The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-20

SCHOOL ExAMISATIoNs.-Thc following primary
schools were examined yesterday:
No. 4, of the Second District, Mrs. r. M. Ogden,
principal, and Miss Emily v. Billing, assistant,
situated in the basement of the Sth street Methodist
Church. There are one hundred and twenty five
scholars, boys and girls, enrolled, and one hun
dred and twenty were present. Messrs. Donoho,
Bacon, Abbott, and Davis, Of the Board of School
Trustees; and Messrs. Hill, Towers, Borrows, and
Davis, of the Board of Aldermen; and Messrs. Da-
Wis and Pepper, of the Board of Common Council,
were present, and participated in the examina
tions There numerous other visitors in
attendance. The scholars were carried throug Oh
complex and difficult exercises, and acquitted them
selves to the undivided admiration of all present;
and for neatness Of appearance, general deport-
ment facility in discharging the varied duties i'm
posed, they equally challenged and received high
praise.
No. 3, Fourth District, Miss M A. Milburn te her.
located on Four and half street, between M and
N streets. This is also mixed school, and num-
bers sixty five scholars, sixty one being present
The examination was conducted by Mcssrs. Ran
dolph and Pearson, Of the trustees, and Mr.. Jonas
Ellis, an extrustee. The examination proved
fattering to teacher and scholars. The specimens
of mapping and sketching by the scholars were Pc
culiarly good and mcritorious.
Male department OF Fourth District school,
Osland,) John E. Thompson teacher, will be ex-
amined to-day.
CRY CouNsILs.-In the Board of Aldermen, yes
terday. joint resolution was passed authorizing
the construct ion of draw pivot bridge over the
canal Fourteenth street; but it did reach the
other Board in time for its action.
Mr. Wheeler submitted joint resolution, which
was adopted, proposing n joint committee to in.
quire into the cxpcdiency of recognizing the de-
partment or Office of City Collector.
On motion of Mr.. Writ, an appropriate com.
mittce appointed to inquire into the legal
qualifications of the Assessor for the Fifth Ward.
Mr.. Bayly submitted joint resolution asking
of Congress a grant of land for the purpose of
erecting market house, other than on Pennsylva-
MIA avenue, to supersede the present Centre Mar
ket; which, after debate, referred to the Com.
mittee on Improvements.
In the Board of Common Council, a resolution
appropriating 1000 in aid Of the Chesapeake
and Ohio canal, was adopted, after much debate
Mr.. Pepper offered resolution directing the ap-
propriate committee to inquire into the expeden-
cy of prohibiting, by law, the smoking of tobacco
in and about the market houses during market
hours; which was adopted.
TaiBura OF RKspEcr-The Rev. J. c. Smith,
upon conclusion of series of discourses, intended
particularly for fircmen, was presented, on Sab
bath last with handsome Bible, by the Northern
Liberty iremen. as testimonial of their esteem for
the interest taken by the reverend gentleman in
behalf OF the 6remen.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-In the case of John Day,
charged with murder, Mr. Bradley occupied yes
terday in concluding the argument in behalf of
the accused. Mr.. Fendal, district prosecuting
attorney, will terminate the proceedings to-day.
FEsrrvAL.--The City Councils have accepted
an invitation. from the Directors of the Manassas
Gap Railroad Company. to attend a festival. to be
given at the village of Salem, Virginia, on Thurs