Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-29

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WAsH'Nsr oS Is BALTIMORE On Tuesday
r-efnIrg Mr.. John Kemp, whip attached to
'he city night line Of hackney carriages entered
the Orfce Of Justice Ferguson and stated that two
men from Baltimore whom he had s'hac ked,'
about the city all the preceding night had swim
died him out OF HIS just dues, they having refused
10 pay char"e Of 81 for his services coachman
and guide through certain devious ways where
wild young men resort for pleasure. He wound
up his statement by demanding a United St.tes
warrant for their immediate apprehension. The
Justice very kindly hnmored his demand and in
due time the alleged delinquents were ushered
into the presence one of them still under the
strong power of that dangerOu draught which
''steals away the brain.r the other convalescent
The accused finding justice absut TO overtake
them demanded bill of particulars and proposed
instantaneous settlement The magistrate received
from one Of them 8, which he handed to Kemp
and received IN return a 81 which he forked over
to the first party and cleared the office. Kemp not
satisfied with the advice Of the mag strate, who
told him to go about his business and leave the
two men alone, fingered about the place and
when the two passed out followed. xchang-
Ing words with them, when one OF them
caught him by the collar as IL to administer chas-
tisenent, but was prevented by an officer; and
Kemp rushed hack To the office and demanded
another warrant against the men for assault and
battery, alleging that they had torn his coat from
his back and struck him. The magistrate upon
person. and rs Kemp apparently at least three
parts ont Of five ''in the Wind refused to issue
the warrant; whereupOn keHIp became furious,
and used insulting and even threatening langu age
towards him. and insinuated that the President
should know of his refusal to do his duty when
thus called upon. The magistrate not caring to
listen TO the inebrated night-iner, quietly wrote
commitment for contempt, which he placed in
the hands Of an attendant officer, and Mr.. h. was
instantly conveyed 10 the county Jail, where hs
remained twenty-four hours, and came out, ii is
to be hoped, in a penitent frame Of mind.
THE Revival For month past the Methodist
churches in Washington have been engaged in
carrying on protracted meetings, the result Of
which has been numerous conversions, and the
addition Of many members to those churches and
others The religious awakening began soon
after the close OF the recent camp-meetings in
Maryland and Virginia at which large deleUa-
tons from the Washington churches were present.
The revival was begun in a very quiet manner,
but soon spread from church TO church, until
nearly all of the Methodist denomination were
engaged in the work. Though the churches and
Chapels in the central portion Of the city have
been greatly benefited by the meetings. which are
still in progress at most Of them, yet greater
animation prevails at the suburban chapels Since
the announcement, protracted meetings have
been held in the Union, Foundry, McKendree,
Fletcher, Waugh, and Gorsuch Chapels and Ebe-
Meier Station of the Methodist Episcopal Church;
Ninth Street station and East Washington Mis-
sion Of the Methodist Protestant Church; and the
Southern Methodist Church, Eighth street. at
most Of which the meetings still in progress
During thirty wears. there has not been witnessed
such general revival Of the churches I'm this Dis
trict.
At present the most noticeable movement is that
In progress in the eastern part Of the city, where
the protracted meetings are conducted at Ebenezer
by Rev. Mr.. Ryan, and at the East Washington
station by Rev MIR. Nichols. At the former the
house iscrOwded nightly, and the altar surrounded
by Peniten;s, and many kneeling at the benc hes
for want Of room at the altar. Many convers' ons
are reported there At the latter the meetings are
very Interesting, and numerous peniteIts are
nightly presenting themselves al the altar. There
has probably never been as many conversions re-
ported as during the past four weeks in a like
space Of time. There seems no disposition to
close these meetings while the present animation
continues.
JEWISH HoLYDAYs.-YeSterday "wednesday
evening, the Israelites all over the world COM
menced the celebration Of one Of their most SOL
emn holydays, called Rosh HaShaHa or the New
Year. The origin of the festival is to be found in
Leviticus NNIil, p, ~, p. '.and the Lord spake
unto Moses saying, Speak unto the children OF
Israel s1ying: In the seventh month in the first
ofthe month shall We have Sabbath a memorial
Of blowing Of trumpets, and holy convocaton
1e shall do no Servile work"
Though not one Of the three great festivals on
which the male Israelities Were required to APP
Pear In the Temple, IL is nevertheless considered
as among the first Of the holydays. While the
Jews do not consider that the destiny of man is
other days less subject 10 the control of Proyi-
lutte consequences Of a mans actions and the fate
Of nations are melted out and weighed.
One Of toe Pecul ar rites Of the festival. is the
blowing OF trumPets, which is strictly observed,
and the hearing Of its sound 10 obligatory ali
Jews. This rite bears a close connexion with the
service Of the day IL Is typical. according to the
Jewish doctrine of the proclamation of the Day
Of Judgment II moreover denotes the freedom
from and tra1sgression. which Is to follow
the universal acknowledgment Of the Kingdom OF
God The service of this festival comprises prayer
Of Homage, Remembrance, and the Sounding OF
the cornet.
This holyday is one of those. which on thi,
continent, every Jew, however lofty or humble
joins In celebrating. No busi ness Of any kind Is
transacted by the Jews while il lasts. The fest.
val commenced at sunset on Wednesday evening
and terminates at sunset ON Friday evening.
Co,IPLIxExTARY-On Tuesday evening, at a
meeting Of tee Jackson Club, in the Fifth Ward
Mr.. VIM F. Price was presented with hand
some silver headed cane, in recognition of his
services as '.member Of the Trustees Of the
Public Schools an Office lately resigned bv him
on account Of other public duties. The presenta.
ton address was delivered by Sir. C. e Edelin,,
President Of the Club, and tue recipient replied
perdnently; taking occasion 10 make some inter
sStng and Instructive remarks upon the subiec,
Of the school system here, and attrstng its value
and efficiency regards its practical workings
The SAKE club also presented 10 Mr. Muloy, a
handsome cane, Ina recognition of his srryic,s IN
q the ranks Of the Fifth Ward Democracy Al ali
times, and especially at the last munich pal cleo
ton In answer 20 complimentary resolutions
and sentiments, Messrs. Huntington and NcN.r-
hsay made some good speeches, and the COMPANY
ate wards sat down to well ordered repast pro.
vided in the club room, and pleasant events I,
was passed.
TROUBLESOME ISQUIRER.-This morning .
resPectibly-clad young man went to the clerk,
ONCE in Browns Hotel, and inquired il DR. Aller
was In. gentleman of the name Of Allen b-ius
registered there, messenger was sent to his room
10 inquire II he DIR. Allen The rrDI y Wv,
no = fine inquirer insisted that II must b. hin,
81 Al a