The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-07-30
Later from the Cape Of Good Hope.
LOCAL NATTER s.

| REWARDS OF MERIT-The scholars, male anc
female, connected with the Fourth District Schools
marched in procession, yesterday afternoon, &C.
conpanied by band of music, to tho lecture room
of the Smithsonian Institute, where distribution
of medals and other tokens of merit wore varously
awarded. The following scholars each received
silver medal, as first of their school
James A. Wise, of the male department of the
| district school, ..'. t...H
Adelinc Kinsey, of the female department Of the
| district school. ..
Almira J. White, of primary No. /.
Martha E. Radcliffe, of primary No.. 2.
Mary Amdon. of primary No. 3.
Michael Doyle, of the male primary of this dis.
| trict. D..
Many other scholars received various tokens OF
| merit
The teachers also presented sundry presents to
their scholars.
The aforementioned scholars received other
awards than medals. D.. ..-
A silver cup, presented TO the most mcritorious
scholar of tho male department Of the district
school, by friends of the schools, in consequence Of
the young masters connected with that school de-
clining competition with the young ladies for a
pitcher to be presented, was awarded to Robert l..
Harris; and it may be proper to say that J. A.
Wise, his equal, withdrew from the contest.
finely chased silver pitcher, also presented by
patriotic friends of these nurseries of the young,
was awarded to Miss Mary Radcliffe, of the district
school.
. The Mayor. who officiated in presenting the
awards, prefaced the presentation of tho pitcher
with few remarks; to which Miss Radcliffe re-
sponded as follows:
"Thank you, sir.
"With feelings OF gratitude receive this tcsti.
moninl Of commentator and merit shall not
value this alone for its intrinsic worth, but for the
pleasant circumstances under which il has been
presented And il should be permitted to attain
to years of maturity my thoughts will often revert
with delight to this pleasant occasion, and to you,
my friend, whom so highly esteem and respect.
At the same time, allow me to say word to my
schoolmntes.
al hope, dear girls, you that will remain in
school another year, will give your earnest atten-
ton to your books; remember TO be punctual; and
last, though not least always be respectful to
your teacher, as / have endcavored (though i'm
perfectly TO be. and for which this magnificent
cup has been awarded. also thank you, my
teacher, believing as do that it sanctioned by
you that my name should be engraven on this
beautiful gift"
Messrs. Randolph and Pearson, the local trus-
tees for The district, oficiatcd. Messrs. Abbott
and Donoho. Of the Board of Trustees, were also
present; and large audience of ladies and gen.
tlcmen were also in attendance.
The scholars connected with the first district
schools will assemble in the same place this after.
noon for a similar purpose. .,a
CaIhISAL CouRr.-In this court, on Wednesday,
the case of Jas c. Grace, charged with assaulting
Samuel Strong, was tried; and the jury having
retired, did not return into court until yesterday,
when they declared their inability to make up q
verdict, and worc dismissed.
Yesterday, Robert Ardig (negro) was acquitted
Of charge Of receiving stolen goods, knowing the
fact. E#' Er.. .a
Alexander Adamson, charged with assaulting
Washington Butt, with intent to kill, was also
acquitted. s...a.. . .
Thomas Forrest, for assaulting VIM. A. Griffith,
was fined $40.
The grand jury stands adjourned until Wedncs.
day, the 18th of August, ..rs