Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-22

The Union PRAYER MEETINGS are contin-
ued the present week at the Rev. DR.. Buffers
English Lutheran) Church, corner Of Eleventh
and streets, and attended each afternoon
oy large and deeply Interested congregations.
These meetings have been in progress we be-
neVe, about six months and during this time,
MS, Is thought that large number Of persons
nave been led To embrace religion, whose atten-
uon was first called to the subject of PRAYER and
repentance, by attending them. IL would seem,
and women Of the VARIOUS csTissO ds0omns
Mons, In keeping up the interest originally ava
hened In this community by their united efforts
IN behalf Of the careless and Indifferent, has not
been lost upon the objects of their pious solicit
tude, and that, in some instances persons have
been converted who never before gave the sub
1ect OF religion more than passing thong bit and
were led to the prayer meetings at hrst from mere
motives of curiosity. We have recently heard Of
a number OF instances Of this cha after The
church, at the five O'Clock meeting Yesterday af-
ternOon, was completely filed with people and
the exercises were Of a deeply interesting charac-
ter The Rev Mr.. Mofsell opened and conducted
the meeting, and was assisted by Rev Doctors
Smith, Gurley, Sunderland SAMPSON and seye-
raj members Of the laity. After the opening
hymn had been sung, Rev. Mr.. Morsell read a
portion OF the one hundred and nineteenth Psalm,
commencing 80, how I love thy law il is my
meditation all the day Upon this portion Of
scripture, the Rev gentleman spoke briefly and
Rev. d. Smith followed. and read som. eta.
tiStics furnished by the Secretary Of the Wash
inSton City Bible Society, showing the pumbrr
Of copies OF the Scriptures which had been dis
ulhn'ed by that society, during a short period,
10 families heretofore destitute Of them and
containing much valuable information as 10 h,ir
mode OF dispensing the 3 bic and as to the large
increase OF their benevolent operations in this
respect.
Rev. Mr.. Sampson spoke Of the interest which
those not protesting religion had in the daily
prayer meetings-pdTticulaTly those having fam
lhrs-and went on to demonstrate the point by
saji ing that there were occasions when the pa
rent bad need to impart religious instruction to
ms children; In sickness il was often necessary
for him to direct his offspring towards the Sd
Viour, and inculcate in the minds of his loved
ones inc divine precePts of the Scriptures How
could he do this unless he himself read the Bible
ana became acquainted with the way Of eternal
salvation
Rev DIR. Gurley spoke of the relation between
prayer and the success Of the word of God He
wished this relation were better understood the
splflt was given in answer to PRAYER He thought
me prayers OF Christian people should be direct
80 "a 70 Two objects hrst, that men might search
tne scriptures; and, second, that reading they
mi BIT understand and be directed to seek God
An eloquent PRAYER was then offered up to the
throne of Divine Grace and other remarks were
made, after which the benediction was pro-
nOunced.
HE SERENADERs.-TO-night the Virginia Ser
enaders open for brief season at Odd Fellows,
Hall. The company comprises some of the best
talent IN the Ethiopian concert line in the coun-
try, among them being John Lands and Paul
Berger, both OF whom will be remembered by
our pleasure seekers, from the genuine pleasure
they have previously afforded to Wasbinoto
mans, as without rivals In their respective parts
IN such entertainments. The newspapers else
"here speak IN enthusiastic terms not only of the
professional merits of the individual members OF
this accomplished troupe, but also of the artistic
skill with which their entertainments are inva-
Taoly conducted, from beginning to end we
cannot doubt that the hall will be nio htly crowd
I'd during their sojourn here.
rally are preparing largely for the coming busy
season. Heavy stocks are already in store wait
Ing for customers. We know Of no men in the
world whose promptness politeness and busi
ness tact entltle them TO a larger patronage than
tne mere hants of Washington. Our friends
basoonr Semmes, especially, seem determined
TO be ready for every demand that can be made
upon them In this line. We were astonished TO
see The very large purchases they have made with
view 20 the approaching fall demand. Our city
ana country friends would do We'll to look in al
tue establishment Of Messrs B. & - before
making purchases els e&here
LLoYD's, in this city, is fast becoming as famous
locally, as its namesake of London is. the world
over. Lloyd has given an air Of business to the
southeast corner of the intersection Of and Sew
enth streets north, such as il never before wore
he Is man OF energy, industry and unsu rpassed
enterprise in his line, and as caterer of creature
comforts, has no superior. Those who freuuent
that portion of the great thoroug hfaTe of the I'd
sral Metropolis in which he is located NAV have
our word for II, that they will be able 10 obtain
nowhere else In Washington liner ed ible, drink
aGIes, and smOkeablps than are always AZ n o
instant commands OF the crowds of guests
TIE RIGHT WAY TO Do BusISEs..-Sse the
advertisement Of Mr.. John b Clagett in another
column OF the Star. He is about 10 adopt the
one price, quick sales and small profits system
ia the transaction Of the business of his new drv
goods mousse His great experience in the trade
mere, devoted attention 10 business aud unyaTV-
ing sOlcitudet To give satisfaction 10 all customers
VIII, doubtless when superaddrd 10 The cb,ng,
mentioned above. cause such Il rush upon him
Tor dry goods, as even the late So popular Arm
OF CsaSetf, Newton, May Il Co, never expert
.enCed.
BAD WHIsKY.-Jt Is not easy TO account for the
large quantity OF bad whisky in town at the
present time but IL is certain that IL Is very
Pienty Ehe evidence is, that many patriotic
Young men, whose desire for the common veal
leads them to attempt the destruction of tuis enc
my OF peace and order as fast possible, have
tad nniGeTOus conflicts with 1.-The captain, re-
Gently; but, unfortunately, they generally came
on second best In the contests-aS the reOister al
the guard house, the hos pital on such occasions,
plainly proves.
FEw WITNESSES To-day, a preliminary
examination Of the of the u : Is Susan
Pfisce, is To be had at the office of Justice Donn
she ID charged with keeping a bawdy house.
ana uPSn one summons We counted the names of
Hwrnty-two persons. All have been summoned:
sum say they Will appear, others saw they will
cry. and others are unwriI or have sick families
ShSh Will prevent their attendance possibly.
iEctt is aiotksr summons out, with other BamIs
upon q.
MASONIC VALUATIONS The following vista
lions Will De- MADE 10 tiIe various I,od ges ~ Ma
sons In the District " the Grand Lodge OF the
District OF Columbia wt!ia the current and
coming month TO New Jerusalem IodGe No
SrW y; National, No. ~, SPIT z; Lebanon.
- .. Oct ]; Washington Naval. NJ a. Oct D,
y. French, No. IS, Oct 4; 81. Johns No m
DE- =. Dawson, No. 10, Oct 10; Hiram No no.
Get a. federal, No. ], Oct. 10, and 10 W ash
lagtS4 centennial, No. -, Oct. 81
ASorHtH re NIc.-The young foIt; II X Wand
Chapel advertise the best pic mic Of the SEASON,
70 come OF at Arlington Spring ON Friday next
They have made extensive preparations for q
good time, and the public can bear them witnes,
that they never fdil Their object, too, is good