Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1855-02-20
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The Rev. w. II. Milburn, chaplain Of the

The Rev. w. III. Milburn, chaplain Of the
House. preached his farewell sermon, on Sunday,
in the hall Of Representatives TO large auditory,
including gentlemen holding high official stations.
He selected as his text, the fourteenth verse
of The second chapter of Luke Glory 10 God
in the highest, and on earth peace and good will
toward men,"
We were not present, but learned that he en-
forced the duty ofihose representing the people at
the seat of government 10 set good example, as
many Of the visitors to the metropolis are indu-
enced, for good or for evil, by the conduct men
holding prominent political positions.
While dwelling on this branch of his subject,
he referred to The fact that in too many instances,
business has been permitted to occupy the Sab
bath, 10 the exclusion Of the higher and more i'm
portant moral and religious duties for the exercise
OF which the Sabbath is more especially designed.
The reception Of visitors by members on that day
of rest, and the resort TO hotels, together with
other such customs, which the preacher regarded
as improprietiss, were referred TO by him in con-
demnalory terms, both plain and respectful.
His discourse throughout was eloquent, and
delivered ia his usual candid style--"speaking
The truth in love-
In conclusion, he wished the members safe
return to their respective homes, and exhorted
them 10 preparation for that residence prepared
tor the righteous in heaven
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The Suspected Pickpockets.-Last week we
mentioned that two young men, from Baltimore,
named, respectively, James Cramer and John
Donelan, were arrested at the Metropolitan Me-
chanics Institute fair, suspicion of picking
a lady's pocket Of porte.monnaie, containing
three or four dollars. After further examination
Of the case the parties were discharged, there not
being sufficient evidence 10 detain them for trial
before the criminal court.
Ring stealing.-On Saturday, man went
into a store on Pennsylvania avenue and bought
two finger rings. While he was waiting for mi
tials 10 be engraved on them, his movements gave
rise to the suspicion that be had clandesiinely
slipped two others into his pocket; which, after a
search was proposed, proved to be the fact. The
Individual was required TO give security for his
appearance at court
A Serious fair occurred at the house of a
Mrs. Gibson near the Twelfth street bridge yes
terday morning. A man named Daniel Gould
there got into a difficulty with Henry Webster,
when the former stabbed the latter, causing pro-
truson of his bowels. The rufian fed, but was
aferward arrested in hayloft, whittier he had
Aed for concealment. Justice Clarke committed
him 10 Jail for further examination, and to await
the result Of the wound. II is said that the quar-
rel originated in the conduct of a child.
Ladies' Skirts.-Our contemporary, the BALI
more San, makes merry over expression of
ours, in speaking Of the exhibition OF the Metro
poltan Mechanics Institute embroidered ladies'
cording 10 the authority of that journal. We
will not contest for the palm with gallant a
knight, but are willing to concede that he is much
better acquainted than we are with the delicate
subject on which he has volunteered instructions.
Religion and Necromancy.-A faithful min
lister of the Gospel, on Sabbath last, took occa-
sion 10 remind the less attentive ones Of his flock
that while they could not find time to attend the
experienced no Inconvenience in patronizing
sligh-ofhand performances and such like follies.
The Fair.-The prettiest display yet made at
the Metropolitan Exhibition was witnessed yes
terday Il consisted of about seventy young girls
from several schools in Alexandra, brought hher
by DR.. Stabler, Of Montgomery county, Maryland,
and the teachers ofthe schools.
Ca1 n REWARD.-Lost,f from the baggage
Up ~ car, on Saturday, the 10th instant, on the
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