Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-09-06
EVENING STAR.
IOcAL INTELLIGENCE.
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TEE NEW MErnopIsr csurcH.-Ths inter.
sstipg ceremonies Of laying the corner stone
of the New Methodist Episcopal Church On
Capitol Hill. corner Of A stieet norih. and Sd
street east took place yesterday afternoon al
the appointed hour A number Of persons at
tended to Eitnes, the proceedings Services
were opened by the Rev. Norval Wilson, Pre-
siding Elder, reading the hymn cammsnoinS
"This stone to Thee, in faith We lsy,n which
was sung by the whole assembiage Mr. vii.
con then addressed the throne of Divine
Grace In very appropriate an fervent man.
The Rev Bishop II algh arose and addressed
the sudfencs at length, during which he re-
viewed the origin and progress of Me,hodisu
In this city for upwards Of forty years past
From one single unfinished house Of wofshit
In ISL. that denomination could now reioici
over eleven Gees for whites, and TN,
churches for color ed congregations I'd - rsr'
The venerable Alfred Grifish, gsb6 of th,
Oldest ministers in the Baltimore conferences
followed The Bishop in q plain but very In
tsresting speech, which was listened to viii
deep attention.
Bishop Waugh, in q simple but impressiv,
msnner, laid the csrner stone; after which tn,
ceremonies closed with benediction by th,
Rev. Mr Brown, Of Wesley Chapel. -.
: Quite number Of minis ers Of the Metbo
dist. and other religious denominations occu.
pied seats on the platform, and q spirit o,
christisn feeling pervadsd throughout. -
A coll. otion vas taken up, which smoanted
20 Upwards Of 500. --i+IszF -
Tie church is to be IS by As feet, built with
basement above ground, which is to contain a
lecture room, two class rooms and . Sunday
library nom. They propose to enclose il and
furnish the basement by the middle of Novem.
Der The contractor is to complete the build
Ing thus Tar for Sd, 900. Nearly three fpurths
Of the money has been secured. 1t will be one
ofthe most beautiful, tastefully J, finished church
sdiaoes in this great city Tie trustees and
hMlding committee consist of Messrs. z W.
Mcknew, John n. Jsmison, Bapson Brown
y: N McGregor, w. B. Waugh, Charles E
Walker, and j. q Zimmerman. Architect and
carpenterr S. g 7 Morsell. The brick work
Is to Be done By Mr.. Zephaniah Jones, ono o.
our bessiand most entsrp Using mechanics.
hrst annual meeting Of this gallant corps of
1 cavalry was largely attended last evening.
showing degree of prosperity in the company
little dreamed Of at its origin, and causing q
source OF high pride 10 the officers and mem.
= bers. A genuine esprit das corps exists among
them. The following officers were chosen !:
: Recording Secretary, G: Stuart; Treasurer,
Lieut.. John Bohlayer; Ezecu,ite Committe,
Gap@ j. Peck. E. Moran. Orderly Sergeant
John d. Finch. Ghss. p. May, aud Lieut. O.
Flint. Ii was unanimously resolved to have
an anniversary parade and festival on the 2th
OF September, the date Of their origin.
They are to meet at 2 o'clock In the afternoon.
and after plea ant collation. at Can't. Peck's
residence, proceed to the country residence of
Mr. Charles Thoma, ono Of the priyates, sit
lated east of the capitol. There they will en-
gage in target practice with carbines, the com.
papy shooting for rich silver medal presen.
ted by the officers, and the officers shooting
for beautiful silver cup presented by the pri-
also; among them q beautiful leather medal
with a silver horse in the middle, nanufao.
tured by Mr. Nevitte ssddler, on PennyyIva
MIA avenue. They will doubtless have fine
tims'-ifit don't rain, which heaven fore.
fond" r-.
sHef IN TIE HEEL We learn that Mr.. Jos
r Shtllenn, soldier Of the Mexican war, while
practicing at Copp's pistol gallery, the other
DAY, 0y accident put the ball into his heel in
stead Of the board. He wa standing in posi-
tom With his right heel close to the middle If
the lefs foot, thus bringing the left heel in a
line with the pistol in his right hand, Which
being hair trigger one, it went of and the
ball passed through the heel, stru the floor
and bounded up to bis face before it spent it
salt The wound bled profusely, bu he dressed
IL himself in the way he had seen such things
dune in Mexico, Mr.. Thomas Moriarty kindly
assisting; and, after taking smother shot, left
the gallery, on account Of its continued bleed.
ing The heel IL healing very fast we learn,
but the wounded man still has to carry q cane
to support him. This is the first instance Of .
Mexican soldiers being " shot in tho heel''-
although We have heard Of some being " shot
In the neck
NEW ORGANP oR TIE FIas ST BAPTIST CHuRcr.
Among the Improvements in our CITY churches
We notice q very beautiful and useful one j n
the First Baptist Church, on 10th street, (Rev.
Mr. HilIs,) in the introduction of new and
very superior organ, constructed by Mr.. Jar
dine, Of New York. The instrument is of
very beautiful finish, and has been pronoun.
cod by the 6rst professors in New Yerk-such
- Dr. Hodges and o,hers-to be unusually
excellent as regards richness, depth, and
sweetness Of tone. The compass is G C. rs
feet, to In alt and Is capable, from the Pc
culiar disposition Of tbe draw stops, of pro-
dueing the same effects Is organs of double
its size, thereby combining all tho varieties of
tone desir able for sacred music. Thadesisu
IL Of the Greciah order, and its proportions
symmetrical with the church. Its appearance
y imposing and pleasing and the ibstrumsnt
" the second largest in the city. II will be
publicly exhibited to morrow Thursday even
Ing, u O'Clock, and will assist in public
worship next Ss(bsth morning. za i -
DANGEROUS Yesterdsy afternoon,
m n named VIM J. Lar gfeet assaulted Pat.
rick Kelly with q round-shs ave, q tool used by
coopers to cut barrel slaves. and il iicted some
very severe wounds upon him. Kelly, without
resisting. went to the Office Of Justice Ashford,
and had warrant issued for his arrest. O:.
fcers Stoddard and Mitchell went to the place
where the sfray occurred, and told Langfeet
their business He said he was sick, but that
he would come out as soon as he was dressed
They waited ssme time, but he not coming
ont, they peoceeded to arrest him, Whcreupon
he attacked the officers with the round -ehaye
etoddsrd's wig saved his life The fellow
struck him q blow which cut through his bat
and the bar Of his wig. iniicting severe
wound on his head. Mitchell is badly cut ON
the tep Of bis head. LaDgfset was finally go.
cured and sent to Jail by Justice Ashford.
There are four cases against him. Kelly is
badly cut, but We do not know whether thew
are Of dangerous character or not "a
TIE YAGsRs' -ExcuRsIox-LAsr or ruE
SEAsoS.-lhs Excursion of the Washington
fageFs Capt SchwArtlman, which takes place
20 morrow, will be the last military trip OF the
ssaagns and the members are trying to make
Is the very best. They are dsing things I'D
brown, sni making such prepatalions a5 will
make the joy of the participants as deep as