The national Republican., 1867-09-09

introduced, and ho addressed the children In
some vory excellent remarks
lie said ho was very happy to hear so many
good reports from so many States. In regard
| to Syria there were moro than forty missiona,
ries there located. He could not tell how many
sermons had been preached or how many bap.
tisms had occurred. The speaker spoke Of a
Sunday school scholar whom many Of the chill.
dren had known aud who was at present travel.
ling through the Holy Land.
The speaker also spoke Of the peouliarities Of
the natives Of Syria and the limited instruction
given 10 females. He related anecdotes Of the
country which interested the children very
much.
Mr. johnson also gave historical "reminiscences
OF the Crusaders and their entering the Holy
Land for Its recovery from the hands Of the
est crusade by tho missionaries for the redemp.
tion Of the benighted-those who wero living 10
Ignorance Of the gospel. He reverted 10 the
slaughter OF the Christians In Damascus some
seven years since and commented thereon.
Tho gentleman gave very interesting account
Of matters and things In general throughout
Syria, and was listened to with much attention
by all assembled-sdults and children.
At the conclusion Of tho gentleman's remarks,
the banner was given to tho "Good Hope class,
hymn sung, and all dismissed. The occasion
was pleasant one, and enjoyed BY all present.
IN THE SEVENTH STREET PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
yesterday thore were services held In the morn
Ing and evening. Rev. Mr.. Myriok, Of Pennsyl-
yania, ofhoiated at the morning service, and Rev.
Mr.. Van Doren in the evening. Since the with.
drawal Of Rev. Mr.. Campbell from the pastorate
the pulpit has been vacant.
IN THE HANLISE N. Z. CHURCH,
Ninth aud P streets, there has been q revival for
somo two weeks past, and last night the edfco
was crowded to listen to an eloquent sermon from
the pastor, Rev J. W. Hoover. A number Of
conversions have been effected through the pas.
tors ministerial labors, and we trust tho good
work will continue on.
IN THE FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
yesterday, at IL o. m, the pastor, Rev. ]. G.
Smith, preached his enty.eighth anniversary
sermon, selecting his text from the 18th chapter
Romans, 7th verre, "our ministry; lot US wait
on our ministoring." A large congregation was
In attendance to hear the reverend gentleman's
words
UNITARIAN CHURCH.
Rev. A. D. Grosh preached most powerful
sermon yesterday at IL a. m, to IN attentive
audience, In the Unitarian church, corner Of
Sixth and D streets. This church has been
closed during the summer, and but yesterday
was reopened.
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
In the absence Of the pastor, Rev. DR.. Sunder-
land, from the Four-and.a.half street Presby.
toiihh OuuIUut meetiub was uolu Dy tno
members in tho lecture room. Excellent singing
and fervent and earnest invocations to the
Almighty constituted the principal features Of
the exercises, and were participated in by q
large number Of worshippers.
CATHOLIC CHURCHES.
Yesterday was the anniversary Of the Feast Of
the Nativity. and Id Catholic countries was no
doubt celebrated with great grandeur. Being In
this country not especially obligatory, there was
not perhaps the pomp and magniHcence attend.
ant; yet nevertheless, The Catholic churches In
this city were decorated til more than the usual
show. and the ceremonies were particularly
Iolemn and impressive. ST. Patrick's church at
early mass was crowded with worshippers; St.
Aloysius snd St. Dominick's being also filed to
pay devotion to tho Virgin Mary's birth by the |
Nativity. The murky clouds and leaden skies, |
threatening rain, did not dampen the ardor Of
The Catholic devotees, and all Of their places Of
Worship were throughout the day crowded with |
he communicants.