Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-28

Hciu AZ lhe Ilty nan yesterday afternoon, for the
purpose Of adopting the annual report. Present
MeSSrs walsh, Ricketts,, Iawrenson, WHITE
ChiIds- Harbangh, Willett. Randolph, Miller
Stoughton. AtI.ee. Mayor Berret presiding
M. At-ee; from the committee appointed to
seperiniend the examination OF candidates for the
hlySs scholarship, submitted a written report of
Their labors IN that charge; which was adopted
ca motion Of Mr. Alice,
hsSot-ss. That the thanks of the Board of Trus-
tees of thr Public Schools of Washjnyton CITY are
hereby rendered TAI Professors H. Richards o. C
wight and = l.. LOOMS for their services as a
hoard OF examination, in accordance with the
resolutions Of this Board Of the 9Th September
le59
Mr.. AtIee. from the committee on the annual
report. submitted the same. which read. The
report q ives statistical account Of the operations
OF the SrhSol department during the past year;
regrets tEe recent death OF an assistant teacher.
Miss Emily WanHel. paying high compliment
10 her abilities end anable character; calls the
ctteHiiOu Of the Councils the present condition
Of the school accommodations In the city. sug-
sting action by them for immediate ameliOra-
lion ia this respect; compliments the teachers OH
their Zeal, and the success apparent through their
several and joint labors during the late annual
examinations, acknowledges Indebtedness TO edi-
tors reporters and others for assistance and
rc't reports during the annual EXAMINATIONS; also
g. Geo W Riggs. fog his liberality in bestowing
on one OF the pupils of the public chOOls, schol
arship in the Columbian college; to Mr. Corcoran
for kindness in afJTding ~ hoOl accommodations
f't the benefit of the First district to ComInan-
dant MaurV of the National Observatory for sub
stantial interest manifested by him ia the success
and promotion of public education; aud finally to
the Councils for prompt Appropriations Of money
daring tlIe past sci Olastic year.
After the adoption of some slight amendments,
the report was unanimously passed.
Mr.. Miller. from tie committee appointed to
examine the accounts OF the treasurer reported
upon the same, showing the expenditure during
the past year Of 81, 5i 81. and 4 balance remain
Ing In his hands Of $50 10 the latter SUN await
lag bills outstanding for furniture, etc
On motion Of MIR. Alice,
RsS0lrsd. That this board have received with
regret the resignation Of John ID. Brandt, ESQ.
whose energy, promptitude and industry have
been Of great service 10 his colleagues and to the
public.
In presenting the resolution, Mr. A. remarked
ITiety in compliment 10 Mr.. b.. and Of the agree
able. personal and official relation between him
and the board during the associations Of the past
two years.
The Mayor announced that he had received
with similar regret the resignation of Mr. Price
O. the third district, whose usefulness and arduous
lIbOrs in the cause CT public education while
member Of the board he gratefully &C knowleds ed
On motion of Mr.. Wiuett,
h,s5lrsd. That tlIe secretary be instructed to
signify the regret OF the board at the loss of the
SERVICES Of Mr. Price, j member whose duties
were always performed with punctuality and eiti-
cheney
on motion by Mr. wflett-
R,S0!rsI, That the thanks of this board are ten
dered to our venerable president (Col. Randolph
for the di-nihed. faithful aud impartial manner
In which he has diS Arged the duties Of his Office
Col Randolph acknowledged the compliment
thus paid him, in d felicitOus manner, and made
some Interesting and instructive remarks in reIa-
ton 10 the progress Of the public schools
On motion by MIR. AtI.ee, the thanks Of the
board Were rendered 70 the Mayor for his devotion
Ia the public schools of Washington. since his in
auguraiOR chief magistrate Of the city
The Mayor retained thanks to the board in ap-
ProPrlate terms, and expressed his appreciation of
the united iabors Of all connected with the public
schools Ia their promotion and advancement
Mr. Childs addressed the Chair upon the adyan-
tege of having some name by which to designate
the public-school houses; and moved that the
school house now known the Northern Iiber-
ties engine house be henceforth called the Berret
school house. n honor of our munici bal chief Off
Ger, whose efforts in the of ducat on entitle
him to their united and cordial esteem; carried
unanimously.
