Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1861-02-19

| LrcruRE.-Last night, Rev. Mr.. Lord delivered
the third lecture Of bis course to crowded house
L The lower part Of the hall was densely packed
and when the throng could no longer end seats
| the doors to the galleries were thrown open and
| the galleries nearly filed
In introducing his subject, toliver Cromwell,
the lecturer said that there was no question 20
dimcuit as that Of determining the merit or de-
merit OF Cromwell, and that with all the light of
history 1t was almost impossible to find two per-
sons who could agree upon the character of his
deeds BE was extravagantly admired and stu
Pidly condemned by modern men, as well as by
MS contemporaries; and In ntemplating his life
men spoke OF him with mingled admiration and
disgust His genius and greatness were admired,
put MS character was loved by few. To many he
was an idol, but to him 1.-THE lecturer) he was a
NeoucnadneIzar image of iron, Of gold and sill
ver and brass, and stone, and clay, In which vir-
tue and vice stood out in bold relief He was
porn In 1899 and was launched out upon the
world an era Of reforms, revolution and anarchy
Wnen the Protestant reformation broke out In
England, and the people were struggling with
1ntemPered zeal for new forms and new systems,
cromwell took his stand in their defense and
eager FOR brave and reliable leader, they rallied
around him to man. A difference Of opinion as
10 the style of the clerical dress was the rst init
nation Of the growing schism In the church, and
mis- oinerence OF opinion increased until the
Protestants seeded from the established church,
and defsd both courts and bishops The people
hated the tyranny of Charles while they equally
desplsed and loathed his ministers Lord and STRAIT
lord War broke out, and Cromwell throwing
himself at the head of the revolutionists in the
name OF civil liberty and the cause Of God, was
In The eyes Of the Protestants second Joshua
Who should deliver them from their oppressors
. on., wnlie ne made such great professions Of
seif-denial and love Of liberty as soon as he had
zee power he established a despotism and sought
70 n,fall his son upon the throne which he should
vacate 1t might be that he did this because he
feared that no one was able to govern England
peter than himself. He hated and despised
Cnarles; be loved England, and earnestly desired
70 see ne, people enjoying the reign Of justice and
Parliament after Parliament Were dissolved; and
grasplng PHI the prerogatives Of royalty the Re-
Paoiic vanished, and cold, iron hearted military
9sPousm Stamped Its heel upon the heart Of
England and the center Of her laws 1t was no
excuse that he did II to save himself No COM
Pulsion OF party, no urging Of soldiery no plead
ing OF people could acquit man OF robbing his
wise and benignant He encouraged education.
extended commerce, favored the arts and sciences
ana greatly developed the resources of England
was tolerant towards all secs and parties, his
CouI' was simple and unostentatious; and his
army and navy went from conquest to conquest
indeed, his reign was 30 remarkably peaceful,
prosPe e ana happy, that many Of the Jews
Saviourj and messenger was dispatched from
East to inquire into his pedigree to see If he
really was the ''lon Of the tribe Of Judah With
al MS faults and vices, none could say that his
Ielgh was not well for England; while he taught |
succeeding nations the lesson that despotism mu.t
follow republication when the people cease to be
good, virtuous and wise
The AFFAIRS OF THE CoRpop r1oS pvvopv
CoNGREss.-l In the Board of Aldermen last night,
MI. Baylv, chairman Of the committee who have
SSge OF inc Interests Of the Corporation before /
congress, reported that he had had several inter
views with the District Committee of the House.
no tney evnced every disposition to protect and
an the Interests Of the Corporation, particu-
hill n Win reference to the Metropolitan Police
md htnh
materially TO modify, in its provisions for the
commissioners, for defraying the expense of the
ne ' organization, and In other details The Com
mltiee evinced general desire to push through
toe mouse all the matters asked for by the Cor1o-
ration but expressed fear that for want Of proper
.nie very little could be done this session The
granting the right Of way through the CITY to the
w ashington Branch Railroad was also brought
10 the attention OF the Committee and there was
gfea. diversity OF opinion about 1t. The chairman
VI the committee stated that Mr.. Garrett Presi-
dent OF the road, had declared that they would /
nos accept anything less than was granted in the
n ouse substitute. MI. Bayly stated TO the board
that, from what he had been able to learn the
PROBABILITIES were that the House hill would he
orought up and acted upon. il an opportunity of.
iefed, during the present session. should this be
oone, tne only chance to secure rights in ref
erence 10 1t would be for all friends Of the Como
ratlon's Interests to be present, and use their
united influence to secure the passage of the SEN
ave Dill. With reference to the Reorganization Of
tne nte department OF the city and cediDg to the
corporation all fire engines and engine houses
the property Of the Government here, the Com
mittee expressed a disposition to accede to the
%Isnes OF the Corporation. Mr., B said, in con-
cluGon, That MIR Carter, the chairman Of the Dis
trict Committee, had ALWAYS taken great interest
In the affairs Of the District as was shown bv his
many endeavors to secure such legislation by Con-
grees LOT US az would be to our advantage He
regretted that the labors Of this gentleman in be-
half OF the Corporation would necessarily finally
close with the present session Of Congress.
POLICE MATrKRs-Before Justice Donn.-Jo,.
Gerhardt was charged with selling liquor on Sum
day, and was arrested by policeman Carter. He /
appeared Tor trial and was fined S25 and costs
Alexander Davis col, was arrested by police
man Bright for driving a wagon upon footway /
In the Seventh Ward, where he left it standing
some ladies In passing had their dresses ruined /
by coming In contact with the tar on the wheels.
He was fined IS and costs.
BODY OF GEORGE T. HowARp.-The BODY OF |
this unfortunate man, who was drowned the first |
of the winter, while attem pting to swim from
his boat (Which had sunk off the ArsenaD to the
shore, was found washed ashore at Geesboro' |
Point Yesterday. The remains, which Were only |
to be identified by the clothing, were boxed ND |
and conveyed to his widows residence, near the
Smithsonian Institution. |
The PARLoR ENTERTAINMENT, afternoon and |
evening, at Odd Fellows Hall, are Infinitely
agreeable and their interest is not at all dimin-
ished by the fact that each afternoon number of
beautiful gifts, dresses, jewelry, ornaments, &c
are distributed amongst the audience. The de,
lighnul ballad singer, Miss Fanny Forrest, a |
number Of the best artistes Of the day appear at
each representation. |
FRE.-This morning, about 1 O'Clock, fire |
broke out In a wooden stable attached to the fs.
tate Of the late Sam'l Burche, In Theater Alley,
between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets The |
Franklin Fire Company was out prom pity on the /
ground, and rendered good service In saving ad- |
Joining property. The same company was after |
wards twice called out to extinguish flames which |
were communicated to other property; loss small |
CENTER MARkEr.-A pleasant morning in
duced a numerous attendance of visitors at the |
market to-day The supplies were ample; the |
prices not materially changed since last week,
and the demand approaching the average The /
attendance Of country dealers was better than at
the close Of Last week, but they report the roads
In miserable condition.
INTERESTING TO PoLIrIcIANs-Get the Blue
Book at Shillington's bookstore, select an Office
keep cool, and your troubles will come to an end /
The Blue Book contains list Of all the Federal /
ofces and salaries. The entire edition 10 nearly
exhausted IL has sold better than any other book
published since the crisis gotten up BY des gning
politicians.
ELSEWHERE will be seen the card nj the 81