Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1856-07-25

presented by generous individual In the vicinity,
and three-fourtbs of the necessary funds for the
erection Of an edifce have been already contribu-
ted This enterprise Is the result Of the la9ors Of
the Rev. DR.. Tustin.
SCHOOL EXAMINATION to announce
ment, the examination Of select class Of young
ladies--fve frem each district-of our public
schools took place in the recitation room of the
Smithsonian Institution, yesterday afternoon. The
exercises were conducted principally by the teach
srs Of their respective schools The ladies' showed
very great proficiency In their studies, and il was
universally observed that tn ey had made great in
provcment during the closing scholastic year.
They reflect great credit on their respective teach.
ers. At an early hour the room was filed to over
flowing, by an approaching audience. Many seats
In the lecture ROOM adjoining the recitation room,
were filled with spectators.
The exercises were greatly enlivened by some
choice pieces OF vocal music, which were sung by
the schools. Some pieces that were sung would
have done honor to some Of our church choirs--
the Parting Hymn by the Third District, and
the "Star-spangled Banner" by the Fourth Dis
trict, were universally admired
duet was sung by two ladies Of the third dis
trict. This school, during the past year, has had
competent musical director in the person of f.
Glenroy. Professor Richards examined them on
the first elements of music. The other exercises
upon which the schools we're examined were, read
ing, photography, arithmetic mental and wrtteD)
geography, English grammar, penmanship, geom-
etry, and algebra. Among those present we no
ticed more particularly, Messrs. Ruiz, Pearson and
Smith, OF the Board of Aldermen; Messrs. Lloyd,
and Alice, of the Common Council Messrs Ma
gruder, Professor Abbot, Dickinson, Hanson, and
Davis, of the Board of Trustees; Colonel VIM B.
Randolph, and nearly every teacher of our public
schools, male and female. This is the last exam
nation to take place this year. Vacation has now
commenced. The schools will be reopened on
the lst Monday Of September. The distribution
of premiums will take place on Monday next in
the Capitol Grounds, at nine o'clock, A. NJ. Sew
eral members of Congress viii deliver addresses
CRIMINAL CoURr.--Yesterday the Judge gave
the Jury instructions similar to those given to the
first Jury, with some notifications.
Mr.. Bradley, on the part Of the defence, again
offered to submit the case to the Jury without ar
gument, but Mr.. Key returned a negative.
Mr.. Preston then opened the case to the Jury,
in an address which was pronounced by all who
heard it as one of the ablest and most forcbe ever
heard at the bar.
Mr.. Preston concluded at 5 o'clock, when the
Court adjourned until this morning.
!. Mr.. Radcliffe opened the case this morning and
was followed by Mr. Walker for the defence, and
without concluding gave way for recess. He
will be followed by Mr.. Key, who will close the
case The Court was about to resume its session
as we go to press.
SPEEDY CAprURE. prisoner, VIM. TIMBER
field, who escaped from the jail on Wednesday af-
ternoon, was captured on the same night between
ii and IL o'clock, at his own house, on Sixth and
a half street, Island. He was probably preparing
for start but finding himself hopelessly surround
ed by posse, delivered himself up and was re-
turned to jaiL-Intehigcneer
The steamer Minnesota yesterday attempted to
make her way out OF the Anacostia but, the ide
not being quite high enough, stuck in the mud.
Another attempt win be made to-day at high water.
1t ia understood that she will leave finally about
Tuesday, for Phiadelphia, to be taken in the dry
dock and coppered She takes around with her
large number of mechanics, to repair accidents
should any occur.
Hon. Mr. Burlingame arrived in the city last
evening, and took his seat in the House. war
rant was served on him this morning, and he ap-
peared before Justice Hollingshead and gave Sc
curity in the sum of $4,000 not to fight duel in
the District Of Columbia, nor to leave the District
for that purpose. Mr.. Lewis D. Campbell and Mr..
Burlingame entered into joint security.
Police CAsEs-Before Justice Hollingshead--
Peter Harriss, general disturbance Of the peace
and threats of violence; committed to Jail.
Hanson Byrne, James Donnell and ]. W. Kelly,
assault; cases dismissed.
Peter Lynch, assault on Fanny Kelley; gaze
bond for court.
Fanny Kelley, assault on Peter Lynch and Gath
arine Lynch gave bond for court.
James Hagan, assault; committed to Jail.
The CASE OF MAaEE.--Justice Daniel Smith
held an examination at the Jail this morning in the
case Of Magee for shooting smes The result We
have not learned, though he will doubtless he
fully committed.
The Democratic Boilers in N. Y. have gone over
to Fremont.
MARRIED,
BY Rev. Mr.. Finkle on the oath instant, JERE-