Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-14

THr Rises SCHOLARSHIP The committee Of
the Board Of Trustees Of the Public Schools, 70
whom was referred the subject Of this holarship
and the Board Of Examiners appointed to examine
the eight candidates for the same, met by appoint
ment at the residence Of the Mayor Yesterday AZ
ternoon at O'Clock to receive and hear the report
Of the examination, which was made on last Sat-
urday afternoon.
The meeting was organized by the Mavor
Present on the part Ofthe Committee Messrs Alice.
Miller and Stoughton. Col Randolph, of the
Board Of Trustees, was also present.
The Board OF Examinsrs-Messrs IL. Richards,
o. G. Wright and >. l.. Loomis-reported that,
having carefully examined the written answers
given oY the eight candidates to some forty
sPeciaIIy prepared questions on Saturday, Sept
Abbot Moore as the one best entitled IN all re-
sPects TO the Riggs scholarship"
The report having been unanimously adopted,
the Board OF Examination thereupon introduced
the successful candidate for the same, j. Abbot
Moore, Of the Third district, who bore his blush
ing honors with becoming modesty, and was pre-
ssnted To the Mayor and all present. The Mayor
then addressed him briefly, reminding him Of
the great responsibilities about to be assumed by
him as the premium scholar of the Washington
Public Schools; that gentlemen Of high consid-
as upright and scholarly department. and that il
behooved him always to have these things in
mind, and never compromise by any misconduct
the authorizations Of his friends and the public.
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born in Nashua, ~ H., and has been living
here for the last eight years. He went a short
time to primary school kept by Miss English,
and afterwards short time to Mr.. Fill's school,
In Tenth street. and subsequently, to the Third
district school, kept by Mr.. McCathran so that
his whole education thus far has been in the
schools SC OF washington He has been for the last
three years the head scholar in the male depart
ment of the Third district school, and has twice
taken the highest medal
The examination of the eight candidates was
held In the Common Council chamber City Hall,
at i p. m, on Saturday last The pupils were
set apart at such distance to prevent them over
seeing each others work, and after having read
aloud a series Of printed questions i'm arithmetic
geography, English grammar and history, forty
one in all, Were submitted to them, which they
were required TO answer in writing, without any
explanation being given in any case. This ar
rangeRent tested their scholarship most thorough
ly, as also their spelling and chrography. The
committee Of the Board of Trustees was present,
and several others. The examination occupied
the time from ~ O'Clock to OK O'Clock, d. IN ,
and the respective exercises from the boys were
taken from them by one Of the COMMITTEES, and
according to a list secretly prepared bv the COM
nittee without the knowledge Of the Examining
Board as to what name was set opposite to any
number so secretly prepared by them.
The papers so submit to the Board of Exa m
liners were considered during the same evening
and on Monday by them. when they rendered an
unanimous decision in favor of No. 6. The men,
Der of the committee having the secret list was
3,
SO that the Board OF Examiners might decide as
TO whether he was entitled in all respects to re-
ceive the Riggs scholarship in the Columbian
College.
Before the joint committee adjourned. the pupil
was taken in charge by Rev. DR. Samson. presi-
dent of the college, who was present. and received
MIN In the name OF the institution, and instructed
him TO attend on the 18th inst o-day) at the col
lege to take his proper position as student there
THE MOUNT VERNON cast off from her wharf at
dark last evening, and went to Georgetown to
take in about eight hundred barrels Of -four whic
was completed this morning. and at 10 O'Clock
left on her return trip, it'll the following passen
gers from Washington: Mr. Offiey, E. w Wood
run, gentleman, N Deetzen, w. Lawler, Joseph
Bryan, jr.
