The daily union., 1854-10-25
LOCAL EW s.

RAILROAD AcoIpESr.--The train of cars from baltimore
did mob each the city at the accustomed Saturday
night There many psrsons the depot anxiousy
awaiting tie err,yai of their friends They
oua state of suspense for about couple of hours when it
was ascerained that bridge, about nine miles from
this city the locomotive in contact with which
threw it off the track Fortunately injured but
the train brought 80 halt until relief could be obtained
from Baltimore Some of the passengers walked to the city,
others remained in the the whole night The accident
occurred about three miles from the farm Charles Calvert
esq That gentleman, upon being inormed Of what had
happened, hastened to the and rendered the hosp
taes of lg mansion to the ladies and their escorts.
The pt.or gladly accepted, and about wcnty-Ryo
ladies, and the gentlemen accompanying them
under the roof of the ndhearted and generous
Here the supper announced and most sumptuous
and uxurant it wgs. Daring the night and the next
morning the entire company obtained carriages and other
copyo yances, and they reached the city in safety.
We have conversed with of the gentlemen wAo went
Mr.. Caver house and they earnestly requested
that they treated VITA enlightened hospitality and
distinguished kindness The ladies especially express them
selves il the grateful terms of the considerate kindness
of the lady of Mr. Calvert 1t was indeed, fortunate that
the passengers found themselves in tho neghborhood
family noted for their refinement beralitv and elegant hos
pitality
FlSg REMtrrEp.--It announced in he Union some
time since coastng vessel bearing the name of New
York. had been seized by Captain T. Branch Robinson col
lcctor the port Of Washington for not taking license
that being violation of the of Congress approved Feb
ruay Is, 1793 Captain Robinson reported the seizure
the Treasury Department and he is in receipt of letter
from p G.. Washington esq Acting Secretary in which he
directs that under the circumstances" the fine is remted
condition of the payment of all and expenses attend
ing the seizure The Of the vessel George H. Cock
re The collector gratied with the decision of the De-
parment There had been frequent violations of the law
and his only object was 10 lei of vessels know that he
would faithfully discharge the duties Of the station which had
been conided 10 him.
~ Al
was the great place of attraction in the city Monday af-
II had been announced in the public Journals
that afternoon the cornerstone of tho Methodist Epsco
pal church would be placed IN position The weather
favorable ol ,se ceremonies, and there i'm
eo in attendance The religious
most solemn and the Masonic display large and impos
ing The services performed in the following order
/. Singing by the congregation "Tb stone 10 fhce, in
faith we lay
a. Prayer by Rev. L. \. Morgan,
o. Scripture esaons list chapter Hebrews I'd chapter lst
Peter, verses / to 10, by Rev. G. G. Phelps,
q. Anthem by the choir ''Then Thou wilt show the
way"
5. Address by Rev Bishop Simpson.
Collection, under the superintendent of Rev. II. Sloer
Z. Anthem by the choir: al give thanks unto the Lord"
Masonic ceremonies; the cornerstone laid by Dr. w.
D. Magrudcr grand master Of Mso for the District of Co
lumbia.
y Doxology and oesedction, by Rev. James H. Brown.
Tho address Of Bishop Simpson learned and eloquent
ADD there odor Of spirituality in every sentence. 1t
listened to with undated attention and interest We
that the subscriptions aid of the temple for the
ship ~ the Almighty have been LIBERAL and there every
prospect " the successful erection of church credabe
The Metropolitan city and gratifying to the numerous and
respectable denomination of Christians who anticipate the
happiness q worshipping within its walls
Oar limits win not permit to give extended account OF
ho interesting ceremonies and must content ourselves
with arnshng the suboned list Of the dcposite made in the
coruer-stonet
register Of the Baltimore copierepee, general
"A he pd
which considered 90. r.le Of faith and practices Methodist
bymn back containing the Methodist theology in the
rook a he Methodist Church Discipline containing the
ne and economy Of the Methodist church beau
fH copy n Hcksys Constitution Of the United States.
ntcd b The compiler ubodying the organic law Of the
land the Inaugural addresses Of the first four Presidents and
u the present Presidents the Compendium of the Seventh
tnsu just printed and bound the Of the Dis
iric and the papers Of the Methodist denomination the
oi the architect, aud builders OF the church the
az The trustees ~ the church and building committee the
~ the general agent of the church. Rev Henry Scer
and n the Methodist bishop list Of the Of the officers