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

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The Christian Association rooms Nevertheless
there was very fair attendance of young men at
prayer and Bible class meeting. The lecture Of
the evening was upon the 9Th chapter of Genesis to
the 10th verse: the birth of Cain and Abel: their
sacrifices; the rejection Of the one and acceptance
OF the other the murder Of Abel and the curse of
Cain. The questions arising out of the considera-
ton OF the subjects were numerous and the eve
ming passed with much satisfaction to the company
In st. Johns Church, (Episcopalinn y Yesterday
morning, Rev. Dr. Pyne preached with his usual
power, from the text - And Jesus took the loayes
ana when he had given thanks, he distributed to
set down and likewise of the fishes as much as
they would st Johns Gospel 9Th and 18th
The reverend speaker first proceeded to consider
the character of the miracle described in the text
contained
At the Church Of the Ascension (Episcopal) the
night services, as conducted by Rev. Dr. Pink
ney, were of very interesting character The
sermon was founded upon the text found in The
I'D verse Of the nth chapter of St Mathews Cos
pei, as follows: And when the evening was
come ne was there alone" The reverend speaker
Christian to be often alone, in commune only
with his Maker. That il was his duty to he at
Times, and often, apart from the excitement and
turmoil OF business, and the vain pleasures of
society, and to hold meditation with the great
GlVef OF life, and fountain of worldly existence;
else II was impossible to be a good Christian.
ne Chrlstlan's great danger from the world was
nelu 10 DE us constant presence with him; and the
speaker dwelt at some length and with force
upon the spiritual benefit to he derived from shut
ung out the world and its Establishments from the
thoughts and shutting heaven in reDarking with
tuthfulneSs that the good man is never less alone
than when alone; for il is then that God and our
SAVIOR are with him; and that there can be no
ohtnde where God and his angels arc present.
nolulnS spiritual converse with him
Al the Ninth street Nj u Churcb n c.,rooI
heV. L. w Bates, the new pastor, began his term
OF service at this station. The effects of an nm
pleasant Mlp across the Chesapeake bay, on his
way TO Washington, evident in a slight
noarseness with which he was afflicted He chose
Tor his text, Mathew 9th chap nth verse g And
forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors,
clause Of the 18th verse And lead ms not into
temptation, but deliver us from evil Both dis
courses were beautiful as well as practical giving
tne congregation very favorable opinion of the
struct. "' WI 10 " In
At the Assembly's Church. the pastor. Rev. A.
". Carothers, preached from the text Till |
t 60 i've a,Iendance to reading, to exhortation,
10 good doctrine II Timothy, 4th CHI 18th ";
and IN the evening sermon to Young men, the
text being from Mathew, 5th CHI 18th ". We are
the salt OF the earth but il the salt hath lost its
SAVIOR, whcrewith shall il be sated - A new choir
has recently been organized in this church under
the leadership of Mr.. F. Glenroy and their execu-
ton Of sacred melody has added much to the reIi.
At the M r.. Church South the Rev. J. C.
Granbury preached morning and evening. his first
discourse being based upon the 10th verse of the
81 chapter Of Malachi, and the sermon in the eve
hlnS on the 10Th verse OF the Sd chapter Of John
At the Foundry Nj. E. Church. Rev n n
Nadal preached in the morning from Romans
iith chap. 18th verse, - For the kingdom of God
Is not meat and drink, but Righteousness and
peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost';-and in the
evening from I'd Corinthians, 18th chap 9TH verse
But we have this treasure, in earthern vessels
that the excellency of this power may be of God
Rev. Mr. Wise, son of Gov Wis, of VIRGINIA
preached an eloquent and impressive discourse
at Trinity church, to a crowded house. embracing
iarse portion Of the literary and religious public
At Waugh chapel, Methodist Episcopal, Rev.
Il: Nj. carson pastor, preached at Ii O'Clock from
iltus, I'd chap. lith verse, ''Who gave himself
Tor us, that he might redeem from all iniauity
and purify unto himself peculiar people Jealous
OF good works. A protractcd meeting HIS begun
at this chapel, which will be continued through
At the seventh street Presbyterian church. the
Rev. Mr.. Bittinger, took for his text the Sd chap
Ter OF philippians, fom the 4th to the 18th verse
Inc pastor Is engaged at the present with a series
OF Sabbath lectures the Christian Life to which
the sabbath afternoons are devoted.
In the evening, at Wesley CHAPEL Rev Dabncy
Ball preached from Genesis. 9th CHI, I'D ": Thus
aid Noah; according to all that God commanded
him, so did he.''
found on the wharf, at Third street east, which
led to the suspicion that the owner had commit
ted suicide. The usual means were used To re-
cover bodies, and resulted in the recovery of the
corpse OF young man named Chas. a. Appleton
The circumstance indicated n deliberate dPtermi-
nation on the part of the unfortunate man to sue
coed In ills attempt, he having tied his feet with
his handkerchief, well laid of his hat
shawl and coat The deceased was about thirty
years of age, Of fine appearance temperate hab-
its but unfortunately subject TO tis of temporary
insanity. and 1t is supposed that he was in THIS
condition when the act was committed He was
and his arrival in Washington was unknown To
his relatives here, one of whom, Hon. John An
pleton, his brother. took charge of the remains
to have them properly inferred.
Mr.. EvERETI's LECTURE at the MARYLAND In
stitute, Baltimore, on the 'Early Days Of Frank
lin, this evening, is for the benefit of the Union
Protestant Infrmary. and after its delivery the
Hon. John L. Kennedy will respond in behalf of
the Infirmary. The American saws that as the
audience will probably assemble early. to relieve
the tedium of waiting Vollandt's band will be
present and perform some of their selections Mr.
Everett arrived in Baltimore on Saturday evening
and is stopping at the residence Of his friend
Alexander Turnbull, Esq We again remind our
readers that they get round trip tickets GOOD
for three days and tickets of admission TO the ec
ture, together, for 50, at Franck Taylor's book
store, Pennsylvania avcnuc.
The AMERICAN EAGLE CLUB give their second
grand cotillon party, this evening, at Thorn's
building, Seventh street, for the benefit Of the
widow of the late John Ennis, who was killed
in Georgetown on the 18th of February last When
the object Of this party is taken into consideration
aud the Club pledge themselves that nothing will
he left undone TO add TO the enjoyment Of those
who may favor them with their presence we
think enough is said to insure crowded hall.
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George Bryant, Buck Warren. Samuel Rix Cor
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