Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-08-26

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ffom the grounds for miles this forenoon. . Lasf
night being the closing one, was according to |
usage occupied throughout I'M religious exercises,
and the scenes presented were Of a character to |
impress a stranger most strikingly. i. r--1I.F.
Upon the conclusion Of the evening SERVICES nj |
the stand, the assemblage separated into d ferent
congregations at the various large tents of Wesley
Chapel, McKendree Chapel, Foundry, &c., &c,
and entered upon exercises consisting Of animated
exhortafions, earnest prayers singing Joined in
by all, during which the preae hers and others,
passed from this or that agonized convert wits.
Pering words Of hope in bis or her ears
covered stands served to light up the ground with
striking effect and bringing into picturesque relief
the heavy overhanging foliage. and outlining the
ever-moving ngures and groups Of persons passing
fereDt tents
At McKendree tent great revival was prog ress-
ing, and dozens Of the awakened msstiy Young
persons, Were P!osttated upon the straw, groaning
IN an agony which the heavy chorusses Of the sing
ers and the sonorous declarations of the preachers
failed to silence. The scene naturally attracted
hosts OF spectators who formed an almost impen-
etrable crowd at either entrance (front and rear)
of the large tent. Attic other tents also revival
scenes were witnessed Of a nature sufficiently i'm
pressive to draw many spectators.
In The colored (Peopies) quarter scene still
more striking In some Of its aspects was exhib-
tied. For the entire night they sang with pro-
digious power of lungs and no little melody that
music Of measured cadence known as s.camr-
meeting tunes, while they kept time by a sway
Ing movement of the body, varied by leaps Of
considerable height with the arms extended on a
level with the shoulder and the hands dropping
PerPendiculariy from the wrists
Al daylight this morning, the entire colored
camp formed into line and marched (as usual upon
the break king up morning) the rounds of the whole
camp singing with fine effect as they swept along
in procession Tins they kept up for some hours.
until the sun began TO dissipate the mists that
bad gathered through the light in the hollow
where the camp is formed. We hear that the
white people had such n procession somewhat
earlier in the morning, but being then, ourselves,
In the land OF dreams, we did not see it. This
camp meeting We learn, has been distinguished
oy the remarkable good order that hes prevailed
and also In its fruits has proved satisfactory TO
those who have its interests at heart :.
The camp meeting in Fairfax county, Va, also
closes to-day. camp meeting opens this morn
Ing at seatoh's camp ground in Loudoun county,
va Loudoun circuit being a populous and in
huenal one this camp will doubtless he very large
and interesting.
The UNION PRAYER MEETING, held at the
Tenth-street Baptist church last evening, was at
tended by large congregation of ladies and gen.
tlemen, and the exercises We're participated In
with much apparent interest by all present Rev
Mr. Noble gave In brief hi ghly- interesting ac-
count OF the late religious revivas In Ireland and
the effect thereof upon the Christian world and
the probable effect upon nOn- professionals of re-
ligion.
Other interesting remarks were made by persons
present, and speakers urged upon Christians that
If they desired Outpouring Of the shirt of God
upon impenitent sinners, themselves must bring
their hearts into more earnest and Jealous coope
ration with that spirit by PRAYER and supplication
10 the Throne of Divine Grace. One speaker re-
marked that the power of the Church for good Law
In lis observation-disclosures; md il appeared to some
OF those present that the proceedings Of the meet
| Ing last evening were characterized by greater
degree OF earnest zeal. and that the spea kers
evinced tone better calculated to attract the at
| tention Of thoughtless persons to the subject of
their eternal welfare, than have been manifested
In the mon Prayer Meetings for some time past
SENT TO JAIL.-Yesterday, John Dugan was
arrested by officer Ross, on the oath Of Abby
Dugan, his wife, for threatening to take her life
before two weeks. Mrs Duoan has an infant
eleven months Of age. Dugan is drinking man,
and they have separated. and she has hired out to
service; and when she goes to her work she leaves
her infant at the house where she boards Duoan
by some means, got the child from the house. and
says he sent 1t to Baltimore, with the intention of
having it forwarded to Scotland to be raised
Last March, Dugan was arrested for threatening
to knock his wife on the head with an ak and
was then held to security for peace This time
Justice Myer demanded $50 security for peace
In default OF which he committed defendant to
Jail.
| CITY lMPROvEMENTs.-Orders have been issued
| to the Commissioner of the First and Second
Wards, to proceed Immediately with the follow
ing Improvements: Grading of the alley in square
~; grading and improving alleys In squares I75,
1919, and 126; grading and graveling MaSslc hu-
sets avenue, between Fourteenth and Fifteenth
streets, and paving the north side of the same
taking up and reiayinS the sidewalk and CUTTERS
on the east fronts OF squares l99 and quo These
| improvements have been long desired, and their
speedy completion will be the occasion of rejoic-
ing among the residents of those localities.
The FIRENEN.-The various companies of our
fire department are making arrangements for a
general turnout on the 12th Of September to re-
ccive the company from Philadelphia, which will
arrive on that evening. Ofcourse our fremen in
tend to do their best OF that occasion and treat
their brethren Of the city Of sBrotherly Love in
manner that will secure their respect and esteem
| in years to come. The Philadelphians intend
bringing with them their entire steam apparatus
II being the desire OF The fire department. here that
they should do so.
CHURCH IMPRovEMEST--Since Monday last
large number of laborers nave been engaged in
removing the portions Of the Four-and-a half street
Presbyterian Church necessary to he removed
Preparatory to the extensive Improvement designed
The energy with which the work has been begun
affords to believe that i'm a short while the
neighborhood will be improved by one of the
FIST churches in the city. The workmen are under
the direction OF George Nailor. carpenter and
builder, and Mr.. Plant, brick-laycr, who are the
contractors for the work in their respective lines
The PICNIC of the National Guard at Coum.
bian Springs has been postponed from Thursday
the LIST, to Monday. the 5th of September.
WATCH RETURSs.-John Murphy, drunk and
diSorderly; fine and costs 81 IS John McRary
do; do, 81 10. Two dodgers.
MKN's DRKss SUITS,
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CHILDREN, DREss suIIs,'.
NOAH WALKER & Co, Marble Hall ClothInr
store Browns Hotel Building, would respectfully
announce That their annual display of Spring and
summer Clothing is now ready for inspection. II
Is comprised Of an assortment Of Gentlemen's and
fouths Clothing of the newe. and richest desi ms
In material, trimming, and workmanship.
To those who study excellence with economy, in
AshlOnable articles Of Dress an opportunity is now
ohsref for selecting from the most attractive stock
Of Ready Made Clothing in this city, ct very re-
duced prices. ap s8-ly
SANVoRDs LIVER ISvrGoRAIoR -Fxperiinent
mas proven that d OF the lung general
~ tns INST causes Of consumption but debliltatau
sJstem caused by the improper action of the liver.
reduces the power OF tins lungs resist or throw of
diseases caused by cold and rritaiion, leaving the
lungs at the mercy Ot one disease the liver
has icaPacltated them from prrfOrml ng their prop
eractlOn oil throwing of diseased matter caused 6y
cod thns Ia prevent consumption, cure the liver
ana keep the system strong enough to throw off
sg ut diseases Of the lungs.
mere is not IN tho world a better liver remedy
or cure Tor aeDlltatec system, than DR.. Sanfords
lnylsoiator for II has becn fuiy tiled in largo and
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