Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-03-26
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.
ADJUSTMENTS. &C.. TONIGHT.

WALLS NEW OPERA HoUsR-Miss Fanny
Morgan Phelps is one OF the most excellent
condolences we have had In this city, and her
humorous transformations are irresistibly
droll. Tonight she appears as Cynthia, in the
beautiful drama, "The Flowers Of the Forest"
NATIONAL THRATER.-John T.. Owens to-
night In the " Heir at-law," and as sSolon
Shingle" in THE Peoples Lawyer"
METzERoTT hALL-Alt Burnett had another
crowded house last night. This evening ne
appears In racy programme. =
THE UNION CHRISTIAN CosvENTIoN-The
Union Christian Convention, called oy the
Young Mems Christian Association, met this
morning at the rooms OF the association. over
hetZerou Hall, on Pennsylvania avenue, be-
tween 9th and 10th streets A. temporary or
ganization was effected by calling Rev j. q.
Butler 10 the chair, and the convention was
opened with prayer bv MI Butler
The following named gentlemen gave their
names as delegates James N Davis and A.
o. Latham, of McKendree M L. church; Jas.
Nelson and j. T.. Nichols, OF First Baptist
church of Georgetown; T. RemIck, n. p.
church, Georgetown; John Bray, Second
Baptist church; Rev. John Chester and VIM.
II. Woodward, Capitol Hill PRESBYTERIAN
church Rev. T. X. Hewlett. Calvary Baptist
church Rev. J. G.. Butler and T. +. Pendel,
~. PaUfs Lutheran church; :. :. Loomis,
Western Presbyterian church Gen. G. II.
howars and George 7. Needham, First Con-
GregSuonal church: A. ). Pratt, English Luz
theTsn church; Rev l. K. Fox, North Presby-
teran church; e. Damn, Baptist German
Missionary Rev. A. A. Taylor, Bridge
A n. Osgeod. agent Washington Bible So
eieiy; Rev. p. ID Gurley, New York avenue
q. o. Howard, and ID. II. Bliss, First Uongre-
gationsl church Rev W. w. Campbell. 9Th
street Presbyterian church Rev. A. ID. Gill
lette and q. Cammack. ST.. First Bapust
church: Rev. J N. Coombs, Western Presby-
isrisn church Re-. Ulysses Ward, NJ. F.
church Il. II. Steinmetz, Foundry NJ T..
church; Brig. Gen. L. Whittlesey and Rev. o.
.. Pitcher, Miss ionary Young Mems Chris
tan Association and Bible Society agent Rev.
James NJ. Turner, president Christian Work
ers, New York; II. b. Baines. Young Mems
Christian Association, Brooklyn; Albert Ceal-
by. do, Boston; Gen. A. w. Riley, Rochester,
New York; X. p. Anderson, New York; Rev.
j. Eastmon Brown, Grace church, George
town; J. Blackford, Dunharton street
church, Georgetown; Rev W. A. Hunter,
Israel African M. T. church Rev. X. A. Hall,
ST. PauI's Chapel African M. L. church.
BMr. Ballantyne moved that a committee of
five be appointed TO nominate permanent Of
feers for the convention, and that the commit
tee remain during tbs session of the conven-
ton as a business committee. The motion was
adopted. and the Chair appointed Messrs. Bal
lantyne, Pratt, SteinnetZ, Anderson and Bliss
as such committee.
The Chair stated that the con venton was
called under the auspices of the Young Mems
Christian Association, and would be composed
of representatives from ali I re Evangelical
Churches.
After prayer by Dr. Gillette, the committee
TO nominate permanent officers reported the
following named gentlemen, and they were
elected President, Rev. DIR. A. ID. Gillette;
Byron Sunderland, b. Peyton Brown, Major
Gen. o. q. Howard; Secretary, ]. p. Tustin
DIR. Gillette, on taking the chair, returned
his thanks for the honor conferred upon him,
and said II caused him great pleasure to pre-
side over Christian convention.
Mr.. Ballantyne. chairman OF the business
committee, then reported rules for the govern
ment OF the convention which were adopted,
and are as follows:
list. That we hold two sessions daily; the
first from 10 a m. to p. m, and the second
at New York avenue church from * TO 9H
p m.
I'd That from fifteen to thirty minutes be
spent IN devotional exercises at the opening Of
each session.
Sd. That speakers be limited to FIVE minutes,
except the person introducing debate, who
shall be allowed fifteen minutes, and that no
one shall be allowed to speak twice on the
same topic until all have an opportunity 10
speak who shall so desire.
Attn. That 10 subject shall be discussed IN
less reported by the committee on business.
5th. In order that the convention may be
able TO discuss each Of the subjects presented,
we would recommend that debate on each
topic close within one hour.
He also submitted the following questions
TO be discussed. the debate 10 be opened by the
gentleman whose name followed
L. The Importance OF Lay Effort How can
il most effectually be brought to bear in the
cause of Christ DIR Chester.
2. How can we best reach and influence
those who habitually neglect Public Wor-
g. How can the Unity of Christ's Follow.
ers be better manifested to the World DIR
Sunderland.
4 The SABBATH School. How can il be made
more efficient in winning souls TO Christ
Does 10 receive the active cooperation and
announcement from Christians 10 which it is
5. How can our Devotional Meetings be
made more Probable and Interesting, both "a
Christians and the lmpenitent l-Dr. Ames.
8. The Poor. How can we best reach them
and make good our Saviours declaration-tha
10 them the Gospel is Preached IL. g. Hark.
ness.
:. What is the Sphere and what are the
Duties Of the Young Mems Christian Associa-
tons l-Dr. Butler.
the Church do TO counterfeit It's vicious inffu
enees-Intemperance, Licentiousness, Gam
bling, &c Gen: o; o. Howard.
3. The Family-The Church in the House
How best to influence for good our Children
and Domestics l-B. +. Winslow.
Mr. Ballantyns stated the object Of the Con.
yention TO be for the purpose Of spreading the
gospel and create a religious feeling in those
who gave no attention 10 religion.
Rev. j. M. Turner, OF New York, gave
history Of the good work performed by theil
society in New York city.
The first subject for debate was taken up
and remarks made by Rev. Dr. Chester, Rev
J. Ct. Butler, Messrs. s. l.. Loemis, r. p An.
derson. ana others, which continued till aOou
one O'Clock, when the second subject wa:
taken VI and discussed until adjourn ment
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CRIMINAL COURT, Judge Wylie.-Ths morn
ing, In the case OF Levin Coleman, indicted fol
larceny, nOiie pros. was entered.
Alexander Adams, indicted for an assault
and battery with istent TO KILL his wife, wa:
found guilty of an assault and battery only
and sentenced to three months in jail
George Smackum was convicted of an as
sault and battery on his wife, and sentenced &c
three months IN Jail.
Dennis Bryson, indicted for the larceny Of
quantity of bed clothes from Ellen Kelly, wa
found not guilty. 1. L. johnson for defense.
William Carroll and James Parkes, indicted
for the larceny OF Sfi-50 from Michael Hull
were convicted and sentenced to three years in
the penitentiary at Albany.
MEETING OF THE FOURTH WARD REPUBLI
Gan CLUB. Last evening the regular meetlns
Of the Fourth Ward Republican Club wa
hal TAT ha