The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-10-03
CITY LNT,ELLTGENCE

CITY INTELLIGENCE.
| OPENING OF THE FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHuRCH-
This splendid edi6ce, situated on the northwes
corner of Park and Madison streets, was opened fo
the first time, yesterday morning for divine ser
vice.
Shortly after ten O'clock large numbers of per
sons had collected about the building, anxious tt
obtain eligible seats in the church, so soon as th
doors were thrown open, and long before the hou
of eleven o'clock, at which time service began thu
church was filled in every part, by fashionable
and intelligent audience.
At the appointed hour, services were commenced
by singing, by the choir, of the Gloria in Ercelsis
beautiful and impressive prayer was then of
fered by the Pastor, the Rev. John c. Backus, after
which he read the 29th chapter of First Chronicles
beginning: Furthermore David the king said unto
all the congregation, Solomon, my son, whom alone
God hath chosen, is yet young and tender, and the
work is great for the palace is not for man, but fol-
the Lord God"
The following Psalm was then sung by the choir
will not give sleep to mine eyes, slumber to mine
eyelids,
Until find place for the Lord habitation for the
Lol we hear Of it at Ephratah: found it in the
fields of the wood.
We will go into his tabernacle: will worship his
footstoo
Arise Lord, into thy rest thou and the ark of thy
strength,
Let thy priests be clothed with righteousness and lei
thy saints shout for joy,
For thy Davids sake turn not away the face
thine anointed.
After this, an appropriate prayer was offered by
the Rev DR.. Potts, of New York, which was follow
ed by the singing of Psalm, XCY.
DR.. Backus then preached from the text to be
found in the 9Th chapter of the Acts Of the Apos-
ties, Goth verse CO. stand and speak in the tenn
pie to the people, all the words of this Efe'' The
sermon, which occupied about an hour in its deliv-
cry, replete with ruereigious instruction and
was listened to attentvely by the large congrega-
A fInn Nf al.
emn prayer offered by the Pastor, dedcating
the noble edifce to the holy purposes for which ii
was erected.
The following anthem was then sung by the
choir
Lord God of Heaven and Earth we adore thee
Blessings and power be thine our Redeemer,
Thou art the Lord our God, and thy people.
Hail our Redeemer, hail
Benediction by the Pastor.
There were services in the Church both in the If
ternoon and evening, which were attended, by
very large audiences.
The sale OF pews will take place, at the church,
on Wednesday evening next.
SERVICES IN CHARLES STREET NJ. Z. CHURCH YES
TERDAY.-The services in Charles Street church
yesterday were of most interesting character. In
the morning, at 8 o'clock, Glove Feast was held
which was attended by the local preachers, and
twenty-one persons from different sections of the
country gave in their experience. The meeting
was characterized by much feeling. AT IL o'clock,
the Rev. Mr.. Tasker, of Philadelphia, preached
from IIle IOuOWlDg WOfuS: Jesus Saltn unto him,
am the way, the truth, and the life no man cometh
unto the Father, but by me."-St. John, 14th chap
ter and 9th verse. The sermon was one of much
power and produced an excellent effect.
The meeting in the afternoon at o'clock was
one of peculiar interest. Itwas opened with prayer
by the Rev. b. j. Kallock, of Philadelphia Elo-
quent addresses were delivered by Arthur Mooney,
of the Troy Conference, S. Brady of the East Bal
timoie, and James l.. Graham, of Pittsburg, in
which an account was given of the progress and
prosperity of Methodism in the different sections
of the land, and the trials and triumphs of the
local ministry were feelngly and eloquently por-
trayed The Lords Supper was then administered,
after which Richard Holt, of Philadelphia, deliv-
cred an address. At half past O'Clock at night
these services continued, and addresses were
delivered by number of gentlemen,
MEETING THE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL PREACHERS
OF THE NJ. E. CHURcH.-This body assembled on
Saturday afternoon at fouI O'Clock, in the lecture
room of the Charles Street NJ. E. Church.
On motion of Rev. Samuel Brady, Rev. C. c.
