The national Republican., 1867-07-04

District OF Columbiaj premium to Alfred N. viii
liams, Of Virginia. 90 t. y,
First Glass Of snnanship-Msdai TO Charles
r. Alexander, Of the District Of Coiumbis; pre-.
MUM 10 Richard r. Mcmahon, Of Virginia
Second Glass Of Penmsnship-Medsl to John
A. Heron, Of the District Of Columbis; premium
70 Massillon II. Marstsller, Of Virginia, ~ d
Third Glass Of Penmanship-Medal TO Henry
J. Eilcy, Of Mlssi,sippi; premium to Francis II.
Jones, Of the District Of Columbia.
Music--0n the Violin-A premium for i'm.
provement was awarded to Charles Ray, Of Lou.
isiana
On the Piano-A premium for excellence to
William Elliott Johnstone, Of South Carolins;
q premium for improvement to John II. Riley, Of
the District Of Columbia, .... .....
On the Brass Instrumsnts-A premium for sx-
cellenoe was awarded to William B. Browne, Of
improvement to Gabriel Bustamente, of Mexico.
After the distribution had been gone through
with, Rev. Father Mcguire returned thanks to
the President for his presence and appreciated
the compliment Of his visit. lie knew the Pres.
ident was q great favorite with the ladies, and
as he took the part Of browning the queens At the
Academy Of Visitation, he was glad to see him
they would not vote for him. The duties Of
Office, Of course, he was aware, were very press.
ing, hence the greater obligation for his visit on
this occasion. Mr.. Mcguire said the students
were the future hope Of America; no greater
duty can devolve upon US than educating the
young, and as the President Is not only Presi-
dent Of the United States, but Governor Of the
District Of Columbia, he must feel deep inter.
est In the welfare Of the college. Every Presi:
dent Of the United States, from Washington TO
the present time, had honored Georgetown Col
lego with their presence and for twenty five
years the speaker recolected that they paid WIS.,
It's to the institution, and It was . proud thing
that the children In after years could say that
| they received their medals and premiums from
the hands Of tho President Of the United States.
The specimens read by the scholars wore produc-
tions Of the students, and he thought fair sam.
pies Of what was taught at the College. and no
doubt the audience appreciated the gems. He
| referred to young Hammond, OF West Virginia,
as being covered with glory, taking home with
him no less than four silver medals Of George
town College. Next year the same character Of
exercises will be given, besides Latin produc-
tions, spoken as well as written. Addressing
parents, the reverend speaker said, our people
are growing too fast, which was one Of the dan
gers he had to battle against, and which he
termed, rushing through education. No time
was allowed the student Of two or three years Of
study in college, as parents, In many cases,
deemed knowledge Of the classics secondary to
counting dollars and cents. An accomplished
education was needed In order that the young
man be fitted to 20 through the world. Early
moral incubation from the mother was needed
first, then aferward send the young student to
college to be taught In religion and polished In
education, that his material interests may be
promoted.
Father Mcguire, addressing the boys, said he
must give them good character, and that he
never passed q more pleasant acadamic year
free from the ordinary vexations which beset the
teacher-thau the present. It has been to him
q year Of Joy, such has been the exemplary con-
duct Of the students. Now, teacher and student
were about to separate for the vacation term
many Of the latter, however, never to return.
To them he would invoke a fathers blessing
bo true to your God, true to your country-th'
whole country-North, South, East, and West.
Tho band then played "The Heart Bowed
Down by Weight Of Woe," q very appropriate
selection for the occasion, and performed In q
manner which demonstrated that the high priis,
lavished on this band by musical critics, Is moi
undeserved.
President johnson then arose and addressed 9
few remarks To the students, advising them Il
perssvere in their studies, and At themselves fol
tho great walksin life which they must soone
or later tread, and not to Joy at the misfortun
Of any human creature, but to 60 on and ris
above them and those who glory in the down
fall oftheir fellow-beings. The students listene
! with great attentiveness to the Presidents ad
dress, many eyes among them and the audienc
being wet with tears during its deliveryi and a
the close Mr.. johnson was vociferously chesret
and applauded.
The President was accompanied by Colont
0'Beirne and Mrs. Patterson, the accomplishe
daughter Of Mr.. johnson. We also noticed thu
presence Of Mrs. Major Williams, late Mrs Sen
ator Douglass.
The next commencement of the College will
take place on the first Monday In September.
VIOLATING CORPORATION ORDINANCES
| TT ia
by Sergeant Boarman, charged with violating
q law Of the corporation by using hose and Pc
tomac water in washing carriages and horses
, Walter Hilleary and ChRs. Downs were arrested
charged with forestalling the market. The &C
cused were taken before Justice Buckley, who dis
missed tho cases.
Projected CATHOLIC CHURCH.-Wo learn tha
the erection Of Catholic church at Tcnnalley
q town, few miles from this town, Is projected
!. and that money Is now being literally subscribe
for the purpose. Apio. mic Is announced at Gree
, Spring on the 10th inst, tho proceeds of tho oc
!. casion to be devoted to that object.
FELL FROM A WINDOW. Yesterday morning
about 10 O'Clock, o little son Of Mr.. job
= Gento, Of this place, fell from q second d-stor.
window of his fathers residence and sustaine
. very severe injuries about his head and body
but 1t is not believed any bones arc broker
|, Medical assistance was called In.
:. DIsoRDERLY.-Philip Hazel, Charles Pasc
George Miller, ]. W. Kelley, II. A. White an
b ]. McQuaid were arrested and taken before Jus
n tise Buckley on the charge Of disorderly con
duct in the streets. Tho accused were eae
10 fined $3.50 and discharged.
PoRr OF GEORGETOWN. - Entered - Steamt
!. Valley City, Tomln, from New York. steams
!. Philadelphia, FultI, from Philadelphia. Cleare
steamer Columbia, Harper, from and to Ba
tmore.
o MEncHASrs ExcHANGE.-There were no Ofe
ings on Change yesterday, and tho market Il
Il aOur and grain may be quoted nominal
:, The RIvER--The river presents a very du
- appearance, no vessels Of Importance arriVin
!. or departing.
The CASAL.-Coal boats are arriving slowl.
n Yesterday five boats were reported with coal
II the wharves.
y scHooL EXAMINATIONS. examination
\ the public schools located on Montgomery stree
~ will commence tomorrow.
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