Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-12-18

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interesting and well attended meeting wss held
on Monday evening In the hall Of the Young
Mems Christian Association. IL being the evening
OF Of The regular monthly meeting Of the Associa-
ton, the exercises we're opened in regular form,
with the reading OF portion Of Scripture, the
singing OF hymn, and prayer by Chaplain Bah
Dit II was pleasant also TO see other chaplains
and a number Of the clergy Of the city encour-
aging, by their presence the effort OF this associ
ation In doing good
The report Of the president referred briefly ,
20 the fact that Mission 3. School No. /, after
having been closed for some months had been re-
opened on the drst Sabbath Of the present month
ana over 100 are now found In attendance; that
toe Union Prayer Meeting 10 now held In the hall
daily from to O'Clock; that the Saturday even
Ing lecture and Bible Instruction Is regularly
maintained; and that the distribution Of copies Of
The Sacred Scriptures, as furnished by the Amer
lean and Washington City Bible Societies, had
been continued through the cooperation of chap
ains and others, I, III copies having been issued
ring the past month, making a total since May Of
l2r527 volumes; and over 200 packages Of books,
nace and papers, as furnished by the American
Tract Society, Boston, and a considerable num-
Der, especially Of soldiers Libraries, furnished
eY the Massachusetts, Sabbath School Society,
have been distributed from room No -, Post
Omce Department The two sui jects mainly
dwelt upon In the report were the employment
by the Association of a special missionary and the
Christian Commission recently instituted, and In
session during two days Of the past week In these
rooms.
The services Of young minister OF he Gospel,
especially qualified, both by previous preparation
aud successful experience, have been secured as
missionary, and though his health for week past
has not been as robust as usual, and he was pre-
vented from being present at this meeting by a
severe chill while on the way, 1t 10 expected that
ne Will enter upon the work in q few DAYS The
plan OF sustentation fund by voluntary contri-
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monthly, had been adopted, and all are invited
thus to unite In sustaining this effort In doing
good among large classes Of our population,
yided for
The object and plan Of operation OF the Christian
enmission, as set forth In the paper adopted by
The Commission when recently in session, was
read The active agency Of the Commission for
this locality consists Of district committee Of
three, appointed by the CommIssion-Rev Henry
y. Westwood, VIM. j. Rheese, and VIM. Bal.
lantyne; and an army committee of seven, ap-
Pointed BY the association and authorized to elect
tnelr own chairman and secretary, &c In cor
resPondence and cooperation with the executive
and distribution committee In the city of New
YORK VIZ Joseph Bradley, jr r T. Nor
sell, Il. Richards, Charles n Utermehle John
SH,asnzantVoord, George Il. b. White, and Otis c.
Interesting and impressive addresses were made
by Rev Mr. Pierce, correspondent Of the Chris
tan Witness and Reflector, formerly chaplain Of
Navy Yard; by Rev Mr.. Alvord, Secretary Of the
American Tract Society, Boston, and by Chaplain
Gallagher.
Resolutions were adopted appointing an Army
Committee, as recently recommended by general
convention; and rendering to the Christian Com
mission the use Of the rooms kindly granted to
this association by the Post o dice Department.
The exercises Of the evening were closed by
singing hymn, and prayer by Rev. J. 6. Butler
The ROBBERY IN THE SEVENTH PENNSYLVANIA
kEslNsNr-Some weeks ago Lieut.. Howell,
OF tne seyentn Regimen Pennsylvania Reserve,
resigned his commission on account Of b. % health
and left the camp to start for Philadelphia speed.
lily Just before starting, some forty or more Of
the men placed In bis hands letters and money to
take to their families, the money amounting to
$3.50 or $500. Coming to this city he took lodg-
1ngs az simpsons Hotel, with two companions
The Letters and money were placed in hand
VaIlse which he had with him. He remained
night and started In the morning train for Phila-
delphia. Being very unwell he did not examine
his valise for day or two after his arrival. When
De did, he discovered that IL had been broken
open and robbed Of the letters and money. In
9uiry was made concerning the money by the
families Of the soldiers, and also by Mr.. Howell,
and he was arrested and taken before Recorder
Eneau. Other parties also were arrested Mr.
Howell was dismissed, but upon the order Of the
state Department, through Gen l.. Baker, the
Others were brought 10 Washington. They were
placed In the guardhouse, but no person appear
Ing against them they were dismissed. Friends
Of the parties here had q warrant issued here and
forwarded to Philadelphia for the rearrest of Mr.
Howell. In the meantime, Gen. Baker sent a
dispatch TO Mr. Howell, and he promptly ap-
peared In Washington and gave himself up 10 the
magistrate On Monday, an examination of the
evidence before Justice Dom proved that Howell
bad been robbed Of the money, and he was hon.
oraolY discharged. Mr.. Howell declares that the
loss shall not fall on the men, but every one shall
De reimbursed.
POLIcE-On Monday, Jos Conner was arrest
ed BY Patrolman Hannah for the larceny of two
geese; and held for a hearing by Justice Bar
naclo Ellen Fitzgerald was arrested by Patrol
man Hannah for selling liquor 70 soldiers, and
held 70 bail for court by Justice Barnaclo. Cath
arine Cronin was arrested by Pairolman Crown
for Keeping hogs in her house; she was dismissed
by Justice Barnaclo VIM. Schlorb was arrest
I'd by Roundsman Fenwick for msking threats
against bis wife; he was sent to Jail by Justice
Walter. VIM. Moore was arrested for stealing a
child; he was dismissed by Justice Dom. The
facts were, that meeting with three little chill
dren near the Capitol, one Of them struck his
fancy, and be took II TO a CANDY shop near, tell
Ing the other little ones TO wait. They went
away, and Moore being a soldier, was In . ste W
what to do with II. He thong ht TO carry IL to his
tent, and get leave 10 search fCr the parents but
the policeman took the child from him. The
mother Of the child was very much opposed TO
Furnishing the soldier, after his explanation, and
he was dismissed.
Other parties arrested by the Fourth Ward Pa
t1olmen, were turned over to the military.
The LOse ISLAND REGIMENT ROBBERY Last