Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1862-03-24
LOCAL NENS.
AMusKNKsfs To Near.

western Will appear In her great character OF
Camille, In the play Of that name, In which part
she Is said TO be unrivalled. A fancy dance by
Miss Olivia; and the sprightly farce OF 1.-The
Maid Of the Milking Pail, In which Mr.. and
Mrs Bishop appear.
WASHINGTON THzATKR. Manager Bland Of
fers a treat TO the dramatic public this eve
ming. Shakespeare's immortal tragedy Of Othello,
with the following cast: Othello, Mr.. g. L..
Davenport; I.go, Mr.. J. w. walla:k, Jr Casio,
Mr.. w. wheatley; Desdemona, MisSusan Denim;
Emilia, Mrs. J. w. wallack, Jr. great COM
bination, truly.
CANTERBURY HALL.-Return Of the old favor
ties 10 perform In conjunction with the new. The
Baltimore and W ashington companies combined.
The manager Of the Canterbury understands how
TO keep up the interest, by rapid succession Of
novelties, and 10 therefore well patronized.
ODD FRLLows' HALL.-Sanford's famous np,ra
troupe still flourish, and mirth and melody reign
at Odd Fellows Hall. The entertainments are
judiciously varied.
CENTRAL HALL, Pennsylvania avenue, opposite
Eighth street Prof Nichols in his pleasing
magic illusions, ventriloquism, and prestidigi-
torial feats, introducing his wonderful life
moving figures
Rogers, on the "Glacien."
PaRKER's HALL, (Young Mems Christian As
ISOLATION Rooms.)-A Festival and Fair by the
ladies Of the First Baptist Church, to aid them
In rebuilding their house of worship, lately de-
stroyed by storm. Help the good cause.
BISHOP wHIrrISGHAM's PRAYER OF THANKS.
GIVING FOR LATE VICToRIEs.-Ths Prayer Omit
ted AZ TIiHity ChHreh and The ChKrch Of ths As
osHsioR.-On Tuesday last we gave the form Of a
Whiitiagham, oftSe Protestant EpiscopsI church
eftbis diocese, TO all the cergymen Of that church
I'm parochial charge In this District for use on all
occasions Of public worship within eight days
following the Sunday after the receipt of his
letter.
As circumstances have arisen to give consider
able interest to the matter we republish the form
OF prayer sent by Bishop Whittingham:
Prayer Of Thank gtrfHg for Late Victories
O, Almighty God, the Sovereign Commander
sf all the world, In whose hand is power and
might which none 10 able to Withstand, we bless
and magnify Thy great and glorious name for the
happy successes which Thou hast of late v0uch-
safed In 80 many instances to the arms Of this
nation, and more especially for the delverance of
this city and district from the terrors Of blockade
and seige. And we beseech Thee, give to and
to ell this people grace to use this great mercy
shown toward US to Thy glory, the advancement
Of Thy Gospel, the honor OF our country, and as
much ss in US lieth the good OF all mankind.
Sir up our hearts, o, Lord, to a true thankful
ness, such as may appear in cur lives by an hum
BILE, holy, and obedient walking before Thee all
our DAYS; through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom
with Thee, Father, and Thee, D Holy Ghost,
sfor all Thy mercies. 50 in particular for these
victories and this deliverance, be all glory and
honor, world without end. Amen.
IL was stated In Tuesdays Star that this PRAYER
was used at &c the various Episcopal churches Of
Washington" on the preceding Sunday. We
heard IL devoutlY offered on that day at Grace
Church (Rev. Sir Holmead's), where ID was re-
spOnded to by fervent AmsH from apparently
every person in the congregation, and we had no
to doubt that II was used at the other EpIs
cOpal churches OF the city, but we find that Il was
omitted at fiC0 not only on Yesterday week, but
on yesterday-i =. at Trinity church (Rev. Mr..
Syles), and the Church of the Ascension (Rev DR.
