Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1841-11-25
GrnrraI KHtrIIfgrats.
CHURCHES.

There has bses much asuyity this rear IN
'he way Of euildisg churches in vaf,Ous pAras Of
he Union.
Ia Richmond. the Bapti'.s have put up too
'pi,ed'd edihees. One Of them. near the CAPT.
'o'' has already beea dedicated. The other, on
TIE Main Street. Is almost finished. and Gill
have sieeple nearly 400 feet IN height. Th,v
are both very esPae,Ous And handsomely ar
ranged temples.
Ia Baltimore, vs notice the following. Tn.
Amenean o: the lsi instant says
Yesterday the Ciurek oftAs .fssrufion
IN West Lexiugton street, was eon.ecra.
ted to the worship Of Almighty God. by
the Ri. Rsv'd. DR.. Whiitinsham. Of the
PfoiesiAn, Episcopal Church. The Bish.
oP was assisted IN the services by the
Rev.d Francis Peek, he Rector, and by
the Rev'd Dr. Johns and Henshaw, the
i'ev'd ii. ). keplsr, and other clergy.
men.
This neat AID substantial edi6ce will
not only be an accommodation but an or
nameni TO the western part Of our city.
The Patriot Of the s,h aye
~. IiHcsnt Of PeuFs Church This
new and elegant structure. situated IN
Front street, and devoted 10 the wcrship
OF the Catholics, was yesterday solemnly
blessed to the service OF Almighty God.
The ceremonies, as usual upon such oc-
esslons. were peculiarly imposing. At
an early hour the Church was crowded
with Al anxious auditory. The RI. Rev.
DR.. Chance, Bishop Of hatcher. ofieia-
ted. being assisted by the Most Rev.
Arch Bishop, and a number Of the Cler-
81. The rites Of blessing" having been
solemnized the Rev. DIR. Moriar,y. Of
Ph'ladelphiG, appeared 10 the pulpit add
delivered enlightened discourse. in which
be displayed great power Of Intellect
tie IS onques,ionably . man Of profound
erudilion. His language is peculiarly
rich and bis eloquenee Of The sublime or.
der.
The Church. in a mechanical point Of
view, Is surprisingly chasio and beauti-
iul. IL - an ornament 10 our city and
does great credit 10 the skill OF It's ARCH.
fleets.
The same paper states. that The conRre-
CATION that formerly worshipped IN ST.
James Church ate 10 remove 10 81. Vim
cen, Of Paul and the former church will
he occupied by the German Catholics. il
having been purchased Tor the purpose
by the order Of "LsgorisnI The pews
IN ST. James Church were offered for
sale on Monday, and generally disposed
OF. 81 Peters Catholic Church. 10 Sara
toga street, is TO be closed for the present,
and the Rev. Mr.. Schneider. who had
charge OF The congregation, is TO sssi.t tho
Rev. Mr.. Gildea, the Rector Of ST. Vim
cent Of Paul
| The American Of tie OH states that the
PeEs 10 ST Vincent de IAul's Church
were offered at auction Yesterday after.
noon. and nearly one third OF the whole
number were sold Tor the aggregate suul
Of $4,000. The sale was ihea sd journed.
Dedication Of Light Sheet ClepsL-
This new Church, recently erected a, The
! corner Of Light aud Gross streets. was
yesterday dedicated TO the worship Of Al.
mighty God, according to the service Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church. The
Rev. Professor Emory preached on the
occasion to the very large eOneourss Of
people present. And service Sss slso held
IN he afternoon and evening" PafvSof.
The Patriot f1As ISth issI says.
DEDcATioRs.-Tks new Methods,
Church 10 FTanklin street west Of Cove
and the second GsTmAn Lutheran Church,
corner Of SaTAsOgA and Holiday s,Ise,s,
we're SolsmDly dedicated TO religious ser.
vices yesterday. The Rev hf. Sargsnt
otheiStsd "a the former, sad the Rev.
Charles Demme, ID. ID. Of Philadslphis.
70 The latter.
COHSec1 ALTON Of ns CIa,sA Of TIE ia.
eeHsioa. .Ntv York -This ehssie Gothic
edI6cs. on the F,th avenue. erected uo-
der The supenalendancs Of Mr. Richard
UHohn. architect for The Church Of the
Ascension. wsi Yesterday oonseef.isd bv
the Righi Rev Dl.hop Olderionk. Of tb,s
diocese. A processIon consulting Of The
Bishop and oibrf clergy. The vesuymsa
OF Ascensian Church snd Of The oihsr
Episcopal Cbutehss. snd u The ,iyJeot,
oi divinity formed 81 TIE Rector house
81 bali past ten o clock aud proceeded 40
the Church. where they we're received
~ an tnmenfe atse mblags u aides ana
gentlemen After The reading Of "a.
deeds 81 donations and scceptaace, The
approprs'r services ~ TIE Chnfrb uer.
read BY The Rev d. Minor TiedsJ,.
esuoo sermon. BY Bishop Ondsrdonl "a.
able sod most Interesting The no.,e
as excellent The Church v under he
charge u The Rev Manion Eas,5ura.
~ = lar.