Leigh, of New York, was elected temporary Chair
On motion of Rev. I. p Cook, Rev. VIM. H. Kin
cade, of fittsburg, Pa, was elected temporary
Secretary.
The Rev Mr.. MacFarland was elected Assistant
Secretary.
The Chairman then read portion of Scripture;
a hymn sung, and prayer offered by the Rev.
Mr.. Thackaray, of n. j.
The Secretary read the call which authorised the
Convention, after which Rev. |. P. Cook, in brief
and appropriate address, welcomed the delegates
from distance and extended to them the b0spi-
taties of the Methodist brethren of this city, This
address responded to by the Chairman, who
spoke of the proverba hospitality of the citizens of
Baltimore, and thanked the brethren of the church
for the uniform kindness which had been extended
to the delegates to the Convention. Rev. Henry
Scer stated that as Chairman of Committee con-
sisting of Rev. Messrs. Brooks, Tudor and himself
he was authorised to extend welcome to the mem
bers of the Convention from the Preachers Society
n NJ
lutions, which had been adopted by the Preachers
Society, which were read by the Secretary, after
the reading of which Mr.. Slicer addressed the Con-
vention.
Rev. Mr.. Schalner, of New York, presented an
address of thanks in response to the addresses of
Rev. Messrs. Cook and Slicer, which on motion was
adopted unanimously.
Rev. l. p Cook offered resolution to the effect
that all local preachers of good standing in attend
ance at the Convention, should be admitted to the
floor as delegates. Adopted.
Rev. Samuel Brady said he did not think the
Convention had acted wisely in the passage of the
resolution 1t was too sweeping in its character,
and would open the door to persons who would not
seek the harmony and usefulness of the Convention
but who would seek for matters of dispute, which
perhaps would end in trouble.
Mr.. Cook moved reconsideration of the vote
which adopted the resolution Carried
Mr.. Brady and Mr.. Cook discussed the effects
which would flow from the adoption of the resolu-
tion, when Mr.. Cook withdrew it.
At the request of the Convention, Mr.. Cook, as
chairman of the Committee of Arrangements read
a list of names of those persons who, lie had been
informed, had been elected delegates to the Con-
vention, when, on motion of Mr.. Brady, they were
declared to be such.
A resolution that all local ministers of the Meth
odist Episcopal Church, whose standing could be
vouched for, and who expressed themselves favora-
BILE to the objects of the Convention should be ad-
mitted to seats the floor, was offered and
adopted.
A member.-Does that include the colored breth-
ren, who are local preachers?
member.-Don't refer to that.
First member.-Yes, but want to know.
Mr.. Schatner.-Never mind; the coored breth-
rem will exercise propriety and not come here
Rev. DIR. Monroe moved that a committee, con-
ssting of one from each Conference, be appointed
to select permanent officers for the Convention
Adopted.
The Committee which was appointed by the men,
bers of the different conferences, returned and
ported follows: President, Rev. Thos. r. Tasker,
of Virginia. Vice-Presidents, Rev. C. G. Leigh, of
New York, and DR.. Roberts, of Baltimore; Secre-
taries, Rev. w. II. Kincade, of Pittsburg, and
Rev. Mr.. MaeFarand, of East New York Confer
ence.
The Convention then made arrangements for
religious services Sunday and adjourned to meet
again, at the same place, this morning at o clock
Police STATIsTICs.-The following statistics show
the number and character of the arrests for the
month of September Assault and battery, SO :;
assaults with intent to KILL Il assaults with intent
to rob, l assaults officers, l3 assauting and
stabbing, 2; beating wives IA arson, l; abusing,
46; breach of ordinance, So breach of peace, G7 !;
desecration of Sabbath, 3 ; disturbing public wor-
ship, fast driving, A forgery, ; false preten
ces, 8 fighting in the street, 30; gambling on the
Sabbath, IL; horse stealing, p; interfering with
officers s: intoxication, 342 larceny, q murder,
rioting 8 receiving stolen goods, 2; robbng, 2;
selling liquor Sunday l threatening to kill, 2 !;
threatening to assault, 1; destroying property,
shooting at persons4. Total arrests s7l. The pris
were disposed ofa follows Committed for trial