The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-08-13
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NEv CoLoREp CHUacH.--Thc corner stonc of II
church ed6ce for the First Colored Prcsby-
terrain Church was laid with due and imposing
ceremonies on the afternoon OF the 9Th instant
There prcsCnt several clergymcn and pas
tors Of our city, many of whom cordially par
ticipaed in the interesting exercises After
psalm sung by the choir, and the reading
Of the cripturcs by tho pastor, the Rev. John II
Cooke, Mr.. A. Given Carohers offered an appro-
pirate prayer.
The assembly then ably addressed by the
Rev. S. Tu.tin, D. D., Rev. James Il. Eckard,
Rev. J. {. Smith, and Rev. A. Davis, when
collection of about $66 81 was taken up; and the
pastor deposited in the metal for the stone n
copy of the Holy Scriptures, Hymn book of the
church. together with list Of its officers and
members, the minutes OF the General Assembly Of
the Presby terrain Church, hold in this city in May
last, a copy of the Congressional Directory y. the
city newspapers, Christian Ob,eruer, Of Philadel
pha and other papers, SC. 1t was handed over
to the Masonic Fraternity present, who completed
the laying Of the stone after the ceremonies
Of that ancient order; when Mr. J. +. Cos,in np-
propriately addressed the fraternity. After dox-
oogy by the choir, the pastor pronounced the apos
tolC benediction.
This humble church has been started under tho
auspices Of the Synod Of Vira na TO which they
are attached, and the Presbyery of the District Of
Columbia, with which they identified; and it
ia to be hoped that. in their appeals for help to aid
in their praiseworthy endeavors. they may meet
with q favorable response from all the friends of
evangelical religion, and especially from the more
favored Of this community.
HARD ON THE MARKET PEoPLE.-The exposed
condition of persons who bring articles for sale to
the Centre Market renders their life extremely
unpleasant. Thursday being market morning,
there was, as usual, large number Of men and
women, with open wagons, located about the mar
kct house square on the evening previous, when
we had unusually heavy rain. 1t seemed
almost uncomfortable to the animals in their cha rye,
and Fl nit and vegetables were washed, in many
cases, from the positions they had been placed in
for sale, or where temporarily left by their own
ers, who took refuge in the more secure portions
of the market. house. number of chic kcna,
placed in neighboring cellar for protec ton from
| the rain. were found TO have been drowned when
| looked for in the morning.
The DEMOCRATIC MkErlNG last night, in front
Of the City Hall, was accompanied with the firing
| Of cannon, explosion of rockets, bonfres, music,
sc. Senator Hamlin, and Representatives Ven.
| able Of North Carolina, Brown of Mississippi
Breckenridge oil kth'uCky, ana others, made ad-
| dresses
PRizE ENTERTAINMENTS There will lie a prize
| entertainment by Professor WoodrofT.s troupe OF
| glass blowers at Carusi's Saloon this evening
| The time and money expended will receive an
ample return in qualification and instruction 10
| those who may attend.
THE WEATHER.-Bet~ cen eight and ten o'clo k
| on w cdnesday night there was the most drcnch
| ing fa II Of rain that has been in this region
for long time. Yesterday morning there waa
another pretty fierce shower. with continuation
of cloudy sky and rain. The rain of the previous
night was accompanied by some deep pcals OF
thunder and bright flashes Of lightning.
| CHARGE OF FoRoERy.-J nj. Smith, a lab1rer n,
tho Capitol, has been arrested by officer Gala har
upon a charge Of procuring sundry articles Of J
| Atchi,un Cr0rcr under forced noica tco ri N q