The national Republican., 1860-12-17
LOCAL NEWS.

pleasant day for church. h.goers, and somewhat
diminished the attendance at the various places
of public worship. But some Of the churches,
where the services were Of special interest,
were very largely attended, and there was
reasonable attendance at all the rest.
Fourth Presbyterian Church.-This church,
the main hall of which has been closed for i'm
provement and enlargement, was reopeued yes
terday morning. A very large congregation
was in attendance.
After an appropriate hymn by the choir, the
pastor, Rev. j. G. Smith, offered very fervent
prayer. .
Rev. John Chambers, of Philadelphia, then
delivered very impressive discourse from
the I'd chapter Of Hagga, LIST to 9th verses, in.
elusive. He observed, in opening, that this
congregation was not here for the purpose Of
selfgratifcation. Their object was identified
with time and eternity. Whatever is intended
to advance the great object Of Christ viz the
salvation of mankind, would find favor in his
eyes. He spoke of the words Of Haggai, the
second temple shall exceed in glory the frst."
The first was full of grandeur and magnifcence,
but the second possessed Christ, who gave
the glory to the temple. The temple they
were in was good enough now for any one, but
he cautioned the congregation, that without the
spirit, it would do no good. God is spirit, and
is not confined to churches. No spot is pecu.
liarly adapted to the worship Of God. He could
be worshipped as well in the wigwam Of the
Iudian as in this temple.
He then spoke of the Union, and reminded
his hearers that God had guided the Israelites
through the Red Sea, and water was sent from
the rock to assusge their thirst. He prayed for
the salvation Of his country as the ship Of State
was upon the lee.shore. ...
He then defined the word "glory to be
manifested excellence; in the ingathering Of
souls, the glory of this house would be greater
than the former.
As the gates of this temple are lifted up, as
Christ comes in the hearts Of the people, in
the same proportion will the glory of this house
excel that Of the former. He then urged his
congregation to see that the temple would be
filled in every part, so that souls would find
their way to glory. Sinners are not converted
to wrap themselves in coaks Of Indifference.
They had work to do; living by themselves
was not all that was required Of them.
As Christ was the glory of the second tenn.
pie, we should make him the glory of our
temple.
God had promised peace in his temple; He
will give peace to the sinner, on condition that
he will not turn again to his folly"
The speaker then urged the people to be
workers. They had been workers, for they had
working pastor. He had always found that
working pastor had working congregation
If all Christians would work. it would not be
long before Christ would reign. If the Gospe
prevailed as it should, the present crisis ant
trouble would not now be upon the country.
He closed by urging the faithful to work, and
sinners to accept the invitations Of the Gospel
During the services, the pastor made state
ment congratulatiug the congregation on be
ing in their beautiful edifce, and thanked tn,
workmen who had been engaged on the worl
for their faithful performance.
Rev. Messrs. McLan and R. R. Gurley alst
took part in the services Of the morning.
Rev. DR.. Samson, President of Columbian
College, occupied the pulpit in the afternoon
and at night, Rev. DR.. Chambers again preached
taking for his subject The one man power"
Thirteenth Street Baptist Church.-In tn
morning, Rev. DR.. Samson preached from tn
7th chapter Of Hebrews, second verse. Tn
eternal peace of God, he remarked, bein
chiefly mental, rather than social, the sinner
Justice, or mercy, either alone, would form
very incomplete character. We enter heave
not as sinners forgiven at the sacrifice of tn
justice of God, but because Of his bearing ou
sins in his body on the tree.
God was enabled to be just, and yet the jus
ifer of sinners. This is the glory of the sacr
fce-that when we were condemned by hi
justice, he died for us, rather then sscrifc
either sinful man or bis own justice. If "
were righteous "even as he is righteous" the
there was nothing without that could rufae tn
peaceful calm of our bosoms. The man VIII
is not right in the sight of God has no peace.
He then remarked tina. we should desir
peace not only with ourselves and with Go,
but also with our fellow men. The reason
the present troubles in our country was, becaus
men have not been willing to do right to the
brethren. We should follow the advice of tn
President, and pray God to subdue the prid
of opinion in our hearts. And we wanted MOI
than this We wanted that fountain of righ
eousness in our hearts which is the foundatio
of all peace All say now, that the sky is dar
but the Christian knows there is a Power abo,
that can still the troubled waters.
At night, Rev. Prof Schultz, of Columbia
College, preached.
Methodist Protestant Church, Ninth street,
The pastor, Rev. P. L. Wilson, preached fror
Corinthians, I'd chapter and I'd verse /" For
determined not to know anything among yo'
save Jesus Christ and him crucfed'
He spoke first of intellectual men spreadir
hereses. The wise Greeks sought wisdom, Il
Jews sought sign; but the apostle soug
Christ and him crucifed. Many persons reje
the scriptures on account of the mystery of re
elation. We know not God by wisdom, but
revelation. Some reject revelation, and appe
to nature, which is as mysterious. He the
drew comparison between the death of So
rates, who studied nature, and Paul, who kne
the God of mysteries, in favor Of the latter.
McKendree Chapel.-In the morning, Re
Mr.. Cooper, of Baltimore, preached from pa
of the 9th verse of the 18th chapter of Ii
brews. He spoke of the mysterious ways
Providence in preserving the faithful, and +
ferred to numerous instances where, in answ
prayer, relief has been mysteriously atforde