Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-01
GEORGETOWN.
CorrsspoDdsncs OF TIE Star.


GEORGETOWN, July 1, 1853.
The regular examination Of the students Of the
Georgetown Classical and Mathematical Acade
my (Mr. p. A Bowen's) which closed yeste day
morning, came fully up to, ths high. reputation
this very eficient institution has sustained both
1t bone and abroad for many years. The exam
nation In all its parts was Of the most critical
character and demonstrated not only the great
proficiency OF the pupils generallv IN the muhi-
farous studies of the last scholastic year, bt thu
superior abilities Of Mr.. Bowen, as an instructor
of youth.
r The annual exhibition Of the same Academy
came off yesterday afternoon at Forrest Hall, and
Notwithstanding the very hot weather the spa
cious hall was filled to its utmost capacity by la
dies and gentlemen. Each Of the young gentle
men who took part in the public exercises, ac-
quilted themselves in the most praiseworthy
manner, proving conclusively that many of them
| have been endowed by kind Providence with
talent sufficient, il strengthened and polished by
close and industrious application to study, to
| qualify them for almost any position in either
Church or State. Throughout ii was one Of the
most Pheasant and satisfactory exhibitions ever
given by the pupils Of this school, such to
elicit the universal praise Of all In attendance.
| The following was the order of exercises:
Prayer. by the Rev. w. b. Edwards, Of the
NJ F. Church.
To the Potomac Original, by B F Libbey
Dying Speech of Marine Faiiero, by Geo. A
| II. Clements 9
Icilius on virginia's Seizure, by II. Jones
Brpwer
The Baron's Last b Banquet, by Jas NJ Rind .
The Days that are Gone, by Claiming NJ. Nor
wood.
Messiah, by John H. Maury, elected universal
applause 49,,
| general, by Robert w Irwin.
| Death of Leonidas, by John J. Norwood
Duty of Literary Men to their Country, by
Francis r Dodge
| From the Old Weathercock-Old Tickle by
Alexander w lliams. =
Tristan Tickle, by John b. Randolph
Roman STANDARDIZATION of Herculaneum,
! by w. A Gordon, jr.
The Indian as he was and as he is, by Hamil-
| ton NJ. Beall.
On Time, by Theodore F. Jewell
| SParticus to the Gladiators at Capua. by Alex
Fcom The Doctor in Spite Of Hinself-Gregory,
| by John &. Zeller; Sir Jasper by Francis A vii.
son; Harry; by C. M. Norwood; James, byE "
I.anSdale. Extremely we'll done-elicited long
Apostrophe TO the Sun, by + A Wilson.
| The Soldier from Bingen, by Norman Howard.
| Ursa Major, by + V Lausdale
| The Dead Eagle, byJ b Randolph
| From the Vespers of Pale mo-Montalbo, w
| A. Gordon; fIoceda, Norman Howard; RAYMOND,
| II. Jones Brewer; First Scilian, III. NJ. Beall;
Guido, James NJ Rind. Exceilent-elicted un-
| bounded applause.
Voice from the Towers of Zion, (by req uest }
| by David Edes, and Execution OF slontrose, 10y
| request,) by ]. III Maury, Were both executed In
| a manner that could not he excelled.
At the close Of these exercises 4 large number
| OF premium books were awarded TO the most
| deserving and efficient students.
| Boats from Harper's Ferry and intermediate
points on the canal are coming in quite freely.
| and we are much gratifed TO learn that loaded
| boats passed Dam No. on Tuesday. The gen.
| eral impression among persons employed upon
| the line Is, that the coal boats from Cumberland
| will commence arriving tonight early to-
| morrow.
| We have been reminded that a small error
| accidentally crept into our notice Of the public
school exhibition, few DAYS since. Il should
have read . the senior department of the ma e
school will give an exhibition at Forrest Hall
| on the 14th instant
| The following gentlemen were last night
elected officers of Mechanics Lodge No az
| o. o. F for the ensuing term: n G., Jefferson
Robertson; V. G., Henry Payne; F. ; Jno Gar
| rett; X. s, Hugh q. Divine; T., John Paxton.
| They will be installed into office next Wedues-
| dav evening by the officers Of the Grand Lodge
| Price Curent-Hot weather 20 per cent above
| par. Cool weather, none offering Spirited in
| curry about thistles and sinking cutters. Sturdy
| beggars demands unlimited. Drunken loafers
| market completely Overstocked, and the demand
for them entirely supplied.
| Arrivals -Schr. Federal Hill, Wheatlev from
| Pot Deposit, lumber to F. wheatlev The Ma
| rietta Burr, Of Hartley Il Bros Boston line,
| reached her wharf Yesterday. -