Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-07-18

PloCeSueo 70 tnelr quarters In procession accom-
panied by Schroeder's band. Th. committes
have cause to congratulate themselves for the
passed of. ~
PUBLIC SCHOOL ExAMNArIox.-Tbe annual
examination CT the female department of the
second District School, Mrs Randolph. princi-
pal, was held yesterday afternoon in the new
scuooI mouse In that district. There was a very
large attendance Of parents and Others interested
In the welfare of the schools OF trustees present
there was Messrs NJ. II Miller A. w Mile
Fort Ironside, Holmead, and willett. Col Ran,
uolPh; Mcknew: also Rev. DIR. Samson, Presides,
OF columbian College, Mr. HYDE, of the George
Town public schools; and Of our own teachers
MessrS j. f. and s. J. Thomson, Miss Milburn
Miss Lucy Randolph, Miss Ward, Miss Kate
Sanoerson, Mrs. Myers, Miss Middleton and
others. The examination was conducted pr,nci-
Pauy oy Messrs Fort, Ironsde, Holmead. Mrs
Randolph, and Mr.. J. E. Thompson The pupiIs
were examined during the stay Of our reporter i'm
ence, and exhibited great intelligence I'm re,d-
ing especially, the higher classes Were admirabIe
and evlnced much Improvement; their correct
pronunciation OF words, distinct articulation,
ana careful observance of punctuation We're
themes OF high appreciation by the trustees
surely no stronger compliment could be paid 10
lhelr excellent instructress, than that bestowed
upon her by her first and second classes i'm read
Ing in the perfection they manifested in that one
branch OF their studies To read well implies
Intelligence far beyond that which is necessary IN
,he spelling out of words; II implies a general
knowledge Of language, of grammatical CON
struction, familiarity with iterary usages The
nrst class IN grammar was examined by Mr. J
r. thompson, who gave them for an exercise
IA pafslng the well known soliloquy Of Cato,
lalr SUBJECT by which to test their scholarship
MI T. gave the examination a practical turn
which had the effect of placing the pupils at heir
ease, and thereby drawing out their capabilities
In manner creditable to their understa nding
They analysed complicated sentences corrected
false syntax, were ready with reason for all cor
!ecuons, and, in fine, manifested a shrewdnes,
ana correctness Of judgment equal to any pupils
OF their years we have ever seen At various in
tervals the whole school sang under the direction
OF their music-master, Mr.. J. H. Daniel several
beautiful melodies and part songs, in good tune
and taste. Mr.. James Lawrenson a pawlv
elected trustee, contributed material aid to the
cause OF education, throughout the afternoon. bv
liberal distribution Of ice water to the thirsty
YOUNG MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCIArIoN-Tbe
following is synopsis of the proceedings of their
meeting, held on Monday evening last
The President stated in his report that the Mis-
sion school House, No. =, on English Hill, had
been considerably damaged BY some mischievous
boys and that the board Of managers had decided
10 remove the building to Capitol IL for the use
Of Mission School No. 5.
The g Union Pulpit" book of sermons for the
Dcnent OF the Association, has just been published
since their last meeting, Mr.. Jerome p Chase
had resigned his position as their recording Sec
rotary, ne having removed from the CITY, and Mr.
"a
cdncy, but who is now absent from the CITY DIR
j NJ Grymes had also resign his place on the
board, and Mr.. Geo. F. Gulfck elected to suppIv
the vacancy.
The President then read feeling letter from
their late worthy secretary, Mr.. Chase. i'm which
he urged the members to be faithful in the dis.
charge of every Christian duty, and ALWAYS to
stand up for Jesus
The Association unanimously passed a resol,
ton rendering their thanks to MIR Chase for his
faithful ana ef1cient services secretary and
that he should have their prayers for his personal
welfare and for his continued exertions In ths
cause of Ch'ist in his distant home
Mr.: ID. Kicking was elected an associate
member.
Preaching is still continued at the Asylum, and
the meetings are growing in interest Rev Nsssrs
Proctor, p. l.: Wilson, Morsell and Westwood
have oticiated during the past month
The Association have established PRAYER meet
ing at Waugh Chapel, Capitol Hlf.) which is
one in the First Ward, which is held on Fridav
night Both Of these meetings are increasing in
Interest. Another one is ex pected to be started
shortly In the neighborhOOd Of the Twenty
Buildings"
CRIMINAL CoURT-Yesteraay Joseph Rivers
(colored) was tried and found guilty of stealing
three rings and two watches from Herr Hoffer
months
John simmons, alias John King was con-
vlcted Of stealing $50 note from James Needle
months
Mr.. McNair, counsel for the defense in the case
OF thomas Hardiman, convicted of stealing a
ham from Mr.. Pheuger in the Center Market sub
United a lengthy argument in support of his mo-
ZION Tor an arrest of judgment and trial Of the
case, which was OveFruled by the Court ard the
prisoner sentenced to nine months In the county
Jail.
TO-day-The Court took up the case of the
United States agt. William Love in which the
defendant was charged with assault and bat
lar ~
was pending when our report closed.
ACCIDENT TO wAsHINGroNIaS-W ind in
the Schenectady IN. Y Star the following &C.
count of a serious accident which occurred in
that place to Mr.. James g. johnson, of this CITY
:" MI Jas u. Johnson, young gentleman from
washington, (son Of Pr Lorenzo ID. johnson. }
who has been studying with Prof Stanton for a
short time past with view to entering college at
the commencement Of the next term met with a
sad accident at the railroad depot last evening
Liberty street was blocked by freight train,
ana number OF foot passengers passed through
between the cars while they We're standing still
Mr.. johnson attempted to pass, and placed his
foot on the link connecting two cars; the train
just then backed up, and his foot was caught be-
tween the bumpers, completely crushing the
bones OF the front part Of the right foot so that
amputation became necessary. DR.. Vedder took
OF the crushed portion of the foot leaving the
heel and ankle, and it is hoped that they will be
saved, although the flesh is badly lacerated and
bruised: We are glad to learn that Mr. Johnson
is now doing well.''
IHE WASHINGTON AQURDUCT. -Orders were
Issued yesterday afternoon by the Secretary Of
war for the recommencemapt Of the work on the
Washington Aqueduct. Captain Meiys will con-
tlnne to exercise supervision over the work see
that IL Is done according to his plans and esti-
mates, disburse the money for accounts, certia-
Gates, &c, and may, if necessary, employ a
draughtsman and clerk Capt II w Benham
Of the Engineer Corps, an officer of considerable
experience and intelligence. has been assigned to
the post OF Chief Engineer OF this work He is to
perform, generally, the duties of constructing
engineer. and under the direction of the Sec retary
Of w will appoint his assistants, clerks labor
ers, &c, and have the chief management Of the
work.
FAILURE TO OvERTAKE FUGTTT.-The officers
who were employed to follow on the track Of
Fugiu bave returned, having failed to overtake
him. They took the little steamer Geo w Riggs
very poorly provided with fuel, and not in good
sailing condition Fugitt, 1t Is said, started in
row boat Saturday night about eleven O'Clock
not an hour after he had been the house searched
by officers Allen, Wise, and Justice Dom His
aim seemed to be to make for a vessel in which
were some Of his friends with whom he would be
safe He Is said to have stopped about fifteen mi
utes at the coal wharf in Alexandria and from
thence started down towards the MARYLAND shore
The oncers followed as far as Sandy Point, board