Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-06-24
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE,

under the charge OF Miss l.. r. Hilton, was ex-
amined by d.. McKim, in the presence OF large
audience Of parents and friends, who were appa-
rently much pleased with the exercises Messrs
Russell and Hanson were also present, thereby
evincing their continued interest in our public
schools. The pupils acquitted themselves with
great credit though the greater part Of them have
been connected with the school but short time
The singing Of the pupils was remarkably fne
and did great credit to Miss Simonds, the assist,
ant teacher, who has been their instructress In
this delightful study. We shall refer TO this
school again in our account of the examination of
Miss Simohds' pupils-the junior department
The junior department Of LIST Primary school
Third district, was examined by Dr. CIV. Da-
Wis Miss 81 Johns, the teacher of this school,
sitiOn she holds. The children answered very
promptly and correctly, and evinced great attach
mentto their teacher. The order observed was
excellent, and the improvement inside very mani
fest to the numerous parents and visitors
Primary school No. 3, Second District Miss f
T. ward, teacher, was examined by J. C. Hark-
ness. Though this school had labored under dis
advantage two months for want of school room
vet the examination perfectly satisfactory
ly in spelling, pre-emnently marked a. showing
unqualihed Progress-also in arithmetic. The
whole Of the examination gave evidence Of COM
mendable improvement, notwithstanding the in
terruption which took place in the progress in
March and April last. Miss Ward, as a teacher
Is eminently qualified for her position, which she
fills with distinguished success. Having been
educated in the Public Schools her manner of
bringing out the capabilities Of the pupils when
slow tendency To aPprehend is evinced, is re-
markable.
Primary School No. 4, Second district. JupIor
department, Miss Laura A. Reed teacher This
school Is in It's appearance and character, highly
attractive and interesting; il is composed Of BOYS
and girls, most of whom are very Young The
examination was under the direction OF T. !
MagTuder, assisted by Messrs. Polk and Bud.
ington. The examination In all the studies was
satisfactory, especially ia that Of geography In
which the pupils exctlled. large number of
parents and teachers were present, all appearing
fn lNFr ki1aa until
Is young teacher, having been appointed eight
months since. The school is remarkable for the
good Order which is maintained, and she rules
10y afectionate measures, not having occasion TO
use the rod, except in rare emergencies She
Possesses, in an eminent degree, the qualities of
governing by kindness, and chooses to elicit the
love and respect rather than fear OF her pupils
Mr.. BGddington at the close Of the examination
made an address, in which he stated that the
school excelled in reading, and he had visited
many schools in the North which could profit by
the example of desire to learn, correct deport-
fnent, and ahectiOnate regard, which the pupils
cvinced. very interesting circumstance in the
examination took place at its close, wherein a
premium vas awarded to a pupil in each depart
ment who excelled in every branch of the exam
ilatIon. IN the senior dc paI,ment the award was
made TO Lizzie stuart, modest, bright, and in
teTeSting girl Of twelve years, and in the junior
department. to Johnny Riggles, six years Of age.
The premiums were awarded by one of the trIis-
tees Of the Second District il being matter not
In connection with the usual annual awards of
the trustees.
male primary schools of the First District Mrs
Rodier principal, Second District, Mrs Ogden
principal, Fourth District, Mr.. Edison principal.
The examination Of the male primary school of
the Third District is postponed to the 3D. day Of
July, (Friday)
The ESosINIAN AND PHILoPHRENIAN So
cIRTIKs' CELEBRATION.-A large and interested
audience was present at the e street Baptist
Church on Monday night. On the platform, con-
sPicuous among the assemblage, sat his excel
lency, the President of the United States who re-
manned an attentive listener during the whole OF
the performance. After an appropriate and etfec-
tive prayer by the Rev. G. w. Sampson. Mr.
Jefries of Virginia, introduced Mr. c. w HaSs-
Ter Of Washington city, to the audience, who
delivered an eloquent address upon the English
language. His speech evinced a deep research
into the origin of all languages and particularly
O, The primitive simplicity and purity of the
Ang 10 Say on, showing that while upon the con-
tineRt Of Europe the dialects were variously diff
ferent, Vet with US there was marked distinc-
ton between extremity and the other He
urged upon his hearers to preserve inviolate the
purity Of the Anglo Saxon language, and referred
IL a most eloquent manner to the Hon. Edward
Everett Of the present day its fair expounder
and distinguished exemPlar.
The next speaker, Mr. r. A. Malery, of Penn
sylyania, was introduced by Mr. Rowe member
Of the Enosinian Society.-subiect 90 The priyi-
legeS and respOnsib of Christian scholar
Thr sentiments contained in Mr.. Mallery's ad-
dress were such should elicit the profound at
tention and hearty appreciation OF every lover Of
Liberty. The speaker gave eloquent utterance
enSuiDO A
correct, intellectual and moral training ~
The third speaker, Mr.. |. l.. Johnson Of New
Jersey, was introduced by Mr.. Jeffiies-subiect:
College Life One would suppose, from the
manner Of the speaker, that he was we'll initiated
in the hardships connected with the life Of col
Irgiate student. Ia mOufnfui strains he spoke OF
the dreaded tones OF the College bell, the awful
summons to scholastic duties, the corn bread
and molasseS" placed before the students to
supply the cravings OF exhausted nature,' and
the % aromatic fumes Of weak coffee - as IL inn
nor nff he
and appetiteless students. This address created
frequent and long continued Outbursts OF laugh
ter from the audience, who testified their sympa-
thy ia this hearty manner with the suffering col
lrge boys.
The celebration passed of most pleasantly.
TIE RIvER.-There were no arrivals at the
wharveS this morning.
The Pile-driying operations at the west draw
Of the Long Bridge, which have been suspended
for the last two days account OF the high winds
were resumed this morning, and the work goes
prOsperously
The steamer Colyer was inspected Yesterday
by Messrs. James Curran and Jno. t. Fowler, of
Baltimore, l. =. Inspectors. She reported
generally in good condition, with the exception
OF her steam drum, which requires some slight
repairs; nothing, however, calling for her long
detention IT the wharf From four days to a week
Will probably see her in trim and ready resume
her customary trips on the line.
Two sloopS were launched from the WAYS Of
Mr.. Armstrong, at the foot Of Eleventh street,
"ncIe tucB nave Deen undergoing repairs. the
Geo. Douglass and the De Leon. The former
not having her mast set, tillcr rugged, came
near going down the river. Two men who were
on boaTd, however, after rome hard polling sue
ceeded In getting her ashore and akinp her fast
The steamer Engineer is being newly painted
at MattiHgly's wharf. One week more will see
her In complete condition TO take her appointed
station on the Rappahannock river.
The Powhatan brought up ffOm Richmond this
morning thirty five KING hts Templars and fifteen
Master hasOns TO join in the excursion Of the
Washington MasOns to Mount Vernon To-day
They were received at the wharf at half-past
seven O'Clock, by i committee OF Washington
knights, and their line formed on the deck Of the
steamer. presented the most brilliant spectacle
Imaginable; the beams of the early sun fighting
up the silver and gold insig mia OF the Oder
while they went through the mystic forms OF
Ssiuation and reception, their formed sword
hits sparkling with brilliant effect. After few
moments they Were escorted to carriages aud