Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-02-20

ant, the congregations at the various churches
Were comparatively small.
Trinity Church In the morning, the Rev Dr.
Butler trector) discoursed from the 7th verse of
the 9th chapter of the Epistle to the Galatians In
Tue material world 1t was, declared In the text
without any exception. Men always reap what
tney sow. Not a new thing Of another kind,
but new thing Of the same kind, rises from the
seed sown. Whatever a man soweth, that also
| snail he reap. The only difference between the
| seed sown and the seed gathered was In the
quantity. All moral actions had their conse-
quences. Sin was always followed by retribution
and by sin; goodness by peace and pleasure. Men
Of all ages had noticed this sure working Of Gods
moral law But 1t wa. to take step further back
| action; 1t was to state why sorrow followed sim
and peace virtue-the statement Of ST. Paul 1t
was because SIN and goodness repeated and intro
duced themselves at vast ratio Of increase-the
one being sorrow, the other Joy.
In the evening, the text selected was from the
10th and 18th verses Of the LIST chapter of Ruth
ST Dominfek's Chnreh.-At IL O'Clock high
mass was celebrated by Rev. Father McGrath,
and the congregation addressed by the pastor,
Father Boksi from the gospel for the day, Luke,
18th chap 3ist and AID verses The subject was
faith and its truth. The preacher explained the
apostolic succession, and argued that persons
should listen to the teachings Of the church. and
NOT trust to their own blind understandings with
regard to religion. The usual instructions for
Lent from the Archbishop were read. The choir,
under Prof. Esputa, sang in fine style Mozart's
mass No ., the :. Vent Creator Spiritus," and the
with pleasing effect
Wesley Chapsl-The morning service was con.
Quoted by Rev. Mr.. Morgan, Presiding Elder,
VINO preached discourse upon the humiliation
ana glory OF Christ. After which a collection
was taken up for the missionary society Of the
church, from which about seven hundred dollars
At night Rev. VIM. Hamilton preached from
Acts, 10th chap, 9Th verse. The discourse was
mainly upon the Introduction of Methodism in
America.
A'ssnbly's (Presbyte,ian) Church The Rev.
Mr.. Schultz preached in the morning-text last
clause OF the eth verse, 5th chapter First Epstle
OF Peter. At night, the services were conducted
by the Rev. Dr. Samson. who took for his text
the h,st clause OF the I'd verse, 18th chapter Of
Mrthodist Protestant Church. 9th street The
service In the morning was conducted by the pas
tor, Rev. Mr.. Bates, who preached from the text
OF Mathew 5th chapter, 14th verse At night,
Rev X. Nichols preached from the 18th verse
of the S4th Psalm
81 Pdtrtek's Chnreh.-FatIer Bowie celebrated
nigh mass, and read to the congregation the pas.
tGrai letter from Archbishop Kendrick, Of this
observance Of Lent. The choir sung Haydn's Sd
mass in in excellent style
Church Of the Ascension.-At night Dr. Pinkney
preached one of series of confirm alton sermons.
tne Subject Tor consideration being the renuncia-
tlon OF worldly pomps and vanities from the text
found In the I'd chapter Of the I'd Epistle of John
Is verse
NJ E. Church South The morning service was
conducted by Rev. Chas A. Davis, who preached
night, the pastor, Rev. j. A Proctor preached
from the Sd chapter of PHILIPPIANS, I4th verse.
