Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1858-10-09
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o. the Holy Spirit upon those IN our city who
i've without Christ and without hope ,,
,ffayers were offered by Rev Mr. 'Coonbs and
w wsIder, smlthson, and Gen. McCaIla.
mand for Piety and zeal to meet the wsni. of
men, and exhoTted those out Of Christ TO accent
MIN as he Is freely offered In the GospeI
hev DR.. 6urley read Interesting statements Of
ne progress OF the revival In various sections of
oar country. and urged the meeting TO embrace
present opportunities for doing great work for
Rey- DR.. Samson gave his views Of the pro-
eeGnss OF several meetings which he had at
senaea 10 the towns and villages OF our land, and
earnestly desired TO see larger numbers conye rid
new DIR. Smith called the attention of tie
meeting TO the great subject before them Chris
uans must adapt themselves and their efforts to
the wants OF the present day. We did not seem
TO nave the petY and zeal sufficient for the occa-
sion Let the church be holier and the saving
lnnusnees Of the Holy Spirit would descend
out hope ~ VIM
After singing and the dismission of the con.
gIegatlon, IL was voted to hold the meetings
next week IN the Four-and-a half street PTesby-
terlan Church, 10 commence AJAX O'Clock m
ANOTHER AuDAcIoUs HOUSE RoBBERY-A
Warning 10 HOHsskeepers bout two O'Clock
yesterday afternoon the house of Mr. John M
Young, on Maine avenue, between Third and
Four-and-a-h half streets, was entered in the bold
est manner by some person or persons who
walked into the front parlor during the All
seHce, for few minutes, of Mrs Young and
Proceeded 10 strip the mantel piece of a number
oi Vduaoie articles OF ornament, and eyeTy-
thing OF value in the ROOM which could he co3-
veyed away, in piano cover which the robbers
nI5ed from the piano for the purpose. Such light
articles as table covers, tidys porcelain VASES
china cups and saucers and yaIuabIs ola
bracelet, belonging to one Of the family, were
taAen out OF the room and successfully made eff
win during an Incredibly short space Nrs
Young was absent but few moments. from, ,be
house, which warrants belief that there was
more than one person engaged in the operation.
as II would seem impossible for one thief houv
ever dexterous at his Infamous trade To accon
Pllsh so extensive an operation in the time
mere is no clue yet to the robbers or their
Wnefea bouts This Is decidedly one Of the most
audaclous roboeries we have heard of lately here
ana shows conclusively the existence in this city
OF an organized band Of outlaws of the very
worst stamp, who should be brought to speedy
justice at all hazards.
AULD LANG SYNE.n-The members of the
Friendship Club celebrated their efp nth ami
versary last night by private entertainments at
Gioson's, Of which the members and few invi
ted guests paJtook. The festive hoard WA. ,v.u
suPpIIeo, ana during the evening the enjoyment
was universal. This club originally consisted of
ten members, nine Of whom were present last
night-one only being absent from town and un-
aois 10 attend. The original ten were single
men ~ tue time OF the formation of this pleasant
cIoo, ana on counting up last night IL was asrer
tained that the whole Of them were now married
ana settled Tor life, except one member who is
700 handsome man to remain single long and
We have no hesitation in saving that ere the n,rt
annual reunion rolls round our friend with rho
black moustaehe will have followed the good
example OF bis more wise companions sDd have
become a happy Benedict Long mag the
"EIiendship Club wave, and may the sentiment
which binds them together in name, always mes
Tie closely around their hearts, and bind them In
union so strong that nothing but death itseI,
snah De sufncient to sunder them
The sPoRrING SEAsoN.-The past ha, GER
tainiy been season favorable to dealers in arti-
eles necessary for the sportsman's USE The
principal resort has been to the creeks and
marshes in this section of the country and Tn.
slaughter Of the feathered tribes which obtain
their food in those places, especially the ortolan
ana reed bird, has been immense Now that the
coid weather Is approac hing, the rush to the
Frost. the herald Of 'sauId Winter, will soon he
here, and as soon the ortolan perceiyes his
footsteps ringing the blades OF the tall marsh
grsss, tney wiii =; usual suddenly emigrate to a
more congenlal CLINE. The sportsman will also
desert the marshes and seek with his pointer for
larger game in the forest and the Geld. From
onOse wno profess 10 know the localities where
tnue to AFFORD marks for the ''good shot"
ANOTHER CASE -Notwithsta ndfnp the almost
oaiIy accounts in some OF the city newspaper, of
accidents accruing to persons through a careless
new disaster-often a fatal one-by the same
means On yesterday two lads left the CITY for a
days shooting in the neig hborho Of Rlsdpns-
oufg. ana while engaged in hunting for birds in
the nelos about one mile this side of the town
one OF them, named JohnBy Burch son of r w
Burch, attempted TO climb a fence aud. a, he
mounted the rails, to drag the half-cocked gun
after him, the hammer caught against the rail
and, coming down upon the cap, the contents Of
the weapon were discharged, penetratino the
groin with large amount Of bird shot The lad
lad ant kaf - -
steps, fell to the ground The occurrence tool
place near the public road, and a passing WAGON
conveyed the sufferer to bis home on Fifth stfert
near h A surgeon was soon in attendance who
pTobed the wounds and dressed them. without
being able TO ascertain accurately as to whether
they were likely to prove fatal not TO- day will
probably de- ide the matter.
THs OIL GAME Last night, two eolored men
entered the shoe store of Mr.. Reichard on Sew
enth street, and while one was irving on a mai,
OF shoes, the other stole pair Of ladies' Iaiters
and ran on The hue and cry was raised and The
tnleI closely pursued, untIl he disappeared In An
alley In the rear Of McKelden's ba kery W.tch
men Reynolds and Donovan coming nm AZ the
ume commenced a search, and soon found the
TIMER lying In wagon, face down, and hi, nod,
covered with large board He was taksn ;,
the guard house, and committed to iaiI bv Ins
tee Dom. The watchmen returned TO the wagon
anu i0uho 'ne stolen CATERS upon the footboard
FUEL.-We are Informed by some OF our deal
ers In wood and coal-and the information will
certainly crafty many Of our housekeeping
faends-that the supply Of fuel on hand and ar
irving is very fair one. Scarcity OF fuel durin,
tne winter Is great calamity to the poor, and
frequently causes great suffering i'm Iarys cI,iss
Whieh requires strenuous, exrTtions by those in
easier circumstances to alleviate. dealer has
FURNISHED the following list Of prices Of wood
ard coal: Hickory wood, per cord SO SO. oak
$500, pine, s4a4 50. Cosl-whiie ash, Ger ton
s. So red ash, S5.15. '
okPhANs CoURr-Among the important bu-
siness disposed Of by his honor Judge Purcell.
at the sitting OF this court on last TUESDAY ,V,s
the bonding Of the executor of the last win of
tne tate Geo Thomas, formerly cashier of the
death, LEFT Chief Justice Dunlop his sole executor
and on Tuesday the executor appeared befor.
this court TO give the usual bond required In xIrh
cases After consideration OF the motion an nrs-
seated before him, Judge Purcell required a bond
10 the penalty Of sIoO 90, which was immedi-
ately given.