages of
the schools are great, yet many men emerge from
the darkest obscurity to the brightest distinction.
Their companions were books; and by pcrsever
ance they overcame all obstacles to their progress
II 10 generally admitted-no one denies--that
education Is necessary in all the pursuits Of life
Upon those, then, who are educated, devolve the
duty of instructing the masses, that they may The
better discharge their relative duties and be fitted
for sclf-government under our republican institu-
tons. The people Of other nations may do with
out education; for they are subjects. and have
sovereigns to think for them; but zoe are sovereigns
in this country-"princes and rulers''--and can
not do without education.
Demagogues have ever existed, and attained
to place in the legislative hall, State and National,
influenced more by personal ACKNOWLEDGMENT than
by the public veal. But their influence is gener
ally restricted, and their continuance in Office Of
short duration Intelligence has preponderatcd,
and prevented injurious results which otherwise
might have ensued. Therefore, the people should
be educated, that they may thoroughly understand
the character of the institutions under which they
live. Then, justly appreciating them, they would
be more Jealous of their liberties, and more dis :
posed to guard them against the ruthless hand of
the selfish and Designing.
In the course of his GRAFTON, the reverend gentle
man spoke of the Judiciary which in the main was
intelligent. II this had not been the CASE certain
decisions would not have been made in consonance
with the national measures of Compromise. II is
not known what would have been the result had
the judiciary trampled the law under foot Instead
of an undivided Union, we might now be scattered,
brother arrayed against brother, and fair fields
crimsoned with blood and laid waste by the DESC
lating effects of war. How important, then, it is
that the judiciary should be properly educated.
And these remarks alike applicable to the
learned professions. to the army and the navy, to
the mechanic, to the farmer, and to all who per-
form part on the theatre Of life.
The influence of education on literature was ex-
hibited in strong light The press was ever
busily engaged in throwing off impressions to cir
culate in every family. In proportion to the good
or bad contents of the sheets would be their effect
upon society People here, more than in any other
country, read; and hence the greater care in the
circulation of periodicals and books for the press
which under proper direction is a blessing, may be
made curse
Education is important to those who fill The pull
pits-to the messengers of God-in order that they
may be prepared to meet the strong opposition of
the learned enemies of the sacred truth. This, as
well as the preceding points, were eloquently en-
forced by the speaker. But after ALL he said, cdu-
cation must be controlled and guarded by the re-
ligion of the Saviour.
The lecture Cat which we have glanced from re-
coection) was well received by the auditory, and,
in our opinion, was highly creditabe to the reve-
rend gentleman who delivered It.
County JAIL.-The following is the report of the
Grand Jury on the condition of the Washington
county Jail, and which made to the criminal
court yesterday morning, viz
GRAND jury Room, July is, 1851
The Grand Jury, as is their province, yesterday
went over in body to examine the condition of
the county Jail; and they take pleasure in stating
that they found the several apartments clean, and
the prisoners comfortable persons in their sit
uation could reasonably expect to be- Their sup
plies of bread and other provisions are ample and
Of excellent quality; and they all appeared to be
well-cared for No complaint as to their treatment
was heard from any of them; but, on the contrary,
some expressed themselves to be very thankful for
the kindness manifested towards them by the Off
GERS Of the jail The Grand Jury learned also with
much satisfaction that the efficient, worthy, and
highly respected marshal, Richard Wallach, esq.,,
had caused bath houses to be erected for the pris
oners, and had required the frequent use thereof
by all OF them.
The Grand Jury consider great credit to be Justly
due to the marshal and all his subordinates for their
OIL tfpd fof heir
charge; and the more especially the present Jail
is viewed by the Grand Jury as badly constructed
for ventilation and for the safety of the prisoners
confined therein.
Its the opinion of the Grand Jury that a repre-
sentation should be made to Congress at the next
session, to the unsuitableness of tho present
building, in order either to a material modification
and improvement thereof the erection of
proper one instead Of 1t.
The Grand Jury cannot close this communica-
ton without remarking that their sensiblities
were much affected by the condition of one of the
inmates Of the Jail, deaf and dumb idiotic colored
boy, apparently about sixteen years of age, who
was left by some unfeelng wretch in one of the
streets of this city nearly two years since, when
he was conveyed to Jail, until some tidings could
be obtained as to where he came from, but which
has not yet been ascertained. For the last six
months he has been gradually wasting away; and
although at the marshals own expense every
is taken of him, he cannot, il is believed, much
longer survive, he is unable to retain any solid
food, and has for months been wholly sustained by
liquid stimulants
BY order of the Grand Jury:
VIM. GUNTON, Foreman
Hon. T. H. CRAwroRD. Judge of the Criminal
Court, Washington County, ID. c.
The court suggested to the Grand Jury that
they present the boy as pauper lunatic; in which
case the court would direct to be taken of
him.
CarMINAL CouaT Susan Butler, colored, was
tried and convicted yesterday of stealing two
shirts, valued at 81 %, the property of John Da-
Wis, and she sentenced to six months imprison-
ment in the common Jail, and to pay fine of one
dollar.
Matthew Green, tried for stealing sundry arti-
ces from John H. Gibson, to the amount of So so,
was found guilty
TRIAL BIGAMY.-Elias J. Motherhood, a
sailor aged about fifty years. wns tried yesterday,
in the criminal court, on the charge of bigamy.
A female witness stated that che was at Mother
heads wedding in Alexandria, twenty-three years