Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-06-24


WIS Nate Sanderson, teacher, was examined on
friday afternoon by DR.. Jos. Walsh The exer.
clses opened with "Oh, where Is the Rosebud, !"
sung IN sweet concord by the whole school. The
1ainln'.uons, which lasted for Eve hours were
hghi5 satisfactory; the children tssily and be-
eoD-fngly alfred WED with each other In proving
.eir progress In study and excellence in conduct.
Ehe school, whose Numerical standard 10 CO. was
attended on this occasion by 81 pupils BOYS and
gfs, the latter being In a large msjority. The
classes four In number Were called up In regular
succession and gave great satisfaction. As each
class got through, we were agreeably entertained
oV an appropriate song, the school giving evil
oenee OF proficiency In this deliy htful accomplish
ment- The circnmscribed Limits here, az in
many OF the other school-rooms shut out many
visitors and impaired the comfort Of those present.
notwithstanding which the interesting scene was
not deserted by any Of the crowded and appre-
ciative audience until the full conclusion OF the
exhibition. Among the visitors were some mill
tary visitors Of the Seventy-frst New York r cyl
men. al Navy Iard, who kindly expressed their
SratncattOn at the very agreeable demonstration,
and also evncing lively interest for the success
OF public education. The examining trustee In a
just compliment to the excellent teacher closed
the exercises; fragrant bouquet being presented
20 him at leaving.
The examination Of Primary School No. S, Sec
ono Dlstflct, took place on Friday afternoon Miss
illus ard. who, for nearly six wears, has been
principal, eyinced her usual fne taste Ia the pre-
parsucGs-her spacious room wearing the appear
ance OF grand floral exhibition, and otherwise
pnt In best order. Fifty-seven pupils of both
sexes, ont OF sixty on the roll were present. and
very neatly attired rhe school was fortunate in
'sIauon from MessIs Richards Zone of whom
Inemoe, Of the Board Of Aldermen and the
otne, froldent Of the Board Of Common CounciD
aDe Nt John Thompson, all so long known
assncceSsful teachers Of youth, and whose pro-
trs onal skill as examiners In chief brouy ht out
40 Tue view OF the large assemblage Of visitors the
real merits Of the pupils. Their spelling and
reading passed of well; whilst decided Improve
ment In writing, mental arithmetic, grammar and
geography, elected the admiration Of all present
The excellent department OF the children during
session Of more than 1--we hours, was witnessed
VITA peculiar pleasure Prof. J. II Daniel was also
present. and conducted the sweet voices of his ju-
Vente auditory in several patriotic selections two
Q. which, !" Columbia, the Gem Of the Ocean, -
end the Star Spangled Banner" were sung with
great enthusiasm. Richards, ESQ addressed
the children in complimentary terms, and the
trustee In charge, MIR. Iawrenson, extended to the
pupils, their parents and teacher hearty congratu-
lai!ons on this happy termination Of the years
studies
Primary School No G, Third District, Miss L.
Davis, teacher, was examined on Friday, the 2Ist
Instant, by F. ). Walsh, trustee. This is mixed
school Of 60 pupils, divided into four classes So
were present at examination. A confidence to
meet successfully the test Of their industry during
The past year was apparent in the anxious good
humor with which the neatly attired little aspi.
rants awaited the opening of the exercises after
song by the entire school the examination was
commenced, embracing the studies usual in a
school 81 this class viz: spelling, reading writing
from dictation, arithmetic and geography. The
classes were thoroughly exercised in all these
branches ana the ready and satisfactory manner
in which the questions were generally answered
showed that where occasional deficiencies oc.
