Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-07-21
TEE NArrosAL THEArRr will, he orsned 70.

1hB NATtONAL 4hBATRE VIII De Open6u TO-
night, by Manager Ford, for a grand dra-
matic festival, when our theatre going citizens
will have an opportunity of witnessing the
really good acting of those fine comedians, H.
A. Perry and John S. Clarke, who will be
supported by the excellent stock company of
the Holliday-st Theatre, Baltimore iLaugh
when you Can, and " The Toodles," are the
pieces selected for the occasion, and they will,
no doubt, draw large and fashionable au.
dience.
Every body should feel Obliged to the spir.
tied lessees of the National for affording US
something in the amusement line in these
dull, stagnant times That the fun will be
abundant tonight, cannot admit the shadow
of doubt, when the comic abilities of the
company are taken into consideration.
ATTENTION We are requested to call the
attention Of our young Democratic friends to
the advertisement found in another column,
calling upon them to rally at the headquar-
ters OF the jackson Democratic Association on
Tuesday evening next. The present crisis
calls every patriot, whether old or young, to
show their devotion to the Union and the Con-
stitution, and it gives Us pleasure to see that
the rising generation of Washington are up
anddoing in the great cause.
CHARGE OF LARCENY.-Last week Michael
Casey was sent to Jail for further hearing on a
charge OF larcency Of money belonging to two
men who were boarding in his house At the
further examination sufficient evidence was
produced to cause Casey and his wife to be
held to bail for their appearance at court by
Justice Hollingshead This house is located
in Hog alley
PUBLIC SCnooLs.-The fourth district school,
under the charge of Mr.. John E. Thompson.
will be examined tomorrow afternOon-the
nrrof ION 70 -.
The Examinations Of this school have long
been celebrared for interest and attractive
ness, and We presume will draw a large num-
Der of spectators.
FIGHT ON THE AVENUE Yesterday a fight
came off on the Avenue between some parties
who are to be arrested. Some little blood was
shed, and head or two bruised. The dam
age TO the parties was not worth considera-
ton, but the violation of law and decency will
receive the attention of officers.
hBPAIRS on the pump, corner Of Ninth and
streets, are earnestly requested; that being
the only one in the square.
COMMUNICATED.
Mr.. EDITOR had the pleasure on Friday
afternoon of attending the annual examina-
tion of the female department of the Fourth
district school, in charge Of Miss Millburn,
and, although not stranger to such scenes,
l was never more grati6ed. This school has
for several years ranked among the best of
our public schools, and 1 question very muck
if any of the private schools Of the city of the
same grade would surpass it.
Miss Milburn appears to have infused into
her scholars so much enthusiasm in their stu
dies, and they seemed so thoroughly to un-
derstand what they had been taught, that the
very searching examination to which they
were subjected appeared more like an agree
able entertainment than a severe ordeal.
One great secret of Miss Mlburn's success
as teacher is her thoroughness. Judging
from what 1 saw, L should say that her rule
was, never to let lesson pass till it was fully
comprehended. This should be the rule of
every teacher.
The pupils wero examined in nearly all the
studies taught in the school, and answered
the most difficult questions put to them with q
promptness that was really surprising, espe
clally in mental arithmetic. In reading, their
emphasis and the information of the voice showed
that they were not simply pronouncing tcords
but giving expression to thoughts
was glad to see so large an audience in at
tendance, and the interest manifested in the
exercises. L wish that every member of our
City Councils, and Of Congress too, could
have seen what has been accomplished in this
school Of all our institutions there is none
shos Piooculc sUCu stTouS cidllnS W Tue pat
| ronage of the city and General Government
| as the public schools and it is gratifying to
know that these claims have been recognised
| to some inconsiderable extent. A general diff
| fusion of knowledge, and the proper cultiva-
ton of the heart as we'll as the intellect is the
| only safeguard of our institutions This is tho
only conservative power that will watch over
our liberties, and guard them from fraud, in
trigue, corruption and violence
WATCH RETURNs.-Western lock- up-Cases
returned July 10th, disposed of by Justice
| Drury: Martin Antoney, disorderly; work.
house 30 days. Samuel Polk colored, out af
ter hours fine and costs. WIN. Parker, col
0red, do; do. Central station, before Justice
| Stevens Aaron alias Pink Coakley, colored
| disorderly; fine and costs George Washington
Gaines, eolored, do do.
| Today Michael Lamb, drunk and disor-
Derby; workhouse 80 days. Chas. Dynes,
colored, out after hours; costs and dismissed.
w There are 800 visitors at the White
| Sulphur Springs, Va 80 at the Red Sweet,
and 20 at the Blue Sulphur. All are filling
nm raDidly