Daily evening star. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1852-1854, 1854-02-11

ana Methodist Episcopals, Presbyterian AMI
noman catholic. Without expatia,ing, suffice
1t TO state that the last mentioned denomina-
ton is in high state of prosperity, and de-
spite the growlings of a hord Of fanatics of
this our day and generation, the cause of our
Lord isstiA going upward and EDWARDS The
beloved Christians have recently purchased a
tolling bell for the church. We learn that it
Is their purpose ere long to erect more capa-
clous building for worshipping
John N. Watkins Esq, State Adjutant
General has had that old six FOUNDER, which
for so long tine lay exposed to the weather,
neatly embellished and deposited hard by the
entrance into the State Library. 1t was
donated to Maryland, Feb 18th, al, and
brought to this country by the first settlers
under Lord Baltimore. 1t was taken out of
the st. Mary's River in the year '23. The
State preserves it as relic wherewith to con-
meet the past with the present
Maine Law Stock seems to be dull in the
market. The hotels are crowded from the
rising to the setting of the sun. $ Tem-and
jerries,' &C., are in great demand. Calls are
made for a game at = all-fours;; - and to cap
the climax the "F. r. 81 are no way back
ward
At the Naval Academy great activity is still
apparent bOss-carpenter Daniel Cooke, with
his troupe of operatives are completing the
remainder Of the work commenced last fall
Renewed operations will likely be started at
the opening of spring.
Some six acres OF ground have recently been
purchased by Government for which has been
paid the sum of $4,000 The above lies out
side the Naval Academy walls, and the Com
mandant at the post seems very DESTROYS of
having it environed as soon as possible. En-
PEASANT, look you, Congrcssmen, from the
western States, are almost universally hostile
IN nd fol-o n
press their aversion thereto whenever the zap
preparation billo is introduced. We think it
is high time their judgments were enlightened,
and their conceptions made acute. We con-
slider the whole m0dus OperaNai of managing
this institution as foreible an exemplification
| OF our republican system as could be desired
for here all ranks in life stand upon one COM
mon platform; here are taught habits of in
dustry, doctrines Of sound morality and affa-
bility, essential requisites to capacitate man
to understand the theory of Government
like ours. and to accomplish everything con-
ducive to its prosperity.
| Quarterly Conference commenced at the
Methodist Episcopal Church on Friday night
On the Sabbath following, the Presiding Elder,
Rev. John Baer and some other brothers are
expected to be present The present pastor
of that Church. the Rev. Thomas Myers. will
soon take his exit hence. Should the congre-
cation obtain the services of as acceptable a
minister, no complaint will be heard
We notice quite levy of 'Jacks" peram-
bulating the city They are from the ship
Preble. Good department prevails, which is
alike creditable to themselves and the national
flag
Your energetic agent, Mr.. Norman Leslie,
has the "Star' served to subscribers with
marked promptitude. We like to mention acts
of energy and attendance
Yours, &c, SEVERN.