Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-07-19

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PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMISArIss.--Ye sterday the
annual examination of the Pirst District School,
(male,) under charge of Mr. Kelly, took place, and
was not only highly creditable to him as teacher,
but also reflected much honor. on the youths under
his care, for their talents and Industry The vari
classes were closely exaEiped in reading, spell
ing, defining, arithmetcal calculations, grammar,
and geography. Many specimens OF excellent wri-
ting and composition were also produced which,
would reflect much credit ON schools OF much
higher grade than any OF our public schools.
There was considerable audience in attendance,
among whom we noticed Mr.. Randolph of the old,
Messrs. Pearson and Dickinson of the new Board
of Trustees, Secretary Abbott and nearly all the
principal teachers and ex-teachers of the schools
Of the city male and female. Besides these there
were present Mr. Jefferson and others of the
City Councils, an of whom appeared to be highly
gratifed with the examination. AT its close, Mr.
Jefferson, in neat and eloquent address, compl-
mented the pupils for their promptness and effici-
ency, and gave them some wholesome advice as To
their future welfare. On the whole, although the
day was exceedingly warm, and 1t being late Id
the afternoon before the yisiters assembled, yet
the examination was one of the best that has taken
| place the present season.
| The OH ScHooL- HoUsE.--The building known
for SO many years as "McLeod's School" was de-
stroyed by fire this morning, between the hours of
two and three o'clock. How many pleasing asso-
Citations does the contemplation of its old and now
smoudering site conjure up, broken only tg the
fact that the old school-boase" has at last dsap
peared from our yiewl How many among us, now
in the full vigor of manhood, have stood in fear
and trembling, with satchel and shining morning
face" within its portals, as, for the first time, the
old "black- board" presented to our view, with
its significant motto Order is Heavens first law,
inscribed upon its dark surface! We almost ina
CINE that we can hear from thousands of lips in our
midst, Farewell to youth farewell to old Nc
| Leod's!"
| An adjoining building, belonging to Mr. Hill, was
on fire several times, and but for the immense and
creditable exertions of our remen, assisted by the
Auxiliary Guard J" under their. excellent and en-
ergetic Chief it would have been destroyed also.
ANOTHER Observation-Disclosures burglary was
| com mtted on the premises of Mr. William Hop
kins, G street, about two o'clock yesterday morn
| ing. Mr.. Ii. hearing noise in his chamber, lit his
lamp, but saw no one. On looking out of the win
dow, however, he discovered upon the roof of
porch, his pocket book, which contained two hun.
dred and twenty-five dollars in money The thief
had no doubt dropped it in his fight This is now
the third robbery Of this kind, which has been COM
| mitted in the city within very short time, and
they are indications OF the presence Of gang OF
| desperadoes in our midst 1t is to be hoped that
the police leaving no stone unturned to dscov-
er these perpetrators. 1t seems singular that
store 1.-TWO of them) should be entered on Penn
sylvania avenue, and large quantities Of goods re-
moved without any of the watch being apprized
of the fact; and for the credit Of our city and the
officers of the police and Auxiliary Guard, it is to
| be hoped that these rascals will be brought to
speedy punishment.
The Rev. Mr.. Wlia,s, of the Presbyterian
| Church, and principal Of the academy taught at
/ the corner of Tenth and Streets is so i'll with
bilious dysentery that his life is despaired Of
FIRE--At about a quarter before two o'clock
this morning, fire was discovered in the back
part Of the cottage building on Ninth street. west
side, near the corner of Ii street IL was occupied
/ by widow lady by the name Of Mrs. Humphries
1t is not certain how the fire originated but some
persons believe it TO have been the work Of an in
cendiary This building was nearly destroyed
The adjoining dwelling owned by Mr.. Hill was
| somewhat damaged, but to the surprise Of every
| one, not very materially.
/ The fire companies deserve great credit for their
| promptness and energy.
BNEvoLEsr.--The Washington City Protestant
/ Orphan Asylum has received a JONATHAN of s5O
| from some one who in obedience to the Scripture
precept "lets not his left hand know what his
right hand doeth,r and only allows himself to be
known rs "a stranger" The value of the gift
will be better appreciated when it is remembered
that for the small pttance of 81 per week an or
phan in that institution is furnished with all the
| necessaries Of life.
UEIrKD STATES CRIMINAL CoURr-Judge Craw-
ford presidng.-James Butler, free colored, as
| sault upon Alexander Brooks, a small boy-not
guilty. Radcliffe for defence
Michael 0Brien, retailing liquor without license,
| guilty; fined SIG. Morgan for defence.
Same, for keeping disorderly house; not guilty
/ Mr. James Mccormick broke his thigh bone yes
terday by falling into the excavation for the base
ment Of the new portion Of the Post Office Depart
ment He was taken to the Infrmary and, we
understand, is doing well.
WATCH RErURSs.-wm. II. Darkins, free color.
| ed, out after hours.
Peter Saunders, slave, ditto
Joseph Jones, slave, runaway from Mr.. Carusi
Of this city.
an lnaub was yesterday sent 10 the AlmsholSe
10 be taken care Of by the superintendent or ru-
lers Of St. Vincents (Catholic) Orphan Asylum. Il
was laid at their door on the night previous
MILITARY FUNERAL.--The Scott Guards Capt
Jamlson, buried one of their number, Charles b.
Mast with military honors yesterday afternoon.
The Marion Rifles also attended.
II was Dr. Magruder, not DIR. Miller, 10 whom
DR.. Busey alluded on Monday, In the Board Of Al
dermen, as unqualified for holding a seat in the
City Councils
John w. Brice, Esq, the eloquent defender of
American principles is now in the city at the Kirk
wood House.
Death of Major Nicholson.
We regret 10 announce the death Of Major Au-
gustus A. Nicholson, Quartermaster Of the United
States Marine Corps Major Nicholson was one Of
the Oldest and most eminent officers Of that corps
and had been an invalid for long time. His death
win be deeply regretted by large circle Of friends
| throughout the Union