Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-01-12
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.


the Beard of Trustees of Public Schools, held
on the 9TH inst, the following were offered by
Mr. At Lee and unanimously adopted
Whereas, A well organised system of pub
lie instruction is recognised by every intelli
gent community a. essential to the existence
and welfare of the Republics; and
Whereas, the citisens Of Washington an.
nually manifest increased solicitude In behalf
of this great American institution; and
Whereas, in conseq uence Of the limited re-
sources available for school purposes, the
Trustees Of the Public Schools are compelled to
refuse the benefits Of learning to hundreds OF
children thirsting for knowledge; and
Whereas, the Senate Of the United states
have, with promptitude and unanimity, most
gratefully appreciated by our citizens, passed
bill providing means for more etdcient ex-
paosion Of our Public School organisatlo
which bill Is now before the House Of Repre-
sentstiyes OF the United States,-therefore,
ReSoIpsd, That the Board of Trustees Of
Public Schools In the city of Washington do
most respectfully ask the consideration of said
bill by the House at as early period rs can
be consistently allotted for that purpose, re-
lying on the sense of justice and ssgacity OF
that honorable body for propitiols action
thereupon, especially when it is remembered
that, out Of the enormous grants of public
lands made by Congress in aid Of education
throughout the Union, not a single one has
ever been awarded to the Distri,t Of Columbia.
On motion of Mr. Pearson, il was
Ordered, That the Secretary publish the
foregoing resolutions in the city papers, and
also send copy of them to the chairman Of
the Committee on the District of Columbia of
the House Of Representatives.
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The Rayels closed
eheir engagement on Saturday night with the
best house Of the season. Gabriel Rayel, &C.
soording to his wont on his benefit nights, re-
ceived mis- friends at the door
This evening, Miss MOrant announces an
American comedy, written by an American
lady, Mrs. Sidney T. Bateman, (the mother of
the talented children Of that name J entitled
self This comedy has been produced in
all the Northern cities, and has achieved
decided success. A contemporary, speaking
"f the piece says, 1.-The fine moral precept
and home truths that il conveys the pleasant
humor which runs through its dialogue, and
The occasional sharp shafts of satire and ridi.
cule which il throws at the vsnities and pat.
ent fOllies Of fashionable life, with the genial
philanthropy, intermingled with its sarcastic
aseerbities, temperlng and Modifying them,
give II a hold upon the attention and admira-
tion Of those whose cultivation and good sense
fit them TO appreciate a laudable attempt to
csstigate pretension, envy, pride, scandal,
fslseEOod and dishonesty, when found IN com
psny with pelf and power" The piece is
presented with q strong cast Among the
names We notice that Of John Z. Owens an
acter held in the highest estimation in this
city. The name Of Mrs. Melinda Jones will
also lend attractions to tia bill, to Washing
ton play-soers-
THE EYES AND EARs.-We would call the
attention Of all who suffer with weak or injured
eight or hearing to DR.. Van MOschzsker oc-
ulIst and aurist, who is now in our city for a
snort time, and can be seen at the National
Hotel IN his private rooms. DR.. N 8 reputa-
tion as an Oculist and aurist is well established
" DR.. d. g works and his success in restoring
sight and haring have won for him the highest
reputation as an oculist boston Bee THE
reputation Of the author Of the present works
- Guide to the Diseases Of the Eye. Spec.
tacles, Why and when to use them is not con-
nned TO the science OF which they treat, bat
has extended itself to the vast field of German
literature baltimore American Democrat
. DR.. NJ g work on the eye is spoken of by
eminent medical periodicals. as a most val.
uaOie production. Sun. Those who value
sight should have their eyes examined by Dr.
M, where they can purchase such glasses that
they may rely will suit the exact focus Of the
eye. DR.. M. e treatment Of deafness is on the
most scientific principle, and the patient, after
one OF two visits, can continue the treatment
himself, and rely, even if the deafness is of the
longest standing, an improvement Of hearing.
1t
TEE APPROACHING INAUeURArIoS - The
of James Buchanan promises TO be the most
magnificent instsllment Of Chief Magistrate
Of the United States tn at has ever taken place
The military and civic associations of the
large cities are making preparations To visit
Washington en- the occasion Among the rest
We notice the seventh regiment, National
Guard, Of the first division New York State
militia, Of the city Of New York the Burgess
Corps Of Albany; the Keystone Club of Phil
sdelphla; and the Young Mems Democratic
Union Club Of New York, who will be accom-
panied by Dodworth's full band"
SAD CAsE.-On Saturday night, officer Jas.
A. Cooper discovered a little girl about thir-
teen or fourteen years Of age, named Mar
Donneuy, at a house of ill-fame, kept by a
colored woman, named Blackstone, in the
Seventh Ward The parents Of the child,
through Justice Dom, had authorized the Of
fcers to take her wherever she might be
founa, ana they have been searching for her
for some months past. Officer Cooper took her
before Justice Dom, who placed her in charge
Of respectable family to be returned to her
friends.
The police officers are in search of an unfor.
tunste girl, still younger than Mary, who is,
IN Ike distressing manner, lost to her family.
NOTWITHSTANDING the extreme cold weather
Of the present week, Philbrick under Dex-
ters HOtel has done a smashing business in
the book line. When people find that they
can not only buy books cheap, but obtain a
present with every book, worth in most cases
as much as the amount paid for the book, and
very often ten times that amount, they will
certainly call upon Philbrick. He has got a
new assortment Of cameo, fOrertine and mosaic
breastpins and ear drops, bracelets, &c, &c.,
beautifully set in gold, Of which fact the
ladies will please take notice. +
OFFICERS ELECTED AT a recent meeting
Of the American Hook and Ladder Company
the following were elected officers for the en-
suing year: Jno. W. Thompson, president;
Jos. swift, vice president; VIM. T. Garrett,
secretary; VIM. Hsgar, assistant secretary
VIM. Brown, treasurer Jno. W Thompson,
Vim. Robinson, VIM. T. Garrett, Wm. Blown
and James kenton, representatives TO the Fire
Department; Geo Lawrence, Henry Wood
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