Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1859-09-15

moving Ariington-ward to-day. =
Last night the philadelphia delegation of the
Sons Of Malta arr we'd at tue Kiriwoed Bosse
The delegation consists Of the following gentle
men: H. l.. Peterson, &c. c y r. d. Lowry. nv.
F FL SAMUEL sine TssioS &C. g. H. e Ha,ii.
Rolin, X. t. VIII te, John Goforth ~.
Delegations from Buffalo. New York city, Fal.
timore,, Pittsburg, Richmond, and other poi nts
cises Of the day -
The Knights left their Hall on street al 10
O'Clock. In full regala uniform Of the order.
The gentlemen entered on the list as contestants
at the Tournament as follows: VIM. Day
ton, Grand Commander. dress, Knight Of Malta;
Mr.. Martin. knight Of Silver Cross; w 3. Teel,
knight Of ST John; w. b. Rocker. Knight OF The
Bleeding Heart; Mr. Douglass, Knight Of Aneri-
ca; Mr.. Lacy, knight of Ava; J. T. Essex, knight
Of the Potomac; Geo. Wall, knight Of Aleyan
dria; A. J. Thomas, knight Of the Silver Cross;
Rupert Fearnaught; Jno. d. Hammack, dress Of
Chancellor Of the Order; VIM. Mitchell, knight
Of Baden Baden; Mr.. woodley, as Jester.
The contestants (knights) rode slowly through
the principal streets attracting the attention Of all
beholders by their unique and brilliant appear
ance Afterwards, they proceeded on their way
10 Arlington. On their arrival there, there win
be various exercises. including an address by VIM.
p m, when the riding will be commenced
IL Is expected that President Buchanan Mr.
Secretary Thompson, and perhaps other members
OF tne cabinet will be present the "Undine"
splendid barge.
The following letter has been received from
Gov. Wise in answer to the invitation of the Sons
Of Malta 10 address them TO-DAY:
RICHMOND, Va, Sept. 8, 1859
dentlemen: Yours Of 3ist ult found awaiting
my return from visit To the mountains At the
earliest moment reply, by expressing my regret
that | am unable 10 comply with yo1r reouest to
address the Encampments Of the Sons of Malta at
Arlington Springs, the 18th inst | am hourly by
the bed Of Illness 10 my family and at the desk Of
Official labor, and these forbid all attempt at the
task to which you invite me, and which | would
gladly assume under other circumstances For
this complimenf please accept my grateful ac-
acknowledgements, and believe me sincerely and
Truly yours, HENRY A WISE.
To c. w. Boteler, jr, chairman,
and tue gentlemen Of the committee, &c. .
The FIRENES's ExcURsIoN.-The visiting fire.
men took An excursion yesterday TO Mount Veraon
| and Glymont, in company with their hosts the
members OF the Franklin Company, and accom-
panied by large number of ladies and gentlemen.
On the trip down, the boat stopped at Mount
Vernon, where the visitors sem bar ked and lro-
ceeded TO the Tomb Of Washington, where they
remained about one hour and a half walking
through the grounds and enjoying themselves in
| quiet and orderly manner, BETTING the place
| and the occasion They then proceeded to CIV
| mont, reac hing that place about o'clock D. M
and shortly afterward partook Of dinner, the
| excellence Of which was fully tested which had
been provided by the proprietors, Messrs. Jones
| * Co. At dinner, Speeches OF an appropriate
| character were made by Mr.. VIM. Carey Presi-
| dent OF the Franklin, and MesSrs Small, And teas
| and Thorpe, OF the America Company. After
| dinner, the whole company entered with zeal
1 into the enjoyments afforded by the dancing
pavilion and an excellent band Of music The
afternoon az, thus Wore delightfully."- away, and the
| best OF order was maintained. At 5 ID H. the
| boat returned ts the pavilion bringing a large
| addition To the already numerous com pany ,,res
emf, many ladies and gentlemen from the sur
4 finiT ffnsr iF,S
| ment. The dancing was kept up till O'Clock
p. m, when all embarked and the boat SPED ON
| her way home: where she arrived safe and sound
In due time. The visitors then entered carriages
which had been provided for them and were
| driven TO their hotel for the night During the
| whole day the utmost good order and good feel.
