National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-02-10

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both At home and abroad, may feel assured that
we comprehend our responsibilities, and are work
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THE CHANGE IN TIE ono Al nc Law,
by which the city charters were abrogated briags
the people Of ths District Into direct and n
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when We consider the fact that Congress has
already exercised authority over our avenues,
Board Of Public Works, II Taken esgnixance
Of the sanitary condition Of the people by means
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the sfaicted ones have their addressed eOnatios
tons for ssylaIs iSs the deaf and Gd dumb and in
sane, and those upon whom sudden calamity falls
are shielded in our hospitals; while those Who
bestowed upon them the protecting care Of the
Reform school; and those whose career Is marfed
BY crime, have the department. Of police and ne
of social life has justly received its due eonsdera
tion, and hence We feel that surely Congress will
dsmanded 81 the neeesstiss Of The peops y
enable them to educate their children. The CON-
mittee suggest that the gravity Of the subject
trust that q representation may be made 50 clear
and comprehensive that Congress will understand
just what We need. ~
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
The present and future interests Of the people
ma fha III A. Ahsv he
fundamental law upon which our system q based,
Is 10 indicated by the superintendent In his report
for the year by Which 6osfS q sdas.
appropriations, In addition to the generous coop
GRAFTON Of the people. eball take charge Of the
the committee on legislation that thoroughness Of
treatment which VIII not only cover the whole
case, but lead to successful Issue. 3,
our SCHOOLS AT THE VIENNA ExPosrrIoN.
The Austrian authorities having expressed
represented at the great Exposition which was
held in Vienna in 1878 the board determined that
Washington should participate in any demonstra-
been appointed to attend to the matter they had
prepared and sent to Vienna an educational chart;
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Of the buildings; model of the Franklin school |
building; case containing specimens Of the pen
chart Contained matter Of detail which ought to
be preserved in our school records ~ showing the
details Of the educational system at the time IL
All the correspondents Of American newspapers |
had much to say Of the American educational ex- |
hibit, which was, In some respects, superior 70 |
Commissioner Of Education, who was in Vienna,
says he was everywhere met with requests for |
American educational Statistics, and plans AND
the Franklin building was ono Of the special at /
fractions, and educators from different parts Of
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great interest was manifested in examining the
details Of its arrangements, which were noted and
commended and compared with the photographs
The chart, tho plans and photographs Of the
Seaton, Wallach, Jefferson and other buildings
that to Washington was awarded the medal for
progress in education and school architecture.
The awards and prizes were classified in the fol-
second, medals for progress; third, medals flr
merit; fourth, medals for fno arts; ffth, Hedale
for good taste; sixth, medals for co-operatorf; and
1t Will thus be observed that Washington attained
o very high rank, and received one Of the highest
Rrizes, circumstance in which no one at all H. |
terested in the progress Of schools fail 10
feel q just pride. |
EVIDENCE OF GRowTH. Il
Looking over the whole field, We are convinced
that the last school year furnishes evidence of
growth in the right direction. Our schools are |
steadily and permanently improving, and tiny
good education. II is not claimed that aii tie |
favorable results have been realized that the sIs
tenn is capable Of producing. In some instances
mistakes may have been made, but all connected
with the schools have, We believe, endeavored TO
make them more and more efficient and populyr;
and that the community appreciates our labort is |
shown by the great increasei In tho number of lu-
If education Is ever to DO made universal, II mist
be in q great degree through the public schtol
est and best interests OF the country demand. 10 |
do our part toward the expansion Of this fde5o
universal education, We must have better school
accommodation, and must secure the best edpca- |
tional talent that can be found. The report
by quoting from an article on universal education,
recently published by Ray Palmer, ID. D., giving |