Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-12-01

MAC OF THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 20 ) OF
The UEIrkD STATKs.-This Presbytery convened
yesterday evening, at IN O'Clock, at the street
Presbyterian Church, REV. DR.. Gurey's After
singing and prayer, the Rev. j. J. Graf, of An
.napOliS, Md delivered a sermon from ID Peter
iii q: In which are some things hard TO be
understood which they that are unlsarned and un-
stable wrest. as they do also the other Scriptures,
unto their own destruction -
After singing and prayer, Rev. DIR. Gurley gave
notice that the Presbytery would meet az ain to-
morrow (this) morning at o'clock, and invited
the congregation and the public TO attend. He
then pronounced the benediction.
After short time the Presbytery was called to
order by Rev. J. Gron, moderator, by sccIa-
nation, pro tenn. Rev. q. F. Bittenger was
called TO act IL stated clerk, pro f,m
The clerk then called the roll, and the follow
ing ministers and ruling elders answered to their
names: Minister'S J. Grof, 2. ID. Gurley
JosePh F. NourSe, Daniel Holston, j. II. Bocock
and b. r. Bittenger- Ruling Eiders-F street
PresoyteIian church, 5. 5. Barter; Bridge street
church, Georgetown, Ohio Il. MuncasteT; Second
church, James b Tus'in Seventh street church.
j. ID. Stuart
The business first In order was the election Of
Rev NJ. Bocoek moved that the brother now
IN the chair be the moderator 70. the remainder of
the session Tue only objection he saw about IL,
however, was, that Mr.. Gran would have to
preach another sermon at the opening; but he
was sure they would be glad to have another
The motion prevailed; and Mr. Graft was duly
elected moderator Of the Presbytery
Rev.DI Gurley moved that Rev Mr.. Bittinger
G elected stated clerk of The Presbytery.
ne motion was agreed to.
hev DE- Bocock said be saw no business that
II was necessary to tax up tonight, except to
dpPoin; committee on assessmens
Mr.. Tus'In hoped that committee would be IN
pointed tonight. SINE Of them mic hit mot he
able to get there Tomorrow.
DT. II. BOcOCk and 8. 8 Baxter were an
pointed on that committee.
ny BocOck moved to adjourn till to- morrow
tth's) morning at O'Clock with the understand
l9g tnat they spend an hour IN devotional exer-
The motion was egreed to; and they accord
iA2iY ADJOURNED to meet this morning a; Q O'Clock
The WAsHINGIoN CHILrRESs' MIssIoy-A
taudao.e benevolent institution has been recently
established by the ladies of the First Unitarian
Cnurch, who, moved to compassion by the des-
ttiute condition OF a great MANY poor childrentn
eur midst, have taken the subject in hand of res
cning them If possible from the streets and alleys
OF thelr nelghoorhoods, which they inhabit in
default OF comfortable homes by the poverty or
neglect OF their patents, AID giving them ed Ica-
ton In the eomnon English branches BegiI ming
"ltn itdlteo means this charitable object theS
pave as Yer accomplished but comparatively liz
Vie, out they have received such announcement
n their mission TO enable II en- TO establish a
SCHOOL In the Fourth Ward where thew have
tented rooms Tor the purpose, and employed a
teacher Thus far they have received into the
SaH0! 400 thirty pupils eli OF whom come from
the lswest haunts Of poverty, and even in som,.
cases OF worse than poverty; and they are here
surrounded with Christian influences kindness
ana foTbearence, and are daily being tang ht the
elementary principles of useful knowl.dSe in
some cases they have found it necessary 10 supply
dlneTent articles Of clothing for en- which aas
been heavy draught upon their slender Tesour-
ces but they have not wanted for friends thus
far and do not despair of permanent and cordial
support from all the true friends of benevolence
In our city.
An eloquent appeal in behalf Of these poor
children was made OF last Thanksgiving day, by
the Rev. MF. Haley, pastor OF the Unitarian
has stepped forward aud contrib uted the sum OF
SUI towards the "ChiIdren's Mission:,, and
another gentleman, Nading member Of the
congregation, has promised to give the ladies a
lot OF ground, on which to erect suitable build
ings Tor their purpose, should they succeed in
making the school permanent one
such encourage ment as this is truly great and
VIII doubtless be ably seconded by other and
similar donations, from those who can readily
spare ti'he o. their surplus means towards an
OBJECT 20 humane, 30 truly Christian In all re-
spec;s.
ST ANDNEw'S DINNER The dinner Of the
patron saint Of Aud SCOTIA given by the St
Andrews Society OF this city at Gau,ier's Saloon
last night, was delightful afair to all concerned
Some sixty members and invited guests sat down
10 table, and Partook OF the yiands set before
them with zest worthy OF the occasion Amono
me limited guests were the popular Commission
TI OF Public Buildings, DR. Blake, Jas NJ. Car
LsIe- Esq and Mr. MaurY, Of the law firm o!
Carlisle and Maury. An apprOpriate BLESSING
was Invoked by Rev. Mr.. Eliict who also at the
'IoSS OF the YaIlous courses which had been so
amply provided by their munibcent host ~
bounty ''' i'' Viz
Mr. q. Cameron, president Of the association.
presided, ana was supported at the other end of
tue table by Mr.. John Smith, in Highland cos
tune number Of the member. were also
dressed in the gsrb Of the Highlander
supper over, a magnificent gold medal, called
. andrews medal, was presented 10 the Presi-
dent, by Mr.. Fred w. Stuart OH behalf of the
association, who PIefaced the gift by well-de-
" hiph salo
TO by the recipient.
Tnen came the regular toasis; which were
drunk and responded TO with spirit and good
EumOr, and not little wit.
A toast 20 the Corporate Authorities Of Wash
ington was responded to by MIR. Carlisle, as its
attorney, in his happiest manner.
number Of good old Scotch songs were SING:
vailed.
hours ayont the twal, - when all, delighted with
what they had seen and heard, and having in all
I-.Pects done hoaor to the occasion, seParsted
win many regrets to their home, to enact the
scene DER again In delightful dreams.
COUNTY POLICE STATION In view Of the
rapid increase CT the depredations Of thieves
rowdies, and outlaws Of various descriptions in
the county Of Washington, outside the CITY linn
us, and, In order TO put stop TO the prevalence
ana increase OF crime, committed mostly nv
seaPegfaces from the city, who, 10 avoid the
close watch kept upon them by our nnnicfn,I
aateoiiues, brtdke themselves TO the unprotected
territory round about the adjoining comfy
where they are a constant terror to the peacefnl
Inhabitants, no: combining themselves 10 theirs
and roooeIles upon farms, but often Carrying
their rsscalities to the extent of burglary. and
not unffe quentlY TO assaults upon the persons OF
those who endsavor 10 protect their homes and
nresdss from spoliation by these graceless indi
vidudls-it has become a matter for serious con
temptation for the country folks whether thew
in view Of the want Of proper police regulations
must depend upon their own resources for de-
Of thsse
spoilers, without redress or satisfaction Wes.e
no way 10 remedy this crying evil, unless the
matter be taken In hand by the authority which
suPeTvises tue affairs of the county wiz the Lew
Court This body, at present, has no power over
the police Affairs Of the county; but this power
might BE- readily obtained by application TO Con.
gress, who have charge Of the interests Of the
District before that body, and who are true
inends 10 the District, would doubtless take