Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1853-04-23

ere gang of little boys, ranging from ten
10 fifteen years of age, who 60 prowling
about the streets, day and night, differing
GOODS, stoning houses, breaking windows,
irinking whiskey, playing cards, fighting,
cursing and making use of language that
would disgrace even Billingsgate. Have
they parents or guardians? Yes! they
have. But of what use are parents or
quardians to children when they wink at
their iniquity and encourage their villainous
Franks? Many parents by their conduct
send their own children to the penitentiary.
/ We have heard Of father giving money to
lis son and saying to the youth of II years
Of age, "Now, my son, go buy yourself
,:tol; but don't play bluff Suppose that
boy shoald injure any one with that
seapon-who ought to be punished for it,
lie father or son? Talk about police
wanting watchmen! The very persons who
cry out about Offices neglecting duty are
The ones to blame the police for taking their
children or friends to the prison for their
Misconduct. If parents would care more
FOR the moral character of their children,
he corporation would save, the children
would save, there would be less use for con-
sabes, and parents themselves would be
happy. Little brats of boys of eight and
en years, running about the streets at
.e7en and twelve o'clock at night, smoking
esars, drinking whiskey, and swearing
larder than any old 'jail bird!'' Shame
name. But "spare the rod and spoil the
child"
Sabbah School E1hibition.-The first an
1ual exhibition of the Sabbath School at
uched to the Methodist Episcopal Church,
South, took place last evening. A very
arge number of persons were in attendance.
The exercises consisted of the singing Of
Ee7eral pieces Of music, dialogues, and re-
itations by the scholars; the performance
si which reflected great credit upon the
children, the Superintendent, and his assis-
ants. The Rev. C. A. Davis, in beautiful
address, presented to the pastor of the
church, Rev. ]. D. Blackwell, splendid
bible; a gift from the children-which was
faceiVed by the pastor in some eloquent re-
PARKS, in which be endeavored to impress
spon his hearers the Importance of making
hat good book the rock upon which to
Erect the foundation of their future pros
Ieets. Mr.. A. Edwards, the Superinten-
TENT was also presented with Bible, from
1e scholars, by the Rev. C. A. Davis-the
PRESENTATION and reception Of which elected
autiful remarks from the Rev. gentleman
md the Superintendent.
The Forgery Game This plan Of the
Aaps of the sharper" species for "raising
As wind" in Washington is rather despe-
ale, though it has been practiced very sue
'@iully for sevetal weeks past. A note is
'a''o B., purporting to be written by his
lend A, requesting the loan Of a sum of
4'ne!, to be sent by the bearer In most
stances, the money has been loaned; but
ane check was given, payable to order,
-sA was endorsed, taken to the Bank,
a' the money paid for it. If A should
4gpen to notice the forgery, the game is up !;
IS yet only one attempt has failed to
4Se the needful, and that did not lead to
detectionof the forger. Look at your
Lends before you risk your cash!
'gH Drils.-The beauty of the evenings
called from their armor les most of the
-an'eer corps of our city, to practice their
fy movements. Last evening the
'p'sonery Guards were out and marching
F~ The Avenue. Although new compa-
~e ranks were full and gave evidence of
improvements in their drill. The
Jung previous some of the older compa-
we're out in fatigue dress marching and
utuVreing upon the streets.
wee Report.-Newton Champion, Ed
:! 'ermillion, and Alfred Vermillion for
N aug boat, were made to give security