Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-01-03

happy scenes yesterday, while, ~ always happens
upon such occasions there were some occurrences
which can never be looked back upon with gratiis
cation BY those who were concerned In them, there
were others which win always form green spots in
the memories of the interested parties, and among
the latter cannot but notice one which win ever
be an event ofpure, unmixed pleasure in the remem-
berance, both Of the Pastor and hisSabbath School
The school Of the street Presbyterian church, had
determined TO visit their Pastor the Rev. DR.. Cur
ley. in body, and to carry with them some slight
token Of their love to him. II was gratifying
sight to mere spectators to see them thus vending
their way through the streets, ON the first day of
New Year, for such purpose ; but still more graf
flying must it have been to Pastor, TO witness
such an evidence Of the warm feeling, which is en-
tertained towards him, by his children in the
| church. DIR. Gurley has taken strong hold ON
the affections Of his people, and the act Of the
Sabbath School yesterday, speaks but the feeling
Of all, old and young.
Nothing could hive been more appropriate as a
New Years gift than the one which was selected.
Stepping aside from objects which might have
been more attractive in appearance but less use.
full, refined taste was shown in presenting to him
the works 1.-THE edition consisting of sixteen volumes
bound in eight Of one Of the master minds Of the
seventeenth century--the "prince Of divines,"
But it not the intrinsic value Of the gift which
conferred upon it its interest," 1t was the spirit in
which, and the pleasure which sparkled in the
eyes of the little ones whose behalf it given.
The presentation was made by one of the scholars,
in the name of his associates; and perhaps we
cannot better convey idea Of the feelings which
influenced the donors than by giving the substance
Of the address which he made, 1t was somewhat
as follows - I'M a5g
BELOVED PASTOR: We have come to-day, the
members of your Sabbath School, to greet you with
Happy New Year!" This is the first New
Years Day you have spent among US; and we have
thought that we could do nothing which would be
mere agreeable to you, at the same time that II
would be delightful to ourselves, than to pay you
such visit MS this; for, though you have been
such short time with us it has been long enough
to give you secure and lasting place in our afec-
tons. II is scarcely necessary for the children Of
Sabbath School to say to such pastor that they
love him. The pleasure with which we always see
you enter our schoolroom, and hear from your lips
the story Of our Saviour is an evidence of 1; and
we now desire TO present to you testimonial
which may be always with you, and upon which
you may ever look as a remembrancer oft
Under the advice of our teachers, we have Sc
lccted New Years gift, which, while it will be
such remembrancer will also aid you in that
work which you have so much at heart It is
while in his study that the faithful pastor breathes
the most eryent prayer for his people. 1t is there
that he ponders over their condition, and prepares
his messages from God to them. And it is there
that we desire to place perpetual witness of our
love for you. We know that it is not necessary to
have such an object there in order to make you
remember u.s. but yet we desire, by placing in
your library the works of John Owen, to put where
you will daily see it, another connecting link be-
tween you and us. That is the tribute which we
bring to you to-day. On behalf of my fellow-schol
ars, present it to you, assuring you that with it
go our ardent wishes for your continued personal
happiness, for the recurrence of many more such
new years and for such success in your labors in
this church, and among us especially, that at the
last day you may appear at the judgment seat Of
Christ and joyfuly say Here am ], and those
whom thou hast given me-"
The pastor in reply, expressed the pleasure which
it gave him to receive the expression Of such feel
ings on the part Of those whose interests he had
50 much at heart They would ever be in his re-
membrancc. 1t was his heartfelt desire that all
should be saved. And as to the gift itself, better
one could scarcely have been selected. At the
conclusion of some further well timed remarks, he
invited them all to partakc Of an entertainment;
and after short time spent In pleasant enjoyment,
the company separated, and the children retired
from their pastors study highly pleased with their
reception, and delighted with the occasion which
had called them together.
II gives us pleasure TO record such an event as
this. In Dr. Gurley, our city has earnest Chris
tian pastor; and we cannot doubt that, with such
feelings entertained towards him as are expressed
by this act, the time which he spends here viii be
both pleasant to himself and beneficial to his charge
We can heartily join our wishes with those Of the
members Of his Sabbath school for the recurrence
ofmany more such Happy New Years.
MAsoSIc-Thc following are the officers elected
for the ensuing year, by the lodges of Free Masons
in the city of Washington
Federal Lodge, No. Joseph w. Marin, w.
Master Josiah Essex, Senior Warden; Arthur
Lunt, Junior Warden; G. A. Schwarzman, Secre-
tary 7. B. Griffin, Treasurer; Peter Enrich,
Tyler.
Naval Lodye-Jere. Cross, w. Master; John
Cook, Senior Warden w. E. Hutchinson, Junior
Warden; Joseph Mundell, Secretary; John Hol-
royd, Treasurer; VIM. Wilkcson, Tyler.
Lebanon Lodgc-William J. Rhees, w. Master;
John Reese, Senior Warden; Joseph FriedenyaId,
Junior Warden; w. w. HoIlngsworth, Secretary;
Jos. 0'Bryon, Treasurer; Peter Enrich, Tyler
Hiram Lodges. ID. Mills, w. Master; b. b.
Edmondson, Senior Warden Charles Calvert, Ju-
nior Warden; w. A. Richardson, Secretary Thos.
Smith, Treasurer; John Dewdney, Tyler.
81. Johns Lodges. 7. shugart, w. Master (;
Marcus Bull, Senior Warden o. w. Marsh Junior
Warden; II. Hghtner, Secretary G. Cammsck,
Treasurer; p. Enrich, Tyler.
National Lodge-Lynd Eliot, w. Master T.
S. Russwurm, Senior Warden +. Housam, Junior
Warden; s. b. Erwin, Secretary Pollard Webb,
Treasurer; Peter Enrich, Tyler.
Washington Centennial Lodge, No l4--Craven
Ashford, w. Master; w. II. Faulkner, Senior
Warden; ]. s. Stok, Junior Warden John Ste
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