Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-10-15
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT

ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT
WAsHINGToN THEArER. To Use q cant
phrase, Mr.. Owens il ssimmense" in comedy
Genuine humor reryades his every look and
actiOn; and as he has o-night several funny
parts which he will make the most OF, we doubt
not the "Old Drury" will he crowded. and the
old walls rrsound with laughter He plays
"John Duck" i'll "iWild Ducks :" - Jem Bags"
IN the = Wandering MINSTREL and "Solon
Shingle" Iii the - Yankee Teamster.'
Forms THEATER-a Fanchon" will BE- re-
peated this evening, much to the gratifica tion
We doubt not, OF Miss Mitchelfs numerous ad-
mirers. This announcement will be sufficient
to fill the house Maggie remains with us but
four nights more, and therefore the opportunity
of witnessing her artistic performances nust
b. speedily awaited Of The play of ..Fanchnn"
has become familiar rs 'shousehold words" to
the habitucs of Fords, and vet ne w b.autips arc
developed 1t each representation.
Growers THBATET.-Iast evening Mr. T.
l. davenport appeared in the BEAUTIFUL charac-
ter OF ..hamiet." The house was crowded, and
We noticed that an unusu ally large number of
iadlts were present, and also several distin-
Euished military chiefs, and numerous promi-
ntnt statesmen. Mr.. Davenport's s.Hamlet" is
totally unlike that Of any other actor who has
appeared in this city He combines the virtues
oil acting and speech of several of the most
eminent OF our tragedians, and repudiates their
I1ht and snpernuous gesticulatiOns. He is
original IN this, that he strictly adheres to the
letter of the text, and having undoubtedly
made the character the great study of his liSa,
does not desire to gain reputation or provoke
words to his own ideas His rpading was clear,
distinct and emphatic, and his acting was evil
drntiy admired by all. He again appears as
- Hamlet" on Thursday. Bulwer's romantic
drama entitled the s1-ady of Lyons" will be
presented this evening, and the laughable farce
OF "Poor PillicOddy" will conclude the enter
tainment.
CANTERBURY HALL-Tha process whereby
Hart, Simmons and the rest Of the "phunny
phellows" administer laughing gas is one Of
the most agreeable forms ina ginable. The Can
understand
all the eccentricties-of the negro character, and
the performers in other roles are all first class.
THE CIRCrs AND MUSEUM, under the auspices
OF II. L. Barnum, Is one of the most entertaining
places of resort in Washington. The variety of
performances, and the excellent manner in
which they are presented, attract large andSe-
lighted crowds nightly. The performing bears
are of themselves worth the price of admission.
The equestrian performers, too are of the first
class; and Gardner and Reynolds make merri-
mPnt for all.
fiattering success since its opening. I he house
last night was crowded and Fanny Forrest,
Bob Butler, Low Gaylord and other prominent
performers Were the recipients of cheering ap-
plau>e. The troupe performing at the Olympic,
Is a very excellent one and Is destined TO be-
come very popular under the good manage
ment of Butler and Locke.
ACADEMY OF Music RoSenthal nightly
offers fine opportunity TO all TO listen to ex-
quisite vocal and instrumental music at the
same time that they partake of first-class re-
freshments.
TEMPERANCE HALL-The LAFAYETTE Club
announce grand ball at this place tonight A
fine chance TO strip it on the light fantastic
tOa.'
PUBLIC SCHOOL TEUsTEEs-The regular
monthly meeting of the Board was held YES
terday afternoon, Mayor Wallach in the chair.
The reports OF teachers for the month of Sep
tember, We're presented.
The Treasurer presented the bills for July
and August
~ tho
that purpose, reported the following projet of a
bill, In reference to the appointment of school
superintendent
A bill to amend an act approved November II,
1858, and to establish a more efficient organ
izatlon of the public schools of the city of
Washington.
the passage of this act and annually thereafter,
in the same manner and at the same time that
he appoints the trustees, the Mayor shall also
appoint Superintendent OF Public Schools
for this city; who shall be a man OF sound lib
eral education, an experienced teacher, and OF
nne&eeptionable moral character, and a bona
fde resident Of this city.
See. .. BE IL enacted, That the duties of said
superintendent shall be 10 aid the trustees in
securing uniformity and thoroughness in the
course OF instruction, judicious and efficient
discipline in all the schools, and in guarding
and preserving all school property. He shall
be ec-o1fcio Secretary of the Board and shall
keep an account of the service rendered by the
several teachers, reporting at each monthly
meeting all necessary absence OF teachers, and
how supplied.
He shall also, in accordance with the rules of
the Board OF Trustees, call the whole or any
part of the teachers together for normal nstruc-
ton, lectures and discussions, and direct them
III RELATION to classifying, instructing and dis
clplining their pupils. He shall also assist in
the examination OF all teachers, and, as far
practicable, III the annual examination of the
schools; and at the end Of each school year he
Sl.sil present TO the Board of Trustees Il report
embracing such facts and suggestions may
:end to increase the general interest in the cause
ra1a, r1.,s.ar
schools; and in addition to these, shall discirge
ssrch other duties growing out OF his relation
10 the public schools, as the Board OF Trustees,
by rules and regulations from time to time
adopted, may require.
Sec. J. Be II enacted That the salary of the SUI
perintendent shall be fifteen hundred dollars
per annum, payable monthly out OF the school
fund as other salaries are paid.
Sec l. And be a. enacted. That any act or acts.
or parts of acts, which may conflict with the
provisions of this act be and the same are here
by repealed
Several objections urged by members.
Mr.. Ricketts, opposed the clause requiring the
superintendent TO BE- a Washingtonian. He did
not think il should b. limited to this city We
might not BE- able to find here a man fully )m-
petrnt to discharge the duties as they should be
discharged.
Mr.. Miller was surprised that such an obiec.
lion should be nrged. II we could not gat n
suitable man here the public schools of the city
did not deserve Il superintendent.
DIR. Ricketts, said IT should be remembered
that education was not in n very advanced con-
di'iOn IN this city.
Mr.. Utermehle moved TO lay the bill OIL the
table. He wanted = test vote as to whether the
bard wanted 4 superintendent or not.
Mr.. Cassell opposed the creation of the Office.
IL WA needless. If We had money to spend il
wsIT preferable TO spend il III the erection OF
more school house. SO that the wants of many
.childT'n now ou' of the schools should be sup
piled He himself had had applications enough
10 Justify he organization of two additional
schools III the fourth district. Twelve intelli-
gent gentlemen now acted As superintendent
without pay, and with efficiency.
Mr.. Rlees also argued against the suparin-
endency, and held that in many places where
II had been tried il had not worked Well. lie
instancsd Philadelphia. where, he said, the
friends of education would be glad To rid them
II sl,. f.