Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-09-18

~ "r Doof"V oe''e oe"oVs, ~ VaShsn1ton,
GENTLEMEN: We, the undersigned, res pect.
fully ask your attention to the following facts
In relation 10 the furnishing and dismissal of
Third district: "a .s.H - =
On or about Che 27th Of June, 1867, Mrs.
Emma Roys, who has a nursing babe, left her
house to nurse her infant leaving monitor to
watch and report pupils who might break the
ruIes OF the school or incur the mentors dis
pleasure. A little girl, an orphan, named Sa-'
ran A. M an fielo, during Mrs. Roys' absence
,Ickled little girl next to her, causing her to
laugh. When theteacher returned she CT uelly
whipped Sarah A, Mansfield with q ruler,
very much. o.s 30 g ; ~ .a-,E
Mrs. Mansfield went to Mrs. Roys to inves-
tisate the cause OF such severe punishment, and
instead of receiving any satisfaction, was told
could remove her child from the school. Mrs.
mansfield then took out United States war.
rant for the arrest Of Mrs Roys, for which she
and called an old nag, &c; and the little girl
was dismissed from the school, We addressed
q note 10 Mr.. T. E. Clark, one of the billboard
OF the Distric I, asking If the child had been re.
moved from the school, and whyE A. copy Of
Mr.. Clark's letter is herein enclosed, and we
are Informed that the child was disgraced
by Dismissal, because her mother would not
treated. IL
For several days after the whipping the child
was confined to her bed under the care Of
We respectfully submit to your honorable
body, that when parent places her child In a
public school the parental affections are not to
to the teacher. The parent is not less parent
than when the child is al home. The rules OF
the school admit OF corporal punishment in
moderation, and were never intended to de-
prive parent of the right to appeal to the law
for the protection Of the child when corporeal
punishment is administered immoderately.
we respectfully ask your honorable body to
restore Sarah A. Mansfield to her position in
the school from which she was dismissed, as
ii appears from Mr.. Clark's letter that she was
not dismissed for any act OF her own, but Of
her mother for which act the child should not
be held responsible.
Yours respectfully, &c: Jos. S. Tucker, w
K. Newman, VIM. H. Getzendlnsr, School
Committee Of Union Lodge, No. II, l. o. o. F.
Mr.. Wilson moved that the communication
be referred TO the sub board Of the Third Dis
tr1ct. He said il was evident from the face of
the communication that there was consider
able feeling on the part Of those writing the
same. As TO the facts in the case the Board
knew nothing, but it appeared from the COM
munication that the case had already been ad.
Judicated by member OF the SUBJ board
MT. Clarke said the circumstance occurred
some time since. The parent first came TO his
office With the child, but be was not in. She
men went and had the teacher arrested. Upon
hearing of this Mr.. u. went to the magistrates
office: Dr. Mckim was examined, and stated
be did not consider the bruises dangerous. 1t
did not appear in evidence that Mrs Rows had
gone home to nurse her babe but that she was
IN another schOol-rcom. The child had been
punlsned before, and there was complaint
upon the part OF the parent, who was then
told if she did not submit to the rules she
would have 10 remove her child from the
school.
The motion of Mr.. Wilson was adopted
Miss Sbockley enclosing ans wers to the ues.
tons put by the committee on the examination
OF candidates tor positions as teachers, that
lady having failed when the candidates vera
examined. Laid upon the table. rr So
DIT. Wllso presented q communication from
VIM. Ballantyne. Esq, stating that he was
much fratif1ed with the result of the spelling
contest in the District Schools LAST year. and
offering gold medal to the best speler In the
District CT ammar Schools this year. The offer
was accepted and the Secretary directed to re-
turn the thanks of the Board.
Mr.. johnson presented the application of
ierred to the Committee.
Mr.. Woodward presented a communication
from MI. Rhees, now in Weston, Mass, stat.
ing that he had engaged Miss George Lane, of
mass, as teacher of the Female Grammar
School, I'd district
The Treasurer presented a number of bills
which were approved and passed.
Dr- walsh SAID he regretted his first Off cial
act after his return should be to announce the
Buildng-Wm. w. McCaihran He was one
OF our Oldest teachers. and much esteemed
He then presented the following resolutions
Resolred, That in the death Of VIM. W MIC.
Cathran, late Principal OF the Wallaeh School
Building, the schools OF that establishment
have lost an old, a faithful, and a competent
teacher.
Resolred, That we sympathize with the
family Of the deceased In their bereavement,
and In respect to his memory dlred that q
copy OF these resolutions be entered on the re-.
cords OF the board.
Resolred, That the Secretary transmit copy
OF these resolutions to the widow OF the de-
ceased.
Mr.. Woodward said he cheeriully seconded
those resolutions. He had always looked upon
Mr.. NcCathran as person very worthy Of
the position he held. He was man of high
honor and integrity. His greatfault, If any be
mad, was MS sensltveness as to the perform
ance OF his duty. He seemed offended II any
one suggested that he should rest short time
he was always anxious to be at his post
Mr.. W. said he saw Mr.. McCathran a short
time before his death. In his dying hour he
manifested every trait of an earnest and faith.
1ul christian. -
Mr. johnson said he had known MIR. Nc.
coming IN the school board, and had known
h m as teacher for the past eighteen months
He was man not only highly es teemed by
his school, but by the parents of the pupils
and the community generally. No teacher
ever felt more solicitude for the progress of
his school than MIR. McCathran.
Mr.. Clarke said, perhaps be was better &C
quainted with Mr.. McOathran than any other
member OF the board, as they mad been school
boys together. In the loss Of Mr.. McCathrau
the schools had sustained great loss. His
whole mind and energy were devoted to pub.
lie instruction.
Mr. Wilson followed, stating he had known
MI. McCathran tor some time, and had looked
upon him as one OF the very best of men, He
" as one Of the most competent teachers ever
employed. and his loss would be felt He was
a man to be entrusted in any position, to any
extent and his life had been spent in useful
toll. BY the death Of Mr. McCathran q VAL
uable citizen and able teacher had been lost.
Mr.. Cassell said his first tntrodu ction to nj r
M cCathran had lett favorable impression,
which he had since entertained. His death
was certainly heavy loss to the public
schools ~
The resolutions were unanimously adopted
The Chair stated there were two vacancies
on the Building Committee Of the Franklin
School, caused by the death of NJ. II. Miller
and the resignation of Jonas B Ellis He
therefore appointed as members Of said com .
mittee, w. r. Woodward in place Of Mr. Mil.
Ter. and J. T. Oassell in place Of Mr.. Ellis.
MI. johnson said by the death OF Mr.
McCathran the office Of the principal OF the
Wallach School Building was vacant. and
called attention to the fact that Mr.. Roys, the
teacher OF the Male intermediate School, claimed
the position on the ground that he should be
prcmoted, and was competent to NIL the posi-.
ton. He therefore moved that Mr. Rows be
appointed principal Of the Waliach School
Mr.. Clarke said after the death Of Mr..
McCa,hran 1t was thought expedient to MI the
vacancy as Boon as possible. The name OF n r.
Mirick had been suggested as q competent
person, and upon cons ultation with Dr. Walsh
it was agreed to appoint Mr.. M. acting teacher.
BIZ. @. said he never thought and did not now
think that Mr. Roys was competent person