Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1864-02-03

Fouche, will to night give two beautiful bal
let advertisements. Eva Brent will sing new
songs; Ernestine de Faiber will not only sing
songs, but appear in graceful dance; Edeson
will be on hand with budget of fun, and the
burnt cork brigade Will also appear in full
force. = ~r.a- 81 s.
-VARIRTIKs.-Songs, dances, ballets and pam
tomimes the nightly order at this resort,
which is always largely attended by delightful
drama 1.-THE Skeleton Accuser,'' is also per-
formed and the favorites here are Maggie Erieb
Lima Windell, Mons. Baplistn, DC, &c. e.
PROVIDENCE HosPrTAL FAIR is continued At
tul and ornamental articles, and the object OF
the fair (Which is a most charitable one) should
induce all to visit it. Providence Hospital is
an institution for the benefit of citizens and it
is desired to put it upon permanent basis. ,
Second Anniversary of the U. 8. Christian
Commit Sslon.
PEEsIDBN Mt LINCOLN PRESENT AND RECEIVED
WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM.
The second anniversary Of this patriotic or
gaAization was held last night in the hall Of the
House of Representatives, and was largely
attended, the galleries being Gro wded. The
floor of the House, occupied by those who had
tickets of invitation, was full, but not crowded.
The enthusiasm manifested must have satisfi ed
such members of the Commission as were pres
ent that their Christian and patriotic Ia bors are
appreciated. Among those present were many
ficers, crowd of distinguished Senators and
Representatives. and the Chief Magistrate him.
self honored the assembly by his presence, and
eyinced q deep interest in the detailed accounts
of the operations and work OF the members of
the Commission upon the battle field and else
where.
At9k o'clock the meeting was called to order,
and Vice President Hamlin took the chair.
The band attached to the headqu arters Of this
department occupied the reporters gallery, and
discoursed patriotic music in very fine style.
The exercises Were opened with prayer by
Rev. Frederick T. Brown. of the Georgetown
Presby terrain Church, after which Vice Presi-
dent Hamlin made few opening remarks, in
which he said he could conceive of no object
the assembly together, and he paid glowing
tribute to the soldiers in the field and to the
brave men, who, by acts of mercy, had allevi-
ated their suferings in hospitals and on the
battle field. He concluded by introducing Mr.
G. H Stuart, the President of the Commits sion,
who was received with applause
Mr.. Stuart said the Commission had sprung
from the Young Mems Christian Associations
of the country, and its objects were to carry
home comforts to the homeless and Gospel
messages to the Christless. When 1t was pro-
posed to organize the Commission, the first
letter of encouragement was from Abraham
Lincoln, zap Pianse! and tas next was from the
The Government not only recognized them, but
railroads and steamboats, lent them their aid.
was Interrupted by au enthusiastic ontbprst Of
applause, clapping Of hands, and waving of
handkerchiefs, and the cause was soon eI-
the right hand Of the Speakers chair of the tall
form of President Lincoln, who, unattended,
walked quietly forward and took a seat among
the audience. The audience simultaneously
rose to their feet and for q moment more
continued to welcome<Mr. Lincoln by applause
and waving Of handkerchief. Mr.. Stuart had
not at first observed the President and no little
merriment was created when he announced
that he supposed the applause was elected by
his ailusIon TO the ladies.l
Mr. than nnd N q
ment of the work OF the Commission for the
past year, from which IL appears that the
amount received in cash, donations Of stores,
books, railroad and telegraph facilities, and
services Of delegates, amounted to S9l6,SS 65;
cash expended in purchase Of stores, publica.
tions, expenses OF delegates. &c., S265,2ll.2s
balance on hand at Central ONCE, ist January,
1861, SI3,5i74l; Christian ministers and laymen
commissioned to minister to men on battle
the year, 1,2O7; copies of Scriptures distributed
a65,715; hymn and psalm books distributed
37f.S59; knapsack books distributed, 1,254,59l
library books distributed. 1918 magazine.
and pamphlets distributed, l20, 1872; religious
newspapers distributed, 1881, 100; pages. OF
tracts distributed. 11.976.7aa; silent comtorters
Mr.. Stuart then spoke OF the great work OF
the Commission, and the aid it had ever re
ceived from the President aud others. and he
believed the President would see the rebellion
crushed, If not IN this, then in his next Admin
fstration, (applause.) But he was not going to
talk politics, and in conclusion, he would ever
pray God to bless the Chief Magistrate and all
the Departments of Government p
The band then struck up the " Star Spangled
Banner" after which Revs. Il. J. ParvIn and
Geo. j. Mingins gave detailed accounts OF
the operations of the delegates of the Commits s.
sion in the field and among the soldiers every
where. Both these gen tlemen have seen mu IN
service in the cause, and during their remarks
pocket handkerchiefs were freely used to wipe
away the tears drawn from the audience, as
scenes were depicted of the terrible sufferings
of the soldier after battle Manv compliment.
tary allusions were made to the President, and
each allusion elected warm applause.
Mr.. Paryin believed. from actual observa.
ton, that there was no army SO we'll cared fol-
by the government and people as was the army
of the United States.
MI Mingins asserted that the soldiers were
access able TO religious influence in the army
and he believed there were more men truly
converted there than there would be at home
He paid poor compliment to Washington
however. when he asserted that there was
more wickedness among the soldiers who
came to and were in this city, than there was
throughout the whole army in the field
Mr.. Coifax, Speaker Of the House of Repre-.
sentatives, was then introduced, and after an
effective speech, closed with an appeal to the
audience to aid the cause OF the Commission
He referred to President Lincoln as one whose
name would occupy high position on the roll
of fame, for he had, by daring 10 take the re.
sponsibiiity after the fall of Sumter, saved to
10 this nation its Capital; and beside the name
OF the President would be found the names OF
those, who, by deeds OF mercy, had allie viate d
the miseries Of the battle field. a#-
Mr.. Stuart here read a letter from lady OF
Ohio, now residing in England, who had i'm
closed TO the President a tve-pound note for
the benefit Of the Commission and the soldi ers
and he then announced that a collection would
be taken up. While the baskets were being
passed around the band played lively air,
and from the appearance Of the baskets there is
no doubt that q large sum was realized.
Gen. Martindale was then introduced and
made very interesting speech after which
letters were read from Attorney General Bates
Gen. Casey, Gen. Patrick ard others, regrettinR
their inability 70 attend.
Senator sherman of Ohio was inst here
recognized and called upon tor speech; but he
excused himself by saying that he cams merely
to listen, but he fully approved OF the objects OF
the Commission.
Chaplain McCabe, of Ohio, was then intro
duced, and sang song entitled the Battle
Hymn of the Republic" which was composed
and sung in Libbey prison Immediately after
the battle of Gettysburg, Mr. McCabe being al
that time prisoner. The words are sung to
the familiar tune, d" John Browns body lies
Wondering in the grave, &c, and the chorus
is the same. and the whole audienee To their