The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-04
LOCAL MATTE r S.

DisTRBUTIoN OF PREMIUMs.-The scholars con-
nccted with the schools OF the second district
assembled yesterday afternoon in Temperance
Hall for the purpose of distribution Of awards of
merit. There was a large number Of visitors pres
ent, and we noticed the following gentlemen upon
the platform: ".
Messrs. Donoho, Abbott, Davis, Bacon, Her-
baugh, Walsh, Farnham, Pearson, and Randolph
of the Board of School Trustees; Messrs. Hill j. w.
Davis, and Queen, Of the City Councils; and the
Revs. Messrs. Hill, Hamilton, and Caruthers.
Mayor Maury presented the awards, assisted by
Messrs. Harbaugh, Bacon, and Donoho, the local
trustees for the district.
The following scholars each received q silver
medal: ...s...s.... a...........s
Alex. P. Tonnett and Robert Wheeler, of the
male department ofthe district school.
Amelia b. Woodruff, of the female department
Of the district school '" '~- '-. '~--'--.- '---s
VIM. Poulton, of the male primary school.
Emma Watson, of primary No. l.
Laura v. Croggon, Of primary No. ?.
Margaret Picken, of primary No. 8.
Laura v. Brown and Samuel McCloskey, OF pri-
mary No. 4. ...
Miss Eliza T. Ward, of the female department
of the district school, was awarded a large finely
wrought cup, (presentcd to the school by private
gentlemen.) -.nra....- -. ".
Master Leander b. Middleton, of the male de-
partment of the district school, received beauti-
full silver cup, (also present to the school by a
private gentleman .......
Mics Emily Robinson, of the female department
of the district ischool received excellent book.
as present from her teacher for her varied good
qualities and general advancement in learning.
Miss Sarah Jane Davidson, Of third primary
| school, also received a book from her teacher.
Master ]. ID. France, of the fourth primary
school, received a silver pencil case, with gold
point pen, from his teacher.
Numerous premiums were awarded, as tokens
of merit among the scholars of the several schools
The exercises were interpreted with singing by
| the scholars.
The exercises were concluded by addresses from
the Rev. Mr.. Hill, of the Tenth street Baptist
Church, and the Rev. Mr. Hamilton, of tho Metho-
dist Episcopal Church, of the most happy, crafty
ing, encouraging, and laudatory character.
The scholars connected with the third district
school will convene in the Methodist Episcopal
Church. at the Navy Yard, this afternoon. to re.
ccive their awards Of merit.
Cry CouNcILs.-The following, among other
matters, was transacted during the session of the
Councils on Monday afternoon last:
In the Board OF Aldermen, MIR. Davis presented
petition, numerously signed, in favor of daily
market at the Centre Market house; which was
appropriately referred. ...
Mr.. Bayly submitted a resolution, which
adopted, directing the Committee on Public Schools
to inquire into the propriety of providing for gen
cra superintendent of the public schools.
resolution, previously passed by the other
Board increasing the salary of the famae assistant
teachers, and providing for assistant in the fe-
male department of the third district school, and
nj IN, 10 >hp,l IF tha
ond district, was unanimously adopted.
In the Board of Common Council, bill was
passed authorizing the construction of temporary
oot-bridge the canal at Fourteenth street;
which concurred in by the other Board.
A resolution in relation to the free colored popu
lation was introduced and passed.
SCHOOL PIcNIo.-The teachers and scholars
connected with the fourth district schools, &C
companied by several friends, visited Arlington
on Monday afternoon. They were kindly re-
ceved by the venerable Gusts, and every facility
afforded by him for their enjoyment. A fine
book, a present from Mr. Abbott, of the School
Trustees, was presented to Master James A. Wise,
of the male department Of the district school, by
MIR. Gusts, who took occasion TO make most
admirable address to the scholars and those pre-
sent The day wac passed in happy and joyous
manner; and the little steamer which runs between
Washington and the spring- place bore the com
papy safely back TO the city.
MUNICIPAL RssraICTIoNs.-Wo have heretofore
stated that restriction has been psoed upon col.
ored persons in strolling the street after ten O'Clock
at night; and We announce to all persons in
terestcd that the hog.catchers the alert and
all those who wish to 'save their bacon' had better
''pen their porkers." Can't something be done
with the dogs' .a. ....
BAyNK's PkNoaAMA. - This instructive and
beautiful painting will soon be removed from
Washington, and those who have not seen it should
pay an early visit. II is on exhibition at four and
eight O'Clock p. m.