Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1863-07-10

ANNUAL EXAMINATION AT THE DEAF AND
DUMB 1NsTITUTR.-Thea annual exanninat n of
the pupils of the columbian Institution for
institute near Kendall took a. ,n ns
ednesday OF last week. The examination
was conductea by the examining committee
consisting of Rev DR.. G. w. samson. Rev.
VIM H; Chapman and Major B. b French,
and by the superintendent, Z. W. Galiaudet,
assisted by his corps of teachers. Each pupil
responded readily, by signs interpreted by the
superlntendent) and on the slate, to the many
questions propoundcd by the examiners, giving
evidence of considerable acquaintance with
geography, history and arithmetic Several
compositions, written by the older pupils, were
prepared both as it respects style and penman-
ship, and the ideas which they conveyed were
we'll expressed. 1t was gratifying to notice
with what facility the blind would read both
scripture and history by means of raised let
fsrs. They also played well on the piano.
Several sketches drawn by the class or mutes
under the charge of Mr.. Baumgrass, an artist
OF this city, Were exhibited. They were beau
tifnlly executed
In the afternoon of Wednesday public ex-
hibition was given, which was attended by
many of the parents and friends of the schoi-
airs. 1t was highly entertaining. Toward the
close OF the exercises and Just before the dis
Iibuhon OF premiums, Mr.. Ballard, "a mute,)
one OF the teachers, having resigned his sit
uatlon Tor more lucrative one in the State Of
Maine, delivered farewell address by signs,
which were Interpreted by Mr.. GalIaudet.
Nhen referring to his long association with
the teachers and the school and his attachment
to the class, which for three years he had un-
der MS charge, and the probability that they
would never more meet on earth, his emotions
completely oyerpowered him, and compelled
MN 1or a time to suspend his remarks. The
whole audience were deeply affected.
At 3p m. the exercises closed, when several
OF the students accompanied by their friends,
LETT Tor their homes, where they will remain
during the vacation.
The following are the officers of the institu-
tion:-Patron, Abraham Lincoln; President,
Amos Kendall; Secretary, William Stickney,
Esq; Treasurer, George W. Riggs, jr.; Direc-
tors, w. II. Edes, James c. Mcclure, Judson
Mitchell, David A. Hail. Rev. DR.. Sunderland;
Dennison, nj. Ballard, =. Baumgrass, Miss
Mary Gordon. Mrs. +. A. Iiams; Matron, Mrs
Galjaudet; Assistant Matron, Mrs. Hunter;
Master OF Carpenter Shop, John r. Wright.
THE NAVAL BRIGADE-Yesterday, the Of
fcers and men comprising the Naval (howit-
Zer) Brigade 1T the Navy Yard were d dismissed
the emergency for which they were organized
having passed away They had in the short
time they had been drilled become very pro-
fcant in the use CT the guns, and If they had
been called into active service they would no
DOUBT have proved valuable acquisition to
our arms. Commodore HARDWOOD in dsrnissing,
addressed them in neat letter. in which h.
thanked them al for the promptnesS with
which they had responded to the call, and IL
hehalfot the Department he returned its thanks.
AIS brigade was composed mostly OF Ia echan-
les in the yard.
SUDDEN DEATH.-A young colored man. who
had been sick sometime at q boarding house at
the Navy Yard, left his home yesterday to pro-
cure some medicine. On his way back he was
take II with serious pains, and after lingering
several hours in the street, died on the corner
of / and Sixth streets east. He was contra
band, about 10 years OF age, and rather intelli-
gent. The body was taken in charge by the
police and sent to his late residence.
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SPECIAL DETECTIvEs.-B. Eastman and
Andrew Johnson, were yesterday appointed
by the Board of Metropolitan Police, special
policemen. These appointments were made
at the instance of Capt Henry Sheets, Provost
marshal OF the District under the enrolment
act, and the detectives will be under the en-
tire control OF Capt. s., and will therefore be
entitled to no pay from the funds of the Metro
politan P olice Board.
HARBoRING SoLDIERs-At a late hour last
night the Mounted Patrol made a descent en- u
house In lineup alley, on the Island, and cap
tured five OF the fancy girls, Maria Beck,
Long and Mary Chipley, with a number OF
soldiers, and took them to the Central Guard
house, and this morning they were turned
over 10 Justice Furgerson, who fined each OF
them.
ATTEMPTING TO TAKEA SOLDIERS MUsKPr
Last night, as the Both Massachusetts regiment
was passing down the avenue, L. Gray, 4 SOL
der, and James Mack, a citizen, stopped one Of
the soldiers and attempted TO take his mus ket
from him. This happened Immediately before
Col. Bakers office, and some of the detectives
arrested the would-be robbers, and they Were
committed to the Central Guardhouse
CHARGED WITH TREAsoN.-Lloyd Jenkins
of Uniontown, ID. c., was arrested lastevening
charged with uttering reasonable language
and brought before Provost Marshal Tod HIS
case is under investigation.
Nicholas O'Brien, corner of Fifth and CT
streets east. was arrested yesterday and COM
snitted to the Old Capitol. on the same charge.
NAVY YARD.-There are at present at the
Navy Yard the new gunhoat Eutaw, lust
finished at Baltimore; the gunboat Diaching
built for the Emperor of China, by w. II
Webb. of New York, but row in government
service; the Bibb, Reliance, Ella, Miami and
others
SECOND DISTRICT REGIMENT.--Qu ute a large
business IN the recruiting line has been done
by this regiment during the past ten DAYS. In
that space of time its rolls have been increased
by very nearly II not quite one hundred names.
SMUGGLING LIQUoR.-David McIntyre was
arrested yesterday and committed to the Cen
trial GuaTdhouse by Col. L. G.. Baker, charged
with endearorlng 10 smuggle tangle foot whis-
ky across the Potomac.
PICKPoCKET PARADE.-Thera are at present
j. or 10 thieves, Migrants, and pickpockets in
the Central Guardhouse, and it is contem-
plated to parade them and send them out of
the city in q very short time.
POLICEMAN APPOINTED. VIM. II. HoweS
was yesterday appointed q policeman for the
Fifth Precinct in place of Isaiah W. Ridgely.
Personal. - Count MERCER, the French
Minister, arrived in the city yesterday.
MCGUIRE & Co. will sell at their auction
rooms, commencing this friday evening, at
TX o'clock, valuable collection of Books,
comprising about five hundred lots of choice
works OF best writers. +
Al Meeting OF Coon SAMARITAN DIVISION
No. !. Sons of Temperance, held TUESDAY, July !,
1853. the following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted, viz
Whereas the Almighty Ruler of Events has seen
fit. in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our
midst our late beloved friend and brother p W z
J0HS CoLCLAZIHR: j.
BE at therefore resolved, That we, the members Of
Good Samaritan Division, No. ], Sons of Temper
ance, have. in the death of P W. p. John Col
ciazier, sustained loss which keenly feel and
dee ply deplore.
Resolred, That while we lament over the loss of
our late brother, we bow in humble submission to
the viii 0f Him who hath bereft US.
Rssoirea, That we offer to the surviving partner
OF the deceased heartfelt syInpathies and con
solutions, and recommend her to the Father of