The following is a list of her consignecs by her
last trip: l.. Savage, p. X Prindle, J. J Borue
ii. Z. Mclaughlin, Sisters of Charity Clapett A
Dodson, III. l.. Ofutt, b. Siegel, J. Jillard a SON
Barbour Semmes, J. Stone. J. b. Moore, j
r. Coz, A kieckoeffer, f. Lamb, Madame DE
Van I.inbourg; Browning, L Heating, Wall. Ste.
phens Co, j. w. Thompson 4 Bro James v
Davis, Parker SPalding, Jas. NJ. McCamley &
r. c. Stevens, f.. A. Elason, b. C. Stinemetz, C
w Botelsr, Mrs. James 6 Smith, a. Egan, Ohm
II. Bartlett. McCauly, NJ William. c. Kloman
McGregor Co, James O'Brian, John r Elvans
Co, w. 6. Metzerott. G. III .VarnelI. Col. III. X
Craig, j. Skirving, w. Ballantyne. NJ. E. Harvey
Buchly, Nairn & Palmer, l.. = Perry & Co
l.. +. Clarke, National Observatory, Smfthsoni an
N k
F. Taylor, u. II. Ridenour, w. fl Epperuan. q
Angherton, f.. Liomin, Hon. A. Dickins, w T
Dove * Co., Il. ROurke, ". NJ. McGregor Co
ST Vincent's Asylum, Miller q Coates, Murray &
Semmes, c. p Culver, j bison. Hon. d. L. Ia
w. NJ. Caldwell, X. A. Carlin, Blanchard Il Mo-
hun, A Biraght,W f. Stubs, G .vanderwerken
| franklin Philip, w. Nj. Gait & Bro, s. Heltcl, G
& Il. Parker & Co.
Our OF THE FRYING-PAN INTO THE FIRE
Yesterday, young countryman happened to over
stay his time in Washington, met with a few
friends and with them went to Il restaurant nea,
the market, where, after imbibing very freely OF
the celebrating liquors there dispensed he used
language that induced one Of the company TO deal
him blow in the mouth that set the blood to
flowing. He went to justice of the peace to oet
warrant but the justice, in consideration of his
condition, refused to issue it, The country lad
continued to insist; when, in the midst OF the
argument, an officer presented a little scrap OF
paper, and demanded the payment of 81 ~ costs
IL was civil warrant, upon which Il iudpmen,
nag 1een rendered In favor Of the present party
and the officer wanted him to take il and paw the
costs upon 1t. The countryman declared that he
had paid them to the mag istrate now our of com.
mission. The officer declared that he had done So
TOO, thereby showing that the costs had been twice
paid. Country swOre he would not nav them
again, and told the officer to get them from the
magistrate Officer said no; he would get them
nom him Country asked howl Take your horse
and wagon, said the officer This fn,imation
startled him, and, after persuasion, he paid the
costs, on the promise Of justice present that he
would see him rigbted. He declared that ali
Washington was down on him, and he should
leave.
The THEArRE.-''Our American Cousin,' was
again performed last night, before a very large
and aPPreciative audience, Mr.. Clark as ASH
Trenchsrd, {" Our American Cousin,") MIR.
w beatley as Lord Dundrearey, and Miss C.
Thompson as Florence Trenchard, (Asa's En-
glish Cousin have probably superior on either
side Of the pond, Asa Familiarity STYLES the
thee thousand miles of salt water intervening
between the respective homes of the two sets Of
cousins. The public demand the repetition Of
this play again tonight, and those who have not
already had the pleasure of witnessing it, should
not fail to do 50 while they have an opportunity.
The aft.rpiece, tonight. is "A Roland for an
Oliver" Mr.. Wkeatley as Alfred III ;gbfyer. As
the Theatre is now deDsely crowded every night
We advise families and others. wishing to enjoy
the performance TO the best advantage to secure
seats in the day time.
FROM KANSAS AND THE DIGGINGs.-A reliable
citizen OF Washington, just arrived from Leaven-
worth, brings very encouraging accounts Of the
operations at Pixies Peak. He left Lcavenworth
on the 9th, and arrived here yesterday Express
trains are regularly going frsm Leavenworth to
tne mlnes where there are about Is 900 persons at
In WkN....