The national Republican., 1867-11-12
LOCAL DEPARTMEN

The DIssENsIoN AMoNd TUE GERMAN LUTHER
Ass.-It will be reoollected that We have several
times stated that unfortunately there were un-
! pleasant differences existing between members
worshipping at 81. Johns German Lutheran
church, on the Island. At IL O'Clock on Sun.
day meeting was held by q large number Of
the membership, when the subject Of their diff
ferences was discussed, and tho adoption Of the
following was the result Of their deliberations;
Whereas a very small faction Of our congrega-
tion, consisting Of not more than two families,
have sought, In connection with Rev. DR. Ebing-
hause, to pervert our church property from the
uss Of the Evangelcan Lutheran Church to that
OF the German Reformed Church, we deem II
due alike to ourselves and the Christian senti.
ment Of this city In which We live, as well as for
the honor Of tho Christian name, to make the
following statement Of facts: Early in tho past
summer our pulpit being vacant. and the Evan.
\ gelical Lutheran Synod Of Maryland being una.
bic immediately to supply US with minister
who could preach In our own language, Rev. Mr..
Ebinghauso was called to tho pulpit, as wo be.
lieved, simply to preach the gospel to u.s. but
as we now know, for the purpose Of pcrvortipg
the congregation from the Lutheran to the Ger.
/ man Reformed denomination. Rev. Mr.. Ebing.
hsuse was officially informed that tho deed by
l which this property was conveyed to this con-
\ gresation would mako 1t necessary for him to
connect himself with the Lutheran Synod Of the
i State of Maryland and the vestry OF this church
Il must be made to tho said Lutheran Synod Of
| Maryland.
h In view Of these facts, we were startled by the
Il announcement made on Sabbath last, Sd inst,
by said Ebinghause, from the pulpit In this, our
4 church, that he, then and thore, In tho name
and for the use Of the German Reformed Church,
took possession Of our property, dismissipg the
yestry Of the church, and depriving the Lathe.
ran congregation Of their house Of worship, at
the same time locking the church and taking
| possession Of tho key. After several days dc.
lay, and peacesble request made by tho vestry
and trustees for the key Of tho said church,
which was denied them, they. as the legal rep.
resentatives Of the congregation worshipping In
J this church, took peaceable and quiet possession
] Of the same therefore,
j ]. ResolUsd, That We cordially approve and
endorse the action Of our trustees and vestry in
thus taking and holding possession Of this, our
property, against the unwarranted usurpation Of
tho said Ebinghausei and that we will sustain
them to the utmost In this faithful discharge Of
their duty by protecting the church property Of
this congregation.
2. ResoiVsd, That in our honest judgment the
title Of our church property Is not at all in ques
tion that II Is ours in law and equity, our money
haviug been paid for 1t.
3. ResOivsa, That we disavow all hostility to
tho German Reformed Church, and would rejoice
IN the organization Of a church Of that denomi
nation in this city, where there Is room for all
the friends Of truth and religion.
4 Resoipsi That We hereby renew our allie
glance to the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of the
state Of Maryland, and are thankful for the mp.
pointment Of q committee by said synod for the
purpose Of protecting the interests Of the St.
Johns German Lutheran congregation. and fur
ther pray them to send us, as speedily as pos
sible, godly and faithful pastor.
The AGRICULTURAL FAIR.-In consequence OF
the rain on Saturday night and Sunday the race
course became soggy, and there was no trot yes.
terdsy. To-day pacing match will take place
between Red Rover and COldwater Billy, two
famous animals On Friday tho grand tourna-
msnt will come of, and a pleasant time may bo
expected, as fifteen Of ye gallant knights are
already entered for the "tilt -
Tho base ball tournament will commence on
the grounds OF the National base ball club, of
this city, this afternoon at 2 O'Clock, sharp
Ime, the National and Olympic clubs making
the first contest. On Wednesday, the 18th inst.
the National, Of this city, and tho Athletic, Of
Philadelphia, will indulge In game; and on
Thursday the Mutual, Of New York, and the
Athletic, Of Philadelphia, are expected to play a
crack game Of ball. All these arc for the benefit
Of the Fair, and the winners will receive pre-.
miums.
The WASHINGTON CoRRKsPosDESTs' CLUB,
(oomposed Of the correspondents of all the lead.
Aing papers Of the country at their meeting on
Sam Wilkeson, an honorary member Of the club,
The following named gentlemen have heretofore
been elected honorary members Senator II. b.
Anthony, of Rhode Island, editor and proprietor
OF the admirably conducted Providence Journal;
Speaker Colfax. who had distinguished himself
In journalism before he entered upon his polti-
cal career; Henry D. Cooke, esq, who graduated
as frat class newspaper man prior to taking
his present leading position as q banker, and
John R Young, whose fine Journalistic capabili.
t,eI have caused him to be called to the man.
agsrship Of the New York Tribune when barely
t"en'y'eisht years of age.-star'
TuAYER 4 MOVES CIRcus-This circus com.
pany gave their farewell performance last eve.
ming In East Washington. No company ever
appearing in the District has met with 60 much
success, nor has there ever been any among u
so meritorious or deserving. 1t would be need
less for US to dwell upon any especial foats OF
'individualize any particular performance. In
versatility, ability, talent, grace md daring the
members Of the company are unapproachabls
and certainly superior to anything We have ever
witnessed, To our Baltimore friends We recom IN
mend Thayer d Noyes' circus troupe. They
open In the Monumental city, at the Front stree,
theatre, on the 27th, Thanksgiving eve and
will continue on during the winter season.
Wherever they perform we have no doubt o
their success
Mr.. JOSEPH II. BRADLEY, SR, RESIGNS THI
CoRPoRArIoN ATroRsRYsnIP. Yesterday Mr.
Joseph II. Bradley, sr.. corporation attorney o
Washington, rendered his resignation to Mayo,
Wallach in the following communication!
NOVEMBER 0, 1907.
r. Wallach, Esq, Mayor, de-
SIR: Tho Supreme Court of tho District O
Columbia having to-day ordered that I shall b,
dtImembsrea that is, as I understand It
stricken from the roll of attorneys-and as an
thus debarrsd from practcing in any ofthe court
under its control, hereby resign my office al
attorney for the corporation. Several cases II
which the corpora tion is interested will probably
be called next week, and 1t Is therefore import
ant that the nomination of my successor shall b,
,'nt in on Monday evening
am, very respectfully, &C.,
JOSEPH II. BRADLEY.
LECTURE BY T. s. LAMBERT, NJ D.-Dr. 7
s. Lambert, vice president of the American Pop
ular Life Insurance Company, will deliver a leo
tture at MetLerott Hall this evening, The sub
oct will be physiology as applicable to life in
surance, indications OF longevity, and how tC
ptomoto 1t when short life is Inherited from one
parent, etc.i and the distinctive features Of the
American system inaugurated by the American
Popular Life Insurance Company by which tn,