The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1852-09-13

FUEL FoR THE Pooa.--It is highly probable that
during the coming winter, in former years,
there will be much suffering among the. poor OF
this city for the want Of hrewood. The season has
generally approached before provision had been
made by the benevolent for the relief Of the shiv-
eripg objects Of their regard. Now, if anogement
should be commenced at once for the raising OF
funds, not only could more fuel be procured for
the same money than if the purchase be delayed
until mid winter, but succor could more promptly
be rendered than heretofore.
FIaE.-On Saturday morning, about six.oclock,
fire was discovered in the rear of the carpenter
shop of Mr.. Mccullough, on Eleventh street, near
the canal. The flames rapidly extended to the adj
joining carpenter shop Of Mr. Clemens, and, be-
fore they were suppressed, destroyed much pro-
perty. The first manned gentleman was insured;
but the latter not, and his loss ia therefore up
wards of seven hundred dollars. 1t is supposed
that the fire was the work of an incendiary.
The TUNER VEREIN (GyMNAsrIc) AssocIA.
TIoN of Washington left this city on Saturday
afternoon for Baltimore to join their brethren from
various parts OF the Union in their grand festival,
which is to continue for three days. They were
accompanied by band of music. Their uniform
is plain and neat, consisting of pantaloons and
short sack coat of brownish linen; broad brimmed
felt hat, black; red neckerchief, with badge OF
the same color on the left breast. They displayed
a handsome silk banner, with several little red
Hags, as they marched = the railroad station.
A Handsome BANNER, the gift of the ladies of
Alexandria, Va, to Mount Vernon Division, Sons
of Temperance, of that city, is to be presented this
| afternoon at Lyceum Hall. a large number Of
the fraternity Of Washington i'll, by invitation,
participate in the ceremonies. Speeches IRE to be
made by distinguished gentlemen, the principal
streets paraded, and an ample supply of refresh-
mcnts provided by the committee ofarrangemen's.
The GERMAN YAaERs, Captain Schwarzman,
LEFT Washington yesterday afternoon, in the rail-
road train, for Baltimore, parading seventy two
rifles. They, together with the Continenta
yards, will celebrate, with the citizen soldiery of
that city, the anniversary of the battle Of North
Point.
Home MIssIoNARy.-The Rev. Thomas X. Cole
man, late of Ohio, has recently commenced opera
tons in this city a Home Missionary.
Cry MISSIONARY UNIos.-We have been fur
nished with the following abstract of the report of
MIR. D. M. Wilson, agent of the City Missionary
Union, for the last two months, namely:
.sIn the two months ending the 3Oth Of August,
4,
making in all 4Sl, including the amshouse, ma.
rine garrison, infirmary, and county jul, twice
each. have engaged in prayer in these places
500 timcs, distributed SOB tracts, containing 1924
pages, and held 80 meetinSs. Four persons profess
TO have embraced the truth as il is in Christ Jesus;
and in His strength they determine to devote them
selves to Him for life. Two have Joined evangel.
cal churches. .a .a.. sa.e.s ..u. f...I
al have been constantly encouraged and cheered
by the most cordial welcome, almost universally
extended to me in the families; and the readiness
evinced to listen to the truth urged upon them,
assured me at times Of the presence OF the Divine
Spirit, making come to feel 30 deeply as to be un-
able to conceal their emotions, and even acknow-
ledge their sense of guilt and danger" tr
He says he has been most earnest in his efforts to
induce all to attend the house OF God on the Sab.
bath, and to send their children to Sabbath schools,
that they may be kept from the pestilential and
deadly influence OF Sabbath breaking. .
The meetings at both stations well sustained,
particularly Sabbath evenings More young
men attend them, and give solemn attention to
the truth spoken, and some express concern for
their salvation. E." J."
He says that his visits at the public places have
been exceedingly interesting; and that tracts have
been received with the greatest avidity and graft.
tude. He mentions several insta noes Of a very in
| teresting character where persons have been con-
soled and benefited by his visits. Even some of the
apparently most hopeless cases have shown evi-
dences of the renovating, sanctfying, and saving
influence of true religion '"s ... sa.5
Mr.. Wilson tenders his thanks to the brethren
of different denominations for their very valuable
services in the meetings; but more especially to
the Great Head of the Church for his blessing be-
slowed, and for all good accomplished.
By order of the Executive Committee:
II. RICHARDS,
o. c. WIGHT,
Committee of Publication
o. The editors of the Inteiiigencer, Union, Tile
graph and Netos are requested to insert the above
abstract in their respective papers.