The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1851-05-10

which they now occupy Cherish, then, the senti-
nents Of virtue which they inculcate. and profit by
their honest ndmonitions
cit was said in one Of the addresses that in this
land Of liberty and equality there are distne
tons, and that Queen Victoria might well be proud
of the floral crown by an American girl.
Yes, she might we'll DO proud of this testimonial Of
respect and friendship.
"Recollcct that, while you have selected such
young lady your Queen, it is the privilege OF
each ono OF you TO possess the same degree Of con-
sderaton and respect which has been extended
towards her. Each one Of you Id worthy TO
u crown and WELD the sccptre placed In her hands.
"But said that you must not expect that all your
life will be May time. One little girl spoke of the
intervening period and Of winter. Your books have
told you that there four seasons; and in life
May time now-all ia bright. joyous, and beauti-
full; but the gloom Of winter will come, and the
cold and rude winds blow, and the flowers will
have persisted, and the birds no more charm with
their melody. In view OF this, then, you, little
girls, should prepare yourselves for this period Of
life, and seek to avail yourselves, by close atten-
ton, Of all the means which are now presented
for your benefit. You are here. not to adorn your
persons, but to cultivate your minds that you may
be prepared for the other seasons OF life which fol-
low festive May.
"You, little Ones know with how much anxiety
your parents and friends have looked forward to
this occasion, and how much interest they have
taken in your behalf. Be grateful, then, for the
kindness which has been extended towards you.
al hope that each one of you will endeavor to
prepare yourselves to fill place like that of your
worthy teacher; and that, whatever cares may
Cypress, you may be enabled to sustain yourselves
amid the changes and vicissitudes of life.
'ln conclusion, am requested by the city coun-
oils to tender to you their thanks for the satsfac
ton and enjoyment which this festival has afforded
them"
Singing by the Misses Cornwall, Harris, Par
sons, and Ratclif, concluded the exercises at the
school room.
The scholars, male and female, about one hun
dred and twenty five In number, then formed in
procession and proceeded to the Presidents house,
a mile distant, to pay their respects to the Chief
Magistrate. Having arrived there, they we're seat
ed in the East Room.
A few minutes only elapsed before the Presi-
dent entered, accompanied by the Mayor of WASH
ington, who introduced him TO Mrs. Hinton.
The Queen of May then advanced and presented
him with splendid bouquet, saying: "Be pleased,
sir to accept these flowers token of our regard
for you, and as expressive Of the union of the
States."
The President answered by saying, according
to recollection) IL return to you, and through
you to all the scholars you represent, my raost sin
cere thanks for your emblems OF kindness In this
collection of flowers, the States represented.
trust that the same unanimity pervades your
school that which now pervades Union.
Young you are, l am glad that you appreciate
the blessings of good government. So live that you
may become a bright ornament of society, and en-
courage your husband, II you should be so fortu-
nate to obtain one, 70 cherish love for the
try which protects him in the enjoyment of his
rights"
The scholar who, at the school house, presented
q bouquet to the Mayor Of Washington performed
similar act towards the President, repeating the
simple verses before recited. When the last stan
zas was uttered
"Here is your bunch of beautiful flowers,
And here is the riband around them,
II you but think in your lonely hours
or the sweet little girl that bound them
the President said that he would certainly think
of "the sweet little grip who presented him with
the flowers.
cred, White, and Blue'-a patriotic ode.
The President expressed himself very much
gratifed on hearing of the prosperous condition of
the public schools in this city. He had pleasant
very pleasant day it was for all who had the good
fortune to be present on the occasion.
In the evening the boys had their celebration.
repeated, and songs and Rotations were among
the entertainments
New HEAIGE, manufactured in Baltimore, by
Mr.. Romick, for Mr. Samuel Kirby, of this city,
and just received attracts good deal of attention
The body oft is eight feet in length and the height
four. tits painted black, with sunken panels, gid
ed is ALSO the iron scroll The pilasters are
followed and at the bottom Of each is the repre-
sentation of forearm and hand, gldcd, the index
and middle fingers pointing upward. There is q
heavy projecting cove cornce, and the roof ia
rounding. Tho black paint and drapery, and the
bright god-colorcd ornaments, afford very strik-
ing contrast. 1t is for the public to judge of the
merits of this unique hearse.
NATIONAL HALL.-We saw an act of the Love
Chase last evening, and found Miss BENNETT an
exceedingly clever spirited and attractive actress.
She appears tonight as Paulins, in the Lady Of
Lyons