Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-08-07

Sabbath school room or lecture room OF the
Fourth Presbyterian Church, which for the
past lew weeks has been undergoing repairs,
was dedicated to the service of the Lord last
evening, with appropriate ceremonies. A large
atten lance Of members of the congregation was
present, and the occasion was rendered most
interesting one to all. There were pre3ent in
the pulpit (or what more technically should be
called the superintsndents staud) the Rev.
Byron Sunderland, of the First Presbyterian
Church; Rev. DR.. McFalls, OF the Assembly s
Church, on / street; Rev. George B. Smith, OF
the 9th street Presbyterian Church, Island:
and Rev. DIR. Burdett, of Massachusetts.
Smith, pastor OF the church who read from the
Psalms. 81 was glad when they said to me- Let
as 60 unto the house of the Lord;' after which
the ccngregatisn sang, "Joy to the world, the
Lord is coming" when the pastor offered up to
God fervent and earnest prayer OF thanks
for his mercies and goodness.
Mr.. Shedd, the chairman OF the board OF
Trustees, made q statement of the action of the
Board, with reference to the improved lecture
room. The contract had been given to Mr.
Downing, who agreed to do the work, inclu-
slve OF 8 few extra alterations for S3,65O. The
frescoing had been done at cost OF $780, The
sofa bad been purchased Of Mr. Wilson, who
literally deducted $40 from the price, while the
balance OF the money was raised by his (Mr
Shedd's) class In the Sunday schools.
Dr. Burdett was introduced and expressed
ms pleasure at the improvement of the room
and went on to demo nstrate that in all church
improvements there should be but one object
in yiew-the glory of God.
Dr. Sunderland next addressed the audience,
expatiatipg up on the beauties of the room and
congratulatng DR.. Smith, the pastor OF III
church, upon his success, with his flock He
remembered when the church was used as q
hospital tor the brave defenders of our couu-
try, when the doctor received and cared for
many ofthese brave boys and when the church
was opened again he reaumed the work OF
God with renewed vigor and zeal, with great
success in the conversion OF souls. The Doc
tor concluded his remarks and offered to God
q feryent and earnest PRAYER,
DR.. Me- Falls next spoke concerning the sue
cess OF the church. stating that as it had been
four times, so be hoped that by reason of num-
bers, they would soon have to enlarge again
He would impress upon his hearers the I'M.
por'ance OF filling up the seats of the beautiful
Sabbath school room with the children. and
that they should create all possible interest in
the Sabbath school
Rev. Geo. y. Smith was introduced and
spoke earnestly, reviewing the importance Of
little things-they should not te sighted
God did not slight them"
DR.. Smith, the pastor of the church, next
finances OF the church; there was still a bal.
ance due upon the repairs of the lecture room.
A collection was taken up and a considerable
sum realized. After which America-"My
country it's of thee, sweet land of liberty, -
was sung by the audience, and the meeting
was brought to close, DIR. Burdett pronounc.
ing the benediction.
The new lecture. room is admirably arranged
lot the convenience of the Sabbath school, and
will seat about 400. The room for the infant
class is back of the esuperntendent's g stand. and
is separated by glass partition, the doors OF
which can be showed hack, thus throwing the
TWO rooms INTO one. The seats for the infant
class are elevated one above another, and well
arranged for the convenience OF the little ones
The Improvements of these school and meeting
rooms have been completed In workmanlike
manner by Messrs. Downing d Bros, who
contracted for all such work, except the plamb-
ing and gasfitting, which has been performed
in iheir usual satisfactory manner by the firm
Of Alex R. Shepherd & Bros.
On next Thursday evening the services will
De continued. upon which occasion the Rev
Byron Sunderland Will preach to the congre.
Cation,
A NUISANCE CAsR-Charles Page, Govern.
ment contractor, had hearing before Justice
Walter ye,terday morning, on charge Of ere
ating nuisance, the particulars Of which
have teen heretofore published tn the STR
N. II. Miller. Esq, appeared for the accused
The witnesses tor the defense were all COL
ored men; those employed by Mr. Page.
During the examination Mr.. Miller stated
that the witnesses were as good as could be
found In the District.
Justice alter said he did no, wish the
Counsel to make a political speech.
Mr Miller said he did not, but only wished
justice.
After the testimony of several witnesses the
cage was dismissed.
THE BoULDIN CHURCH DIFFIcULrr-
Another difficulty occurred last night in
Eouldin Church, corner of L and Fourth
streets, between the contending parties
I.ieut. Ecklof was called upon to preserve
the peace, AID had some OF his force stationed
around the premises. Mr.. Bouldin was
Preaching up STAIRS when the opposition party
made their way into the lecture room and
also held service BoRldin' g party was rather
small one, but the opposition rallied in
prt tty large numbers In the lecture room
There was considerable excitement up stairs
and down, but no disturbance took place.
THRBATs OF EIOLkFCR.-Hannah Boiand
appeared before Justice Hazard to-day en-
ttrIng complaint against Creaser Powell
Pheba Powell and Mary Striker, charging
them with threats Of personal violence to.
ward her. The Justice required them to give
security 20 keep the peace. Sarah Butler ap
peared before the same MAGISTRATE charging
Sailie Hill and Fannie King with threats of
required to give security to keep the peace.
AseAULT AND BATTERY.-Jas. F. GiddIngs
was arrested by oficer Eaton Yesterday
charged by VIM Hanes with assault and bat
terry He had q hearing before Justice Tucker
who fined him $50.
ORDER OF GENERAL ORD RELATIVE TO RE.
MoyALs AND ELECTIONs-Breve Major Gen.
eral E. o. u. Ord, commanding the Fourth
Military District, on the goth ultimo, issued
the following circular
''The United States Congress having pro.
yided by special law for the organization OF
State governments on the basis of suffrage
vided for the removal of all officers whs in
any manner thwart or obstruct the execution
of this law, and the duty of admin isteriup
these laws In this military district having de-