Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-08-24

pIlsOus uhCcI 6UdIo VI a detacnm6nL OF the
Provisional Cavalry, to Alexandria, Va, to re.
port to Lieut.. Col Wells, Provost Marshal Of
Defences South OF the Potomac.
Port Of Georgetopn.-Entered Chamberlin,
Bristol, from Philadelphia Schooners Mon,
terey, MiZell, Havre-de Grace; Union, AIRY,
Gardner; Rebecca Knight Bartlett, New York.
Cleared.Schrs Tropic, Banks, Salisbury; R.
Port Deposits; Clara, Galloway, Hayre-de-
Grace; Bursheba, Galloway, do; Daughter of
Zion, Edwards, St: Mary's; j. Alburta, Took
Express, Kerwell, Hungay river; Union,
Smith, New York; w. H. Harrison, Franklin,
Mattawoman; Planter. Hopkins, Accomac;
Phiiadeiphia; Morning Light, Roach. Havre-
de.Grace; Mechanic, Lucas, St. Marys; Mid
dleton, Laundry, Baltimore. Sloops Sea Slip
Georges; Three Sisters, Johnston, Cnerrystone;
Ellen Jane, Swami, IIymont; J. Landon,
Perry, st. Mary's.
GEORGETOWN PUBLIC SCHooLs-The Board
OF Guardians is preparing to open the ensuing
scholastic year under more favorable auspices
than at any time since the establishment OF the
schools. Among the first acts for the coming
year was to increase the salaries Of the teachers
which more liberal fund. now under its con-
troll by act of Congress, enables 1t to do, and by
a most praiseworthy and unanimous appropri-
alton by the Councils for the purpose, the
Board has Just ordered from Boston, entire sets
OF new fnrnitIre OF the most tS make
desks heretofore used having been there since
long before the oldest pupil land perhaps
teacher) was born. The new schools, opened
last year on High street, were thus furnished
when opened.
In addition to these improvements, great
changes for the better have been made in the
school house on Montgomery street. Those
who are in the habit Of attending the interesting
public exercises there will learn with pleasure
that the inconvenient steps, used as a gallery
when the building was a church, have been
removed and the entire floor levelled, and that
the inconvenient narrow stairway leading to
the upper rooms have been removed and an
entrance made from an outside portico into
each separate school, so that each school can be
approached without passing through and dis
turbing the other.
each room, in both houses, and the rooms
furnished with every desirable facility for
personal neatness, to which increased atten-
ton will hereafter be paid, and the rooms are
now being thoroughly cleaned and white
washed, so tn at they will compare favorably
with any school room, public or private, in the
the most thorough instruction in useful knowl-
edge has never before been presented to the
people OF the Town, which they will no doubt,
avail themselves OF by an early application to
Mr.. e.. w. Magee, who will grant permits to
those entitled to them, through which, if the
applicant is qualified, they can go directly
into the grammar schools, both of which are
now supplied with most efficient teachers.
Those in the schools at the close Of the last
term. understand, do not need permits, but
if they are not present or otherwise heard from
on or before the first Monday (5th) of Septem.
ber they are liable to be shut out by new comers.
AS these schools increase in efficiency do
prejudices give way, and they are fast assu-
ming, in fact have assumed, a position which
commands the respect and support of our best
citizens, and give hope of the near approach Of
the time when, as it is now in more favored
places, children will be drawn into these
schools by reason Of their efficiency in impart-
Ing substantial, practical and useful knowl-
edge.
Each house is furnished with fine nelo.
deon, the property of the schools by private
subscription, and Prot. Daniel will continue to
teach music the coming year and the whole
dence and support.
1t might be well to state that, under a late
law OF Congress, every one having the care or
control OF children of suitable school age is
obliged to send them to some school for at least
twelve weeks in each year, under a penalty Of
not over twenty dollars, which will probably
make 1t necessary to open new schools. H.
AN EXCITING SCRNE.-An Officer Cowhtdes a
Cit,zen.-A considerable excitement was occa-
stoned at the ferry steamboat wharf this morn
ing as the nine O'Clock boat was leaving the Slip
by an assault on the part Of Capt. William M.
Gwynne, A. ID. O., on General Slough's staff,
upon the person Of Mr.. L. Palmer, lately
hquer merchant on King street. Capt. G. used
cowhide in the assault until the contest came
to close quarters, when blows ensued, and re-
suited in MIR. Palmer's being overpowered
The above is as we have it from an eve witness.
We learn that the affair grew out of certain
charges which Palmer had preferred against
Cdptdlu 6Wyuucs duQ WHICH charges were
brought before Court Of Inquiry, Convened
at the Captains request. Mr.. Palmer gave in
his testimony yesterday, and as we are ia
formed by one of the officers comprising the
Court, failed to substantiate the charges. This
morning Capt. q. procured a cowhide and start.
ed in quest of Mr.. p, and finding him on board
the boat, about to proceed to Washington, to
attend as witness at Court Martial the
above scene ensued.-ALe1andria Journal, 23d
ORPHANS COURT, Judge Purceu.-On Satur.
day the Will OF the late Isaac Beers was fully
proven.
The first and final accounts of Andrew God.
dard, executor Of Jane Goldsborough; John T.
Mitchell, of Evelyn M. Melville; of Jas Cor.
man, administrator of James German, were
approved and passed: as was also the balance
and distribution of Margaret Lyons, admins.
tratrix of Elizabeth Braiden.
Patrick McKenna filed q renunciation of his
right as one of the executors of Edmund Riley.
Yesterday morning the will of the late VIM.
B. Champion, bequeathing his estate to his
aunt and brother, and letters of administration
with the will annexed, were granted to the
brother, Job E Champion.
The will of the late Eliza G. Moreland was
partially proven and admitted to probate, as |
far as regards personality, there being but two
witnesses to the same. The will bequeaths |
Waters; her trunk and clothing to her niece |
Anna Moreland, of Washington county, Md;
and the remainder OF her property to her niece |
who has been faithful servant to her.
Letters testamentary were issued to Susan.
nah Carrico on the estate of Jas Carrico.
The first and final account Of Geo. W. Hark. |
ness, administrator OF Martha, alias Patsey |
Hutchins, and OF Asbury Lloyd, administra- |
tor of Hon. John w. Noell, of Missouri, were
approved and passed.
SECOND WARD STATION CASES. John
Cohen, Allen Dorsey, Henry Elleut, Samuel
Rowe, three cases, hacking on Sunday; dis
missed. Allen Dorsey, de-; $1.5s. A. Bacehus,
James Wiles, creating nuisance; 50. r. b.
Harkell, threats. dismissed. John Cammel,
ok.~v, H. - Il
Albert Harvey, H. Q. Williams, L.
Whittle sey, NJ. E; Howe. and 1t; g. w; Fish
SO. D. J. Masher, do; ST.. g. John Orozisr, in:
Lee, Mary L. Savoy, Jane Hompton, Mary 4
Holland, Jane Smith. dis9rderly 81 each. J.
81. Fred EIienbrough, violating an ordinance;
81 So. John Clark, grand larceny; dismissed.
John Depnsy, daansi Rrrs, 40; JOIN Nelson, do
bail tor peace. ID. McOarty, disorderly; $40.
VIM. Risley, do; 50. Eliza Downs, do; do.
VIM. Hildebrand, assault and battery; $4