Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-04-01

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was delivered before this association last evening
by Mr.. II. II. Young. The lecturer commenced
by leading the minds of his auditors back to that
period in the world g history when the rudiments
Of civilization were frst revealed to man, and he
1 entered upon that path which he has since stead
lastly pursued He supposed the locality where
| this beginning occurred was somewhere in South
| ern Asia, on the banks Of the Euphrates perhaps
or OF the Ganges and that Its influence was ofigi-
| nally confined to very limited space There the
| rnder arts and ordinary sciences were probably
discovered and in some branc hes no inconsidef-
able proficiency was acquired. Through the in
| nuence OF commerce. civilization was extended
from that point, very gradually at first, but ac-
| curing velocity Of movement and increase of
power as II was diffused, and meanwhile con-
SANITY undergoing further development and inl-
Having traced the course of civilization from
| southern Asia to the Atlantic sea- board and re-
marked Is diffusion throughout Europe the lee
turer next called attention TO the fact tbat its
ress had caused the frequent removal of the corn
mercial emporium OF the world, which ALWAYS
sougnt situation most convenient to all those
portions OF the earth which contributed to its COM
merce The first location of this central seat of
trade he supposed to have been situated in India
then II was transferred to Babylon, thence to
Egypt, and subsequently to various Mediterranean
cities Finally, II passed outside the Straits of
Gibraltar, and found an abiding place in London
Zach OF these removes the lecturer argued was In
obedience to the law requiring the great central
depot Of trade to be most to the greatest
mass OF those engaged in mercantile pu' ts,-to
approximate the centre of the commercial world
He next called attention to the fact that the Dro-
greSs of mankind has at last opened the entire
physical world tn commerce. and that civilization
Is rapidly extending itself and must at an early
DAY embrace the whole human family The pres
ent commercial centre, he averred. has now be-
come lnconvenient, and another remove must soon
transpire This, he believed, will be the most
important change of site that has ever taken place
lnasinuch as the transfer will be from the old Con-
tlnent to the new, and the new location will be
permanent for all time to come He believed that
the new site will be somewhere on the isthmus
connecting North and South America and con
clnded by urging the importance of its possession
by TINS Government. The nation having iursdic-
ton over the commercial metropolis of the world
has, he observed, in all ages commanded con-
trolling influence over the destinies of mankind
and he thought, therefore, that it is the duty of
the American people-a duty which they owe to
their Creator to the human race to their posterity
their free institutions and themselves-to secure 10
themselves that which will give them the prepon-
derancy Of political power in the world
Joseph ;. Wilson, Esq, followed In a brief adj
dress on the power OF the human mind and the
astonishing results 1t has wrought. To render
these more forCible, he contrasted the past with
the present, and remarked on the triumphs human
ny has achieved over the barriers of nature even
though Its progress has been materially inter
fered with by political struggles between rival
nations. His remarks served as an appropriate
peroration tn the discourse of Mr. Young and
abounded with the happiest imagery
We learn that the lecture above alluded to Is the
first of a series, and that Mr.. Y. will continue the
subject at a future meeting.
ErIPHAxY CHURCH HOME Assoc1,1,ox This
Association was organized on the 22d of Novem-
Der, ISIS, and has for its object the charitable
relief of the sick the poor and the ignorant of the
parish. Members of the Epiphany Church, of
either sex, may become members of the Associa-
ton by paying not less than one dollar per month
The proceedings of all meetings of the Assocja-
ton are informal and conversational the officers
keeping the necessary record. and CARRYING into
effect the determinations arrived at The number
OF members up to January 9th, 1859, pledged to
pay not less than 81 per month, 81, guaran-
teeing the sum of SS72 for the wear Donations
&c, have increased this amount TO at least 81 800
The parish has been divided for the purposes of
systematic visiting and extension of relief into six
districts, two managers to each district, whose
especial duty it is, seeking the cooperation of
other members, to visit the poor and afflicted adj
nlnisterlng such physical relief and spiritual aid
as the cases may require
A house, No. AL Thirteenth street, has been
rented, in which home has been provided for
those OF our poor who are unable from old aye or
disease, and from want of relatives and friends to
take care Of themselves, to he otherwise cared
Tor IL has been furnished plainly, to the extent
OF present requirement, and Matron has been Sc
cured to take charge of its domestic affairs The
services of a Physician at the :. Home.n gratui-
tously offered. have been accepted. A parish
school will be established as soon as IL can he
conveniently done, and il is in contemplation to
hold services weekly, with a lecture, at some
point In the parish near Pennsylvania avenue,
from which happy moral influence it is hoped
may result.
The managers in their first report say:
In carrying out the objects of the Association
II IS believed to be our first duty to look after and
provide for the poor of our own flock, and then to
administer to others occasion NAV offer and opr
means warrant. IL is not intended to confine the
disPensation Of our charities to the inmates of the
Home but arrangements have been made to
furnish at the Home a meal to the hungry and q
lodging to the houseless and 10 respond to all an
Pilcatlons for our sympathy through the several
visiting committees. Tickets of reference to the
Home arc furnished to all members desiring
them, and the condition of each applicant so
referred Will be duly recorded and inquired into
Members are earnestly requested, in furtherance
of one Of the main objects of the Association the
discrimination of the deserving from the un-
worthy, not to give money when applied to- but
reference ticket"
CRIMINAL CouRr-Yesterday lanes NcF,u
convicted Of resisting Officer Lloyd in the dis
charge of his duty, was sentenced to pay fine Of
IS and costs.
Charles. L. Grimm, member of the auxiliary
guard, was convicted of an assault and battery on
Joseph Ii. Wslling, while the latter was running
10 a hre. lie was sentenced to pay fine of IS
and costs.
Thomas Groom alias Thomas Bredd. fcolored J
was convicted of petit larceny and sent Jail one
Charles Coombs was convicted of an assault on
The house OF Mr.. Ferry, in which he used fire.
arm several times. He was fined SO and costs
oHu SCI1 W ydlI
Mr.. Norris continued his argument on his mo-
ton in behalf OF the release of the sureties of Josh
w. Bentley. under indictment for assault and bat
tery but now IN the service of the United States
IN Paraguay, and beyond their power to surren-
der: The Court reserves its Judgment
To-day, Susan King, alias Susan Anderson. (col-
ored,l was tried for stealing various articles of
clothing and pieces OF money from one Jane A.
galloway. The jury returned verdict of guilty
No other case had been taken up when our re-
port closed.
CoLoRED lNDIGNATIoN.-James Butler, a COL
ored individual, was arrested some time ago by
Officer Ross on charge Of stealing awheelbarrow.
The evidence was sufficient for the magistrate To
send the case to court. The last Grand Jury how
ever, failed to indict fhe accused and he las dis
charged. This morning, Jim was standing with
several white persons as Officer Ross passed by
them, and he remarked, There goes Bill Ross,
the id s-n of b-h." Ross again arrested
him, and took him before Justice Donn who made
Jim pay up To the tune of sl1.27
WORD To THE WIsE.-The orders for the
Star during the Sickles trial already received from
dealers (newsmen) in the District and the sur
rounding country already indicate that we shall