Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-03-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE.

hksrEu TO DKCEAsKD PAsT0R.-It will no doubt
DC interesting tomany readers of the Organ, toearn
that the remains of Rev. Jas. Nourse, who left this
city last July, on visit to the southern part Of
Iowa. and there died of the cholera, after an illness
OF two hours, have been exhumed by two delegates
from the congregation Of the Presbyterian Church,
hilroy, Mifiin county, Pennsylvania.
There are many interesting circumstances con-
nscted with the exhumation of the remains The
committee appointed by the Church consisted OF
but two. On arriving at Salem, the place of his
death, one Of them was taken sick. The other
still persevered. The citizens ct the place were
terror stricken at the thought OF raising the body,
and could not be induced to lend their aid for love
money. So this gentleman alone, with tools
that he bought for the purpose, (for he could Dor
row none,) the second night after his arrival, dug
down 70 the coffin. The next day, by paying an
sxorbtant price, he obtained the necessary help
to raise the coffin, and place It in zinc case pre-
pared for ii but then no one could be found in the
place, who would solder on the top At last a
man was sent for from distant town, who fastened
on the top and encased all in wooden box. Then
the citizens fastened to pay the deceased every
respect in their power. On the boat coming down
the mississippi in fearful gale, the coffin came
near being swept from the boat, but one of the
delegation threw himself on it, and held it down
till it could be secured.
He now rests in the burying ground which sur
rounds that church. This act was voluntary on
the part of his congregation, and the expenses
amounting to Sl7o, were cheerfdIy contributed by
them. Hc had been their pastor up to the time he
removed to Washington, in ls49, for nearly TWEEN
ty years. In this city he was known as a faithful
instructor of the young the present prosper-
ty of the Central Academy is due to his exertons
1t is seldom that we meet with such tribute of
respect shown to one after death, as that paid to
Mr.. Nourse by his former charge Truly this peo-
pie loved him, who, after an absence Of five years.
was still considered as belonging to them-as
theirs-although he expected to settle in Iowa,
where he fell victim to the cholera and build up
new congregation
METHODIST PROTESTANT CHURcH.-Last night
Rev. DR.. s. X. Cox, President Of Madison College,
preached at the Ninth street church.
He preached in his old church in Georgetown in
the morning, and met many Of his old parishoners
who, from the way they gathered round him after
service, we judge, were very glad to see him.
Many of our readers in the District remember
the course of able lectures DR.. Cox delivered
against Catholicism during the winter Of 1853,
which none Of the Doctors Of the Jesuit College
could answer and the great excitement they caused
among true Americans. We wonder if he could
not be induced to repeat them, or if not to speak
on the subject in this city?
We understand that he is present at the Metho-
dist Protestant Conference and there to represent
the interests of his college, and that he expects to
remain here but short time.
DR.. Cox was called away before finishing the
series of lectures he intended delivering the con-
GLIDING one of which was the Political Aspect of
Catholicism. We hope he may be induced to de-
liver this lecture before he leaves the city.
ANOTHER FUNERAL PAGEASr.--The Grand Lodge
of the District of Columbia, and Washington Lodge
10. o. f., accompanied by delegations from sew
era sister lodges, turned out yesterday to witness
and perform the closing rites over the body Of Mr..
Isaac H. Wales, who died last Thursday.
The body was conveyed to Glenwood Cemetery,
followed by large concourse of people, headed
by Prospects, Band, playing mournful dirge.
The deceased was member of Washington
Lodge, and beloved and respected by all who
knew him.
FATAL AccIDENT.-0n Friday last, while Patrick
Reddy and another Irishman we're engaged in dig
ging away clay, from the bank on Delaware avenue,
the bank caved in, burying Reddy completely, and,
before he could be extricated he suffocated to
death. He had just warned his companion to get
out of the way" as the bank was falling, little
thinking that he would be touched, when he was
instantaneously submerged
The verdict Of the coroner's jury was rendered
in accordance with the above facts.
Mr.. ROBERT HELLER.--It will no doubt afford
our Navy Yard friends pleasure 70 see, by announce
ment, that Mr.. Heller, tho great magician, gives
them another entertainment ere closing his pro-
fessional career.
ST. PArRIcK's DAr.-It was thought that the
Irish in our city would turn out on Saturday in
procession 10 celebrate the natal day of their
patron saint and we looked anxiously, but in
vain, for the " shamrock" and harp" of the En-
erald Isle.
Several efigies Of what was intended 10 repre-
sent an Irishman were found, in different portions
Of this city, and Georgetown, suspended to trees
and lamp-posts, for what object we cannot imagine
The Irish had celebration in Baltimore, con-
GLIDING by supper, in which several inHammatory
toasts were drank, and speeches made.
Row AT THE UsrTED STATES HorEL.-James
Shut, VIM. @. Donnavan, and DR.. Jorden, were
rather noisy, and went into the United States Ho-
tel last evening, where they got into row with
the barkeeper, and pretty severe combat ensucd.
The barkeeper not being quite strong enough to
whip three men, his teeth were knocked out, and
several other injuries inflicted on him. The three
men we're arrested, and Jordan was committed TO
jail by Capt. Birch.
The other two we're let of, upon giving security
TO keep the peace towards all persons for the space
OF six calendar months.
FIoHrNe.-W William Sullivan and John Sullivan,
tive brothers. got to fighting yesterday in the house