The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1859-05-23
CITY LNTELLIGENCE.

FUNERAL SERMoN.-At5 5 o'clock yesterday after
noon sermon commemorative ofthe life and char
acter of the late Rev. H. V. D. Johns D. D.. was
preached before the Maryland Tract Society by
the Rev. Joseph 7. Smith, d. D., of the Second
Presbyterian Church, at the Central PRESBYTERIAN
Church, corner of Liberty and Saratoga streets.
Among the ministers who were present and took
part IN the services were Rev. Charles Howard, the
assistant rector of Emmanuel Church, Rev. T. E.
Peck, OF the Broadway Presbyterian Church, Rev.
H. ieates Reese and Rev. DR.. Roberts of the
Methodist Church, Rev. W. W. Williams, of the lst
baptist Church, and Rev. Messrs. Anspach and
Heiner, of the German Reformed
After prayers, the reading of Scriptures and
singing, Rev, Mr. Williams, as President of the
Maryland Tract Society, arose and said, that as
pastors and members of the various Evangelical
churches IN the city, they had congregated togeth
er to unite in honoring the memory of a dearly.
beloved and departed brother. He thought no
apology or explanation was necessary for service
OF that kind. Those who knew the deceased loved
and cherished him. He had been jealous and honor
ed member of the Tract Society. Every one felt the
influence OF his life upon that cause in particular
and Christianity in general, and it would have
been considered gracious dispensation of Provi-
dence had he been spared. 1t was seldom that
service like the present was held-seldom in com
memoratlon of such man, because few communi-
ties are blessed with the influence of character
ike his. But as the organ of the Tract Society, it
devoved upon another to enter more fully into the
details of the life of the deceased, and he should
therefore, give place to him.
Rev. Dr. Smith, after few preliminary remarks
proceeded to recapituate the more important facts
in the life of Rev. Dr. Johns and to dwell upon
the many beautiful traits in his character The dis
course occupied some time in its delivery and
was listened to with marked attention by the large
congregation assembled. Frequently, while Dr..
Smith was speaking, an audible sob would break
from some one of the audience, and as the speaker
approached the conclusion of his sermon MANY of
ms hearers were in tears.
CHURCH DEDICATIoN.-The new edfce recently
erected near the suburbs of the city on Madison
avenue, and known the Madison Avenue Metho-
dist Episcopal Church. was dedicated Yesterday
morning. The dedication sermon was preached at
IL O'Clock by the Rev. Bishop Simpson, from the
text 81 will glorfy the house of NV glory"
lsaiah Goth chap, 9TH verse. The singing by the
choir was conducted by Jacob Taber, ESQ The
church is exceedingly cOmmodous built of brick
and neatly finished. 1t has front of 20 feet and
extends back los feet. The facade is ornamented
by four large COrinthian columns, supporting a
heavy projecting roof. Within the front doors is
spacious vestbule from which the main BODY of the
church and galleries are entered. The pews are of
black walnut, arranged in semi-circle, and cush-
Toned with drab damask. The pulpit is of marble,
on raised daiS, and is surrounded with chancel
railing Ofwalnut. For the convenience of the min
lster, watch is set in the top slab of the pulpit
The basement of the building is arranged for
Sunday School purposes, and contains cass-rooms
and preachers study. The entire cost of the
building was about 900, more than three-fourths
of which sum has been paid.
CENTRE MARKET.-The following were the ruling
prices at the Centre Market on Saturday morning