Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-11

NOTICE Of Columbia Advertisements
90 be inserted in the BALTIMORE Sun are received
at and forwarded from THE STAR Once.
RzL1eIous.-Yesterday the various churches
were well attended.
CapitOI,-Rev. DR.. Gurley preached from H.
Timothy, liz The Rev. speaker cited the many
miracles performed by our Saviour In substantial
ing his omnipotence, and in showing the reasons
for Psul's immovable faith. The same God who
wrong ht those miracles, and who then went about
doing good still existed and controlled the affairs
of men. The voice that once quieted the raging
tempest and called the dead from their slumbers,
Is az powerful as IL then, and mercy is ex-
tended to the same infinite extent that II was when
the Son of God was upon the earth. There Is but
one name whereby man can be saved, ard the
terms Of salvation are simply sincere turning to
God and faith In the efficacy Of the atonement.
Through this faith man was able to give up all
his worldly aspirations to surrender all his de-
sirs for gain and honor, to sacrifice even his life,
IL NEED be. in the cause Of his redeemer. The
word Of God, history, and experience clearly
establish this, and IL our confidence 10 strong In
God we shall ever come of more than victorious.
Grace Chursh Rev. Mr. Holmead, the rector,
discoursed In the morning from Daniel, 4.30.
This chapter afforded a striking example Of the
unlimite power Of God. The preacher gave an
animated picture Of the extent and magnfcence
of the city of Babylon nd of the power and
worldly exaltation of Nebuchadnezzer, whose
exulting boast was chronicled in the text. But
she result showed the utter worthlessness of
human joys and hopes Drawing an analogy
rom the tree Of Daniels vision, let us humbly
pray that though the branches Of our own ma
floral tree may be Topped and Its leaves and
fruit stripped its roots may not be disturbed.
M.fhodiSt ChHrch SoHth.-The morning service
was conducted by Rev. ii. w. billiard. of Ala
bama, who discoursed from the text Of Romans,
Is and l6- The sermon was comprehensive
discussion Of the Word Of God the power Of Sal
walton. At night. Rev. j. A. Proctor, the pastor,
preached from the 1c2d Psalm, is and IL.
Wesley Chapel.-The service was conducted by
the pastor, Rev. Mr.. Mccauley, who discoursed
in the morning service from the text of ColossIans
3.2, upon the subject Of the proper direction of
the affections, contrasting things earthly and
spiritual.
Englisk Lutheran CAureh-Rev. }. G. Butler
preached, at the morning service. an appropriate
discourse on the sacrament Of the Lords Supper
text from Exodus, IL %, and at the close admin
istered that ordinance to the members Of the
church.
St. John,s Mission CAweh-Rev Mr. Schloegel
preached yesterday afternoon in the First Baptist
Church, Tenth street, from St. Johns, 8, In
behalf Of the missionary cause. The discourse
was delivered in the German language.
Msthodist Protestant Church, Ninth Street.
The service was conducted by the pastor, Rev. p.
Light Wilson who preached in the morning from
the text of Joshua, "a rs At night, from the text
of Proverbs, IL.
AsssnsbIy's Chrreh.-Rev. Mr.. Collins preached
in the morning from Romans 11:22, and at night
from Romans 1i:12.
SUDDEN DEArH-The city Of Washington was
grieved and shocked this morning on learning
that the Hon John A. Rockwell, of Connecticut,
was found dead In his chamber, at Mrs. Ulrich's
boarding house, last night On Saturday he COM
planned of what he regarded a neuralgia affec-
ton in his breast, but was out and about yester-
day, apparently well. Between eight and nine
p. m. he was in the rooms OF Baron Grabbo, Of
the Russian Legation, Tin the same house, and
smoked segar while there. Shortly after retiring
TO his own room, feeling unwell, he dispatched a
for r. In r,re1. -
him. Entering the chamber, he at first supposed
that MIR. Rockwell had stepped into some other
apartment, and turning to leave the room to in
quire for him, he discovered his body LAYING
upon the floor by the side Of the bed. Mr. r had
undressed, turned down the bed clothes and
evidently, when in the act Of getting into bed had
fallen forward; bis head lying against the wall
and bent under his breast, as It were Life was
quite extinct when the body was thus discovered
by DR.. Stone. His death was evidently caused by
apoplexy Mr.. Rockwell had served some years
in Congress, from Connecticut, and his age is
supposed to have been about ffty-eight. He was
agentleman Of fine mind and attachments and
high character and was well known, to the public
men of the country especially.
