The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-11-13
BY THE SOUTHERN MAIL.
Philad0 Inhla.

tCorrsspondenee Of the Heald.l
PHILADELPHIA, Nov IL lS4S.
The Weathr-Bihop White Chap6I- Dedication Of
Catholic ChapeL-Scots Prssbyfsriau Church
My sttries Of Paris-1 heatricaL.
JAMES GORDON BENNETT. ESQ.,
DEAR Sir,
The appearance OF clear weather at the closing of
my letter yesterday, has been fully realized, and TO.
day has been one of the most beautiful OF the sea.
son. There has consequently been a great display
on our thoroughfares, and the CHURCHES have all
been immensely crowded, and the services. wa
may hope will be blessed to the spiritual benefit Of
many of the sinful sons and daughters OF Adam.
There will be divine service in the Bishop White
Chapel in Ransteads Court this evenihg-ihis build
ing. formerly known as the Tabernacle. was occu.
Gently purchased and dedicated as an Episcopal Free
Church. The situation is central, but am sorry
TO say, The attendance has notibeen as large as we
could expect, in the mid Of large population, and
Icmote from other Episcopal Churches.
The Catholic Church at Port Elizabeth, New Jer-
sey, will be dedicated to the worship of Almighty
God this day. The Rev. MIR. Garland will, by oele.
Gauon OF the shop. perform the ceremony-the
rev Mr. sourin will preach the sermon.
. promised to give you a bret history of tho
" Scots Presbyterian Church" yesterday, and will
now hastily do so. The congregation was first
tablished In the year 1865 1t was originally an
Associate Presbyterian Church in connexion with
the Scottish Secession Church, and was organized
by an Associate Presbytery in Scotland. The old
house OF worship Was erected in l77l. During the
Revelation, when the British had possession OF this
city, the congregation was in scattered state, and
the Church was used by the Hrssiaos, part OF the
lime, as barracks. and part, understand as stable
for the ace dmmodaion of the horses of the cavalry
What an uDhOly dese GRAFTON ct the temple set apart
for the service of The living God. After the peace
in l7s2, the Associate Presbyterians and the Re.
formed Presbyterians formed an union, called the
Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church, and to
this body the belonged until the terms
Of union were agreed upon between the Associate
Reformed Church and the General Assembly OF the
Presbyterian Church In 1922 1t was at that period
that the name of Eighth Presbyterian Church was
taken as the charter has never been changed
the Church has determined to resume lis first,
ancient and corporate name and title. The Church
was filled this morning; the congregation assembled
listened aitenively to an eloquent sermon from the
pastor, the Rev Mr.. Macklin. DR.. Eagles will Of
ficate this afternoon.
There was another immense house at the Ma
tonal last evening, and suppose full houses will
be seen there for some time The desire to see the
Mysteries of Paris is very great am told that
great pains has been taken 10 produce this thrilling
drama with great effect; we will see and report. l
gave you yesterday the cast OF the principal cha
racrers in the piece.
The Chesnut was thnly attended last evening,
and the Equestrian Troupe at the Walnut played to
q full house.
saw letter this morning from Galveston, Texas,
Informing OF the safe arrival Of the ship Star Re-
public at that place on the 18th Ccfober. che left
New York on the Fl October, making the passage
In just IA days: A there were number OF pas
sengers from New YORK and this city, the inteli-
gence of her arrival out will be gratifying to their
friends.
Ihave no other news to communicate worth men
toning. Yours, &c.