Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-02-26

Polk, Mckim, Dickinson, Smoot, Magruder,
and Pearson. Reports were received from all
the teachers with the exception of Miss Elvans,
Miss Acton, and Miss HeDshaw, for the want
OF which the usual monthly statistics OF the
schools cannot now be given.
A letter was received from John r. Tudor
making application for appointment as an as
sistant teacher in one of the Public Schools;
which was referred to the committee on ex-
animation.
Mr.. Magrudsr reported that the committee
appointed to examine the accounts OF the late
treasurer " had performed that duty and found
the same authentic and correct %
Mr. Alice presented a memorandum from
Mr. Waters in relation to the sale Of certain
school furniture and desks; which was or
dered to be filed. .-- ....
The subject of an application to Congress
schools of the city having been brought to the
attention of the Board by the Secretary, a
long conversation ensued in regard to the best
manner Of accomplishing the object Finally,
on motion Of Mr.. Alice, it was
ResofDed, That a committee of three, in
| connection with the chairman and secretary
of the Board, be appointed, whose duty it
shall be to represent the interests of public
| schools before the proper committees in Con-
gress, and that the cooperation Of the appro-
pirate committees on the part of the Boards Of
| Aldermen and Common Council of this city is
| hereby earnestly requested.
| The committee appointed by the chair con-
sists of Messrs. AtLee. Bennett, and Polk.
The following are the standing committees
| Of the Board ....-
| On the Examin alton of Teachers Messrs.
Polk, Davis, AtLee, and Dickinson.
| On Books-Messrs. Pearson, Bradley, Ben
net, and Peters
On Rules-Messrs McKim, Smoot, Wheeler,
and Magruder.
NATIONAL THEATRB.-Our theatre goers will
| perceive by our advertisement that the grand
| fairy spectacle of the Naiad Queen will be
produced at the National on Wednesday,
Thursday, and Friday evenings, and on
Thursday afternoon, instead of Thursday,
Friday, and Saturday afternoon and evenings
This piece has had the unprecedented run of
seventy six nights in Baltimore last season,
and with the afternoon entertainments made
| elghty-eight representations in the City of
Monuments; and it is now in the fifth week of
| It's representation the present season. 1t will
be withdrawn from tho Museum for three
nights, however, to crafty the numerous
friends of the drama in this city, who are anx-
iously looking for its production. On Wcdnes-
| day evening next several new sights and won
ders will be presented. Every scene will be
| newly painted, expressly for this piece, among
which will the bath of beauty, the cavern Of
riches, the glittering and stalactitic hall of
the Naiades: in the third act and fifth scene,
will be seen the fearful preparation for battle,
arming OF the Naiades; in the last act the
battle, defeat of the mortals by the nymphs
of the Rhine, grand professions Of the mortals
and immortals :; the whole concluding with
the rainbow scene-a halo Of glory-the most
gorgeous tableaux ever presented.
| COURT OF CLAIMs.-Yesterday, j. J. Lat
| ting, ESQ.,, of New York city, was admitted to
/ oft nd
Judge Blackford delivered the opinion of the
court in the case of Holman Us The United
States, refusing to order the taking of testimo-
| ny; also, that IN the case of Asbury Dickins
Us. The United States, ordering testimony to
be taken; and also that in the case of VIM
W. Cox vs The United States, refusing to or
der the taking Of testimony.
Judge Scarburgh delivered the opinion of
the court In the cases of j. Boyd as. The
United States, and Shepherd KNAPP Us. The
United States, refusing to order the taking Of
testimony.
The argument in the case of James Thorne
| and others Us. The United States, was resumed
by Mr.. Rockwell, who appeared for the claim
| ants, and who concluded bis remarks, when
| the case was submitted for the decision of the
| court.
| The case of Joseph r. Curtis Us The United
States was next called up for argument This
is a claim for compensation for losses sustain
| ed in building the branch mint at San Fran.
cisco, California. The argument in favor of
| the claimant was opened by Samuel E. LYON.
Esq. The court adjourned.
INFORMATION WASrED.-A lady, with a
child about year old, called at our Office this
| morning in search of her husband, Mr.. John NJ.
| Whiting, of Pottsville, Pa. Having made dis.
| covery which was considered valuable, Mr. W.
| left home short time since, and when last
heard from, was at Philadelphia, On his way
| here, to procure a patent. He has not been
heard from since, and as he was in ill health,
his distressed wife fears that he may be lying
| sick somewhere on the road, and unable to
| communicate his whereabouts. She will be
| truly grateful for any information concerning
him, and we solicit the good Offices of our edi.
torial brethren in her behalf, especially those
in Baltimore and Philadelphia Any tidings
can be addressed to Mrs. John NJ. Whiting,
Pottsville, Pa.
BLOW GIvEy.-Yesterday afternoon a
Misunderstanding occurred in the saloon of the
National hotel between - Inge, ESQ,
formerly Of Alabama, but recently from Cali
fornia, and Maj .--Chase, late of Indiana
in the course of which the former, after ap-
plying An epithet to the latter, struck him a
severe blow with the open hand, in the face.
No more blows passed, and we find that a duel
between the parties seemed to DO very gener.
ally apprehended by those who were CONVEX
sing over it last evening.
FOR THE PooR.-Mrs. NJ. A. Cox acknowI-
edges the receipt Of Mr.. Rusk's letter of the
Goth instant, accompanying the sum of one
hundred and fifty dollars for the benefit of the
poor of this city, and would offer with this 40
acknowledgement the grateful thanks of the COM
munlty she serves for the kind liberality of
the Senator'S and her own for the prompt and
courteous manner in which her solicitations
have been met. The money has been placed
in the hands Of the Treasurer of the Ladies'
Benevolent Society.
BREAKING THE EMBARGo-Ws understand
that the steamer Powhatan will start for
Aqua Creek tomorrow morning, and en-
deavor to break up the ice embargo which has
suspended all river travel go long. The ice
is now getting weak and rotten, and is so
much detached from the rivers banks that
it is believed if once started it will move out
to sea =" a contamination most devoutly to be
bAd