Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-09-19

Itne TACT. And the error into which We have fallen
u very grave one, sir. W hen entered the room
I on the occasion Of the said examination, found
three gentlemen (other than the committed in the
room, Invited, IL was said, by some Of the com
rnittee. They assisted in conducting the exami.
Mr. INTERESTINGLY. sr.F
DR.. Willett, Continuing .l-They took the pa
pers and made q report, and they have given pub
Hcity to that report. : q =
MI. whyte.-That know 10 be 60 : "a. -ese
DR. Willett-fhe friends Of the pupil were
here, expecting to hear that award made here this
evening" but the committee could not exactly
think the Committee Is rather awkwardly situ-
ated l, for one, feel that am, at all events
DIR. lronside.-I win state. for the information
OF the gentleman, that he notified that meet
Ing of the committee would be held, to make
preliminary arrangements That gentleman was
not able, Tor some reason, TO attend I invited
these gentlemen By a resolution Of the majority
Of that committee to be present and take part In
| the examination. The gentleman from the fourth
district. who was my colleague on that committee
has made slight mistake. These gentlemen did
not conduct the entire examination
Il DR.. Willett They assisted, said, sir
| DR.. Ironside-I then misunderstood the gen.
tleman. retract what said. III he will remrm-
ber be left the room about this time Is o'clock
la the evening, aud was not seen again that even
ing. He was notified that the committee would
bold a meeting to examine the papers I re-
msined from the commencement to the close;
| and In accordance with a resolution passed by
majority OF this committee, the papers were sub
mited to these gentlemen first, through COURTESY
liz was an understood thing by the Committed an
understood thing by the gentlemen who were in
vited there, that their decision should not be
final. That II the committee on examination
did not agree with them, they would not feel
aggreved. As an allusion has been made TO
time, know that for one, sir, and think can
speak for all my colleagues have devoted all the
time that could well be spared from other duties
to the examination Of these papers must say
that regret exceedingly that any feeling should
the schools, when out Of fourteen selected seven
Were found nearly alike that we ask permIs-
sion to examine the boys. think that OF itself
is sufficient to put aside all the feeling on the
subject. As lar as am concerned, would state
that | am inclined to be of the opinion, II
remember rightly, without referring to the pa.
pers, that my brsg horse is out Of the ring.
Dr. Willett--l hope my colleague understands
me In the objection that | urged I think the
whole fault lies In the fact Of publicity being
given to the report of this committee, which Ii "
did themselves.
DR.. Wiuett-I was attaching no blame to this
committee.
DR.. Ironside To what tie committee have
gave IL publicity do not know, but
Dr. Willett-l only remarked that il places N.
In an awkward position. :
DIR. Ironside-A gentleman said to me TODAY.
that he learned there was difference Of opinion
between our committee and these gentlemen.
was not aware Of IL, as we had had no conference
upon the merits Of the respective candidates. He
said further
Mr.. whyte.-Mr President
DIR. Ironside One moment, sir. II was said
further that was one who differed Now am
free to acknowledge that with regard to myself
this was not the case. because had not made \ =
| my mind, nor had expressed any opinion on The
subject did say, and 80 mas almost every one
here tonight that should be proud IL the schol-
arship came from my district That is all have
said In regard to the matter
Mr., Whyte.-Mr. President, wish merely to
state that la nothing that have said did intend
any discourtesy to the gentleman; but have said,
committee carried out the intentions of this hoard
under this resolution, none Of this trouble would
have arisen - =
Dr. Ironside What is the trouble,
l MIR Whyte.-I have heard reports for the last
two days Of who was In all probability the fortu-
nate competitor =
Dr.. ironside.-My dear sir, do You give heed
10 all the reDorts yOu may hear! -
Mr.. Whyte But unfortunately. they are an
near the truth as that they cannot be denied
III. lfonside-Wh hat are the reports, pray, you
Mr.. whyte We'll, I suppose could mention
/ all the boys whose names have been used
/ DR.. fronside,-Now, l will state for the gentle
man 3 informaton that the members Of thai com
miuee didn't Know The name Of single boy.
Mr. Whyte w ell, heard the names of three
mentioned Yesterday morning
The President, Colonel Randolph. )-we,l, all
three couldn't getH
some to lay between these three while Others
designated the particular lad to whom IL had
actually been decided by these gentlemen to
award IL. ..H 80 .E-> -..-
lThe lad referred to In the above psrayrsp nh ia
said to be o 3, Thompson, son Of Mr. Thomp-
son, Of the firm OF Eivans & Thompson
DR. lronside.-l will state that these three gen.
tlemen didn't know the name of single boy, ex-
cept in one instance, and he wrote his name CON
trary to directions. But that gentlemen NAV feel
no uneastness on this score, will add that be
-u~f.n L.
out Of the ring II was all matter of coni.ctur re-
with them as TO who the individual was
The resolution granting the committee further
time adopted. .as
DIR. lr0nstde then offered the following reaolu-
ton:
Resolved, That while the Board has authorized
the use OF Parker Watson's Elementary SpeIler
In the primary schools still they will permit the
substitution of Swans Speller In any chool where
the introduction Of the is deemed ad visabIe
by the sub-bOard Of the district to which said
school belongs.
The subject was laid over for future considera.
ton.
The annual reports were then presented and
read; after which the Board adjourned.
Y SwIsDLK UPON THz |. o. o IA person
who gave his name as y. 8. Fairfield, Of Grenads
Mississi pPi la: recently swndled Beacon Lodge,
No Is. OF This city out Of go upon forged pers
He has evidently been an Odd Fellow, and Is a
sharp fellow He entered Beacon Lodge regu
larly, passing the examnat on. His travelling
the name Of the genuine Secretary Upon the
back was Endorsed a certificate that be had depos
tied In Grenada Lodge, Grenada, Miss, from
whence he halls, the sum at $500, and his draft
would be honored to that amount. Signed Jno
Waldron, Treasurer. Upon these papers he OBJ.
tanned $50 from the Lodge for bis draft The
draft was sent to Grenada by Adams Sc Co Is
Express, and the following letter from the agent
there was received, with the draft returned:
j. w Coiiey, Esq.-Dear Sir: The inclosed draft
10 forgery. Mr. Fairfield lives here; % does Mr..
Lawrencei and are respectively N g. and Secre-
tary OF Grenada Lodge. Jno Waldron, Treasurer
Is not known here. Mr. Fairfield has not been
out OF town long enough to be In Washington
since he has been here. The same party that got
this money Il supposed got $50 dollars In Balt-
uiore on similar papers He Is an impostor
GEO. w. ALDRIDGE
Agent Adams 4 Co 3 Express
The papers had the seal of Grenada Lodge
attached. This operator 10 a man Of genteel az
peafanee, and apparently forty odd years Of age.
TIE Observation-Disclosures the very wet
and unpleasant condition Of the streets and the
showers last night, the religious meetings at all
the churches, where the revival IL now progress
ing, were held according to appointment. The
congregation was large at neither, but the energy
and spirit OF those present seemed to be but tile
affected by the unfavorable circumstances. -
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