Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-11-29


utes to speak upon the resolution.
DR.. Clayton did not hold Mr.. Lincoln respon-
sibe for the seizure Of the Florida. He hoped
the association would pass no such resolution
rejecting upon the Administration. II the
Administration repaired the Florida and turned
her over to the Brazilian Government, itwould
be one of the most noble acts that it had done
for the past two years, and 1t was the duty or
the Administration to surrenser the tiorlda;
MIR. 5. p. Moses endorsed the remarks of Mr..
Clayton, and would applaud this action of the
Government in returning the Florida, as it
would be an act to be spplauded
The further consideration OF the resolution
was postponed until the next meeting, and the
association adjourned.
EPIsCoPAL.-On Sunday last, Bishop South.
gate confirmed, in st. Johns Church, George
town, in the morning, eighteen persons, two of
whom were from st. Adams Church. ST.
Johns is the venerable church, being the oldest
Episcopal, and perhaps the very oldest church
the number confirmed in the Mission Chapel
was thirty; and at night, in Christ Church, the
number was, as already stated in our paper,
fifteen.
Grace Church, Island,) Rev. Alfred Hol-
mead, rector was crowded last night, on the
occasion Of the confirmation ceremonies there.
The opening services and eloquent inyoca-
tons of the Protestant Episcopal Church, ever
impressive, were strikingly so on this occa-
sion, and the fine performance s OF the choir in
singing the 10th Psalm, and the Goth {confir-
mation) hymn ELECTED the admiration of all
present.
Bishop Southgate's discourse was from the
s0th, last verse Of the first chapter Of St Luke:
"And the child grew and waxed strong in
spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his
showing into Israel" His sermon was one of
those original, appropriate, and practical es-
says which never fail to affect every honest
heart.
At the close of the discourse twelve candi-
dates for confirmation presented themselves at
the altar, and in the peculiarly impressive SER
vice Of the church consecrated themselves to
the Most High.
The class consisted of fifteen, but three OF
the candidates were anavoidably detained.
Tonight. Bishop Southgate administers the
rite OF confirmation at the church OF the Assem-
sion, Rev. DR.. Pinckney, rector.
MARRIAGE.-There was an interesting wed.
ding ceremony at the Methodist Protestant
Church, 9th street, at half past o'clock this
afternoon, the church being crowded on the
occasion. The happy couple were Mr.. Warren
Choate whose handsome face is usually TO be
seen at Philip & SOlomon's Book Store,) and
Miss Kate Missouri Ragan.
The bridesmaid (both bride and bridesmaid
being dressed in tasteful travelling costume,)
was Miss Maggie Flenner, and the groomsman
was MIR. James Is. Winner.
The ceremony was performed by Rev Dr.
Nadal, Of Wesley Chapel W no sho wed his good
taste by claiming according TO the good old
cnstom) the first kiss from the charming bride.
The couple were kept busy for some time in
receiving the congratulations of their host of
friends and then left to take the 3 p. M. train
for their bridal trip northward.
MEETING OF CIGAR MAKERs.-A large num-
Der OF the manufacturers and dealers in cigars
assembled at Emrichs European Hotel, cor
ner of Eleventh street and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., last night, for the purpose of electing del
egates 20 the convention to be held at Cooper
Institute, city of New York, On Wednesday,
Decem Ter 9TH, at 10 O'Clock.
The meeting was organized by the election
lanes Powers president. lanes
Towers secretary.
A circular was received from the presidents
of the various cigar manufacturers assoc-
ations + New York, and in accordance there
with the following gentlemen were nominated
and unanimously elected delegates to the con-
vention Francis Finley, ID. Z. Irving, F.
Sellhausen, J. 2. Weigman and J. c. Bacher
On motion, the officers OF the meeting were
III cluded as delegates
REAL ESTATE SALRs-By Green cf Williams
AuctiOaeers.-The square next to Long Bridge,
with the improvem ents-a three-story frame
dwelling, dairy, smoke. house, stable, wood
and cCal-house-to Capt John Gibson, for
$500. Part of lots 3 3 and d. in square 3l3, on
north N, between llth and 18th streets, for 30
cents per foot. Lot ., corner OF o and 18th
streets, TO H. d. Gilman, for 2S cents per foot
and lot X, in alley OF square 1877, TO Park AL
len, for $3.50. A four-story brick house and lot
on 9th street, between E and + north, to Isaac
HerZberg, for 900. Part lot /, in square 2i5,
to ]. ID. Woodward, for 81 cents per foot. Part
OF lot =, to Miss Sarah Wood, for 80 cents per
foot. Three-story brick house on 9th street,
between q and II, to Jos. Shaffield, for $500.
THE RELEASE OF HAMILTON EAsTRR-Ham-
nton Easter, of the firm of Hamilton Easter &
Co, merchants, of Baltimore, arrested about
six weeks ago, and since tried before the Mili-
tarv Commission in this city, of which Major
&c erai doubleday is president charged with
cling goods to blockade runners, to be con-
w ed into The rebel lines, was yesterday I'M
condtiOnally released through the eXertions OF
Gov. Ford, late Of Ohio, and his associate
counsel. Other merchants of Baltimore, for
whom Gov. Ford was counsel, have been,
throrgh his efforts, released from close con-
fnement and allowed to resume their bust
ness. The merchants of this city are still held
in confinement, and their stores guarded by
the military.
SENT TO JAIL FOR CoURT.-Cn the 26th OF
October last, female went into the residence
Of an old widow lady in this city. pretending
that she wanted to fl her skirts. She took adj
vantc &c of the old lady, and succeeded in rob-
binf her OF about $500 in money. The case
was taken in hand by Dete ctives Clarvoe,
the sharp female in Alexandria, where she had
beer married to soldier IN an independent
con- Dany after taking the money. She was
bro eht to this city, and, when taken before
Just ice Boswell, was recognized as an old Of
fender named Josephine Parrant. Justice
BosV sent her to Jail for court.
TEE DRAFTED MKN.-The following drafted
mer reported to the Board Of Enrolment TO.
day:
First Sab DiStrict.-William IL. Hickok, fur
mis- he'd substitute.
81 rond Sub District Edward Catterson
allie ii.
Third Sub District-Wm. V. Nortwick, phys-
ical disability.
s. zenith Sub. District-James w Baker ac-
cepted William Whaten, furnished substi-
tute.
HOUSE BRRAKING.-Geo. Cooper, soldier,
was arrested At one o'clock this morning, for
breaking into the house OF Mrs Burns, Massa.
ohusetts avenue, between I'd and Sd streets
Officer Rennaker took him to the Fourth Ward
station. There he was recognized as answering
the description OF one Of the parties who robbed
the prison at Alexandra He was placed in a
cell, to await the arrival of witness from
Alexandria prison, to identify him Ii he is the
man charged.
THE MRMRNTD SREynPa