Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-12-30
GEORGETOWN.
Affairs in Gesrsesswn.

DEDICATION OF THE GERMAN LUTHERAN
CHURCH the dedication OF this handsome
little Church, on the corner OF High and Fourth
streets, took place yesterday afternoon, the
services common eng a few n inutes past three
o'clock, on which occasion the Church was
crowded TO its utmost capacity, and many
were unable 70 gain admittauce. The exercises
were preceded by the singing OF q German
hymn by the choir, after which the Divine
blessing was invoked by DIR. ]. q. Butler, OF
the English Lutheran Church. The Rev. DIR.
Finkle then charged the trustees, James Gay.
lor, Henry q. Kaiser, r. T. keyser and A. Il.
Winner, and the elders, John keiser, p. Rosen-
bush, Charles Allmouns berger, John Wagner.
The ceremony Of consecratng the Church,
by Rev. Mr.. Finkei, then took place ia
the German language, after which the
GS en- Rn, sang ,,. another ra m hymn in Geruan
which be addressed the audience saying tina;
they were assembled on this occasion 70 devote
the church to the service of the Lord. He then
ran Church. The Lutheraps could walk
in fellowship vita all Ooristia who believe
mat Oil men are corrupt that there is re-
demption in Christ, aud Regeneration by the
Holy Ghost. The Lutheran was an experi.
mental Oh urcb, not formal. He invoked those
present not TO claim 10 be Lntherans unless
Insy hsd the faith OF that old Monk. Luther.
The Lutheran Church, be said, had
a mission TO accomplish, in this world
which no other church could accompIi,n
which was to evaugelize those coming from
would establish missions among The Germans,
but they could not make the prayers tnst
Lutherans can.
At the conclusion of Mr.. Buffers remark.
the hymn commencing "Come Holy Spirit,
Holy Dove" was snug oy Miss Lizzie Reese
OF the English Lutheran Church choir, and
Miss Finekel. Rev; NJ. Finckei then spoke.
saying that next Sabbath a sunday school
would be organized. when there would De
singing in English and German. n years Ago
the German Lutheran Church commenced 40
QAh nOrn - n.,fI
commenced his Iabors IN Washington and
great had been the success of these two
churches during that period. He asked lib.
eral collection from the audience, and the
choir sang while it was being taken up. Rev.
Mr. Shermer, Of the N r. Cnurch offered the
concluding prayer, aud the benedlction was
pronounced by DIR. Butler.
THR FARMERS AND MECHANICS BANK
This bank, on the corner Of Bridge and Con-
gress streets, has declared \ dividend of : per
cent ont of the profits OF the last six months,
which will be payable 10 the stockholders
after Wednesday, free OF Government tax
FIRE About half past twelve O'Clock on
Sunday morning an alarm Of fire was sounded
from box -, occaHoned by the discovery of
shoe store, 109 Bridge street, net ween High
and Congress streets, occupied as a store room
by VIM. King, (cOlored.) and owned by Mr..
VERIFY. The steamers Union and Henry Ad-
olson Were quickly on the spot and extin-
guished the IRE. The bailding was partly
destroyed. bnt the contents were saved. The
oaindRe oone was shRnt Inc nre Is supposed
10 have been the work OF an incendiary.
ARRIVAL OF THE GIBsoN-The stesmer
John Gibson, Captain Fuller, OF the Mer-
chants line between this port and New York
arrived at her wharf yesterday morning with
a full cargo Of merchandise for District mer.
chants. The steamers of this line will con-
tiEue 20 make regular trips between this port
and New York during the entire winter hay-
ing been iron. clad TO be able to MAKE
their way through the ice.
SENT BACK AGAIN-Lizzie Stewart, who
made her escape from the work honse the
other day, was on Saturday evening arrested
by Officer warwick. and Tecommittee to the
werk-house for 30 days by Justice Buckley
GONE TO WoRK.-The coopers who were on
a strike, in consequence of the intention of
their employees TO cut down their wages, have
gone 10 Work again at the reduced price, ex-
cept those employed at the shop of Mr. Brem-
norman. They held out three weeks before
resumiDg work.
DUE To MoRRow.-The steamer James -
Green, Captain lnman, from New York, and
the George Fl. Stout, Captain Ford, from Pnil-
adeiphia, are expected to arrive tomorrow.
THE CANAL-The canal Is open for ma viva
tioB. The boats ID. Knode, Mill Bow. and
Morrison, came down last evening laden with
grain.
WATCH MEETING.-There lie to be a watch
meeting AT the Dunbarton-streer NJ. T.. Church
10 morrow night
MEETING OF THE HEBREws-A meeting of
the Hebrew citizens was heIs yesterday at
ROdiers, Mr.. ID. Barwald presiding, with A
view OF organizing secret beneficial society.
Inc meeting adjourned until next Sunday,
when the organization will be completed.
The PORT -Entered-The schooner Carrie
Holmes. Wilbert master. with lumber for Mr.
Wheatley, from Jacksonville, Florida; the
s se ize'ta. Eaton master, with lumber
H II. Seavey, Lee master, with number from
Bangor.