Ga motion the board adjourned sine die.
PcLICE MATTERs-Bsf0rs JVst.es Cooy,T.-Sam
Focd. eolored genius. was picked up in the
street I'm 4 condition which needed no witness
that lie had been inb;bing the waters of intoxica
ton. He paid the magistrate 50 So.
Jas Hug hes was also picked out Of the gutter
where he laying about loose the muddy
water proving no hiDdTance 10 his taking re-
fresling snOOZe. lie was called upon to satisfy
outraged Justice by hand ne over the sum Of s5 s.
John SpOllan disregarded and set at naugtt a
certain ordinance in relation 10 the sale Of spirit
nice little sum of S2I "a
HeEry Hudson and Cornelius Desmond were
accused Of disorderly conduct about the door of a
church on the sabbath They were each reouired
% pay fine Of - Sc
John Bean, hickman, was accused Of over
charging stranger who rode in his carriage lie
Was charged SlO.94, and served him right
Thos Durkin was found guilty Of using profane
and Indecent languas in the public streets. Fined
Sl0 81.
Elizabeth Riggs was charged with being drunk
and sOrdeTly IN the streets She contrib utrd
81 81 10 tie support Of the body corporate
sarah Hurse dittoed, aud paid - fine and II "a
costs bers being sn aggravated case.
PhI Eusnce and John BethOal We're accused of
floating about without visible means OF support
and sent to the wOrkhouse.
TIE JAIL-Under the faithful uanapemspt of
Jailor =. Ii King. the county jail presents an ap-
PesraBee Of remarkable cleanliness and order that
is as FAR IL practicable in such rio kety old con-
cern. The prisoners. OF whom the Jail now holds
nlnety-two. two-thirds Of which are cases awaiting
Judicial investigation, afforded the benefits Of
TIE most rigid supervision from the alor in respect
OF aught tending to promote and encoura1e a
proper regard Tor their healthy condition; while
tle rules OF wholesome restrain Mt are i'm no wise re-
Lxed The attendants about the building are re-
qUlred 10 visit the cells daily with bruom scrub
binZ apparatus etc, and at proper intervals the
application VI tie whiteWaSh brush 10 the wills
keep them neat, and has it, due effect ON the health
OF the ilsinates- In order 10 better facilitate the
bushes Of the jail in respect OF tiers reuurinv
tEe action Of justice Of the peace the President
las duly commissioned Mr.. King, who is now
NAV require his ttentOn there. The convenience
81 this arrangement will 6e appreciated ON ali
hands, as Well as the fitness OF the appointment
Afr h being well yersed in the requirements of
ftr OTHce
TIE THEArRE--Our theatre-going citizens will
i" glad 10 learn that Miss Julia Daly has not vet
len Us; but that, in contrast with the Yankee
character which she las been performing So sue
erssfuliy for several nights, she will appear TO-
Might IN an Irish chaFacter-it being udy U'I'rott
Ia te play Of - Ireland il "a - Those who have
enjoyed Miss Days amusing and versatile person
atoms In = Our Female American CousinT will of
course have curiosity To see her In this new and
dramatically opposite character. The afterpiece
tuis evening Is repetition Of - Our Gal i,-Miss
DAILY as Caroline Morton
SEVENTH AND NINTH SrKEErs-The work of
grading and paving Seventh street from n On \,
street north. Is progressing rapidly under the d.
Tectten Of Mr Charles Stewart, contractor. and
TIE supervision or the COHIIniSSiO OF the rbrd
rad Fourth Wards. The work upon the Ninth
street improvement does not appear 10 he In az
favorable condition, and fears are entertai ned of
II tnEe % complete the work within the seventy
oays required by the contract. Phe contract was
signed "R Tire 18th Of August. The rains Of the