Washington sentinel., 1853-11-08
Yotal anA Ytrsonal.
The FRIENDS, Meeting.--on I street. in the

The Friends Mceting.--On I street, in the
First Ward, there is smodestIy-re meeting
house, belonging to the Society Of Friends. Ii
stands back from the building line, is constructed
of brick, and has exterior coating of lead-col-
ored paint Judging from the inner arrangements,
this house is, on days other than the Sabbath, oc-
cupied for school purposes Maps ornament the
walls, and on the platforms are the pine tables of
the teachers--the handbells conspicuous thereon.
AS in the olden time, the seats with few excep-
tions) are without backs-the spinal column hav-
ing been considered sufficient, in other days, as
well as now, 10 support the pupil in perpendIcu-
lar position The room has remarkably priml-
tive appearance. That comparatively modern in
novation, gas-light, has there been denied an
entrance and here and there, on the whitewashed
walls, are tin candlestcks, TO be made use Of when
artificial illuminations are necessary. The house
is divided by movable wooden partition into two
parts TO serve the purpose of separating the boys
and girls on school days, and on the Sabbath the
male and female worshppers. The upper portion
of this partition is, in part, open on preaching oc-
casions; SO that, from the mems side, bonnets
only can be seen in the opposite direction-the
Quaker scoop contrasting broadly with the gay
headgear Of the wordly-minded, while the women,
from their locale have like side-view Of the mems
hats.
There is no Aouncing into meeting, to " show
OFF, nor extra-polte retreats from pewst TO admit
late and fashionable comers /; nor is there rush
for prominent seats; no bell to call together the
worshippers; no pealing organ, as anaid 10 deyo-
ton no choir to entertain with its powers melo-
dious; but, instead the ticking of small pointed
front Yankee clock disturbst the meditative silence,
as il to remind the assembly of the fight of time,
in tones monotonous, but not the less impressive.
Last Lords day we were attracted thither by
the announcement that there would be preaching,
TO which the public was invited
After half an hours silence, Elizabeth Newport,
Of Philadelphia, arose on the narrow platform,
which occupies the entire length Of the room, and,
having taken of her bonnet and handed it to
sister sitting near TO her, commenced at once TO
| deliver her message. She wore a white plain
muslin cap, black frock, white scarf thrown over
her shoulders, and appeared to have arrived at
that period when she might properly be called "a
| mother" as well as teacher Gin Israel" With
out venturing to guess her age, we are inclined to
the belief that she has lived sufficiently long to
quire "a vast deal" ofexperience inthis fading and
vain world.
| Unlike other preachers she took no text-nor
do we know that the apostles ever did but forth
with she proceeded to the delivery other message
Hto this people, It is her belief that they who
work righteousness are accepted of God, who is
ano respector Of persons" and she regrets that
societies. or sects, interviewed 10 prevent all true
believers from coming together, to enjoy, in COM
mon, the gospel comforts She preached free
will, and denied that "the Quakers" place but
little estimate on the scriptures and insisted that
they revere them as much as any Of the denomi-
| nations as aids to holiness-not, however, of pr-
i mary Importance, for we must first be moved
by the Holy Spirit, by which we are guided to the
truth. She said that original sin is an ainfamous
doctrine" having its "orign in the bottomess pit"
and, in passing, remarked that tthere be many re-
ligious teachers who care more for the fleece than
for.the flock" During her discourse, she sharply
reproved sin, alluded to the folly Of striving to
amass athe mammon of unrighteousness," to the
neglect Of the souls immortal interests and, in
conclusion, exhorted her brethren and sisters TO
examine for themselves this great subject, prayer
fully, with the aid Of the spirit.
She occupied in speaking just one hour. An
interval Of general meditation ensued, when Eliza
beth Newport, kneeing, offered short prayer.
1 Then there was a shaking Of hands among the
friends; and without further ceremony, the people
quietly retired
The Concert lats night ut Carusis saloon was
attended by large and fashionable audience.
Ole Bulls performances on the violin, and those
Of M. Strakosch on the piano-forte, were, as here
tofore, rapturously received. The little Miss
| Patti made her first appearance before a Wash
ington audience, astonishing and delighting every
one by her extraordinary vocal powers. She was
warmly welcomed when introduced by M Stra-
kosch, and had scarcely opened her mouth befor
the audience gave her a round of applause, which
was repeated at the conclusion The first
OF the brilliant cavatina from the opera Of" Err
nani.n And so of her melodious performances
| throughout the evening
| We must also speak Of the excellent arrange
ments of the manager in regard to seating the au-
dience, by which those who arrived at late hour
were as well provided as the earliest. We would
suggest, however, that at the next concert he
should add to the number Of his ushers.
II will be seen, by reference TO our advertising
columns, that there will be another concert by the
same parties, tomorrow evening, at Carusis sa-
| loon.
Roofing.-Since July last upwards of fifty new
houses have been rooted with material recently
introduced into our city-a composition OF feling
and chemicals covered with pebbles, which, i is
claimed, prevents the penetration of fire, and is
impervious 10 water. Besides the preserving
qualities Of this mode Of roofing is its cheapness,
compared with tin slate; il being furnished for
FIVE dollars and half the hundred square feet.
We know nothing of the value Of this new nven-
ton. This is to be tested by those who may be in
clined 10 avail themselves Of the sunerior aduan-