Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1860-08-27

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section Of the country has been the held wherein
the ability and eloquence Of the Methodist min
istry has been better represented during the mast
nfty yean than the District Of Columbia A ven
the talented ministers he has heard. most of whom
nave gone to their reward, mentions the following
az paving filled the pulpits of the District
nee asa Shimn.-rhisa able writer and preacher
was one OF the most popular Of the ministry in his
day. His greatness did not consist in Els elo-
quence 30 much az I'm the pfofndity of his thong ht
and the mode Of his reasoning before an audience
ring the attention Of his hearers al the outstart
OF MS discourse, he never sought to amuse or
please by fanciful illustrations and gesticulations
put aimed always to instruct and convince his
hearers Of the truthfulness of his position in which
ne was very successful.
Req. Nicholas Sastken.-This eloquent min.
lister was n universal favorite with Methodists
aud bis eloquence and ability Were known through.
out the country. He presented a fine appearance
veying the most powerful arguments in the most
beautiful language, obtained for him the compli-
mentary sooriquet Of The Silver Trumpet"
u. Sargent, father Of the present Rev. Thomas
B. Sargent, talented minister of the present day,
was contemporary with these. He also was one Of
cradle friend.
elder Methodist Of Maryland and Virginia A
firm and energetic preacher, and very successful
Rer VIM. Ry'and-It is hardly necessary in
this excellent man, more than to remind our citi-
zens Of him, so long an esteemed fellow-citizen
This able and successful minister was great in
many respects, and especially for ''the walk and
conversation which adorned his profession" du-
ring long life.
Rec TEos BTeh.-He was a minister whose
superior qualities were known and acknowledged
wherever he was stationed, and he was one of the
most useful ministers Of the Baltimore Conference
His eloquent appeals seldom failed to melt the
most haI dened and obdurate hearts.
Rec Beverly Waugh, afterwards Bishop of the
Church, was solid, substantial preacher, not
very remarkable in his pulpit efforts, but very
able and useful laoorer in the church.
" Emory, also subsequently, bishop; he was
the country He was an able preacher, and
adorned his profession.
Rec L. x Fsehtig, among the numerous min
lsters who nom thirty to fifty years were the IA
vofites OF the Methodist community, occupies a
prominent position. Eloquent, bold and ener-
getic, he was suited to the work of preparing the
way for the spread Of the Gospel. He,with Fred
preachers, were the favorites Of the country in
which they travelled, and added greatly to the
popularity Of the Methodists in Maryland and
Virginia.
Req. Samuel Davis was also greatly admired
and justly esteemed; but In the very prime Of his
lie ne was removed from his service in this Dis
trict by death
Since these, the Baltimore Conference has sta
TONED In the District quite number Of ministers
9f considerable ability, among them Rev. Norval
wilson, Thos: b. Sargent, the lamented Geo G.
Goodman, and Henry Slicer.
sentation was agitated and resulted in the organ-
lzation of the Methodist Protestant Church out of
the members Of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
me same question 10 now again agitated and it
seems that the principle meets with no little ap-
probation in the old conferences. The MARYLAND
Conference began its stationing authority In the
District, and many talented ministers were thereby
added to the Methodist pulpit, some of whom, as
md Sfiarxxy ha a \
William Wesley Wallace was one Of their min
listers. He was a man Of dist guished ability
Always ready for the pulpit be could not be taken
unprepared. A moments warning was sufficient.
and he would interest the most talented audience
with his able OF hand discourses.
Rec. Dr.. Dennfs B. Dorssy.-This minister
combined many excellent qualities, for which he
and practice. He also combined those essentials
OF an able public preacher-a large stock of-ac-
CURED information, sound common sense, Ind
the most persuasive eloquence.
Thomas H Stockton, chaplain of the House of
Representatves-ltisno not for to attem pt to des-
cribe him as preacher. His reputation extends
throughout the country; and now, when he is
so enfcebled az to be unable to stand and dis
course, he sits and fills the Hall Of Representa-
tives with congregations Of the most Intelligent
of our citizens and countrymen, whenever he
breaches
Rec Leri Reese, brother of the eloquent Dr
f. feates Reese, Of Baltimore-Hs career of
usefulness ended with his life while vet In his
prime His discourses while chaplain to Con-
gress Will never be forgotten by the eminent men,
then members Of that body, who vet live
Rec. Josiah Warden is well known to the
people OF Washington. having been raised In the
city, and passed aconsderable portion of bis use
full life here, where his relatives still side.
Josiah Warden is emphatically washingtonian
Like his colaboref Stockton he IL very feeble
but still continues in the ministry.
Req DR. A A Ltpseonlb The freuuent mott ces
Of this distinguished minister which have ap-
pared in the literary journals throughout the
country, and the intimate acquaintance of our
citizens with him makes reference to his talents
unnecessary. He is a native Of the District son
OF Rev. Win G. Lipscomb, Of Virginia He en-
tered early into the ministry in the MARYLAND Con-
ference, and soon occupied a position with the
ablest OF the ministers in that or any other body
Ill health induced his removal to the State Of Ala
bama after term Of service at the Ninth street
station. Since then his labors having been mainly
in connection with collegiate institutions In the
South. And recently he has been elected to the
presidency Of the University of Georgia.
With such an array Of talent one cannot fail to
conclude that the eloquence and learning of the
Methodist pulpit has been as ably represented In
the District Of Columbia as In any portion of the
country.
A HOME FOR AGED WOMEN writer i'm
city contemporary says: al saw a day or two ago
another addition to the corps of beggars who
haunt market-gocrs from every section Of the CITY
la this instance the addition presents itself In the
form Of an old woman with slvered hair and
thing very much needed here; it is such an in.
stitutlon as has been founded In Baltim, Re-
namely, An aged Woman's Home On the
payment Of 500 the applicant is taken into the
home and taken care OF for the rest of her life
Aud there are many instances In which benevo-
lent pers have combined their pecuniary eff orts
and rescued from beggary and starvation those
who either from misfortune or base desertion
were eking out life Of misery and degradation in
their declining years. 1t is a noted fact that
Providence helps those who help themselves If
such project were set on foot as the founding Of
institution for the reception Of those aged per.
sons, there 10 no manner Of doubt but II would
receive the earnest and efficient support of hum
dreds Of the good and benevolent throughout the
land. And dare say that, although as a genera
tang, what is everybody's business 10 nobod, .
business, and Congress represents everybody, and
consequently, the District being under the care OF
Congress, Is supposed to be under the care Of no.
body, yet they would doubtless make liberal
appropriation for the aid Of this benevoe insti.
tuition, which, being established In the great
National Metropolis, would reflect credit on the
American people, and be an incentive to establish
like Institutions In other cities.n
ATTEMPT At BuRsLARY.-On Saturday nj oil
last, at late hour, some andacious fellow made
an attempt to break into the house of Mr. John
Bowling, on l street, between Sixth and Seventh
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