The national Republican., 1861-02-18
LOCAL NEW S..

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in the first ward are notified that Mr.. Dillow
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the paper must be paid to Mr.. L. B. Parker,
who is now the agent for that ward.
~ Copies of Hon. G. F. Adams's speech,
recently delivered in the United States House
Of Representatives, can be had at this office,
price so cents per hundred.
SERVICES AT THE CAPIToL.-The services
yesterday were conducted by the Rev. O. M.
Butler, who delivered an able discourse from
Philippians chap. A, verse 22d-"The saints of
Cmsar's household" He commenced his dis
course by giving description Of the house.
hold of Cesar, and those who composed it.
Their pleasure was derived from everything
unseemly, and debsuchery was the reigning ge.
MUS of the palace. Some Of those of the
household, surrounded by their wicked com.
rades, we're true soldiers of the Cross. He
went on to show that the idea of some, that
men in public life could not be consistent
Christians, was erroneous. If any persons liv.
ing in the time Of Cesar, and being surround
ed by his wicked companions, could live q
consistent Christian life, surely those who live
in 9 much more enlightened day might follow
q life of Christian rectitude. He cited Henry
Clay Havelock, and others, as examples OF
men in public life, who lost none of their inhu-
ence by becoming humble and consistent
Christians. He could not say, with some, that
q man cannot be politician and a Chris.
tian. Indeed, he, knew not, If gentle.
man sought his advice as to his becoming q
public man or Q minister, but that he would
recommend the former.
The INAUGURATION BALL-The prepara.
tions for the inauguration ball are rapidly pro-
crossing. Tickets are being sent to various
principal cities, North and South, where they
will be for sale at $40 each The list Of man.
ayers will embrace the names Of prominent
men of all parties, and the whole affair will be
gotten up on . scale Of magni6cence and gran.
deur never before equalled. The erection Of
the building for the ballroom is to be com.
menced to day, when nearly hundred carpen.
ters will be put to work. The contract has
been awarded to Messrs. Angus Il Lewis, Of
this city, who will endeavor to employ, if pos.
sible, about an equal number of hands from
each ward in the city. The building is to be
erected in the rear Of the City Hall, running
parallel with that building, and having stair
ways leading into both the council chamber
and the court room, one Of which will be used
as dressingroom for the ladies, and the other
for the gentlemen. The length Of the dancing
saloon is to be $50 feet, width 60 feet, and q
feet high-the main entrance thereto being
through the vestibule Of the City Hall. The
orchestra will be exactly opposite the main en-
trance. The supper.room will be immediately
adjoining the dancing saloon, and will be o
the same length. 1t will be furnished through
out in the most costly and tasteful manner.
SUNDAY SCHOOL ANN1vERsARY-Ther wa.
very large attendance at the Fourth Presby
terian Church yesterday afternoon, the occasion
being the anniversary Of the Sabbath schoo
attached 10 that church. The choir of th'
church was present, and interspersed the exer
cises with some excellent singing. The schol
ars of the school were seated in a body, an,
were largely represented.
After the singing Of an appropriate Sabbath
school chorus, prayer was offered by the pastor
Rev. John G. Smith. Mr.. NJ. 81. Miller, one Q
the superntendents, then gave very brief bu
interesting account of the history Of the organ
ization and operation Of the school, which h
represented as being of the most cheering chal
acter.
The infant class then took position on tn
platform, and sang one of their familiar hymn'
after which the Rev. Varnum d. Collins, Of tn
Assemblys Church, made few remarks of
very entertaining and instructive character, &C
dressed more particularly to the children, whic
were listened to with marked attention. Re-
DR.. Smith also followed in some interesting n
marks, and the exercises closed by the Who'll
congregation rising and singing the hymn con
mencing-
"My country, tis of thee-sweetland Of liberty
Of thee sing"
FUNERAL OF AN ODD FELLow.-The r.
mains of Mr. John Bohlayer, P. g. were il
TERED yesterday afternoon, in the Compression
al Burying Ground, and were accompanied
their final resting place by members of Ha
mony Lodge, No. 9, l. o. o. F.. members
Tuscarora Lodge; members of /. o. r. N
and band of music, besides numerous col
course of friends and relatives.
LITERARY AND MUSICAL SoIREE.-On Thur
day night last, Miss Jsnette L. Douglass al
the young ladies of her institution gave to the
patrons and friends q most agreeable entertai
ment.
Among the large number Of guests were Il
Hon. Postmaster General, the Hon. Comm
sioner of the General Land Office, and their
dies Senator Harlan. the Hon. Mr.. Curtis, G.
Gates and Lieut.. Wilson, U. s. A., DR.. Sto
the artist, and good representation of the d
ferent professions of the city.
The musical part Of the entertainment, und
the direction ofMiss May, was a grand succes
All the pieces were executed in the most arti
ic and creditable style, and at the conclusi
of the last, by the distinguished Miss May hi
sell, the applause was irrepressible.
lEvANs's ONE DOLLAR SToRE.-Not time shor
be lost in paying visit to the great One d
lar Store, at 476 Pennsylvania avenue, for
choice and varied stock of Jewelry and Boo
containad tharein Ia ranidlu diminishinr. al