Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-07-12

Dr.. Joxxs fAltsa scxooI. The correspond
for supplying our deficiencies; but, to his CON.
plant about our omission, we have only to say
that probably we knew nothing Of the matter.
Did the managers send us any invitation or no.
tice that the festival was to occur! II so, has
not been received. His report, however, Is q
very good one, and not hit too late to do good.
Here II is:
Mr.. Editor: As your columns have OF late
teemed with notices OF school examinations, &c,
numbers OF US, In this town. have looked for
some slight notice Of the May Festival celebrated
In the Parish School of ST. Johns Church. We
have been disappointed, however, although |
cannot imagine why, for the occasion certainly
deserved a lengthy description; and, il you
please, will eDdeavor to give you an account OF
II now. There were assembled on this occasion
about sixty children, many OF whom were the
offspring OF poor parents, who, but for this
school, would probably have been abandoned TO
deleterious Influence that would have always
prevented their occupying high positions In So
cial life.
These found themselves objects Of solicitude
with those they had previously bega an to regard
with animos!ty; and since their Introduction into
this school, they have been encouraged with kind
words; and many incentives are applied to urge
them forward in the path Of learning, and enable
them to overcome unfortunate early prejudices.
They were all neatly dressed in white, their
brows being encircled by wreaths Of natural
flowers, and their innocent faces lig hted up with
smiles Of delight. Indeed, II was a lively scene,
and nOwise inferior to similar exhibitions in
other schools. The recitations were given with
much spirit and all were quite perfect in their
parts.
The May Queen was crowned with all due
honors, and appropriate verses addressed to her
by one Of the larger girls. They sang several
tunes, their voices blending harmoniously, giving
proof OF the care and attention that has been de-
voted to their training After the exercises, the
pleased ana eager throng grouped around tables
and partook heartily of the good things thereon
Allow me, in conclusion, TO say that this noble
charity (the Parish School Of st. Johns, George
town. was established about eight years ago,
under the auspices Of the present Rev. N p. Til
ing hast, ana has been supported by ST. Johns
congres alton ever since May It long continue
to send forth Its streams Of usefulness and happ-
ness OBSERVER
Georgetown, DC.
CRIMINAL CouRr.-Triai Of Henry Williams
and Charles Barrett, for the murder of Rsere
Leris.-To-day, the court room was filed with
spectators outside the bar. At 20 minutes to II
O'Clock the prisoners were conducted into court
aud placed In the criminals box, and ariaigned
by the clerk. Messrs. Cross and Ould appeared
on the part Of the Government, and Messrs Chill
ton and Maury for the defence
At quarter to O'Clock the jury was called, as
follows
James F. Scott, disqualified by reason of pre-
viously-expressed opinions.
Alex. NJ. Smith, sworn.
christopher Cammack, disqualified on account
Of previous opinions.
Samuel Lewis. also disqualified
James Crrrtchet, challenged.
II. L. Gilman, squalfied.
Edwin Green, challenged.
Joseph w. Nairn, challenged.
John w. Martin, disqualified.
Francis Mohun. disqualified.
John T. Bradley, disqualified.
Richard Darnes, disqualified.
ZadOc Williams, disqualified
u. nj. p. King, disqualified.
John Shaw, challenged.
Columbus Alexander, disqualified.
John w. OFT, disqualified
Terrence Drury, disqualified.
Henry G.. Purdy, challenged.
John II SmOOt, disqualified
The Grand Jury here came in and announced
that they had transacted all the business before
them, and Were accordingly finally discharged
with the thanks Of the Court, etc.
SUNDAy.-The extreme heat and the clouds Of
dust, which at times fairly blinded the incautious
pedestrian who dared to face them, prevented
many Of our citizens from taking their usual Sab.
bath days journeys for the pleasure Of the yontt-
fui members OF their families. These were
causes also Of the slim congregations at MANY of
the churches in the city. But while our quiet
citizens were deprived Of some Of their enjoy
msnts' the same causes operated favorably in
other respects. The city was quiet, less of the
diSoTdeTly consequences OF intemperate drinking
than usual. The usual disturbeIs Of the D. ace
confined themselves to thsir homes or their SUI
burban rendezvous until after night and were
seen by but few. Altogether the day was az quiet
as any Sabbath in the past two months.
FLIEs.-This Summer, the dwellings, stores,
Offices, and houses generally throuy bout this
city, are more troubled with fies than for many
years past. The grocers are much troubled by
them, giving the employees in the stores extra
labor TO keep their goods clear OF them House
Keepers, too, ave kept constantly at work to pre-
vent their dwellings being overrun by the pests
The only inquiry is, How TO get nd Of them?
Fly brushes, traps, &c, seem to have but little
effect lady at the fireworks, on the evening
OF the 5th compared the brilliant showers from
the exploded shells to immense hy brushes No
doubt our merchants and housek~epeTs would
willingly endure a short bOmba rdment of the
city with suck shells, II by that means they could
get rid Of the pest.
An ACT OF THE 5rH INsr.-A colored mar =,
named VIM. Wilson, residing In the First ard
got into conflict on the night OF the 5th inst ID.
with two other colOred men, named sam Web
ster and VIM. Cook, and was dreadfully cut
about the head, throat and body by them One
OF the wounds, by very slig Int turn Of the wea-
pom, would have proved fatal la a very short
time by severng the carotid artery Wilson is
now doing very " ell, and II no misfortune oc-
ours will probably recover. The offenders have
not as yet been arrested. They are both laves
the wounded man is free.
LucKy.-Upon the arrival Of the Seventh Regi-
ment Of the National Guards In PhiladsIp hia
two Of them telegraphed to Marshal Brown,
Esq that, in their haste to get of In time for the
train Of cars to convey them home, one left a
valuable gold watch and chain, the other pocket
book containing about $40 in the rooms they
occupied. The rooms were examined and the
property found as they had left 1t. 1t awaits
their orders.
A GRAND EXCURSION and Pic Mic on Monday.
the 18th inst, is being arranged for by Central,
Washington and Columbia Lodges, I. o. O. F.
or course II will he a splendid affair as the CON-
mittees having the matter In charge have here
tofore fully satisfied the public Of their ability to
successfully cater for the comfort and pleasure
Of the host Of friends usually accom- panying
them in their jaunts from the heat and dust Of
the city.
The GAS MAISs.-The work Of laying the large
mains Is still in rapid progress on street north,
and the pipes are laid from the Circle in the
First Ward, nearly to Ninth street west. This
work has been mistaken by hume, Gus individu-
ais for that connected 18th, the Government w A.