Daily American organ., 1856-04-24

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= CHuRcH IxrRovEMESFx--It has been said, with
much truth, Of Washington, that she has the shah
bisst looking churches Of any city Of her size In the
Union But signs are daily arising which show
that spris Of Improvement 10 abroad, and that
this reprosch cannot be thrown in our face much
longer. III I'LL. tlEF fI .8G1AU
Every denomination in the city are either making
or contemplating improvements in some of their
church edi6ces. The Bsptists have erected the
splendid church on Thirteenth street, (Dr. Teas
dales } the Methodists have lately built two small
buildings on the suburbs Of the city they also
contemplate rebuilding Wesley Chapel on new
plan, and introducing into i many Of the latest i'm
provements the Metropolitan Methodist church,
the foundations of which are laid on Four-and-a-
half street, promises to be OF the finest church
es the sheth0dists own; the Southern Methodist
church 10 now undergoing extensive repairs, and
when finished will present very fine appearance.
The Presbyterians have lately done much toward
improving the appearances and Accommodations Of
their houses Of worship. DR.. Gurlsy's the street
years. The Western Presbyterian church, Of which
Rev. Mr.. Haskell Is pastor, was lately built. The
Assembly's church, on Massachusetts avenue has
been erected within short time.
Last night, at an official meeting at the Ninth
street PresbyteriAn church, Of which DR.. John c.
Smith is PASTOR the idea Of improving that church
received il tangible form A plan was adopted
and they are now ready TO receive proposals to
contract for the re-modellng of the building. The
plan adopted was the work Of s. T. G. Morsel, Of
this city. fs III
1t il proposed that the present front and steps
shall be entirely removed. The new front is to be
of free stone, iron, as high as the second story,
asoye which it will be Of brick, covered with mas
tic. II ia to be sixty-four feet wide. There will
be but ve steps in front; inside the vestibue side
stairs lead TO the body Of the church. The Width
of the church will be increased but little. The
interior Of the main body will be thoroughly reno
waited and the seats arranged in somewhat differ
ent manner. The lecture room in the basement
will be changed in almost everything, and made as
comfortable and convenient as possible. The side
walls are to be ornamented in keeping with the
new front, viii all portions of the building.
The GROWING feature of the new structure is the
steeple, which is to be l64 feet high In the plan,
1t presents beautiful appearance, as does the
church as whole. 1t is to have four-faced clock,
which il good one, will be public benefit
From what we know of the building committee,
we are inclined to believe that they will spare no
pains to bring this about
The whole cost is estimated at 10000 The
work viii probably be commenced by the fret of
the month, and will be finished during. the sum
mer. IT the work be carried out in accordance
with the plan, the church will not only be one of
the finest In the city, but one of which the denom-
ination throughout the Union may be proud.
Other demonstrations contemplate improve
ments in their respective buildings which will do
credit to themselves and the city. But of them,
more anon. From all appearances, Washington will
not only shake off the reproach of having shabby
churches but before long attain a high reputation
for the quiet elegance and beautiful appearance Of
her houses of worship. sA
THE AMERICAN MEETING At ISLAND HALL-The
good effects resulting from the meeting held at
the Island Hall on Tuesday evening seem to prove
that it is well to invite political opponents
to share with us the privilege of hearing the dis
tDguished Americans who delight to meet with
and address us. In this way, correct ideas of our
principles and intentions are given to those who
only knew Of us before through the gross misrep-
reservations of our opponents.
Many cases have come to our knowledge OF
change of opinion being occasioned on the part of
those who were before our bitterest opponents, by
simply listening to clear exposition of true Amer
icanism. Men who are honest, though mistaken
In their opposition TO US on learning their mistake
maintain cir character for honesty by changing
their course Of action in accordance with their
change Of opinion. We here give a note that was
left At our Office this morning, one Of the many
instances that come to our knowledge:i
Mr. Editor Il was with great pleasure that /
listened to the eloquent address ef the Hon. Hum
phrey Marshall at Island Hall on Tuesday evening,
and although Ihave always been opposed to the
my error that if God spares my life until the FIRST
Monday in June next, shall put in one vote for
the American nominees. SEvrNTHW WARD.
THEArRr.- Richard III. is put on the stage to-
night. Mr.. Wallack plays the crook-back tyrant,
and from all we can learn is considered one of the
very best personi6ers of this difficult character.
Jefferson, the funny, will appear in a laughable
afterpiece.
In the course of the evening the French dancers
trip on the light bombastic toe, as Mrs. Parting
ton says. 7aa
BLACK AND ALL BLAcK."-Much amusement
was caused In the Market this morning by the an
nouncement that Capt. Darling, Doorkeeper OF the
House, had ordered Mr.. Henry, his Master Of the
Horse, to dispose of all the bay, grey, and white
horses In the Capitol stables, and substitute black
horses for the same. Whether this change of color
has any connexion with Capt. Darlings proclvites
on the Presidential question we are unable to
state We merely report the fact as it current
this morning. fg0h sai 90
MARKET.-Th pleasant morning brought out
many fair purchasers, and many that were not so
fair. From the show of lettuce, radishes pie
plant, a.d other early spring garden stuff, it would
seem that market men believe in spring, at any
rate Everything, however, retains its high price.
Shad were selling at $ll per 100 The dealers say
they can't be bought in Alexandria for less money
the Gazette to the contrary Notwithstanding
Leo BArL.--Yesterday, Thomas Ferguson was
taken before Justice Hollingshead on charge of
larceny, and was committed. While on his way
to jail, iu Officer Bells buggy, Ferguson managed
tai mt Ho rlo 10 nj I'D hv thn,p
Ger, who soon collared him. But Thomas did not
heliexe In 0oinp To iai &c he could helm Il and &C