Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-09-17

O'Clock p. m. prayer meeting at the ~Baptss
Church, on Thirteenth street, The 'exercites
were Presided over. by Rev. D. Teaxdale and
were Of a very Interesting character. .After the
Iesdlng Of portions Of the sculptures and singing
Alay.brother made some intersst,nv rem, ~.
upon the subject Of the laitv He said he wished
the prayers OF the meeting to be offered M in
their behalf, that they mig be become more I'm.
bic and have more faith he believed that II the
nnembers OF the church In Washington wefe an
70 get down upon their knees and humble Them.
selves before God, and earnestly beseechl the
lord TO forgive their sins, and Ihey In their
sn.n, were 70 forgive their enemies and thosethat
MAO tnesPassed against them, that God would not
withhold HIS hand, and that He would poaf out
HIS Holy Spirit upon the people OF Washington.
and that souls would be converted unto Him. He
unity of purpose among professors of reIIpion
or religion =, : = -, : -
:, member Of the Young Mems Christian A $50.
clafton stated that he had a request TO make
The young men OF the Association had proposed
10 hold religious exercises In the open air. and
mad made arrangements to do sos but for some
reason which he conld not .erplain--becau.s he
knew of M law against 1.-THE Mayor had re-
fused TO permit them TO hold meetings. He de.
saned THAI prayer might be made thai those inter
estedl this cause saight- know whatte do In I
reference TO It,, and De Instructed aud guided
Alright in whatever action they might take | !
IN pursuance with the above rta ,tests, PLAYER
wos offered up, In which the Mayor Was especially
~ yperP
made by several pefsohs, aud cohsideratds feeI-
Ing was manifested upon the subject of The mo-
hlDltlon OF the proposed meetings. One yentlr-
man noughf that this Was a fand Of civil and
religious liberty; he had always been of the
opinion that the people Of God could meet and
engage in the mission of peace and goodwill to-
wards all men without let or hindrance; that
they conld prosecute the work Of reformation and
salvation wherever they chose, without the dis.
appreciation OF civil authority Ii IL had come to
this, that The peaceful and law-abiding Chris.
tlans OF community Were to be prohibited from
the exercise OF their civil and religions rishts
and privileges, II was time for them to look abont
them.
Rev. DR.. Teasdale thought that there mus. he
some Misunderstanding between the Young
Mems Christian Association and the Mayor He
did not think that the Mayor could object IN the
proposed measure, as it was a mission of good,
tending to the turning of hardened sinners
from the error of their ways, and to lead them to
respect for and submission to the laws religions
and civil He thought that there was something
more than this In the objection OF the NAV or 10
the proposed open air preaching. II was well
known that the CITY had been in a state of disor-
der, and that the Mayor and his police had had
WORK enough TO do to restrain violence and law
lessness There had been a time here hen itin-
Grant and vagrant disclaimers upon every good
subject had given rise TO disturbances by their
unwise and useless harangues and had drawn
crowds OF boys and disorderly men around them
whose conduct had required the Intervention OF
the civil authority; but this was a different
thing and bore no comparison to such parties or
la
should be Informed OF the character of those who
were engaged in this good work, and its aims
and objects, he would not only give willing
consent, ont would give them his countenance
and protection. He would himself visit the
Mayor, and endsavor TO place this subiect.in a
proper light before him. In nv event whatever
objection or obstacle was thrown Ia the way, there
was one man who would preach the blessed Cos.
pei whenevef and wherever he could even IL like
those OF old, he had to preach through the bars Of
prison.
Apn
this subject Was not a proper one for discussion
IN the present meeting; they had met for the
purpose OF PRAYER and supplication to God for an
outpouTing of his spirit upon sinners He tLdnUht
this matter should be made the subject of special
meeting TO De held for the purpose and that IL
would be anwise TO bring II into the PRAYER
meetings. ~. =
Some one here remarked that perhaps there
was some law prohibiting such meetings, aud il
so, the Mayor had no voice in the matter al all
except to see it executed Very likely this was
The subject was here dropped, and the regular
exercises of the evening resumed. -
MILE PARODI's GRAND FAREWELL CoNccKr
The arrival OF this distinguished COMPANY still
continues to be the topic of conversation In our
musical circles, and the fact Of their being ae-
companied by so many celebrated artists en-
hances the interest Of the event, and we look for
ward 10 Saturday evening TO furnish us with one
of the greatest musical treats ever offered here
This morning tue sale of seats commenced As
but one concert will he given here, no doubt a
rush Tor seats will take place The success OF
Mile. PdTodi has been most triumphant Her
concerts have been attended by the LARGEST and
most enthusiastic audiences in all parts Of the
Union Nobody should miss the onpo,tunitv
now offered, and it would be advisable to attend
early aud secure good seat Brsides we are 10
hear Mr. Gustav Satter one Of The most &c .,ed
YtIforlneFso on the piano nOw in America; 81 adame
Johannsen, the celebrated prima donna :; Miss
Annie Kemp the young and beautiful American
centrato; Mr.. Willard, tn. distinr uisbed kurr-
lean tenor; Marcel Junca, one Of the greatest
lung bassos, and Herr Moilenhaner. the celebru-
ted yiollnGellist,-altogether presenting perhaps
as great a musical, combination as has evef Teen
Witnessed In any concert room.
MORTALITY AMONG THE CANINEs.-Du.ipg
several days past, dogs, principally coming from
the country with market wagons, have been
stricken with a curious sickness that almost in
vasiably causes death In a few moments Al the
present time several large animals are living in
the street between Centre Market and the Ca ptol
ana demand the attention Of the city officials,
who should cause their speedy removal This
fatal disease has caused some inquiries as to the
probable cause; frequent iDquests have been
hrid-not by the summon of the Coroner, but
lmpromptu by persons witnessing the sudden
deaths, Various causes have been suggested as
hydrophobia, change Of climate from country to
CITY &c: But the suggestion of a policeman,
that the dogs had been incautIously Feeding upon
certain morsels prepared for those animals not
privileged to run at large, was generally received.
and The Verdieis We're rendered accordingly.
FINK FRuIr.-We received this morning. from
Cyrus spangier, Esq, who resides on Virginia
avenue, between Sixth and Seventh streets, ION
the lslahd,) lot of splendid fruit, comprising
seven varieties OF the pear, to willie bon de
ysrsie, lie blanc Doyen, the Maria Louisa, IL bon
Croetian, the Bartlett, the Louis. and lie Doyen
de gras Thee were also some luscious piums
nf aiaf,,
Golden Drop Mr.. SIS fruit compared very
favorably with any that was exhibited at the late
HORTICULTURAL exhibition, although the trees on
which they Were grown are not vet fully ma
tured--- ~ trees were purchased from the nur-
sery OF MT; John N. Trook, corner OF Virginia
avenue and Seventh street, ION the Island j. By
the way, Mr. TroOk n the gentleman who ex.
hibited fine lot OF fruit at the horticultural en-
hioition, and bis name was enormously printed
Cook la the Star OF yesterday. -
FAMILY JARS AsAIsi-This morning, Mr. 8
f Arnold was arrested by Oh1cer Trims, with
a warTant issued by Justice Gibersou on the oath
Of Sarah n. Arnold. wife OF the accused who.
charges him with Threatening her ''fhe lawyer
who acted AZ the lady's counsel, stated TO the
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