American Republican and Baltimore daily clipper. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1844-1846, 1845-06-17
Correspondence of the American Republican,
WAsUINGT0N. Jnne I6, 1915.


The news of Gen. Jackson's death, which
reached this city yesterday, although anticipat'
ed by previous advices from Nashville, has
caused general regret throughout our commu-
nifty; for whatever may be thought Of the Go
neral as politician and statesman, there are
none to be lound who do not honor him for his
heroism aud great military services, which
place him in the very highest rank of Amerl-
can generals and patriots,
The ceremonies and services at the opening
of st. Paul's Lutheran Church Yesterday morn
ing caused a numerous attendance of persons
attached to the Observation-Disclosures Of Chris
tlans in this metropolis. noticed among the
congregation the Mayor OF Washington and
his lady, Cen Van Ness and family, and many
other families who are not members of the Lu-
theran church under the pastoral charge of the
Kew. DIR. Muller. An eloquent and appropr-
ate discourse was preached at st. Paul'S church
by the Rev. DR.. Morris, of your city, who
made a very favorable impression, both as rc-
spects pulpit talents and his libcrahty. The
reverend preacher chose for his text the strik-
ing words, which will be found in the second
chapter Of Isaiah and the Sd verse. While the
reverend preacher openly ayowed and succinct-
ly procIaimed the distinctive tcnets of the La
thcran church, he manifested the most liberal
sentiments towards Christians of every denomi-
nation. The Rev. Mr. Tustin, an eloquent
minister of the Presbyterian denomination, who
was invited to take part in the pulpit exercises
OF the day, followed DIR. Morris, and made an
impressive and appropriate address, in which
he heartily responded to the Catholic spirit aud
sentiments evnced and promulgated by DR..
Morris, Mr.. Tustin concluded his seasonable
address by eXhortlpg the congregation to con-
tribute literally towards dcirayng the expense
of the ballding, which is neat Gothic cdfce
and an ornament to the city. 1t was announc-
ed that public worship would hereafter be reg
ularIy performed every Sabbath in St. Paul'S
Lutheran church. The pastor, DR.. Muller, is
a minister of great zeal and ability, who is
much respected in our community, and well
calculated, as conceive, to build up religious
society and to do much good in our city.
The Criminal Court commenced its June
term this morning. The Court. after remain
ing in session short time, adjourned till next
Wednesday. shall endeavor to send you the
names OF the grand jury tomorrow, and to
gee, "ou advised of the Courts proceedings
from day to day.
The Naval Court Martini ma kcvn in session
to-day. Lieut.. Browning's examination was
continued, aud not concluded when the Court
adjourned at three o'clock. The testimony OF
Lieut.. Browning is both interesting and i'm
poTtant. He is very intelligent officer, and
delivers his testimony with much apparent
clearness aud precision. So far, | think the
testimony of Lieut. Browning is favorable to
Captain Voorhees,. 1t is expected that the Ma
val Court Martial will meet tomorrow. and
adjourn Immediately, out Of respect to the me-
mory of General Andrew Jackson. The Cir
cult Court will probably do the same
A colored boy named SeIden was drowned
last evening, while bathing in the Washington
canal. Ii is to be regretted that the city ord-
nance, prohibiting bathing in the Washington
canal and other public waters within the city
limits between sun rise and sun set should not
be more respected. Why is not this city ordi-
nance more strictly enforced! Parents should
unite with the police officers ia trying to pre-
vent those indecent exposures, which so fire.
quently occdr, Oh Sundays especially, by lads
swimming in, and undressing themselves on
the banks of the Washington canal.
METROPOLIS.