Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-06

this divine ord nance a penltential halo
appeared to envelope the saint-like appear
ancs of this young Christian. The Scripture
Injunction =" Repent, and be baptized
II was throughout an occasion Of peculiar
solsmnity and beauty.
l learn with regret that there has been q
slight misunderstanding between the mSmbsrs
Of new and very useful charitable of bsnsv.
olsnt institution recently established in oul
city. TIE association was designed to be lib.
eral, founded upon the bfoad basis of 6hris:
tan charity. - entirely free from exclusive
ness or sectarianisn. Episoopslians, Presby.
terians, Methodists, Bsptists, Catholics, Uni
tarisns, universalists, and all denomination
we're invited to take pTt in the coed work.
quite large amount Of money was raised by
donations. The enterprise promised most
hopefully. Finally some jealousy, that hate.
iul green eyed monster Of modern religioui
oogmas, crept into the good work, got possess
lon OF some OF the leading spirits, and pro-
duoed discord This insinuative reptile be-
guiled some few, who We're persuaded to say
Stand aside, we are noblef than thou" An
snasnts ensued, which was we'll nigh exploding
tho whole affair The difficulty, however :,
was finally adjusted, and matters may nov
move on smoothly, resulting in great good
would that protesting Christians could ap-
waiting that heavenly gift, charity.
I have ever been disposed to pity biso.s in
religion, who rail out against and anstbem
tise their neighbors, no matter Of what de-
nomination. This example is too often cot by
ministers themselves. Whom I 20 to church
and hear preacher diverge from his lsgiti.
m ate calling so much as to say harsh thinSso Of
those who differ from him in doctrinal points
OF theolosy--snd differ honestly-I do no,
submit to the Insults Of such man second
time. AS the shepherd, 90 the sheep A had
example is apt to DO initiated. If, therefore,
ministers 60 astray, 1t is not strange to see
their followers, who in q measure, submit to
the moral guidance Of these spiritual teach.
ers, do 50 likewise. Oh, that the great NOR nj
void were more Charts ble-more 1iberal-we
should then have more religion, moro beneyo
lence, and less hypocrisy Scoffers would in
this case be deprived of their strongest weapon
Mayor Kinks will hand in his budget of an
pointnents In few days, though it is not ye.
fully complete. There arc to be several
changes.
The city colleetorship, am told, will in
all probability be given to the Rev. John N.
McJilton, of the Episcopal Church. IF so. tho
.eieotlou ID an admirable one, that gentleman
being Democrat and . citisen of sterling
worth. John W Richardson (brother of B II.
OF the Argus 10 also likely to get an appoint.
ment: He is one Of the most honest and best
men in baltimore. lie has never been known
to do an Intentional wrong, and never will.
As have heretofore said, most of the old
Hunker Know Nothings of the John Wilmot
schoo! are much disappointed At being ovor
looked or forgotten. What effect this will
nave on subsequent movement remains to bs
seen.
We have had extremely cold weather. 1t
Is now cold enough to freeze the horns of a
muley cow that Gas Doesticks would say) mover
had any. The Spring Gardens is perfect
sheet OF Ice, smooth as glass, and hundreds
are out skating. Our harbor is ,omewhat
ifoken, ont not enough to interrupt nsviga
ton. All tho ice dealers have put ND an
abundant supply.
There is untold suffering among the poor.
hundreds ara resorting to tho station houses
Tor relief. Wood is IS to 81 PEI cord; coal
al'o high in proportion; -four So so to $IO Der
barrel, and all olse in proportion. This, with
no money to buy at any price produces rather
an unfsvorable condition of sffairs.
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