Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1857-05-20

The NEw ROMAN CATHOLIC CHuRcH.-TH
MEETING on SUNDAY.-A very large and interesting
meeting was held at the schooro adjacent to St.
Patrick's Church, at o'clock on Sunday after
noon.
Mr. Francis Mohun was called to the Chair, and
Messis. II. %. Sweeny and VIM. II. Ward appointed
=, On motion of R. II: Clarke Esq, 1t was ordered
tnat eGinmttee OF i've should be appointed to
~ out the purposes OF the meeting, when the Chair
appointed Messrs. r. H: Clarke, Or. A. SemInes, G.
sSme y: Ena9 IS, and F. Coyle. who, in brief
whiieh were received and adopted, viz:
Dr. Ira. the Rev
anu beautiful site for church, ard every days ex-
peIaencSe moro clearly proves the necessity of in
ehd ever growing congregation: And whereas, fur
Rex we nave the cordial appreciation Of our most
TO erect church that will be becoming the perpetual
historic grandeur Of our holy faith-lts steady dgni
time, 1t will be In keeping with the well sustained
enorts OF the whole country to adOrn our Federal
Be q TssoIred,-lst. That the present is a propi-
ioHs tune 90 begin our efforts for the new church.
ally, pledge ourselves to aid the undertaking to the
ogr money snG 9y our 9in
coursglng all to contribute.
we nov stand IL Is necessary and xpedient to pre-
pare for the erection Of large and beautiful Gothic
church that the design. already submitted, gives
general Satisfaction, both to and style; and
that Louis H. Long, ESQ.,, the architect, is hereby
se91ss,ed TO present nth the least possible delay,
TO enable to determine finally in relation TO the de-
sign.
Sd. That, in the mean time it is necessary to begin
al once the indispensable work of providing funds
and for that purpose, having entire confidence in the
zeal and energy OF our Pastors, under the guidance
of our Most Rev. Archbishop W g res pectfuy invite
the reverend pastors Of the parish open this very
day, subscription list and committee of lay gem
temen be appointed to aid them in collecting in the
parish and city of Washington.
4th. That permanent committee of three be an
pointed whose business it shall be to receive all the
moneys collected, deposit them in hank, and publish
agnarteriy statement Of receipts and expenditures
5th And that these resolutions be published in all
tho city papers, and IN the Baltimore Catholic Mir
ror Respectfully submitted.
The resolutions were unanimously adopted; and,
ReSo!rsd, That the Rev. Messrs. O'Toole and
Boyle and Mr.. +. MOhun, Chairman of this meeting,
be directed to appoint the committees called for in the
resolutions, one for the purpose of aiding in collect
mlttee.
Subscriptions amounting to S7,IS.e5 were then re-
celVen ana the meeting adjourned in gratihed and
hopeiui SPIRIT to meet again At the call ofthe Pastor.
w H Il. wWSE aTbs Secretaries 0A' NJ 'iA'''A'''
The following gentlemen have since been appoint
ed TO the committees:
Auditing Committee-Messrs. III. b. Sweepy. John
Marion, and w. F. Stubs -' ' '0ii"
Collecting Committee-Messrs Edward Smms
Col, J 9. Berrett, Francis Mohun, John F. Coyie,
Goddard, Or. a. J. Semmes, A. L. Newton. g. 8
Jones, Val. Harbaugh, p. O'Donnoghue John F.
Ellis, John McDermot. John F. Ennis, Richard H.
Clarke, Richard Lay, Thomas Stephens, p. Gallant,
Tally '' "iiP
This list may be increased, if necessary, and the
presenting or holding OF one of the Subscription
Books VIII be guarantee OF appointment the Com
ihttee. ct