The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-08-19

BOARD or TRUSTEES or PunLIc Schools
asst night meeting Of this Board was held
I their new and pleasant rooms, No. 423
'ifth street. Members present; Messrs.
)ulin, Wilson, Brown, Mcclellan, Champlin,
lawrence, yashou, Newton, Proctor, treas
Irer, and Geo. W. Curtis, secretary. A.,
The meeting was called TO order by Mr..
)ulin, when Mr.. Newton was chosen chair
nan.
The minutes OF the previous meeting were
cad and approved.
Mr.. Dulln, chairman of the Committee on
supplies, reported that proposals for house
furnishing articles had been received from
Messrs. Ballantyne, wyvill, Francis, Greg
,ry and Boteler, and that Mr.. Geo. Francis
,eing the lowest bidder, the contract had
,een awarded to that gentleman.
Mcssrs. Brown and Mcclellan expressed
heir approval Of the action Of the commit
ce, and on motion the report was accepted.
The committee also suggested that In
nd Of the fact that there were 90 few bid
Iers 10 supply the same, that the awarding
Il said contracts be postponed.
Mr.. Brown moved that the contract for
'oal (white Ash) at $40 per ton, and nrst
quality Of oak wood at % per cord, pine at
IS per cord, sawed and split, be awarded,
for the First district, TO Messrs. Dixon 4
King; which motion was adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Dulin, the contract for
wood and coal for the Third district was
awarded to Messrs. W. II. Barbour & Co.:
coal at &9.7s; wood at $3.50 and $3.50.
The awarding OF contracts for stationery
was deferred.
Remarks were made upon the above by
Messrs. Lawrence, Champliu, Dulin and the
Chair.
Mr.. ChamplIn moved that the Committee
on Supplies DO authorized to advertise again
for supplies Of fuel for the Second and
Fourth districts, and report at the next
meeting. Adopted.
The chairman Of the Committee on Sup
plies stated that the resolution OF the Board
directing them TO report q plan by which
the text books used In the public schools
may be furnished to the pupils at tho net
Wholesale price had been considered, and
that, In their opinion, additional legislation
will nrst be required In order 10 adopt such
. plan a. Is proposed by the resolution.
Messrs. Mcclellan and the Chair expressed
their approval, and on motion OF Mr..
Champlin, the report Of the committee was
adopted.
On motion Of Mr.. Lawrence, the follow
Ing was adopted:
Resolved, That Adams Series OF Teschers'
Registers Of Attendance. Recitstions, Sc.,
tho 1Sd nns,s 10 ,s sSSs Be spgsSs
for future use.
Mr.. Newton offered the following; which
was adopted:
Resolved, That the board spprove In sub
stance the bill now before the City Councils
for the establishment OF . Scientiio High and
Normal school In this city, aod respectfully
but earnestly urge the Immaculate passage Of
Rs.oired, That the secretary OF this board
'.o directed to copy Of ih. aeso
vas adopted:
: Re,olped. That the bill which lately passed
he Board OF Aldermen, defining the powers
md duties OF the board OF trustees and tho
OF public schools, meets with
our APPRECIATION, and will. In our judgment,
contribute to the welfare and efficiency OF the
,ublie schools, and should not be abolished At
he present time, and that the compensation for
his services 10 not too great for the duties and
responsibilities OF the once.
Letters Of resignation from Misses Annie
Z. Evans, Annie T. Smith, Helen d. Will
llams, teachers Of the First district, were
read and accepted.
The secretary was directed to obtain
printed letter headings and envelopes for the
use Of the officers Of the board.
Mr.. Wilson presented the petition Of sixty
persons, white and colored, for the establish
ment Of q mixed school in the northern part
OF this city; and also presented the follow
ing;
Whereas . desire has been expressed by a
number OF residents, both white and colored,
In the Second district, northern portion OF tho
their nsighborhood for the benefit OF their
children, Irrespective OF color; therefore,
ResoIped, Thst this board petition the Board
The city ordinance 10 relation TO public Schools,
by striking out the word white" so as 10
permit the establishment OF the desired school.
Mr.. vashon said he had doubts In his
mind whether the board, under existing
laws, had any authority to grant the prayer
OF the petitioners.
Amer some debate the petition and rcsolu-
ton were referred to the Committee on Cor
gress and the City Councils.
Adjourned.
FUNERAL or THE LATE Fl. SwEEsY AND
DAuGBTER.-The funeral Of the late Hugh
b. Sweeny, who died "a Sunday, aud Of his
eldest daughter, MIS- Eliza B., who died on
Monday, took place yesterday morning from
St. Patrick's church, and was attended by
very large number OF our citizens, the sacred
edihcc being crowded to It's utmost capa-
city.
fhe remains were encased in walnut cof.
nns with silver mountings and handles, and
full alpaca Innings and trimmings. On the
lids were floral wrcaths and crosses, and the
silver plates bearing the names and ages Of
the deceased, the father So years old, the
daughter IS years.
The cortege moved from the family rcsl.
lence on II street, at Q o'clock, the pail
'earers for Mr.. sweeny's remains were
dessrs. J.. c. Brent, B. 7. swart, J. B. bod.
on, Walter Mitchell, J., Davidson and J.
.molenski. For Miss sweeny, Messrs. John
Roach, Harry Adams, Samuel Murray, W.
2. Miller, John W. Daniels and G. will
Jams, Arriving at the church the coiiins
we're borne to the front Of the altar and
placed side by side on catafalque erected
n the centre aisle.
Requiem high mass was celebrated by
rev. J. A. Walter. The choir, composed OF
number Of the leading vocalists of the city,
United In singing the Gregorian mass, Prof
Charles Richter presiding at the organ, the
principal parts OF the mass being sung by
Miss Newton, soprano; Mr.. Burnett, tenor;
md Mr.. l.. Z. Cannon, basso. The solemn
burial service was read by Father Walter at
he conclusion OF mass, and short but i'm
,rsssive address delivered by him. The
audience were then allowed TO take fare
Fell look at the remains, after which they
Tere removed TO the hearses and taken to
iount Olivet Cemetery.
The GREAT CAMP-MEETISG.-The great |
amp-meeting of the season will commence
o-day, when a fne array OF ministerial tai. |
mt will be present. 1t Is expected that by
his evening there will be two hundred tents
ERECTED. Every charge In the District will
,e represented, as also some of those In Bal
imore, Annapolis and the surrounding cir
,uits. The baggage for the washingtonlans,
illing four cars, len here yesterday morn
ng, and the companies will generally leave
o-day, 80 as TO be on the ground In time for
he opening services.
The first camp-meetlng ever held In Mary
and was In the year 1904, conducted by the
loquent Snethcn, and the place about one
nile from Reisterstown. That meeting was
commenced on Saturday evening, and |
losed on the following Monday. So great
Tas the success that It was determined to
Dread the influence Of such meetings every
ear. Mr.. Koontz, the agent Of the Balti. |
lore and Ohio railroad, OF this city, has
iade ample arrangements for the accom-
lodation of citizens visiting the camp while
! session.
The AUCTION SALE To-DAYAT RENO CRY.
ur business men will bear In mind that the
rcat auction sale Of lots at Reno city takes
lace this afternoon at five O'Clock. Messrs.
Mon II Butts have made arrangements to
,nyey all who wish to attend, and coaches
Ill leave the corner OF Seventh and 4 strects