Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-15

The regular monthly meeting Of the Board Of
Trustees Of Public Schools was held last even.
ing, in their room, at the City Hall. Present
Messrs. Walsh, Wilson, Tustin, Woodward,
Rhees, johnson and DR.. Croggon. It being the
first meeting since the confirmation of the
mem bers, Mr.. Tustin nominated president
PRO ten. DIR. F. 8. Walsh, who begged leave 70
decline, and nominated for the position Mr..
DIR. walsh said it would be Impossible for
him TO fill the position, as his hearing was
growing defective, and he frequently had to re-
QUE st members to repeat their motions and
statements. He was sure his friends would no.
insist upon him accepting the position.
Mr.. Tustin was then elected president pro
TEN.
DR.. Croggon moved that the Board proceed to
permanent organization.
LIZ. Walsh nominated Mr.. Tustin as perma-
nent president.
ent, and several members were absent, it would
be well TO postpone the election Of a president
and the selection of committees, until some
future time.
DR. Croggon then withdrew his motion, and
the election was postponed until the next meet
ing TUESDAY evening next)
Mr.. Wilson presented the application of Miss
Sarah Flagler for position as teacher. Also,
that of Miss Irene Chamberlain. MIR. Tustin
presented that of Miss Risa Watkins. Mr..
johnson presented that of Hannah f. Trevier,
and MIR. Woodward that Of Marie l.. Walker,
all OF which were referred to the Committee on
the Examination of Candidates.
Mr.. johnson presented the resignation of
Miss Alice Martin as teacher of Primary No. 7,
Sd District; w hich was accepted.
The Treasurer presented number of bulls,
which were approved and passed. He also
stated that about $4,000 worth of bills were TO
be paid, but the Mayor thought the entire in
del 1t. dntss would be hquidated by the first OF
March.
The bill OF Mr.. w. ID. Shepherd, the contrac-
tor TO furnish books and stationery, was pre-
sentsd, and after some debate referred TO the
Committee on Accounts and Expenses.
The bill OF Mr.. Ballantyne, Tor furnishing ar
ticles for the schools, was also presented, and
referred TO the same Committee.
Mr.. johnson presented the following commu-
nication from Mr.. Shepherd:
WASHINGTON, January 18th, 1s6S.-Trustees
Public Schools:-W hen entered into the con-
tract for supplying the Public Schools, / did so
in good faith, and supposed the Board of Trus-
tees would act in like manner, that is TO say,
would accord to me the right to furnish all ar
tIclss used by the schools, particularly. all ar
ticles furnished by booksellers aH4 stationers,
and supposed all articles outside Of booksell-
ers, from the wording of the advertisement,
'GU other GrtiCtsS at market pdiue." Under this
impression made my bid at tigures very low;
relying upon the good faith of the Board in ex-
eeuting the lett r and spirit OF the contract. i
have good reason to believe that orders have
been given to others that should have come TO
my hands, and which j claim the right under
the contract, should have the profit upon. for
il is upon this kind of article that the profit if
any must be made in supplying the schools,
articles so furnished, that 1 should have sup
piled. until have been secured in the profits
accrning from the sale of such articles.
During the past years when others have had
the contract for supplying the schools. orders
have been presented TO me for articles, which
have always declined to fill. and directed the
persons having such orders to the parties who
had the contract. i ask but fair dealing and
simple justice, and shall expect TO have ii done
me al the hands of the Board l need not say
to You that under the circumstances, it has
been most unfavorable contract growing ont
OF the delay in the payment of accounts, until
they have accumulated TO large amounts. and
made IL very iDconvenient. Surely L should
be- protected in the supply of such articles as
afford some profit, TO compensate i'll loss occa-
stoned by such delay. i have the honor to be
your obedient servant, w. ID. SHEPHERD.
Mr. Wilson thought this rather remarkable
proceeding. The Trustees had perfect right
to order articles from others dealer if Mr.. Shop
herd did not have them and there We're some
things which Mr.. :. did not keep. He thought
such communication an insult to the Board
Mr.. Johnson said he purchased brooms and
buC kets from Mr.. Shepherd because he could
get them cheaper from him than al other places
as TO any articles wanted Mr. Shepherd would
always procure Immediately if he did not have
them on hand.
The communication was laid yer until the
next meeting.
DIR. Croggon said that many schools in his
district Were broken open after school hours
and furniture broken, he therefore offered a
That this Board respectfully request the
Board of Metropolitan Police Commissioners
10 detail policeman in each school district 10
look after the school property" Adopted.
The bill Of Messrs. McGill * Witherow was
also refer i to the Committee on Accounts.
Mr.. Rhees said there had been great talk
about the Wallach School house, and the
danger of fire, &c. He therefore offered the
following:
Rssolred, That the treasurer furnish the board
with a statement of the number of school,
M rod n m nn nlnh
and In what companies, at what rates, time of
expiration Of policies; also, the same informal
ton respecting school furniture.
Mr.. Wilson presented the following resolu-
tiOns:
.'Resolred. That our late colleague, Mr.
Edward Clark. has, in our judgment, filled the
position of trustee of the public schools with
ability, hdeity, and justice, and that in parting
with HIM we feel that this Board loses anex-
cellent and efficient member.
ResOlrsd, That entertain for him senti-
ments of the highest esteem and regard, beth as
a citizen and trustee, and that we shall
ever cherish the most pleasant recollectons of
our official and personal associations with him.
ResOired, That the Secretary of this Eoard be
instructed to furnish Mr.. Clark with these reso-
lutions."
Mr.. Wilson said Mr. Clark had filled the
position of trustee for two years in an ac-
ceptabIe manner, and no member of the Board
was more dillgent. He had always been will
ing 10 work, and was always active. He had
been liberal towards the schools, showing a
most mendable spirit, and his record was
sustained. He has at least the approval of his
own conscience, but it seemed a great hard ship
that n citizen who had labored as diligently as
Mr.. Clark, should have his character traduc I'd
The charges against him could not be sus-
tanned, and fell 10 the ground. 1t was the duty
of the Board 10 show that they appreciated his
fidelity and faithful performance of duty.
DIR. Walsh endorsed every word uttered by
Mr.. Wilson. He had never known "A more eff
cient me IN Der that Mr.. Clark
Mr.. Rhees said he had read the charges
against Mr.. Clark, and was in the Aldermen :
Chamber on the previous evening. AT first he
thought Mr.. Clark had acted wrong in refus-
ing TO allow the schools TO be- closed in order
that the teachers might attend the funeral of an
ex-teacher, but he did not now hesitate TO say
that every charge against Mr.. Clark was un-
sustained and groundless. He was mortified to
find teachers-lady teachers-lobbying around
the Aldermen's Chamber against their trustee
forget themselves, and only wished that some
rebuke could be given to them.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted.
and the Board unjourned until next Tuesday
evening.
The RIVER TRADE AND THE WEATHER.
The already existing and further anticipated
severity of the weather has had a tendency TO
stagnate the river trade in this section, and
some time must elapse before any very favor
able change can be- noted. The Potomac re-
mains frozen over, but, by dint of main force,
either side the CHANNELS are ploughed
through, and the ice therein kept stirred up