The national Republican., 1860-12-14

welcomed to our city by our brother, DR.. Sun
derland. We now part with grief. We came
not together by the trumpet's call to this great
feast, yet we found Il good to be here. We left
our denominationsl prejudices and sympathies,
and closed the door upon them. We come to
survey the whole temple Of Gods household,
and no single column. The royal priesthood
mind. The Union Prayer Meetings have proved
great blessings to US.
Rev. Mr.. Butler moved vote Of thanks to
the National Republican for its full and faith.
full reports Of the proceedings of this Conven.
ton, which was unanimously adopted.
In conclusion, the Convention sang hymn,
followed by a brief prayer and benediction by
the Rev. Mr.. Scott. ..". ,'''''
Before the adjournment Of the Convention,
the following appeal was adopted:
appeal to all Christians throughout the United
-Ir.r.- .ar States.
BELOVED BRErBREN: In the name and in be.
half of the Third National Convention of Union
Prayer Meetings, assembled in Washington, d.
c., on the llth, 18th, and 18Th days of Decem.
Der, 1860, we earnestly entrest you to unite in
daily supplication and prayer that God may
succor our nation IN our present sore distress.
He alone can give us help; for vain is the help
Of man.
Let us humble ourselves before God, and
pray that our sins may be pardoned, and that
the hearts Of our people may flow together in
Christ Jesus, through the power Of His holy
Spirit. Happy is that people whose God is the
Lord. Let us have faith in Him, that He will
yet spare us, and give not His heritage to re-
proach and that the troubles which now dis.
tract our land may turn to our salvation, through
your prayer, and the supply Of the spirit Of Je.
| sus Christ.
The following resolution also was adopted
Resolved, That this National Convention of
Union Prayer Meetings unanimously recon-
mend to oil Union Prayer Meetings, all Chris.
tian churches, and all praying people, to set
apart the first Monday Of January as day Of
humiliation and prayer, in view of the present
dearth of spiritual things in our churches, and
the present dangers which threaten the peace
and prosperity of our country.
The Convention was perfectly harmonious
throughout, and we have no doubt that much
good has been accomplished by it.
REPUBLICAN MEErING.-The National Re.
publican Association held their regular weekly
meeting at the Wigwam last night, Vice Prssi.
dent J. j. Coombs in the chair.
There was a very large number in attend
ance. Several persons were elected members,
A resolution was passed, authorizing the pre-
siding officer to purchase an American flag tt
be placed on the top of the Wigwam the faS
to contain the thirty.three stars.
In accordance with resolution passed at q
previous meeting, the chairman appointed the
following gentlemen as additional members Of
the executive committee:
First Ward.-E. Fagg and Lewis Parker
Second Ward.-J. P. Hilton and William
Blanchard.
Third Ward.-A. G. Richards and M. M.
Ward.
Fourth Ward.-T. B. Brown and E. Wroe.
Fifth Wdrd.-Amos Hunt and J. Grinder.
Sirth Ward.-Dr 8. A. II. McKim and ]. L.
Henshaw.
,SesenM W1rd.-B F. Clark and A. Edison.
GeorgetoioR.- j. s. Paxton and j. W. Dee
BILE.
Mr.. George NJ. Weston, of this city, then ia.
vored the Association with an address upon the
subject Of disunion. 1t will be found, published
in full, on our first page.
After some business of minor Importance, the
Association adjourned.
FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHuacH.-This fine
church, of which Rev. ]. G. Smith is pastor,
will be formally reopened on Sunday next, when
the Rev. DR.. Chambers, of Philadelphia, will
preach the opening sermon. Services will also
be held in the afternoon and evening, under
the direction Of the pastor.
During the past few months, many great i'm.
provements have been made in the appearance
of the church, and it has also been considera
bly, enlarged. A new front of beautiful pressed
brick has been erected, on the right Of which
is a very large tower, also built of pressed brick
The pulpit has been much improved, and q
considerable number of pews added to the
church. There are now one hundred and fifty
six pews in the church, capable of accommo
dating eight or nine hundred persons. The
church has also been newly frescoed, and this
part Of the edi6ce also presents a very neat ap
pearance. George 81. Plant is the bricklayer
Joseph Williamson, carpenter Parker 4
Spaulding, painters; VIM. B. Todd 4 Brother
grainers; Allen & Jackson, plasterers; ]. W
{ Thompson l. Bro, gas filters and J. Carson
:. frescoer.
MARRIAGE AT TRINITY CHURCH.-A large
and brilliant assemblage was present at Trinity
: Church last night, to witness the marriage o
Mr.. Clement L. West to Miss Sallie C. Addi
son. They were accompanied by three grooms
men and bridesmaids, all of whom were attirec
8 in the most elegant style, and looked charm
e ingly. The impressive service of the Episcopa
|, church was performed by the Rev. Mr.. Addi
SOM after which, the parties were surrounded
by hosts Of friends, and congratulations poured
in thick and fast upon the happy pair.
Q ANNIVERSARY OF WAsHINGToNs DEATH
This l4th day Of December is the anniversary
r of the death Of George Washngton-an appro
y pirate time to recall to the mind his many vir
e tues, and to form good resolutions for the
y future.
!, DARING RoBBERY.-Last night, between eigh
and nine o'clock, some bold rogue ran into the
: clothing store of Mr.. Gassenheimer, on Seventh
J, street. above NJ and grabbed up bundle o
. . clothes, which he hastily made away with
y Pursuit was made, but the fellow escaped.
l. SUPREME CoURT YEsrERDAY.-No. 96. Rob