MOSES AND WAsHINeroS.-EditorS tar:-Anv
suggestion calculated to enhance the renown of
Washington cannot fail to be accountable to the
patriot and the Christian. In view of the bril-
liant ceremonies announced for the 22d of Feb
ruary, few reflections having such an aim and
tendency he
superogatory. In all the circle Of inspired his
tory there is no merely human parsonage whose
escutcheon shines more brightly than that of Mo-
ses, 'the servant Of God - Never in one and the
same character were united talents 30 rare, 40
various, so valuable. He may, without hesita-
ton, be pronounced the most exemplary of men
the most sagacous Of statesmen, and the most
intrepid of heroes. The qualities Of the heart
seem to strive for the mastery with those of the
mind, and so equal is the contest that we are at a
loss on which to bestow the prize Of supremacy
In all the elements of true greatness and goodness
where, either in ancient modern times can
parallel to this portrait be found except in our
own much-loved Washington, 1t wouid be in.
terest1ng to trace the historical analogy between
the Hebrew colOnists in the land Of Egypt and
the settlement Of our Anglo-Saxon ancestors on
this continent. 1t might also be entertaining to
mark the resemblance between the expressions Of
the government Of Egypt and the cruel enact
ments OF the British Crown. 1t might not be
without interest to note the hand Of God as 1t was
displayed in raising up deliverer in the person
OF Eloses In the one case, and an equally success
full leader in the person Of Washington in the
other To sketch all the points Of resemblance
between these illustrious statesmen and heroes
would require more space than your crowded COL
ntnns can atford-the features Of similarity will
readily occur to those who have read with care
ana rejection their instructive and thrilling his
tories Moses had frequently to contend with the
Impotence and rebellion Of those whom he was
conducting to rich and glorious inheritance
Washington bad similar difficulties to encounter.
and the one like the other. was eminently sue.
cessful In queiling the spirit Of insubordination
In the various battles in which the army of
israel Were called to engage on their way to the
land OF Promise, Moses was distinguished for his
calmness, his skill, and his courage. From the
commencement to the termination of his career IA
commander-in-chief Of the Continental forces
Washington was eminently distng uished for the
same sterling virtues. When engaged In a fierce
anu terrible conhlct with the Amehelestes. and
when it seemed doubtful on which banner victory
would aiight Moses relying upon the G cd of bat
Ties Tor success, invoked celestial aid In the
darkest hour Of the Revolution, when the result
OF our unequal contest with Great Britain seemed
10 be involved in gloom and uncertainty Wash
lngton was found upon his knees seeking relief
lroID The same perennial source. In the wisdom
OF hls measures as statesman and In his style OF
composition, Moses has never had his superior
among men In these high qualities Of states
manship Washington has no rival aside from in.
splration, either in ancient or modern times
Passing over many other points Of resemblance, I
must bring this communication to a close, bv
simply indicating one important particular in
which the analogy fails Moses terminated his
brilliant and eventful career on the summit of
Mount Pisgah, land God buried him.; but of
MS place OF lnterment .'knoweth no man until
THIS day Thanks to kind and. generous
Providence, we are not left in like ignorance and
uncertainty respecting the last resting place of
1.-THE Father Of his Country" We are not com.
PEELED to seek for his unmarked grave amidst the
cliffs of the mountains. His tomb, like his fame,
has become the inheritance Of the Nation. and
un born generations will delight to do homage at
his shrine Very respectfully,
SKprIMus TusrIN.
Washington city, Feb. 20, 1860
THs NUMBER OF DEATHS in this city during the
month OF January was seventy. as follows: Asthma.
Il brain, congestion of, 3; burn, cancer of ute
rus, l; cholera infantum, I; consumption Is; con-
wilson's, u group, 4; dropsy, /; emeritus, /; er-
posure, ]; fever. puerperal, 1; fever, scarlet I;
gastro-enteritus, l; gun-shot wound 1; heart
disease of, 3; hydrocephalus, l; hydrothorax /:
marasmus, a. meningitis, tubucular, 1; old age, 8;
PARALYSIS, 3; pertussis, 2; pneumonia, 9; pneno-
monia. typhoid, /; stil-born, 4: not reported. 3.
" this number there were of the age of 5 wears
and under %; from to 10 years, 2; from 10 to 20
years, 5; from 20 to 40 years, IS; from 40 to 60
years, TO- from 60 to so years 7; over so years, g.
age not reported, 1; still-born f.
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