New-York tribune., 1873-12-22
WASHINGTON.


explained under the supery.on Of the teaoher I'm the
presence OF the parents and friends. The Commis
soner In response to this letter. writes that he heartily
approves OF her pan which he considers to be prsct
cal deVeopment and application Of the underlying idea
OF the kindergarten system which has shown that to
be allowed to make something themselves In a delight
to the youngest children and that by wise direction
OF TINS slhct they can be taught many useful lessons
lie aIso uonloends the plan as means OF increasing
OF securing their visits at stated Intervals while IL
would furthermore, arouse in the children such an in
tere.t IN the daily work OF the household shop and
the farm will teach them the value and digny of
labor, and Mt them for usefulness.
MELTING UNDER TIE AUSPICES OF THE CONGRESS
sIoNAL TEMPERANCE SOCIETY.
A large meeting held this afternoon at Lincoln
Hall, under the auspices Of the Congressional Temper
snce Society. at which DR.. Chickering reported tho
views and intentions OF men n high position respecting
prevalent conyival customs Christmas and New
Years days and introduced Senator Tpton Represen-
tstives Albright aud Burrows, Bishop Simpson. and
Others who spoke against the custom OF making these
periods occasions OF unwoned and often degrading
diligence. The following resolution was passed:
R'oa n, this meeting under the auspices Of the Congeon,
ssy cal. upon The head, Of .@e throughout the
Insu [ s o'srd a. Interesting qers from the
eo3i Ho' ena' and the pubic durns the coming holidays
TIE EXODUS OF CoNGREssMEN.
Congressman is almost as rare a sight now in the
hotels or on tho Streets In midsummer. With tho
ception OF few who rent houses in the city,
they have all gone TO their homes TO spend the holidays
1t probable that visit to their constituents after
their three weeks here will do most OF them good
They Will most likely hear opinions expressed OF their
conduct that will them to take hold Of the public
business when they get back and leave of the sefauda
tiOns, recflmiDaiOns, personalities. anC downright
backguardsm, in which so large part OF the time has
been spent since the session opened There was never
Congress before that made bad record IN SO snort
time, nj the beginning Of It's existence
THE SUBCOMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE CASE OF
JUDGE DURELL.
The subcommittee appointed by the House Judiciary
Committee 10 30 TO NewOrleans and take testimony in
relation TO the conduct OF Judge Dure consists OF Rep
resentatives Wilson and Edredge. They will start i'm
mediatey after Christmas, aud expect to be gone at
least three weeks. Mr. Wilson chairman OF Credit
Moblier Committee No last Winter where he displayed
peculiar talent for investigate He ia good lawyer.
and has an excellent reputation in the House Tor fares
and ability. He declares his determination tO make
thorough overhaung OF the donys OF Judge Dure ana
his court Mr.. Eldredge his associate, Is Democratic
member OF prominence and long service.
THE BANKRUPTCY QUESTION IN THE SENATE.
From conversations with Senators is safe TO say that
majority of them instead OF agreeing with the House
total repeal Of the Bankruptcy act are In favor OF
amending II III such particulars will guard the debtor
from the exacons OF a small minority OF his creditors.
leaving the question Involuntary bankruptcy to be
determined by those largely Interested The Sen
ate Committee the Judiciary will give this subject
their consideration during the holiday recess Numer-
petitions and letters have been received from all
parts OF the country pointing out means by which relief
be Afforded both TO the debtor and Creditor classes