Pinckney'S) The latter church was crowded
yesterday, In anticipation Of ga scene" bur n0th-
ing transpired Of an outwardly-exritlng nature
The Union members Of these chnrf hes are, how
ever, deeply Indignant at the omiss ION of the yPFy
proper prayer enjOined by Bishop Whiting ham
and IL Is evident that the 'end Is not YETI
As an attempt has been made u create the
Impression that the usa Of the prayer 10 oniy
TSqHsSrsd by the Bishop, and Is not inside Obliga-
tory, give below the circular letter Of HisGop
Nottingham, accompanying the form Of prayer,
and also an extract from the canon referred 10 In
his letter:
Rec and Dear Brother: In accordance with
Section IA, Canon - Title OF the Digest, |
transmit TO you the InclOsed prayer, for use in
your parish on all occasions of public worship
within eight DAYS following the Sunday after
your receipt of this letter.
And am, faithfully and afectiOnateiy, your
friend and brother,
WILLIAM RoLLISsos wHrTrrNeHAN,
Baltimore, March Il, 1861.
The paragraph referred TO by Bishop Whiting
ham In canon ID reads:
- The Bishop Of each Diocese may compose
forms Of prayer or Thanksgiving, as the case may
require, for extraordinary occasions, and trans
init them to each clergyman within his Diocese,
frhOSs duty IL shall lie to use such forms In his
church on such occssiOns'
At 81. Johns Church (Rev. Dr.. PYnel, Church
OF the Epiphany Rev DIR HalD, Grace Church
(Rev. Mr.. Holmead4, Christ Church (Rev. Mr..
MoEssll), in this city, and at ~. Johns Church
(Rev Mr. Tillinghurst), and Christ Church (nev.
Mr.. Harrisl, Georgetown, the letter Of Bishop
exceptional cases Of Trinity and the Church
OF the Ascension make up the list Of Episcopal
churches In the two citief.
UNION MEETING AT FAIRFAX, VA.-On Satur-
day last there was large gathering Of Unionists
to order by Mr.. }. Hawkhurst. The Hon. Charles
n. Upton was chosen to occupy the chair, and
Dir Henry L. Brooks 10 act as secretary.
Mr.. Upton addressed a few remarks TO those
present. referring to the desolated fields and ruined
dwellings TO be seen almost everywhere, and
saying that they had come together amidst such
scenes 10 see IL they could not rescue what little
remained from lawless anarchy.
Resolutionsexpressings strong Union sentiments,
and appealing 70 Gov. Pierpont TO order an eloc-
ton at an early day for county officers, were
passed; and Messrs. III. w. Throckmorton, ].
HawkhurSt, w Waters, DAME Lines, and Henry
Brooks, were appointed committee to confer
with the Governor.
On motion Of Mr.. Tnrockmorton, the chairman
was added to the committee
A resolution Of thanks to the President and
Secretary Of State for the fidelity and mastery
ssgacity with which they have managed the
domestic and foreign affairs Of the country in the
midst Of the bewildering alarms and trying
scenes which have encompassed them, was
passed.
On motion Of Mr. ii. T. Brooks, Il was resolved
to organize q Union Home Guard, having It's
center at Fairfax, with branches in the neighbor-
ing towns and villages.
After the transaction Of some other business,
more Of local than general interest, the meeting
adjourned sine die.
Immediately AFTER this seeds were distributed at
the instance Of SIR. Underwood, and steps taken
to organize the Union Home Guard under the
direction Of Mr.. Brooks.
Three cheers, long and loud, were given for
Abraham Lincoln, and the meeting adjourned.
A SHOOTING CAsE.-About five O'Clock on Sat
urday evening, a colored man named Fox
Shorter was proceeding to his home on the Island
by way Of the commons south Of the Virginia
avenue bridge, he was startled by the report OF
musket, and at the same time fell, 4 ball having
entered his thigh. companion who was with
him says that the shot was fired by of the
Second District Regiment who was on duty near
the corner Of II and First street, and at the time
some three or four hundred yards distant W neither
the shot was hred accidentally or maliciousIy we
have not been able 70 learn, as no arrests were
made. The officers Of the regiment should ferret
ha ants nj ali h. affa