Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-08-19
GEORGETOWN AFFAIRS.
CorrsSpoRdsres of Ths Star.
GEORGETOWN.

GEORGETOWN, August 10, 1857.
AS the time Is rapidly approaching when school
teachers generally will have to resume their la
bOrs in 60 teaching young ideas how to shoot" II
may not be out Of place for us to call the attention
Of the readers OF the Star, both at home and
abroad, to the superior facilities which are offered
by the various institutions OF learning in our CITY
for the education of children, male or female and
to the excellent opportunity now offered to any
competent conductor Of a first-class female semi
nary to secure an institution of the kind, which
has for many years ranked high well wor-
thy the patronage Of the public. By reference to
another column, it will be seen that the extensive
buildings situated on Washington street, in one
of the most beautiful and healthy parts of our
city, and for many years occupied BY Miss lydia
English as a seminary Is for sale or rent. For
many years this was one of the most prosperous
and popular establishments OF the kind in this
section OF country; and we believe that all that Is
necessary TO render il such again, is a competent
corps Of teachers who will, with proper discip-
line, devote themselves to their business The
location Is certainly an excellent one, being ee-
waited and healthy, and supplied with ample
grounds, well shaded, for recreation TO say moth
ing of the extensive and well adapted buildings
The duties OF the Mathematical and Classical
Academy OF Mr.. p. A. Bowen will be resumed
on the 9TH Of September. or the character for
efficiency and usefulness Of this institution we
need say nothing. Mr.. Bowen's unprecedented
success as teacher OF youth, and the almost I'M
bounded popularity Of his academy Is a sufficient
recommendation and guarantee to those who may
intrust him with the education Of their sons that
no pains will be spared TO properly cultivate both
their minds and morals.
Clinton Academy, formerly under the direction
OF the Rev. Il. w. Simpson, will also be opened
on the 9TH Of September. This heretofore very
popular school has been taken by Mr. George
Arnold, A. This gentleman is from Balti-
more, where he has for several years been en-
gagged in the instruction Of youth, in connection
with Of the most efficient teachers in that ciy
Mr.. j. A Morgan, principal of the Light Street
Institute He comes among US with the strongest
kind Of recommendations, both at home and from
elsewhere. Parents DESTROYS Of securing the SER
vices of rst-rate teacher for their sons will do
well to examine his circulars and advertisement
in another column.
The duties Of Mrs. Gen. Wheeler's Montgomery
Street Academy for young ladies will be resumed
on Tuesday, September 1st Mrs. w heller has
for a number years been engaged in our civ AZ a
female iHstructress, and thus far we believe. has
given universal satisfaction. Her academy Is
situated In very quiet and healthy part of the
city and well supplied with grounds for recre-
alton. There, too, parents may rest assured that
no pains will be spared to train up the daup hters
In the way that they should 20, as well as to
thoroughly cultivate their intellects There are
otner institutions which we may take occasion to
notice hereafter.
From indications there is no stint for corn along
the line Of the canal. Nearly ever since the re,
Sumption OF navigation II has been pouring in.
most OF which Is being shipped for northern and
eastern ports. The article has slightly declined
and Is now selling at Soc
Quite number Of our Methodist friends are
making preparations to attend the camp meeting
which commences near Colesville, In Montgom-
cry county, Tomorrow. AS no company tent will
be Ia ken from here, they will unite with their
friends from Washington. A number of others
have already left for the camp at warrenton, Va
We learn that nearly all the hands at the coal
wharves, who struck for higher wages, have re-
turned to work at the wages they have heretofore
been rec, living, s1.:5 per day
The steamer Thomas Collyer took down the
Potomac, Yesterday, an excursion party com
OF sixty ladies, and two gentlemen Courageous
gentlemen these, to risk themselves among such
such multitude Of beautiful faces, sparkling
very selfish, great favortes among the fair sex
No change of moment has occurred In the fiour
or wheat market since our last report Prices re-
main about the same. But little Of either article
arriving.
Business upon the canal continues N ,usualIy
brisk There is a constant stream of boats going
and returning. =