Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-24
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

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ExAMsArIos AT rHE IssrirurK-Aocordipg to
announcement, the examination Of the select class
OF pup Is from our Public Schools took place yes.
terday afternoon at the Smithsonian Institution.
This class consists Of the Eve best scholars In each
District School, and consequently OF twenty mem
bers. They all seemed TO be in fine spirits, and
anxious 10 commence the exercises Of the day
The exercises consisted Of various oral and written
questions which were promptly answered by the
pupils, TO the satisfaction of all present The
written questions selected with II eat care by
the Trustees of the schools. The oral questions
were propounded by the teacher Of each school TO
his own class, and comprised many questions which
were very difficult to answer. On entering the
room We we're pleased TO see so many present.
Nearly every seat in the room was occupied, .
large number OF the spectators being ladies' OF
the gentlemen, VIC noticed Mr. Pearson, Of the
Board Of Aldermen, Messrs. Alice and Lloyd of
tie Board of Common Council, Messrs. Abbot,
Magruder, Hanson, McKim and Polk of the Board
OF Trustees, Colonel VIM. b. Randolph, and many
other prominent citizens.
We took occasion to learn the names of the pu-
pile present, which are follows, viz First Dis
trict, Smith j. Thompson, teacher; H. Weaver,
Jas. 6othoron, Thomas Hardness, Jas. Given, and
Owen Wiley. Second District Mr.. Wilson, teach
er; Ii. Roby, Benz. Scrivener VIM. Lindsey. Jas.
Mexican. and VIM. Mockabee Third District. Mr..
Fill, teacher; from some cause, which we were
unable TO ascertain, this school had but one repre.
sentative, in the person of Charles Combe. Fourth
District, John E. Thompson, teacher; II. Magee.
ii. s. Petty, VIM. Ashdown, L. w. Wright. and
Goodwin Alice
The exercises were concluded about haIEpast
seven O'Clock in the evening. The pupils all ac-
Quilted themselves so well, that we could not Judge
which was the most meritorious
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each district will be examined. We hope TO see
many OF our citizens present on this occasion.
THE @. w. P. CUsrIs.-We yesterday visited
and examined the excursion boat, which has been
fitted mp expressly for the Fuse Of excursionists
Her boilers and machinery have been taken out,
Leaving the whole length Of hor deck perfectly
smooth and free from Instructions of every kind
This deck has been converted into a spacious ga
loon, 80 by 30 feet, which is capable Of holding,
with ease and comfort, three hundred persons, ex-
elusive of her forward deck, ladies' cabin, wash
house, &c. On one side Of her is fitted up q bath
house, secure from observation, into which ladies
or gentlemen may retire and lock themselves in
In this place Is platform covered with carpet
and entirely surrounded by ropeu. The bather
sits or stands upon this platform, and by means of
rope, which he holds in his hands, lowers plat
form and all into the water to any depth he
pleases When in this position he finds himself in
complete cage--so that, If he would, he could
not fall into the water. His ascent Is as easy as
his descent. and stepping of the platform he finds
himself surrounded by everything necessary to
complete his toilet.
On the other side of the boat is fitted up kit
chen, In W ich is placed a large cooking stove
On the shelves around are placed cooking utensils
of every and nature necessary in this climate
What more is necessary to the comfort and conve
nience of excursionistsp This boat having no
machinery, is towed to her destination and is on
that account, as on all others, the most safe and
convenient boat for excursionists that floats the
Potomac, as well as the cheapest.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Hoyt, driver of one of
Latham's line of omnibusses, was dangerously If
not fatally injured yesterday evening. Driving
along Seventh street, near Maryland avenue, on
his way to the boat, his hat blew of. He recov-
cred his hat, but In the act of re-seatng himself
lost his balance and fell headlong to the ground
lie was dreadfuly injured-one arm broken and
his head badly cut and bruised The doctor
thought he was fatally injured.
RUNAWAY. a horse attached to buggy, in
which was seated young man, became frightened
and dashed up IL street yesterday evening, at q
fearful rate. In bis progress he ran between a
large wagon and tree.box, between which the
vehicle was jammed The driver was pitched out
and the buggy was smashed. No bones broken.
Another.-A horse belonging to Mr. Fay, plas-
terer, while quietly standing in front of house on
the Island, into which Mr.. +. had gone on bust
ness, was Yesterday evening rendered furious by
some mischievous boys, who amused themselves
by throwing gravels at him. The consequence
was, that he ran of, and being blind, injured him
self by running against fence.
AsoTHER.--We had scarcely finished writing
the above, when two horses, attached to a coun-
try wagon came running down Louisiana avenue
Almost in the centre of the avenue is situated
the "Spa" pump, famous for its refreshing water
As the animals approached the pump they sepa-
rated one taking side, the other the other, as
IF by concert, and were instantly freed from con-
tact with the wagon, which was dashed with vio-
lence against the pump, and broken.
EXCURSION TO THE FoRT-To-morrow comes off
the excursion and pic mic to Fort Washington, of
the Sixth and Seventh Presbyterian Churches and
Sabbath Schools. This is expected to be a rich af
fair. The day will be spent proftaby as well as
pleasantly. The exercises will blend amusement,
recreation, aud instruction, in such order, that
those who participate, will be amused, instructed,
pleased, gratifed, satisfied and edited. The boat
win leave the foot of Seventh street wharf in the
morning, at o'clock.
"Come parents, come teachers, come children,
come all !"
The Committee of Arrangements have decided
upon the following programme:
singing-Prayer by the Pastor.
Anthem by the Chors.
Address by Member of the School-F. M. Bradley.
Anthem by the Choirs.
Address by q Member of the School--G. r. Thomp-
son.
Anthem by the Choirs.