CURED they were not attributable to want of In.
dustry in the teacher, whose popularity in hei
profession needs no better endorsement than that
her list OF applicants at present awaiting admis
sion numbers 81
Primary School No. ,, Junior department,
Second District, Miss Amanda Baird, teacher
was examined on Friday by VIM Fort Trustee
assisted by John +. Thorn pson, teacher Of Fourth
District school, In presence Of the principal OF
the senior department, Miss Emily V Billings
and number Of visitors This school 10 com
posed Of IS very Interesting little girls They
sang some beautiful pieces, and closed with q
mis- qualification, and stated that the examination
was entirely satifactory him. in all the bsaoc he,
examined by him. Excellent order was main
tained, and We anticipate during the conf np
year AZ great proficiency in tie studies pursued a.
that Of any other junior de- partment warn
tachInent exists between the teacher and chill
dren Of this school, and with increased attention
upon the part Of the pupils and the improved
health Of the teacher, we have no doubt bot tina
the former reputation Of this junior departInen
Will be Teesta blished.
Primary No. :, Third District, in charge O.
Mrs Jensen, Capitol Hill was examined OF
Friday afternoon. At the request Of MIR McKpew
examining trustee, the exercises were conducted
entirely by the teacher, and exceedingly well wa
the duty performed. The school is Composed O
about an equal number Of boys and girls; Larry,
majority of them ranging from six to eight year
8ChOO
is divided into five classes and were examined In
spelling, reading, writing by dictation, arith
Inatic, mental and written, photography, history
grammar, and geography The arduoCs labo
during the p.st year. and the high qualification
CT tie teacher, as well due diligence on tb,
part OF the little children, Is shown from the fac
tEat about sixteen months ago, when this schoo
was organized, some forty five Of the children liz
not know their letters; and vet on Friday last
the prompt and accurate ans ers by cbfIdrer
so young, throug bout the entire examination, a
az Hs{ ppru In a
as to excite general admiration. One Of the mos
prominent features In this school Is Its perfec
order and superior discipine-to say this is no
en- eIaggeration. 1t is 10 be regretted that tn,
friends Of free school education, as well Al
parents, take 90 little interest in 1t. None wer,
present on this occasion to cheer and encOurag,
the children and teacher, or TO witness the grea
facilities their children have in acquiring pooC
education. After few remarks Of advice and
appreciation from the trustee, two sweet little
girls presented him with two beautiful boquets.
SERENADE TO Hon. ANDREW JoHSSoN.-Lu
Saturday Night, the band attached 10 the Twenty
FIFTH Regiment, Pennsylvania volunteers, gave
senator Johnson fine serens de at the st. Charlei
Hotel al which hr 10 stopping. After repeated
calls, Mr.. johnson appeared tine porch. and
having been introduced by Hon. J. 3. Haslin
claimed that the war had been broug ut about by
dishonest and unpIinciplei politicians in the
south, who, when they could no longer rule, were
bent on the total destruction Of the Union; and
that the assault upon Fort Sumter by South Car
olina was for no other purpose than TO excite the
whole South 70 war through a misguided sympa-
thy for their brethren. He denied that the North
was At all responsible for the war, and asserted
that they had done nothing more than was pre-
scribed In the Constitution. He fully sustained
the President in his course concerning the insur-
rection. and declared himself 10 be for enforci ng
tie laws Of the Government. He did not believe
taat the pending di faculties had grown out Of any
animosity TO the local institution Of slavery, but
wis assured that they grew out Of determination
TO uphold the Government and rebuke treason
H regarded secession as a INDUSTRIOUS hsfesy, .
Fundamental error, q political absurdity, con-
cling with everything that tends TO the preser-
Walton Of law and order, and under which no
government, religious social or moral organza-
ton could exist. He considered IL 70 be a doc
trine hell born and hell bound, and one which
wJuld carry everything In its train unless arrested
and crushed out in our midst.
He believed that South carolina would have
been es quiet as limb, had Jackson been at the
head Of the nation last fall, and could Clay and
Webster respond To their howls for compromise
IL would De, The Federal Union, IL must and
shall be preserved "
1.-THE Government 10 to maintain It's own exist
eBee the time for its eSertion has now arrived
and the civilized world should be shown that We