The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1846-06-04
THE DEDICATION OF "THE CENTRAL
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH." WASHING

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The dedication Of this chasie and beautiful build
ing took place on last Sabbath morning. in the pres
enee Of large and deeply interested audience,
among whom were tho President Of the United
States, the mayor Of this city, the Hon. Mr.. Dun
lap, of Maine, the Hon. Mr.. Collamer, Of Vermont,
the Hon. MIR. Yost OF Pennsylvania, and other
distinguished citizens and strangers. The edihce
stands on 9Th street, Immediately in the rear Of The
Patent Ofice, on the site generously given about a
year since by the late General Van Ness. It's d..
mansions are fifty by seventy feet, and lie neat and
unpretendng archteeturs reflects the highest credit
on the taste and judgment Of hs enterprlslng and
generous protector, Mr.. @. l.. Goldman, and on the
| skill and hberaity Of the artisans who were EN-
poyed In lis erection. So many of our worthy me-
| chanics and other citizens have aided 10 a greater
or less extent towards tho erection of this edihce,
that II would be impracticable in a notice Of this
| kind 10 mention all who have generously contribu-
! ted Of their labor and means. Their names, how
| ever, are registered upon "the memory Of the
heart" and will be Tong and gratefully cherished by
the pastor ard members Of this infant congregation.
We cannot, however, withhold the need Of de-
| served praise from our worthy felow-citizen, Mr..
James H. Philips, pfastefer TO whose skill and lib
eraiy the edifce Is largely indebted for the chaste
and elegant workmanship with which its interior is
| enriched and beauufed. II is due TO him to him to
say that this portion Of the building Is the subject Of
| universal admiration. The venetian blinds, made
by Mr.. Noel, Of this city, both by their nea,ness
and excellent quality, in good Keeping with the
internal finish Of the church, and reflect credit upon
| the mechanical skill Of that worthy citizen. Nor
should we omit to mention the name Of Mr.. Reese,
| the upholsterer, who, without any charge, has
added much 10 the beauty OF the pulpit and to the
comfort Of the minister who occupies it. We trust
he will be rewarded by at least share Of the patron
age Of the congregation. The pulpit, planned by
Mr.. j. G. Hardness, and executed by Messrs Do
noyan & Gerhess, is chaste and appropriate.
The dedication sermon was preached by the Rev.
Thomas b. Balch, Of Virginia, from Genesis, 18th
chapter and 18th verse "Hoso dreadful Is this place!
this Is none other but the house Of God and Ibis is The
gate Of Heaven" The discourse was rich, eloquent,
and appropriate, and was listened 10 with marked
attention. We are grathed to learn that the session
OF the church have requested copy for publication.
| In the afternoon the communion was administered
to large number Of professors Of religion from the
different evangelical churches in the city, who beau
ufully illustrated the great principles OF Christian
| charity by uniting with members OF "the Central
| Church" in COMMUNICATING the love and suffering
| Of their common Saviour"
The occasion altogether was one Of profound in.
teresi, although the high qualification of those imme
chastened by the heavy bereavement and deep af
fiction of one Of the most lovely and interesting
| families connected with this congregation We al
Jude TO the family Of the lamented Colonel Cross
As an appropriate appendix 10 the foregoing notice
it is proper to add that at a meeting Of the congrega
ton, held on Monday afternoon, the Rev. Septmu'
| Fustn, chaplain Of Che United States Senate, wal
| unanimously chosen pastor Of this congregation.