The national Republican., 1867-12-05

seven o'clock, and the exercises were commenced
with very pleasing affair, to wit The marriage
son, esq, chorister in the choir Of Foundry
church, and q resident Of Georgetown, with Miss
callies in the Dunbarton street church, in
Georgetown, where she resides. This beautiful
ceremony was performed in excellent and in. i'm.
choir doing Its part well in the pleasant afinir:
The handsome bridegroom was dressed In a full
black suit, and his fair bride IN pure white
church. and we learn II is the Intention OF hia
lady to transfer her membership to the same
ShIrGh Si,I We wish them pleasant and prosper
The business exercises were commenced with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Brown, and continued with
the reading Of the minutes of the morning ses4
sion; Mr.. WisOng in the chair, and Rev. Mr..
Westwood, secretary.
Among those present we noticed Gen Z. G.
Darlington, Rev. Scptimus Tustin, George T..
The CHAIR announced that no business would
be transacted at this session, but that addresses
would be made, and he introduced
Mr.. Ralf Wells, esq, of New York, who slid
he came here with his hdrness on. lie was nn
old Sabbath school teacher, and he cdne, here to
to advancing his own labors. He favored sing
Ing In the sabbath schools; but II was necessary
that II might be OF effect Il must come from the
heart, and be full Of the holy Inspiration full Of
faith and hope. The speaker reclted, in glowing
terms, the beautiful effect of holy songs dcliv-
cred IN the proper spirit. He also favored the
use OF maps In schools. Fer instance, when II
Ia desired To make missionary contributions the
children like TO know Just what kind of n coun-
other hand, he thought 1t wrong 10 pui one class
against another In raising money II was not
proper spirit, and II was very likely to prodiicc
of sclfdcninl for the benefit OF the dependent
and of these he mentioned numerous striking
Instances that came under his own observation,
received for lunch, each day-three cents; con-
tributing the money given TO purchase fire.
crackers, sc.
Prayer, he continued, was a powerful lever in
the religion OF the sou, which should be brief
but frequent Long, cold prayers would kill any
meeting. Next, the clever orator endorsed fully
the use Of the blackboard In the sabbath sch oois
by which their lessons could be represented to
them, thus drawing their attention and causing
and TS thus he smee m hSr In hS
that they will never forget the lesson The bcnc-
hcial results OF, and the proper mode of teach
ing cnteshetical lectures was also dwclt on by
Prayer, continued he, was an Indispensable
preliminary to entering upon tho duties OF Sab
during the week, that teachers may be prepared
to do their work in the Sunday schools thor
oughly;, ,..
niscenccB Of fconvcrslons,b by various means, which
we feel will not be lost on some of our earnest
sabbath school superintendcnts and teachers
Professor Phillips, of New York, Mt the con-
cluslon of this able address, favored the audi
cnce with the delightful song, "o what are you
going to do, brotherj" which was appreciated
Ir. Wisong, the presiding officer, desired that
collection be taken up to defray the expenses
OF the convention. 1t was suggested that 1850
Mr.. EggIcston, of Chicago, editor Of Sunday
school paper, remarked that In his city they
use OF q convention. They had even raised Co. 700,
on one occasion, in half an hour.
While the collection was being taken up tho
audience sang several hymns.
Rev. Samuel Hoplcy, of Connecticut, was in
troduced and related the circumstance Of his
mot, mother praying for his conversion while yet
before her DEATH but that her prayers had been
rewarded since her death by his being brought
into the fold OF God. He also treated on the
proper method Of serving God, and Of bringing
souls to repentance, using several very forcible
Illustrations in his address.
The hymn sweet hour OF prayer" was vocal
lied, the audience standing, when
Mr.. Eggleston, the editor of the Chicago Sun
day School Teacher, was presented, and addressed
the convention at considerable length giving hi &
experience ns u Sunday school teacher, and also
that OF others, and expressing his determination
to do his utmost In the good cause, notwith-
cheney. He advised all to work earnestly In the
Gauge Of Sunday schools, together, by the help
of God, for Of Him was their suiicicncy. lie
would bless them, and they would have success
Mr.. WisOng, at the close of the exercises, said
they would meet at $50 and at $50 to-day al
Wesley chapel At the afternoon session, Mr.
Ralph Wells will deliver II model sabbath school
lecture
Mr., A. X. Browne announced that the dele
gates would meet at Foundry chapel, to-day at
1880 p. M, to visit the President.
The convention will hold its final session to-
night at Foundry church.
Rev. Dr. Tustin pronounced the bcnediction
when the convention adjourned.
CoYsERyATIvE ARMY AND NAVY INioS.-A
Ing their hail. No. 5ST PennyaRn msS Fa '
Col; p. II. Allabnch in the chair Capt. A. "
Chiffon, secretary.
elected members of the Union Col. Robt. John.
son, Matthew Ryan and Charles Joyce
Col. OBcirnc reported, from the committee
onc-armed soldier, which would be filled only by
such a soldier, and that If any such would apply
to him tomorrow his application would be favor.
The matter of holding soldiers convention
In this city in May next was brought up; which,
after being thoroughly discussed, was referred
to the executive committee for n full and clabo-
rate report as to the eNpediency Of holding such
n convention.
Col. O'Bcirne offered the following resolution :
Resolved, That any member upon the books of
this organization who, after having been duly
notified by the financial secretary of any moneys
due by them for monthly fees, and who shall fall
to pay the same, or report TO the financial sccrc-
thry the cause of nOn-paymcnt, that black list
Of such members shall he made and posted up In
tho room of the organization for The benefit Of
the members, and be published in the daily
papers after the LIST of January next
The discussion upon the resolution took wide
range, In which Capt. Gcisc, Col. TAFT, Captain
Mcconnell, Capt. Chiffon, and Others partic!-
pated.
Capt. Gcisc said that there were men In Office
now who had obtained their positions through
the Union, who had not paid anything to sus-
tain II.
Capt. Mcdonnell moved that u committee of
three be appointed TO secure a suitable person to
address the organization on next Wednesday
evening, Adopted.
The financial secretary reported the receipts
Of the evening 40, when, on motion, the organi-
zHtlOn adjourned.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT PRuMUTIuNs,-SccrC-
tary McCullOch has made the following promo
tiOns In different branches Of the Treasury de-
partmcnt. The promotions thus made will date
from the LIST instant:
J. ID. Latham from first to second class In the
Fifth Auditors office.
T.. =. butcher, II. 4. Moore, II. A. WnitnCy, and
J, W. Babe, all from first to second class in the
TFcnsurer's office.
Louis Folk, g. SchCrmCrhOrn, J. VI. IIudnut,
George Folts, i. \. IIcTtfOrd, J. II. Ely, \. b.
Butts, 4. II. Jacobs, u. W. Harrington, II. u,
Smith, A. l.. Ruttcr, 4. Weller, G., l., Jones, A.
Il, Quaitic, u, Byrnc, j, Il, trOggRn, William
llinwCOd, and a. IclCr, from second to third
class in the TrcasuFcr's office,
n. j. lockwood, A. W. Dean, &. G.. Edwins,
T. J. Lconapl, J. r. Morhous, q. 4, Mercer, r.
Battcy, J. p. Woods, William Bchrcns, George
Sellers L. Il. True, ]. q. Rumscy, seth Johnson,
&. y. Conn, ). s. Gregory, W, A. Gibson, and j.
I. Mclinc from third to fourth class In the
Trcasurcr's office.
+. W, W. LctourmRn from messenger TO first
class In the Internal Revenue office.
John bowling, !. koOns, j. L. :. Concy, q. II.