Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-05-08

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chapter of the 81 epis lie of Peter. The preacher
commenced by explaining the meaning of the
| TEX. which was addressed not only to one par
| ticular church or to the Chris ian churches OF
that peri.d alone, but to the followers OF
Christ III every age Of the world, and the Apos.
4 tie, although bur ed for centuries beneath the
4 sod, was speaking that morning to that hurch
and to all the churches Of God. -
| He then proceeded to examine more minute
ly into tho meaning of the various phrases and
sentences used in the text 6. Nherefore
brethren use diligence to make your calling u
| which you have already received through The
ministers OF Jesus Christ AMI the GOSPEL. 70
make that calling sure In what sense?-
In the sense OF certainty, in all the events.
trials and circumstances of this life. =
The preacher denied the doctrines on this
POINT laid down by many theologians, the call
ing whether in Europe or America was the
same to all, and no man will be able at The
last day, to plead to bis Judge that the calling
was not effective but only formal The calling
was co extensive with the human family, and
l. was IN the power Of every man to make tn ut
calling sure" 1t was thought by many
learned dlyines, that g election refers TO a
certain number Of the human family individ.
uaiized, selected from the great masses, upon
whom the doctrine of Christianity is to have
full eth sacy, while the rest of the world are
prescribed from its benefits. II 4 was eueb
an election as that, to definite number Of the
human family that can neither be added TO.
nor diminished f.om, where was the necessity
OF the exhortation from the inspired prophet
OF God, to make that election .sure.'' The
election, in his opinion, was one of character,
anu not OF person; by keeping his command
msnts, every nation under the sum became heirs
OF Christ, and the elected OF God The right.
eous are elected to life, the wicked are elected
to death. s.,.--- -
The preacher then spoke as to what is re-.
CURED TO be christian, whose life is incon-
patible with the amusements Of the world. be-
ing one of continuous effort and labour. for
We are told to work out our salvation with fear
and trembling. -
A very eloquent discourse was Delivered
with much Oratorical effect to large conpre
CATION. . - -
In the evening, the same church was crowded.
TO hear minister of the Choctaw Indian ma
ton preach, but who did lot appear on ac-
count OF illness, much to the disappointment
of many. -" =
PROMENADE CoNCEgr.-On Saturday even
ing the first of the out-of-door concerts for the
summer season took place in the Presidential
grounds, when the Marine Band were in ut.
tendance, and played variety of airs from
the most fashionable operas The following
were some OF the pieces played on the occa.
sion the overture to - La Dame Blanche a
Duet from the opera Of 50 Marine Fafiero-
the overture to Ct II Turco in Italia,'' the well
known popular air g Partant pour la Syrie.'
winch was beautifully executed by the band. a
fashionable polka, and concluding with tho
national tune of 6 Yankee DOODLE There
was large company of promenaders about the
grounds, and the President was on ths baIoonv
with party of ladies, evidently pleased with
the alma, cd scene. 1t was SPECTACLE ths,
only tree republican country like ours could
present.
hIsLEYs VARIErE.-The theatrical poin,
community of our city will be pleased to hear
that Mr.. Rlsiey will reopen his the tire to-
morrow night tuesday with splendid com
pany, including Miss Kimberly, who has been
engaged 70 perform for six nights. The per-
t0l mances OF this actress ut The Charles strse.
The 'tre, in Baltimore, have been bigliv
spoken Of and the best critics are loud in her
praise. Her approximations of RosaIind. Of
Margaret Elmore, and Mrs Hallel. gave the
highest deiiSht, as we'll as her a,ting ia MANY
other first rate characters. The Baltimore nu6
liz were enthusiastic in their praise, and We
doubt not that she will be received with the
same fat;ering marks Of appreciation BY
Washington audience
FIRE-The alarm OF FIRE this mornin, va.
caused by the burning of the drawer on the
long bridge over the Virginia channel. 1t is
SAID that the hire was caused by sparks from q
steamboat that had passed ~ the liver. This
IS probable, though different opinions are OK.
pressed by many who were ass stIne to s,op
the progress of the fire. BE the cause what il
may, the loss will he felt by our citizens for
some time. The bridge has always been free;
but now it is likely a ferry bat will be star.
ed at that point, which will be great accom-.
mediation. though costly to the frequent pas.
senger. We hope the drawer will be replaced
az sOon as possible that our citizens NAV NOT
lose the benefit Of the trade with our Virginia
friends.
lNQUEsr.-l esterday morning, 1t became
known 10 the coroner that negro man named
Tyler Simms, had died suddenly in house OF,
N street, between 9tl and 10TH A Jury was
summoned, and post moftem examination
ordered After the examinat by DR.. Began.
the jury returned verdict of dea b from run
ture of the spleen.
MEDICAL SoeIErY.-On Saturday afternoon,
the members Of the Medical Society of the
District OF Columbia, attended the removal of
the remains OF the late DIR. A. S. Wotherspo,n.
OF the U. 5. Army, to the railroad depot. for
transm ssion to New York, whore the inter
ment will take place. In token of respect for
the memory of the deceased, they further
resolved at a meeting held previously to the
PiooooSAVA, ~ Wodi tuo USUAL DdQ&e OF mourn.
ing.
The WEArHER.-May has come in bri .ht
but cold, although the sun shines warm, The
atmosphere is cold, and the tho winds that
prevail, chilly. This GOODNESS is sensibly felt
early In the morning and towards sun set, 30
that balmy May is ut present only phrase #
poetry The weather is not the best for for.
warding vegetation.
INSANE AsYLUNs.-A meeting of the Super
intendents of the Insane AsyIums of The Uni
ted States will take place tomorrow morning,
at 10 o'clock, in the new Lecture room Of the
Smithsonian Institution
BEAUTIFUL We were shown by Hilbus &
Hitz, Guitar and case, of American manu-
facture, and the mos splendid we have ever
seen. A look at the instrument will repay a
visit to their music store.
WASHINGTON, May 6, 1854
TO the Editors of ths Ecening Star The
following paragraph appeared in the Star of
last evening:
"DERANGED.-Iti is rumored that a popular
temperance orator, well known in our city, has
become crazed by the spirit rappings."
As have taken prominent part in the
Temperance cause, and am known as a believer
in spiritual manifestations" respectfully
ask whether you designed the above paragraph
to apply to me?
Your obedient servant, A. T. CUNNINGHAM.
AS far as regards Mr.. C. IS sanity or INSANITY,
we scratch our left eyebrow and in resDOnse.