Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1866-07-05
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.

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II. Richards and MIR. Spencer. The pupils
well sustained the reputation of the school,
especially as regarded written and mental
.rlthmsti S,., the penmsanship Of the pupils
cises Dir. Spencer congratulated the pupils
on their progress. Mr.. Tustin, Of the trus-
tees, orieny songratulated the pupils on the
Hon. ]. W. Patterson, who highly comp6-
mented the pupils and expressed his gratifca-
ton that the District could boast Of so fine a
school.
The Male Grammar school, in the same dis.
trict, unde the charge Of Mr.. s. ]. Thomson,
was examined on Tuesday afternoon by
Hessrs. Brown. Wilson, Clarke and Holmead,
of the Trustees Mr.. Il. Richards and Mr. o.
e. Wight, ex-Trustee. The examination was
very hne one, especially in grammar, arith-
meIic and geography, and the reading and
penmanship was also excellent. The order Of
TIE school was very good, but was not of that
st.f unnatural kind seen in few other chools.
AT the close the pupils were addressed by the
examiners, who comphmented both teacher
and scholars highly. The school under the
charge OF Mr.. Thomson has been known for
years as one of the best in the city, and has
turned out a number of premium scholars for
college hcnors. The exercises this year showed
that its excellent teacher has been quite as sue
cessful rs heretofore in bringing his classes up
to the front rank.
INTERESTING CEREMoNY.-This evening. at
haif-past five O'Clock, the impressive ceremo-
Eial of the laying of the corner stone of the new
building OF Providence Hospital. on Capitol
Hill, viii De performed by Archbishop Spal-
ding, OF Baltimore. The President and Chief
Justice of the United States, the members of
the Cabinet, Gen. Grant, and many distin-
guished Senators and members of Congress,
are expected to be present. The noble Sisters
of Charity. who have labored so hard for sew
erai years past to build up this beneficial IN
stItuton, extend a kind invitation to all VINO
feel an interest in the establishment here in
this city Of strangers of home for the home
less sick. Thousands will no doubt avail
themselves OF the privilege of witnessing these
imposing rites, presided over by the highest
fUnCtIpC9rlPS church
Archbishop. Father Mcguire, president of
Georgetown College: Rev. Dr. Samson, presi-
dent OF Column bian College, and several of the
most distip guished Senators and membe of
Congress will deliver addresses on the occa-
sion. Providence Hospital is situated at the
corner OF I'd street east and ID street south,
Capitol Hill, being easily accessible by the
avenue horse cars, and not far distant from
the terminus Of the Metropolitan or street
line.
ACCIDENTS decentralization Caldwell,
aged II years, living on Massachusetts ave-,
between "a and sd streets, had his left eye
badly, II not seriously. injured by the explo-
sion OF some powder in his hand
Jerry Sullivan. aged Is. while in an alley
near Massachusetts ave. and Sd street. had
half pound of powder in his hand, which was
set of by fire cracker thrown by Michael
Cavenaugn. sullivan s face, breast and hands.
condition.
Taylor Collins. while holding pistol IN has
hand, at the corner of I'd and @ streets, by
some means discharged il, and his left hand
vas terribly torn. He was promptly attended
by DR.. y. CroCEan.
Yesterday morning a colored boy by the
name O. Samuel Cant, while playing with
firearms. shot himself throu Oh the right hand.
The pistol being loaded with shot inflicted
very severe wound The case was taken
IN charge by DIR. q. Lee. who found it neces-
sary TO amputate some of the fingers.
PROBABLE HoMICIDK-Patrick Cusick, aged
Hyears, residing on 4th street, near ii street was
shot in the head by man named JAS Hudson
yesterday, inJur.ng him TO such an extent as TO
render has recovery doubtful. The affair &C.
Cured on Washington street. between lth and
5ih streets, and Hudson was intoxicated az the
time. There are several versions of the affair
some stating that the shooting was deliberate
and IL his head but Hudson asserts positively
there was no ball in the weapon. Several doc
tors are IN attendance on the boy but have got
been unable TO extract the bali. if there is one
Officer Peaster arrested Hudson, who is now at
the 4th Ward station, Justice Walter refusing
70 take bail until the result OF the wound can
De ascertained.
WEDDING.-On Monday night a large
company OF ladies and gentlemen assembled
n the Methodist Protestant Church, 9th street.
10 witness the nuptials OF Mr.. Brooke N Ed
monston and Miss Ella Lashorn, of this city.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. George
ID. Edmonston, brother of the bridegroom.
Young and highly esteemed minister of the
Maryland Conference, native Of Washing
ton, and SON or one OF cur enterprising citi-
Zens- The pastor OF the church, Rev. ID.
Eyans Reese, was present, with the oficia-
ung minister. The happy couple received the
congratulations OF the company, and pro-
ceeded Immediately TO their residence.
CASES AT THE CENTRAL GUARpHoUsR-
The returns of the officers Of the Second and
Third Wards indicate a more orderly Fourth
OF July in those wards than usual. In the
Third Ward fourteen cases were reported
one grand larceny, one petit larceny, two
lighting, four for firing in the streets. one
and disorderly sWo disorderIy Ibs sscons
Ward there were twelve cases-one drunk:
do dlsorderly. s: disorderly, I; do. and resist.
ing officers, I: carrying weapons, l. All these
were disposed Of according to the law and
evidence.
ANOTHER SHOOTING CAss-Yesterdav af.
ternooR. as the colored Sunday Schools were
leaving the Capitol, a boy named Charles Co.
he was taken bold Of by some Of the colored
people and very badly used. Some Of them
interposed to prevent his being killed and
IT was stated that he had shot one of the
band and he was locked mp. After search
pad been made for the person reported
10 have been wounded. and no one appearing
10 prosecute, the prisoner was dismissed by
Justice Walter. --...-. - -
BOARD OF TRUSTEES op PUBLrc SCHOOLS
An adjourned meeting Of the Board Of Trus.
tees of Public Schools wss held at the City
present except Mr.. Casseil; Dr. +. 5. Walsh in
the chair.
Applications for tsachersnip were received
/,
Bladensburg, and willard j. Silinan and
referred TO the COMMITTEES on examination.
MIR Brown proceeded to address the Board
on the question of reading books, taking
ground in favor of Hillard's, at the conclusion
of which the Board adjourned. > =
FIEE.-Yesterday morning d fire was dis.
covered in the cellar Of CARROTS Grocery store
corner OF ION street west and Maryland ave.
nue.. The alarm WAS given from box Is and
was quickly responded 20 by the firemen, who
eXtnguisned the flames, with what loss 70 the
owner was not estimated. Mr. Garrett not
being on the spot, IL was not ascertained
whether the FIRE was accidental or an incen-
diary attempt.
PAINFUL AcCIDEsT.-Yesterday, Mr.. J. S.
Woods, riding through Georgetown, was
thrown from his horse, which fell When Mr.
Woods was taken up IL was supposed that his
leg was broken, but il was ascerfained by 4
surgeon, who was called to attend him, that
the limb. though very much bruised, was not
fractured The horse belonged to Mr.. Keyes,
on 18th street. near Pennsylvania avenue.