NOVEL CIVIL SuIr.-Saturday afternoon, a case
Of a novel character came of before Justice Dom
The suit was brough by Mr. Kurtz against
oficer A. E. l.. Reese, for the recovery Of certain
goods or forty dollars, their value in money
Some time ago Kurtz was robbed of the articles
and employed Reese to 90 to Baltimore and cap
ture the thief He did so, and placed the thief Ia
the station house in Baltimore for security. While
there he threw the stolen property into the privy
Of the station. After Reese return with the pris-
oner, kurtz again requested him to go TO Baiti-
more and try to recover the goods. He did SO,
and went to some expense; but secured the prop
erty The amount he received was Eve dollars;
but as this did not pay, he retained the goods as
security for the payment. Mr.. Kurtz made
demand for the goods through his attorney, Capt
Jones, OF Georgetown, and being refused, he
brought suit for the money, a constructive sale
The witnesses were mostly German, and their
led lime
of Mr. Jones for the plaintaif, and the defendant
for himself, was quite animated, and almost ended
in fight. The Justice gave judgment for the
defense.
FUSERAL.-The funeral services Of the late w :.
G. Ridgely, Chief (bureau) Clerk In the Navy De-
partment, at his late residence in Georgetown
yesterday afternoon, drew together an immense
concourse Of citizens Of Georgetown and WASH
ington. Among the distinguished persons present
we noticed the veteran Com Smith, Gen. stone
District Attorney Ould, Col. Cox, and others The
burial service was read by Rev, DR.. Norwood, of
Christ Church, after which the Rev. DR.. Filling
host of st. Johns Church, (of which the deceased
was vestryman, delivered an impressive sermon
AS he described the character Of ths heightened,
warm-hearted christian gentleman, without fear
and without reproach, all present were deeply az
fected, for they recognized the portrait truth
ful one. VIM. 6. Ridgely was a gentleman ofthe
old school, and his death 10 loss to the commu-
nifty Prayer by the Rev. DR.. Norwood closed the
service. The deceased was inferred In the family
burial ground at Woodleigh, north Of George
town.
GATHERS -Elsewhere will be found some
announcements Of Gautier In relation to his well
known establishment As stated In his advertise
nents, Ii is quite unnecessary to say to Washing
touians aug ht respect the superiority Of his ar
engagements for the public accommodation
every body here knows that "Gautier's suppers,"
'Gautier;s creams,n "Gautier's confectioneries,n
ETC., etc, are Indispensable when the very best
to be had Is desired. Citizens know well too
well that Notwithstanding the excellence Of the
enistns at Gautier's, and the taste with which 1t
10 served, that his prices are remarkably low.
But strangers may not be aware Of all these facts
and for their benefit we refer them to Mr. eau
tiers advertisements with our hearty and I'M
qualified endorsement Of all stated therein.
great convenience at Gautier's 10 printed bill
Of fare with the prices Of each article thereon
placed opposite.
MILITARY AFFAIRS IN GEoReErowN Major
General Weightman's general orders No. organ
izing the volunteer companies there into the lst
Georgetown Volunteer Battalion, and assigning
the command thereof 70 Lieut.. Col Hollingsworth
have given great satisfaction to the companies con-
cerned. The Colonel (Coxe) and the Lieut.. Colo
a tha ais .Au