Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-10-27
EV ENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ION. They were accompanied by delegations
from the Independent, First Baltimore, Vig-
liant, and Washington companies of Baltimore,
and "taken care Of here by a delegation
from all the fire companies, excepting the
AnacOstia. They visited the Capitol, the Pat
ont Office, and the Presidents House. At the
last named place, the procession having been
invited into the East Room, they were intro
duced to the President by Mr.. Jas. Ii. Brown,
OF the Columbia fire company The President
received them with his usual courtesy, and
made few remarks appropriate to the occa-
sion, and which evidently delighted the visit
ers. These ceremonies being completed, the
hremen repaired to the American hotel whore
dinner was provided by direction of their
Washington brethren.
The visitors were in the midst of us about
FIVE hours; period of time exceedingly short,
In view Of the fact that many things of inter-
est are to be seen in this metropolis; and be-
sides, Mount Vernon is an attraction which no
strangers should resist
Our Washington fremen, doubtless parted
with those of Rochester with regret. The
meeting was in all respects fraternal; and the
events Of the day were such as may ever be
cherished IN memory.
SCENE AT THE RAILROAD SrArroN.-About
four o'clock the Rochester fremen, under es-
cort, approached-one of our city bands per-
forming several lively airs, among them the
entering the station house made that building
reSound to the instrumental melody, anu
awoke :he slumbering echoes in that locality.
1he Rochesterians, accompanied by their
Washington fremen friends, passed the gate
without hindrance; but not so with the in
mense crowd, for the greater part boys, which
mad been pressing at their heels and on the
Hanks OF the procession. Thus shut out, inge-
nuity did not long hesitate to find another
means OF ingress, SO the throng hurried to the
rear of the car-hOuse and slipped in by turn
ing the narrow and sharp oorner-the space
between the extreme pillar Of the structure
and car scarcely atfording free passage to
the rapidly moving human forms. Soon the
planked way, on line with the range of cars,
was densely crowded both with the fremen
and the intensely interested spectators
The visitors and their Washington friends
had just enjoyed few hours of social inter
course and fraternal greetings; and now the
time had arrived for them to separate. At
this Juncture, every movement was watched
with more than ordinary solicitude. All was
confusion, loud talking, and shaking Of hands,
and ever and anon hearty pealS Of laughter
would cause the spectators to press forward to
ascertain the immediate origin CT the remark
which Occasioned such risible explosions. One
of the ROcheSterians, on car platform, e5-
- sayed to deliver short address, the purpoIt
CT which was an expression Of thanks for the
cordial reception with which they had been
honored, and an utterance Of the hope that
peace, prosperity, and plenty might ever
crown the lives OF those with whom they were
On the eve of separation.
Occasionally, huzZas were given, three times
three, improved by the addition Of "a tiger
If such cheers impart social advantages, we
err not in remarking that all who engaged in
them were materially benefited, for they
were, 10 quote al Oft-repeated expression,
given with a will ~ the heart prompting the
IN m
sincerity. While the respective firemen were
thus employed, the locomotive, emitting dense
black clouds Of smoke, and rafting its iron
bones, shuffied to the vicinity of the compli-
meLtary exercises, on its way to the car first
to be hitched to its rear. In passing, the iron
monster, pausing for n moment, gave the
crowd n specimen Of its louder musical pow
ers, by deafening screenings and hoarse and
heavy haekingS Of its lungs drowning so to
speak, the human voices, which, combined,
were as loud, we should judge, as the voice of
that celebrated gentleman of other days, well
known in the heather myt' Jlogy as Stentor
The Rochesterians were warned to take their
seats, in order that they might not be left be-
hind with which request they were not slow
to comply. And then il was that they looked
from the windows, and extended their hands
once more, flor the twentieth time, perhaps)
to bid good bye, old fel, ;" to the Washing ton
fremen who crowded up to the cars.
We never before witnessed more inno-
Gently exciting scene. Every body appeared
to be happy. by the time the cars left our
fremen had huzzaed themselves hoarse, it
may here be remarked, by way Of parenthe-
sis.)
A little affair took place, which added some
spice to the exciting variety. iniddle-aged
man, not a fireman, and who, i. was plain 10
be seen, had been moistenng his clay with
something stronger than Adams ale, addition
ally stimulated by the music from the city
band in attendance, gave an exhibition Of his
dancing powers, going through all the steps
and figures, and bowling to his imaginary fe-
male partner, with as much grace as his gal
Iantry, under the alcoholic circumstances,
permitted. The reel was executed admirably,
his legs being peculiarly in condition for
that purpose While he thus made judy
Of himself, he amused the more refined pOr-
ton Of the spectators by his elegant gyra-
tiops.
But again the steam-pipe gave a screech,
loud and understandable, much as to say,
'.All hands aboaIdi' and, in q momt nj after
ward, the train was on its way, northward
bound the Rochesterians locked out at the
windows, bidding adieu, their rapid retreat
follow ed by the now faint huzzas Of the WasL.
ington fremen.
We repeat, they all had a merry, pleasant
time; nothing occurring to mar the joyous and
fratsrnal demonstrations.
PUBLIC SCHoOLS.-The monthly meeting Of
the Trustees was held at the stated time
Present DIR. Charles w. Davis, Messrs Ben
nett, Dickinson, Smoot, Bacon, Magruder,
Polk, Mckim, Pearson, and Knight.
The annual report was read and approved,
and ordered to be transmitted to the Councils.
The Treasurer was directed also to submit
to the Councils the estimates for the contingent
expenses of the several districts for the cur
rent year
Messrs. Magruder, Pearson, and Dickinson,
were appointed to audit the Treasurer's ac-
counts.
On motion of DR.. C.. W. Davis, an arrange
ment entered into between the parties for the
promotion Of the interests of the respective
schools, by which Mrs. Martin was transferred
to the male primary Of the third district, and
Miss Mirick 10 the female department of the
district school, was unanimously approved.
Miss Catharine A. Bradley and Mrs. Angus
tus Edison, were unanimously appointed teach
ers, respectively, of primary No. 8, third dis
-. - Il.