The Washington union. [volume] (City of Washington [D.C.]) 1857-1859, 1858-11-07
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.


Letters read from N f. Cabell, esq, of warmn-
ster. Nelson county Virginia and from r. stanhope Nc
Cleand, ESQ., of the same vicinity giving gratifying
counts OF the growth of the new church The president
after abiding TO the letter just read stated that by nv
tation he should visit Nelson county after the meeting of
the association for the purpose Of preaching, administer
ing the saorments and nstitutng society Resolutions
were passed expressing the interest which the association
felt at this announcement of the formation of the
society within its borders approving the of their
president and expressing desire for the prosperity Of
the new society
Public religious services held at III o'clock Rev.
MI Silver oticiated and preached from thirty
Psalm, third Trust in tho Lord and do good so
shalt thou dwell in the land and verify thou shalt be
fed"
AT the conclusion of the discourse the holy supper was
administered TO all who desired to parake Mr. Silver
assisted In its administration by Rev Rufus Dawes
of Washington, and Rev Arthur o. BrckmaD the pastor
of the society in whose house of worship the meeting
was beld Two children were baptized by Rev Mr.. Wor-
cester of Baltimore
report of tho doings of the book committee was then
read The work Of distributing the writings of Emanuel
Swedenborg has been commenced by the members of the
committee residing in Virginia and the District of Coum-
ba Many tracts have been distributed in Delaware.
The members residing in Baltimore since the last
ing of the association have distributed hundred and
eighty books most of which have been copies of
Swedenborgs treatise 'sThe Doctrine of Life"
Much work has also been done by the Maryland Book
and Tract Board whose members reside in Baltimore
1t was recommended to raise money that all public
libraries within the limits of the association may be sup
pliel with full sets of Swedenborg theological works
After further business II resolved to hold the
next meeting in Washington city in May next Religious
services and business meetings held in the afternoon
and evening when the association adjourned The Balt
more American '.Ihe meeting account of the
ncemency of the weather. has not been so numerousy
attended expected but the proceedings bave all
been marked by great harmony of sentiment and the
social character of the meetings has added to their in
terest.
n,
of last week mentions of the effects of the late
gous revival the unusual accessons to the Presbyterian
divinity schools of the country One hundred and six
teen students in the Theological Seminary at AL
eghany city This is far larger number than has ever
been in the seminary before Other semnaries also
filled with young pressing into the ministry Prince
town has than l60 and the village has been largely
called to furnish lodgings for those who could not be
accommodated within the seminary buildings The Union
Theological Seminary in New York has I24 students.
Many young in business, and who had studied
for other professions have turned their attention to the
ministry.
What's Visiatoa9 Two farmers in riding together
met large number OF clergymen and one of them said
10 the other Where all these parsons coming from
To this his friend replied They have been at vista
ton. The other, wiser than before asked whats
visitation r. The answer was ''Why, it's where all
the parsons goes year and swops their sermons
His friend, thus enlightened, quietly remarked Hang
it, but our chap must get the worst on it every time "
The Nec Brick Church. On the last Lord day. Octo-
Der 81 the edce the of Fifth and
37th street erected by the Brick Church and congega
ton, dedicated to the worship of Almighty God The
services the occasion solemn and appropriate at
tended by audience throngng the whole house. many
retiring unable to gain admission. The building is of
brick and much like its predecessor Beekman and
Nassau to deserve the succession of the NAME which it
will transmit to succeeding generations In point of
chtectual finish the building combines ia the hap
pcst degree the comfort of large congregation with that
neatness and simplicity which become the sanctuary 1t
is beautiful but not spcndid it is pure and chase in all
its appointments, and the pulpit is the old tablet,
bearing the words, "Holiness to the Lord"
The venerable pastor, Rev. Dr. Spring, conducted the
services with great ability, earnestncss and socmnity
His text in Levtcus 49, 80, eye shall my
sanctuary After few words of joyful gratitude on
the suspicious OCCASION he proceeded to set forth the
why should the sanctury L. Because
it is the house of God 2. For its moral and religious
power s. For its conservative influence and lastly for
its social influence in the community. --New York o.
4 new body of religious enthusiasts called Congre-
prezites" have established themselves about seventy
miles north of Council Bluffs Iowa The society
prise about 800 members and all their property is held
in Their sect profess to believe in the Bible
the word of God, but also that il is in measure done
away with by revelations made since the year lS4S
by 'the voice of Bancemy, through the medium of the
chief apostocal bishop" The revelations styled
''the Law and Covenants OF Israeli The property of
the organization is held in common and the earnings of
all thrown into the common stock somewhat after the
manner of the "Shakers." The people are said to be
quiet and orderly in their department. moral in their
tune and most devoedy and bndly attached to their
religion or system of belief However strange il may
appear this organization has, during the last year, rap
idly increased from fifty to eight hundred members and
is still receiving large accessions to its numbers
Uarrian Sunday School S,ciety The Unitarian Sunday
School Society held its anniversary meeting recently at
Taunton Massachusetts, The society not local In its
operations It's aim is to assist the Sunday school cause
throughout the United States. Delegates were present
not only from Massachusetts, but from several other
States in the Union. 1t meeting of considerable
interest and many facts given and thoughts devel
oped of practical character. The principal topic dis
cussed WINS, What is the specific object of Sabbath
school teacher 2? While of the speakers insisted
that it culture, Christian progress the development
of Christian principles, &c. Others declared in the plain
manner that the teacher should aim at the CONVEX
sion Of the scholar. They stated that if he aimed at
anything short of this he would fail of his duty
He should take his scholar by the hand and lead him to
Christ.
Nc Congregation. second Unitarian Society has been
formed in this city, and the Rev Charles Bowen late
of Kingston M $751; has been chosen its pastor. Where
best known MIR. Bowen has, learn, enjoyed high
reputation for his lberalty of sentiment and religious
fervo and for his eoquence moral WORTH and Christian
fidelity. Such qualities will be appreciated in this com
munity .--Bauimoye A,nericdn
Req Dr. 4. r. Peabody, ON Monday, October 25th
completed quarter of century of ministerial labor in
Portsmouth, N. H., pastor Of the South OJnitarian)
church. On Sunday morning he made feeling and APP
propriate references to the event.
The PreJerim Synod of South Carolina closed its an
nal session at Sumter the 3Oth ut There were los
members in attendance and the regular business the
body went smoothly and tremendously to the close
The Sumter Watcbman saws that Dr. Adp,r was narr,-