The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1866-11-19
CITY INTELLIGENCE
~ AdaaIonal Oiig In,ell1eace see Ftn Paqs.l

Frankford road and Montgomery avenue, was
blled last evening with a tie audience, to listen
70 sermon oy the pastor Rev. Samuel Farley
on Morning Cloud ChTistlns.' He choose for
the substance OF his remarks the following
TEXT
20 Ephraim, what shall do unto thee?
judah, what shall do ulto thee For your
goodness is as o morniug cbud and as the early
dew 1t goeth away",-H0seCv vi, 4,
The two terms Judah AMI Ephraim compre.
bend the whole of that ancient people, the
Jews, who emphatically. @d by way of emf
nence and honor, were calln the people of God
--Gods own people.
The term Ephraim compreends the ten tribes
which revOlted under Jertboam. The term
judah comprehends the twt tribes Judah and
BENJAMIN, who remained faithful TO the house
u David. The two terms, Throughout the whole
Of the prophecy, are used to denote the whole
people of Israel in general.
/. character described
j. solemn remonstranc in the name of
900, with persons answering u this description.
Ihe general character of tle chosen people
was discussed IN an able and thorough manner,
and also the comparison between the Je Ws and
tne Christians made with great effect.
hpiScop0t Seruices at the Caurch of The Re
0eemeT.-Thls church, at Swanson and Catha-
rlne streets, had large congregation Assem-.
pied last evening, 10 listen to a very eloquent
discourse, delivered by Rev. Washington B.
Erben.
subject-"Love of Christ thetrue mark of
Christian
lUtJ lONPJn me snail 0 loved DV nv
Father. will love him, and will manifest N.Y.
self to him. n-6. John xiv. II.
The question of what constitutes q Christian
was then dwelt upon at great length, and the
hlustratlons and comparisons were made with
mastery effect.
SeTvices al Green HH Pi'esbyer'i1n Ch,rch,-
The evening services at the Green Hill Presby-
teTian Church have been of so interesting
character during some time past, as to attract
large and appreciative audiences The seats on
these occasions are free, and what is meant by
that is, that all are welcomed to the house, and
comfortably provided for in such a manner as
to make them feel as though they were at ease,
without Infringing upon the rights of any one.
This Christian spirit was established, we believe,
by the present amiable pastor, and it has proved
very advantageous. The Rev. F. L. Robbins
delivered the sermon. We present our readers
with the subject, and the heads of the discourse:
Subject-The Social Influences of Cities
First. One OF the profoundly deep wants of
human nature is society; and society is founded
not on accident, or self-eection, or common
Interest, but upon the eternal necessities of
human nature.
Second. In recounting the influences that act
with modifying power on mems manners, OPT
Mons, character, aud destiny next to that of
religion), before all others, the influence of So
cieiy and social companionship is most potent
and Transforming.
Third. The most obvious use of society in rela-
tion to mans social mind, is for relaxation and
recreation. And, taking our American society
as IL is, with its overheated atmosphere and
viuatiug Influences the serious question arises,
What course mus a man pursue what maXims
OF duty and views of lite adopt, so that his inter-
course with his tellow-men, III soslal relations,
shall be for his and their good so that this
powerful institution shall be help, and disci-
pline, and an educator for good and not for
evil? -.-. -...
Fourth. The remainder of the discourse was
devoted to pointing out the remedy for counter
acting the evils which atllict American society,"
and especially in our largest cities:-
First. Legal prohibition
Second. Home, with It's pure influences upon
the developing character OF children and youth.
Third. Evangelical teaching and influences
acting upon the masses.
It. Paups Episcopal Church. - This time
honored church, located on Third street, below
Pear, in the Fifth Ward, was well filled last
evening After devotional exercises it was au-
nounced that the teachers and scholars of the
Sunday School would open their annual festival
in about two weeks, at which fancy and useful
articles would be sold, suitable for Christmas
gifts. All persons desiring to assist in the pre-
paration of the Fair should confer with the
teachers of the school. This announcement
having been made, the
Rev. Mr.. Newton, who recently succeeded his
father as rector Of the church, delivered an
eloquent sermon. He selected for his text that
portion of Genesis relative to the birthright of
Esau. The reverend gentleman, in discussing
this event, endeavored to show that the birth
right the value of which was prospective, was
regarded by Esau as simply spiritual, and that
be parted with it pretty much upon the same
principle that men are continually selling their
birthnghts every day.
The Laberidn Missionary Socieg.-The first
public annual meeting OF the Committee of the
Liberian Church was held last evening at the
Church of the Epiphany, Thirteenth and Chestnut
streets. Addresses were made by Bishop Payne,
DIR. Newton Leeds, and others, setting forth the
objects of the movement. At the last Conven
ton of the Episcopal Church, it was decided to
direct attention to Liberia with view of making
the mission in that republic a self-sustainine
one. To this end it is proposed to educate
cOlored men and forward them TO Liberia, and
by other means assist them in maintaining the
Church organization independent of the Church
in this country. Bishop Payne in his address
referred to the fact that under existing clrcum
stances many of the ministers now in Liberia
engage in mercantile pursuits, or hold civil
offices under the Liberian Government.
At the present time the President Vlce-Presl
dent, Attorney General, and Secretary of State
are Presbyterian ministers. The excuse for thi
is that there are so few educated men in Llberii
that they must take part In the Government
Bishor Payne urged upon the audience th'
necessity OF placing the ministers OF the Eplsco
pal Church in position where they can be fret
from trade, and Will not enter the civil offices
Other speakers urged that Liberia now presented
an opening for the people of this country L
extend true and efficient aid to the blacks, In
Liberia the cOlored man has established hI
ability to sustain himself republic is tho
roughly organized and recognized among tn,
nations of the earth, II has treaties with mos
q of the great powers. Having shown their abilit,
to govern and sustain themselves as a nation
they must now have assistance, which will re
suit in making them Independent of us in eccle
Siastical matters.
Ld1Jt1q a Corner -StOne.--0n Saturday after
noon large number Of persons assembled Q
the corner OF Twelfth and Oxford. streets, to Wi
ness the ceremonies of laying the conversion
of the Lutherbaum Church, of which the Re'
N. M. Price is DastOr