Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-02-05

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES lecture OF DR.. HAYES on
"Arcrc Explorations" Admittance free. Doors
closed at eight O'Clock.
ACADEMY OF MUsIc-Free concert at O'Clock
embracing selections from the most popular
operssr excellent refreshments, &c. Hall open all
day.
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF
PUBLIC cCHooLs.-At a meeting of the Board OF
Chamber at the City Hall Yesterday afternoon, the
oath Of allegiance to the Government was admin
istered TO the members OF the Board who Were
present by Justice Thompson.
The Commute on Music in answer 10 the reso.
luton inStructing them TO Inquire into the expe-
diency OF modifying the rule which renders the
study of music obligatory on all the pupils Of the
Public Schools, made a report In writing They
are Of the opinion that II would be highly mex
pedient TO make any change in the rule relating to
study Of music, and asked to be and were dis
charged from further consideration Of the subject
The committee to which was referred the com
muRicatiOn of Mr.. HYDE OF Georgetown, in re-
lstion to PHYSICAL education, made a report that
In view OF the expense Of establishing system OF
gymnas'ics, and the fact that suitable roon.
would have to be provided for the female pupiIs
also that the children who attend our schools are
NOT generally OF the class which suffers from too
much cophnement In close rooms, they were OF
the opinion that IL would be inexpedient 10 es-
tSbltsh system Of physical education and as "a
to De dischargsd from further consideration Of
COMMITTEES discharged
resolution asking information Of the Mavor
as 70 what amount Of money has been received
10F Sseool purposes for the year ending December
il, 1861, was passed.
Mr. Cassel moved a reconsideration of the vote
oy which tue resolution which provides that no
eI.ension OF the lime OF the regular holidays as
prescribed b. the rules shall be allowed without
tne san Ion Of the board, was rejected.
M. motion was carried and the resolution was
a. lated. after which Mr.. Stuart offered substi-
cute providing for a committee Of four-one from
each school district-to determine whether holi-
days shall be extended beyond the limit pre-
scribed in the rules. The substitute was rejected
and the original resolution was adopted.
Mr.. Miller offered a series Of resolutions allud-
ing to the action Of the City Councils In relation
70 the appointment Of School Superintendent,
and approving the appointment Of such an oficer,
and proceeded TO advocate his resolutions and to
argue the advantages Of such an appoint
ment at some length. In most cities and towns
the system Of publ education was not consid.
cred tnaugurated until such an ofdcer was ap-
pointed.
Mr.. UisrmehIe thought the bill before the BOARD
power Il delegated to the proposed Superintend-
ent, making him, among other tAings the sole
examiner of candidates for teachers, who could
only be elected by his recommendation, and
clothing him with other extraordinary powers
He proceeded to speak Of Che depleted condition
OF the schooi fund, and the poor accommodat ions
PROVIDED for the Pupds In consequences. First take
care OF the chilc.ren, make them comfortable,
and then, IL thu means are on hand, it will be
tins enough co consider the question Of super
tuOuRhb tue SCHOOL uutbee1 1d0 al
waS been faithful in executing their trust, but
y proper person could be selected 10 aid them
In their labors, 10 would be an advantage TO the
system. He would vote for the resolution.
Mr.. Stuart thought that before this board en-
dorsed the bill before the city councils they ought
TO understand IL thoroughly He would not vote
against superintendent, but could not vote for
the resolution AZ tbs time. He thought the mat
ter ought 70 be referred 20 a committee.
Mr.. Miller again advocated his resolutions, and
said be wanted an expression Of opinion by the
board as to the policy Of appointing such an on
Ger.
Mr.. Holmead said this board had for seventeen
years recommended the appointment of a super.
intendeni; 80 their position ought to be well un.
derstood. IL they passed this resolution their DO.
sition would be very undignifed one. The
opinion of the board had not been asked for by the
city councils, and they ought not to volunteer to
give IL.
Mr.. Wight agreed with Mr.. Holmead
Mr.. Miller yielded to this view, and withdrew
his resolution.
A resolution requesting the Mayor to take the
proper steps towards having the basement Of the
CorcoTan building, on street Tin which schools
are now held), properly drained, was passed.
Adjourned.