Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-08-08

Public scnooLs.-The Trustees of Public
Schools held their monthly meeting on We'd
nesdsy evening. Present, the president pro
tenpore, Messrs. Bennett, Dickinson, Polk,
Msgruder, McKim, Peters, Alice, and Pear
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Letters were read from several applicants
for situations, and referred to the committee
on examination.
Mr.. Magruder, chairman of the committee
of arrangements on the examination and the
anniversary Of the schools, reported the pro-
csedings of the committee. "a.
On motion Of Mr.. Alice, the secretary was
directed to present the acknowledgements OF
the Board to the President for lis courtesy
exercised in attending tho anniversary, and
in assisting In the distribution Of medals and
premiums; also, to Hon. j. Meacham, Rev
DIR. Binney, Rev. G. A. Davis, for their ser
vices on the occasion; also, to DR.. Blake, for
tho use of the Capitol grounds, and to Pro-
lessor Henry for the use Of rooms of the Smith.
sonian Institution -1l
Mr.. Bennett presented a letter from Mr.
Samuel Kelly, late teacher Of the First District
school, touching his former connection with the
school, the character it sustained, the course
of the sub board and the secretary, the an
pearance Of the school at the examination in
1855, and some statements in the last annual
report also suggesting that if it should ap.
pear after ga full examination of the case''
that injustice has been done, it should be rec.
tilted at the coming election. In conclusion
Mr.. Kelly pledged himself, in the event of
being again placed in charge of tho First Dis.
trict school, ito raise that school to stand ard
higher than it has ever yet attained ,"
Mr. Bennett moved that the letter be re-
ferred to select committee consisting of one
from each district excepting the first district
Mr.. Magruder suggested its reference to the
COMMITTEES on examination Of teachers.
Mr.. McKim moved that it be laid on the
table.
After some conversation, the question was
taken on Mr.. Benefits motion and decided in
the negative by ayes and noes, as follows:
Ycas-Msssrs. Dickinson, Bennett, Polk-3.
Nays-The President, Messrs. Maguder, Pc
tiers, McKim, Pearson and Atlee-8
The question required on the motion of Mr..
Mckim, and it was carried unanimously.
Messrs Pearson, Polk and Bennett were ap-
pointed committee to audit the treasurer
accounts for the past year.
Messrs Magruder, Dickinson, Alice, Pc.
tiers, and the Secretary, were appointed com.
mittee to prepare the annual report.
The treasurer was requested to make al ar.
rangement with the janitor of the hall for his
attendance ut the meetings of the Board.
On motion w ednesday next was Fixed A the
time for the election Of teachers
The following letter was received from the
Secretary, rendering his resignation, which
having been read, was laid on the table till
Wednesday next.
OFFIcI TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
WASHINGTON. Aug. l, 1856.
6entlemen:-I beg leave respectfully to
tender my resignation of the Office of Secre-
tary OF the Board Of Trustees of Public Schools,
TO take effect at the close Of the present month
The duties Of my present vocation, the care
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impaired state Of my health, prevent me from
visiting the schools so frequently as their in
terests demand, and from giving them that
attention which is properly REQUIRED Of the
Secretary by the rules of the Beard
In aking leave Of the Board, with which /
nave been connected for nearly twelve years
1T gives me great satisfaction to believe that
the discipline of the public schools was neve,
better than 1t now is, nor the system more sue.
cessful and efficient in its operations, it's hold
upon public opinion stronger, nor its future
prospects more bright and encouraging
his measure OF success is due, under Prov.
idence, to tho careful superintendence of the
Trustees, to the jealous and unwearied exer.
tons Of faithful, laborious and accomplished
teachers: the earnest and cordial CO operation
of the City Councils, and the healthy infu.
ence Of sound public opinion
Accept my thanks for the aid and encour
agement which you have given me in the dis
charge of the responsible duties Of the Office
with which have been nonored and the ex
preston of my confident belief that the pub
lie schools Of Washington will continue to be
As they heretofore always have been, school,
Tor the people, without distinction of class
sect, or party, and, which, with the liberal
patronage of Congress, are destined TO becom,
the model schools Of the Republic.
With my best wishes for your continued
| success in the discharge of the imp ortant trusts
eonfided to your care, and for your individual
prosperity and happiness, 1 remain. gentle
men, very respectfully, your obedient servant
G J. ABBOT.
The Board of Trustees then adjourned
THE WEATHER We are indebted Tn UB !,