Daily American organ., 1856-09-01
Yours, &C.,

Our PUBLIC SCHooLs-=-The first of the present
month brings with it occupation for teachers and
children. Our streets were alive this morning with
boys and girls satchel in hand, vending their way
to their different schools Some looked cheerful
and gay, tripping along at a lively pace, their
bright eyes shining and their countenances glow
ing, as though in anticipation they saw the prize
which they Intended to obtain by good conduct
and hard study during the present scholastic year.
Joy go with them May success crown their ef-
forts. May they become useful members of eocie-
ty an honor to their parents, and credit to their
country. 4sG
Some few we noticed who looked as though they
were sorry the holydays were over. They EVIDENT
y belonged to that class who prefer play TO books
To such We say, there is plenty of time for play,
and plenty Of time for study, If you husband your
time as you ought. You will never attain to hon
orable distinction, in school or out of school, un-
less you study with delight Go to work in earnest
then; get your lessons first and then play with all
your might.
ATTEMPTED MURDER.-A citizen, while quietly
walking on the pave, on Sixth street, near the
Northern Liberties Engine House. was struck in
the face by large stone thrown from the hand of
some cowardly ruffian, who, no doubt, intended
the death OF the man he struck. A very severe
wound was inflicted over the eye. The injured
man took refuge in neighboring store for time
and was accompanied to his home after recover
ing In some measure from the stunning effects Of
the blow. BE was a member of the Perseverance
Fire Company. T
1t is singular that attacks of this nature can be
made upon our citizens, in the open street, and
the assassins suffered to escape. Is there no rem
edy for such outragesp There is a remedy. and
if measures are not speedily adopted to detect and
punish the perpetrators, our citizens will be COM
PEELED to adopt it-go armed. We need a "vigi-
lance committee" in Washington.
CHILD BURNED TO DEArH.--Y Yesterday evening,
about IL o'clock, the neighborhood of and
Tenth streets was thrown into great excitement
by cries proceeding from house at the corner of
these streets, occupied by Mr.. Phipps. The inn
mediate neghbors did not at first pay much atten-
ton, but, the screams continuing, and increasing
in intensity, accompanied by shouts of murder!"
"fre |" "murder ~ "help |" sehelp!n Mr.. Mi
chael Coombs rushed into the house and was soon
followed by others anxious to ascertain the cause
of the cries and to render assistance II needed
A fearful object met his sight. little child about
three years of age was standing in the passage
with his hands upraised, completely envelopei in
flames, writhing and screaming with pain while
the subtl, element as If sure of it's victim famed
by the breeze shot upward with increasing strength
away above the head Of the unfortunate and suf-
fering child. To seize the child and extingush the
flame was the work Of moment, but it was not
so easy to strip it of the remnant of clothing,
which was like live coal and was eating into the
young and tender flesh of the little boy Every
thing that human ingenuity could devise, or skill
obtain, done and applied to relieve his suffer-
ings; but the injury was too extensive, the burns
too deep, and the little fellow suffered and agonized
until this morning, when death came to his relief
box of lucifer matches carelessly left within
the reach. of the children, of whom there were
three, the oldest being eight years of age This
little one was playing with the matches, one or
more ignited and set FIRE to his clothes How
careful parents ought to be, when they leave their
little ones alone, to place all such articles beyond
their reach.
BUReLARr.--On Saturday night, between the
hours Of IL and daylight the restaurant of Luns-
ford Jordan, on Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
the Treasury extension, was entered and robbed of
two coats--a cloth dress coat entirely new. and A
linen summer coat, likewise new. The party who
committed this theft is known, having been seen
retiring from the premises with the broadcloth
under his arm"
Nh. LATHAM, who was seriously injured last
week by fall from the baggage wagon, we are
pleased learn, is in fair way of speedy recovery.
RrcovrRrp.--Mr. t. b. Robertson, OF Alexan-
dria, who some time since had seven of his slaves
to run of, has recovered two Of them near Cham
bersburg, Pa.
REV. ID. WALDo.--Acting Commissioner Cole,
of the Pension Office, on Saturday issued the GER
ti6cate for arrears Of pension to the venerable
chaplain Of the House. 1t amounted to nearly
$500. He formerly received $40 66 per year.
He now receives eight dollars per month during
bis natural life.
FIeHr.--Two black women yesterday engaged
in 6ght near the corner Of I4th and X streets--
Brckbats few; foul and indecent epithets we're
profnsely applied to each other on the Sabbath
day, in public and no arrest. Verify, we are fast
becoming mob city.
NATIONAL THEArRK-A full house welcomed
Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport, who made their first an
pearance for the season. The performance Of Ro-
meo and Juliet went off with great satisfaction,
and was warmly spplauded.
Tonight Mr.. and Mrs. Davenport, Mr.. Jefferson,
and the whole company, win appear in the popu-
lar play of London Assurance. There win doubtless
be crowded house.
Jeferson's numerous admirers viii be on hand
by hundreds, to welcome him on his return from
Europe
The Criminal Court has adjourned Its sittings
until fha nf tha nrnaout rnnnth mhap.tthe