Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1854-10-24
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= The CHURCH DEpICATIoS.-An Immense con-
course Of people assembled yesterday afternoon to
witness the ceremony of laying the corner stone of
the Metropolitan NJ. E. Church, on the corner of
and Four half streets. The windows and
other prominent places were filled with ladies. and
ex'ensl'e arrangements were made for seats near
the speakers stand A large numbered visiting
preachers were present, among them the Reverend
Aiessrs. Register, Newton, J. McKendree Reiilav
Dice, William Krebs, E. u. Owens and Kevs from
Baltimore: The Rev. Messrs. Norval Wilson. Alfred
,rihth, speaks, ChenOwith, Brooke, Steele, and
DINERS from Georgetown, Alexandra, and this civ
Re following was the order of proceedings:
singing oy the congregation, hymn 962-"This
Stone to Thee, in faith we law;
frayer-By Rev. l.. F. Morgan
scripture Lessons--1st chap Hebrews Oh chan
LIST feter, verses i to l0-By Rev. E. E. PbeIDs.
NE the way"
Address-By Rev. Bishop Simpson,
Coiiecuon under superintendent Of the Rev. II
Slicer. NV -'''' ="
Anthem by the Choir" Oh, give thanks unto the
Masonic Ceremonies DR.. VIM. B. Magruder,
Grand Master.
DoNology and Benediction-By Rev. James H.
Br wn. ~ "
Having published yesterday list of the contents
OF the Theoretically sealed glass case, deposited in
uie corner stone, we have only to add that the
ceremonies were deeply Impressive Bishop Simp-
ms address was one of great power and DR. Ma
gruder IN performing the duty assigned him, as Grand
master fthe Masonic Order in the District delivered
some excellent remarks on the essentially of uni
veisal brotherhood. PrOsperis superior band made
Iipropn tie music from time to time, on the OCCASION
Inc arrangements were Ost completely made, and
all things were done properly and in oder The
trustees OF the new church edifce are T.. Il. Lam.
Thomas Pursell, L. w. Mcknew, Thos. H. Haven
ner, William G. Deale, DIR. FlodoardO Howard
samuel Norment, Samuel Fowler and O. Boteler
The building committee consist of VIM G. Deale
SanlueI Fowler, Charles FL, Lane. John O. Nc KpI-
Den ana r. w Browning Architect, Samuel f. G.
Morsell. Builder OF foundation, Matthew G. Emery
General agent, Rev. Henry Slicer.
SERENADE TO GOVERNOR B1GLER.-Last evening.
a number of the personal and political friends of
Governor Bigler, of Pennsylvania, citizens and so
JOurners at Washington, desiring to combine nj
| that gentleman, who is stopping at Wizards Hotel
engaged Prospens Comet Band, and at 10 o'clocE
>erenaded hin with number of Spirited patriotic
airs lutte crowd was present. At the close of
the music, Governor Bigler was called for when HI.
came forward and delivered one of his sensible COM
prehenslve speeches. for which he is noted much 10
me satisfaction of his hearers. In his speech TIT.
Governor alluded to the recent defeat of his party by
the enemies Of the Constitution, and expressed the
1rm conviction that, Notwithstanding fanaticism md
intolerance, like dark pail, now overspread the
land, the sun of the Union saving Democracy would
'oon SHINE out, dispensing the mists of error pre-
serving invioate that charter of freedom the Con
>titutlOn of our country.
Robert Tyler, Esq, of Philadelphia, also delivered
brief, eloquent address, which was warmly ap
plauded. ~
SHOOTING VALUABLE Doc A valuable watch
dog belonging TO MIR. Charles Thoma, was shot b,
some suspected thief night before last The shooter
may De PAID OH III his from the revolver of
fIr. L., II he shows his face on his premises
WATCH hKPoRTs.-Treasy Jackson and Henrietta
Butler, free colored, out after hours, and fined