Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-08-12

pastor Of the Foundry M. e. Church, who's,
death was announced In the Star yesterday
Among the ministers present were Rsys. Thes
Sewen, ID. N. Brown, B. p. Brown, Lanahan
Monroe, Chapman, Davis, Parkinson, Thrush
Lumsden, Ryan and DR.. Gibbons, Of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, Revs >. Tustin, John c
Smith and McF slls, 81 tde Presbyterian Church
At S p. m; the body was removed from the Parson
age and placed In front Of the altar Of the church
which was appropriately drsped In mourning
The relatives and and were seated
near the altar. Al the corpse was borne 70 the
ate chorus, "Go to thy rest" The congregation
being seated, Rev. g. Tustin read the hymn com
mencing sServant Of God, well DONE" arpropri
ate to the death Of pastor wniGn Vas sung Dy
pressive PRAYER The choir then sung the we'll
known funeral anthem, "Vital spark OF heavenly
aamen Rev Mr.. Monroe continued the service
~ ,s,s OF '00
Rev Thos Sewell then addressed the congre-
gatioa and referred to the fact that twenty four
wears ago he entered the ministry side by side
Sewel spoke with emotion, for he regarded Rev
VIM. Hirst as q brother. He described him al a
preacher, impressive and beautiful; a. pestor,
one who secured the love and confidence Of his
arduousy laboring to promote the interests Of the
nursery Of the church. His leading feature was
integrity-true to God, true to man, true to him.
self. "Take him for all in all, we meier shall
The brief address Of Rev. Mr.. Sewell was lis
tened to with much attention, as were those that
followed. The choir sung a single verse of an
appropriate hymn, and the Rev. N. Brown
gested'by the occasion, and urged the congrega-
ton to cherish the hope Of Immortality.
Rev DR.. Gibbons followed with q recital Of in
cidents Of the last illness Of the deceased touch
Ing, and fraught with religious encouragement.
Every lucid moment afforded evidence Of his
great interest In the welfare Of the church, and
his hrm reliance upon Christ for salvation.
Among his Last declarations he said can trust
In Jesus Christ for salvation"
The benediction was pronounced by the Rev
Thos Sewell; after which, the lid Of the coffin
was opened, and many took a last fond look at
the features Of a beloved friend. The body re-
NAMED In the chapel last night, and this morn
ing was removed to Baltimore for interment.
FouRTH-wARD STATION CAsRs-Befors Justice
Walt.r.-Albert Smith, disorderly; fined 81.
Meredith Holland, throwing stones al the ofac GERS
dismissed. Julia Mckinney, drunk and disor-
derlv; fined 81 SO Joseph McCarty, disorderiy;
do. 81. Edward Mcconnell and Henry Martin,
drunk; turned over to the military. }. Haggerty,
do fined sl.5s. John Bryson, sleeping In the
street; do % Patrick Fitzgerald, drunk; turned
over to the military. Hiram Allen, do fined 81
Margaret O'Brien, furnishing liquor to soldiers;
q,neS H,sI 70 the Ann D0t and
drunk and disordtrly; workhouse 80 DAYS. Jas.
ackson, fighting an othcer; fined q. William
Brown and James Williams, fugiti YES from the
tenth precinct patrolmen; delivered to the proper
custody. Michael Arthur, drunk and disorderly;
dis0issed. John Boston, fighting; do Robert
osr6sn, drunk; turned over to the military.
He1 WEATHER CoNuNDRuMs Our Reuben,
Who couldn't sleep last night for heat, mosqui-
toes, barking dogs and crying babies, got of the
following, which he thinks are very fair for the
hestea term:
What 10 the difference between the Emperor
nf ~ HHEia and a haOUaF1 The EmnePnr 0f n M
sta ieres his manifestos-a beggar manifests his
tcea ~ thout hisshoes.
va did the children Of Israel live on In the
asassai The sand which is (sandwiehes) there
The descendants Of Ham lived there, and the
children Of israel were bred (bread) and mustered
(musiard) there.
THE IRON FOUNDERS first grand excursion on
Thursday next, July l4th, promises to he a very
entertaining affair. The proceeds will be deve-
ted entirely to the benefit Of families Of the Dis
trict soldiers In the United States service. The
object being so laudable a one certainly deserves
general patronage. A responsible committee has
been appointed who will see that the proceeds Of
the excursion are promptly distributed among the
families entitled thereto. The elegant and safe
stsssess Keyport, Capt. Stackpole, has been char
sezeo kr the occasion.
fsz1 The Third Ward patrolmen reported
- eee Twing cases yesterday: Johanna Adams,
psk&zx u dismissed. Mary Donaldson, do do.
HerssSA Kelly, disorderly; paid SO cents costs.
yea.eri D1ncanon, do; do. Mary Gjbben, dol
by Jss'ce Clayton.
The fourth-ward patrolmen reported: Robert
Richardson, colored, assault; security for peace.
Ie,ess RicnaId,On profanity security for peace,
to support an illegitimete child; jail In default
Of security, by Justice Walter.
noon the funeral Of patrolman Thomas Shakes
peare, whose sudden death on Sunday was men,
TONED In the Star took place from his late resi-
dence on Ohio Avenue, near Thirteenth street.
II was attended by large number OF his friends
and neighbors, and a body Of patrolmen, consist
ing Of sections OF duty at the time Mr.. Shakes.
peare was highly esteemed by all who were ac-
quainted with him. He leaves q wife and child
In very humble circumstances.
OHIO SOLDIERS RELIEF AssocIATIoN-We are
10 announce that the time Of meeting
Of the Ohio Soldiers Relief Association has been
changed from Thursday until Tuesday night, on
which nights the meetings will be hereafter held.
The association will meet this evening at the
usual place, No. 537 street, between Sixth and
Seventh streets. Ladies and gentlemen from
Ohio who are interested in the welfare Of our
brave soldiers, are requested to be present.
TIE woRKHousz BRIGADE was reinforced yes
terday by Caroline Roberson, white, Eliza Lam
mond and Fanny Wood, colored, for prostitution
and disorderly conduct, and John Thomas for
being drunk and disorderlv.
THIsTLEs,-The defeated Canada thistle Ia re-
appearing In the fields and reservations about the
city The police have had their attention directed
to the matter, and the nuisance Will doubtless be
prevented seasonably.
THrRD-wARD STATION CAsEs-Bsfors Jrsties
CIark Benjamin Whitney, assaultlng his wife;
fned 90. Francis Thomas and VIM. James, dis
orderly fned So each.
OusHr TO BE RRMovED-The heaps of sand
and gravel on G street north between Twelfth
and Thirteenth streets.
lcRI WArERNRLoNs.-Cool, delicious Water
melons, out Of Wilson's celebrated ice house,
thermometer always at 40 degrees,) at 1l9 Penn.
avenue, between 18th and Goth SITS Ice for sale
at all hours Of the day. Try the wat-rmelons.
az l2-3ss
ONE DOLLAR ONE DOLLAR ONE DeLLAR!!!
60 TO the Dollar Store, 43S Penn avenue, near
-Four half street. and see the splendid stock
Of jeweIry and silver-plated ware, and take your
choice for one dollar. 1w*
LINE! LINE! LIMB.-O hand large quanti-
ty Of my own manufacture, In quantities to suit
haoa n "A 81. lt.,a