Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-05

Mr. Mohun moved to recommit II to the claims
COMMITTEES; passed.
The Board then adjourned.
UNION PRAYER MEETINGS are held thi, week
In the Assembly's Church, on Massachusetts,
avenue. Yesterday afternoon large congrega.
ton were present, and the exercises were con-
Quoted by the Rev. Mr. Cranberry. Of the "A F
Church South. The Rev Mr.. Carothers nrono..d
the following subjects for prayer during this
week: ''
Monday For general revival of family and
world " ING Vi TUG
Tue.day.-For the Divine blessing upon the
circulation Of the Scriptures, tracts, and other
religious publications.
Wednesday For success to attend the preach.
es OF the gospel and the agencies employed by the
enafen to bring men to knowledge Of the truth
Thursdsy.-For Gods favor upon the spiritual
instruction Of the young; and that Young men
may oe ieo seriously to consider their duty with
respect to engaging In the work of the ministry
fnoay.-For an increased spirit of pietv and
zeal among the people Of God, and for the SAVING
l1 ,i Of the Holy Spirit upon those in our
city who live without Christ and without bone
Saturday Praise and thanksgivino m fbe
Great Head Of the Church for the Indications oS
ms presence and favor with his people in the in
o,,,s On Iengion now prevailing throughou our
AFTER these were read, requests wer- presep,ed
and prayers offered by Revs Dabney Ball, Ward
ware, and Messrs Rothwell and Conn
rev Dr. Sunderland spoke of the MEETING ss "a
necessity TO the spiritual wants of the commnnitv
ahd ex oorted to increased activity
Rev: MIR. Cdrothers remarked that a general
resivaI OF personal and family religion was init
nateIy connected with the progress of the Cburb
The progress and glory of the Church is the con.
version OF the world The signs of the times
were remarkable; Turkey, after the Crimean
wal, abolishes the death penalty and ali can
profess Christianity. India, after the Sepov re-
Deiilon, becomes possessed Of religious liberty
y. oniaa Is Just opened to the Gospel-one half Of
rne human family The Atlantic cable gives the
news OF this grand result, and was connected with
greater developments. simultaneously with ali
these, We have ''the great awakening, in tbis
anu al Snrlstlan lands. God is in all and work
ing OUT MS plan IL Is the duty Of Christians to
dom. A"s
After singing the doxology, this interesting
meeting was dismissed with the benediction'
COMMUNICATED
TAPPING WATER PIPEs.-It is gratifying to
notice that some of our most enterprising citizens
are taking measures to avail themselves of the
earliest possible introduction of water into the
city. Accepting the assurance Of the Engineer +,
charge OF the Aqueduct, that water would be ad
United into the mains by the assembIinU of o.
gress, In December next, they doubtless act mo,
the presumption (Which, from the terms of The
Original appropriation, appears well founded y
ing the cities of Washington and Gporgstp,Ty,
with an unfailin2 and abundant supply of water ,,
Iaklng these, the terms and lanJI,sye of the
Jaw, lhey at least appsar determined to act
promptly IN the matter, and il is we'll Let their
enterprise put 10 shame the croa kers who raIy
ing more on the infallibility of their own iudg.
nents tnan The assurance Of those in charge, be-
leve ana contend that no steps should be taken
In this matter until every public sonar. and 70
eIVatlon displays handsome, sparkling foun.
tain. F"s 'o"h
IL would be unreasonable to contend that those
OF our citizens whose residences and places of
business are situated on Pennsylyania avenue
should be deprived OF this water until a diI,,orv
CIV council should take measures to distribute
throughout the more distant portions of our
city No reason or argument founded in con
mon sense or common justice can be given for
su n deprivation. Ii would be in the face Of
and directly in violation of the law of Congress
Quoted abOve) relating to this matter A small
minority OF voters may delay the distribution of
water forever, under the charter Of our CITY. and
yr e. nose oy whose doors 1t passes cannot avail
we feel assured that those In authority wonId
never sanction such an unjust and unwarrantshIe
delay and deprivation, and that the work will
60 on. D
CARPErINGs.-The new stock of carpetinp re-
Gently opened by Clagett & Dodson, shows the
effect Of last years troubles in money matters
most remarkably. That is to say, in the price.
al Whlcn they are marked for sale. The goods
Were purchased at auctions Of importers who 70
Gently succumbed TO the effects OF that financial
storm after having weatheTed IT, Apparently
Wnlle IL was blowing over the fortunes Of so MANY
thousands engaged In trade. Thus they CCIagett
q Dodson) show the most beautiful and IduTshls
specimens OF carpeting for sale at at least thirty
per centrum less than similar goods were ever be-
lore sold for In this market. The STYLES of these
beautiful fabrics are in excellent keeping with
tue progress OF the art OF household embrllish
ment. Indeed, they have done more than am,
olGeL business house to suPerinduce display Of
IA me- matt ". -
tTopoiis, by selling new, rich and beautiful goods
In their line AT prices moderate that neatly ALI
VINO appreciate the sound philosophy of cultfyat-
Ing Tehned taste in the bosom OF one,s family
can indulge IL al a cost no greater than NOT lone
since would have obtained but the hare necs,sle
ries of household life We advise all who wouIa
LOOK on the most exquisite eolOIing which the
nec hdnlcal arts are now capable of prod ciny 10
VISIT the show rooms OF Clagett & Dodson wheth-
ef desiring to purchase such goods or not
THR AWKWARD CLUB This Club intend giy
ing their third annual ball on Thursday evening
next. As the name Of this Club has led MANY
persons unacquainted with its members into
error, we deem mat few words in reference 20
them Will De appropriate. The Club was organ
lied In 1850, for the mutual improvement OF its
members, and being unpretending young men
styled themselves the Awkward Club Their
organization thus far has been a complete suc-
cess They have a spacious hail. we'll furnished
and lighted, and have also a very good selection
VI DAs1 hcscitheicss, tue| nave not forgotten
that youth is the season of pleasure and for mi,
purpose, as well as for building up their library,
they open the first Thursday In October of each
season with ball, and thereafter give a private
social gathering once in each month, until March
They have reason to congratulate themselves ON
Their success in this particular line as sine. their
organization no misunderstanding or disturb
ance of any kind has ever occurred to mar the
general harmony. They have been repeatedly
urged by many Of their OveTfastidiOus friend, to
cnahse thelr name, but have refused to do So for
the very good reason that the ladies of Washing
ton, with great liberally have partly chang ed II
FOR them, viz: to that of gsHtltnaanly Awkwa DIS
THE PIC Nc AT THE PARK by the German
ayers, yesterday, was a delightful one TO all
concerned. The scene was gIacrd by the pres
ehce of numerous ladies' W no participated largely
In the festivities OF the occasion. Dancing was
kept up without intrrmission, except shoI mo-
ments as required the attention oil the party al !
the refreshment room, and a brief space during
which magnificent banner was presented 70
tue company by the ladies. The banner was
presented by Mrs. Miller, assisted by Mrs Reese
Mrs Juneman and Mrs. Ofenlin, with an appro.
liz adj res and