Ing prevailed and the visitors and all others were
| delig hted with their trip.
THE RRvIvALs.-At the Union Chapel. Rev
Mr.. COOmbs, pastor, we hear that the revival in
| terest is most noticeable
At McKendree Chapel, Rev Mr.. Hamilton.
pastor, large number of penitents Were at the
| altar last night, and three conversions We're re.
ported.
| At Wesley Chapel, the meeting last night wa,
| altogether OF the prayer meeting order. A large
| number Of penitents presented themselves. and
| four conversions Were reported
1 OF the churches which have Just engaged i'm
the PrOtracted meetings we have favorable ac-
4 counts also
| The Methodist Protestant Church. Ninth stree,
/ Rev MIR. Bates, pastor, 10 in the beginning OF a
very Interesting meeting. Several have been pre-
| sented for the payers of the church. and at the
close Of the meeting last night conversion Was
4 reported.
| At Gorsuch Chapel, Rev Mr. Lennon, pastor
avery interesting series of meetings is in progress
| and the Chapel is crowded mighty
| At the East Washington stations Rev Mr.
/ Ryan aud Rev. Mr.. Nichols, pastors, animated
| meetings have been commenced
An interesting protracted meeting has also been
II In ~ Il
ring the present week, under the supervision of
Rev. It. Nj. Carson, pastor On Tuesday nigbt
| the Rev. VIM. Edwards, Of Alexandria, preached
an anie sermon on the subject of Repentance; last
| night the Rev. J. A. Williams Of Bladensburp
circuit, preached-he made a most earnest and
4 eloquent appeal To the impenitent to renounce
their sins and come to Christ; he will preach
/ again tonight. Several persons during the
meeting have approached the altar for prayer
/ |
| AN APPROPRIATE LEcTURK-Yesterday Office
Ashe arrested Daniel Hungler, native of Swift
zerland, on a warrant issued at the instance OF his
| sister, who complained that he had beaten her
| and deprived her Of her clothing The case WAS
taken before Justice Mckenna, when it appeared
that Hungler, who is in tolerable circumstances.
| sent To Europe FOR his sister She came; and his
treatment Of her excited the indignation of those
who heard 1t described. She was obliged to
| leave him, and is now making living as a ser
want In restaurant. Notwithstanding the treat
| ment she had received she was willing TO com
promise the case rather than send him to the
Criminal Court. Before dismissinp the case.
Justice Mckenna administered a lecSlre to him
that brought tears To his eyes, which IL is to be
hoped We're not Of the crocodile order. ssHow
| long have you been in this country!'' asked the
squire Eight years, sir )" replied the prisoner
And you came in rags, and without friend ~
That's so, sir, Well" continued bis Honor,
you are now in comfortable circumstances, for
which you may thank God, and the good people
OF this country, among whom you were a stran-
ger. But how have you acted to your sister You
sent Tor her; she came, and you treat her in this
| manner Your case is dismiss but be ashamed
OF this treatment and after this remember the
kindness OF strangers and the mercy Of God To
You, and show your appreciation Of them by
treating yonr sister at least a sister and not as
| q servant"
Row IN THE MARKET.-This morning, Nathan
lei smith, coored was arrested for creating dis
tnrbance In the Centre Market. The other day
Nat bought Of Mr.. J. McSherry a lot Of potatoes
and went OF without paying for them This
morning, the dealer seeing him in the market
asked him for the money, and he immedi ately be-
gan to curse and abuse him, creating quite dis
turbance In the market An officer being near
arrested him and took him to the office of Justice
Dom, who, in addition to the valne of the pota-
toes, made him pay nne of IS and costs for the
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