Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-06

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are entitled; and at the last meeting the follow
manned gentlemen were appointed a CON-
! mittee 70 arrange for the demon. tration named
| Michael Duffy, James Lackey, John O'Meara
| jas. III. Dalton, and Capt. Uren-
| Resolutions Were read by Mr.. Dalton, con-
| corning foreign affairs relative to the rights OF
| naturalized citizens when in foreign countries
| &c. After some discussion, they were adopted
On motion OF Mr.. Dalton, the demonstration
| proposed for Wednesday night was postponed
till Friday night, and Messrs. Michael Duffy
| and John o. Meara were appointed a committee
| TO secure Carroll Hall, If possible. The CON-
mitiee subseq uently reported that Carroll Hall
| could be obtained for the purpose desired.
| Messrs. John Bowling, John p. Brophy,
| Louis Schade, Col James Mcguire, Richard
Coulehan, and DIR. Fred. Smith were appointed
| a committee on invitations.
| On motion, invitations were extended to the
! following gentlemen 10 address the meeting on
| Friday night: Messrs. Chandler, Conness, Orth,
Kavanah, Kerr, Nye, Banks, Van Horn, Sher-
Rohin SON Carey Monsso M ~k R W. r.
| Ingersoll, Cullum. Clark, and United States
| Consul ]. l.. Herman.
On motion of Mr.. Dalton, the meeting reaf-
| frmed its previous decision to have no emblem
! hut the American flag in the Hall on Friday
! night. Adjourned.
| 9 RELIGIOUs.-Yesterdaym morning Rev. Geo.
| II. Whitney, ofthe New Jersey Conference, OF
the NJ T.. Church, native of this city, preac he'd
| fine sermon at the Ninth-street Methodist
Protestant Church, from Galatians, 9th chapter
and 9Th verse, "Let us not be weary i'm well
| doing. dc" before quite a large congregation,
including number OF his personal friends.
Rev. DIR. Gregory. President of the Illinois
| State University, officiated in the pulpit of
Rev DIR. A. ID. Gillette, of the Thirteenth-street
BAPTIST Church, delivering sermon of great
power from the text, "Thy Kindom Come"
The interesting ceremonies of installing the
new pastor of the Seventh-street Presbyterian
Church, (South Washington,) Rev. b. f. Bit
finger, took place yesterday afternoon, when
the edifice was crowded 10 OVERLOOKING. The
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A. T.. Taylor, of the Bridge-street Georgetown
Church,; the constitutional questions pro-
pounded by the venerable DR.. Septmus Tustin
the charge TO the pastor given by Rev. Mr.. Fox,
of the North Church, and the charge to the pec-
pie by Rev. b. Van Doren. The choir of this
church, under the lead of Mr.. A. J. Yount, ac-
eompanied by new organ, did themselves
much credit on this occasion
THE RIVER FRoNT.-The thoroughfare along
the Potomac having somewhat improved, more
activity prevails to-day. Heavy tides have
bee n the order for the past two weeks, but now
the waters have receded, the river has assumed
its usual gauge. and the various mounds and
islands, which are becoming more prominent
every day, loom up over the expanse of the
Potomac. Below is appended list of arrivals
and departures:
CGrtsr's Whdrf.-Arrived-S John Row
lett, Bradley, from Spesutia Island. with 100
tons of coal for Wilson L. Brown.
EOUler's Whdrf.-Arrived-Schr. j. b. Smoot
Triplett, from Accotink, with lumber for c. b.
Church Il Co.
Potomac Ferry Whdrf.-The steamer wawaset.
Fawk, arrived AT her wharf yesterday after
noon from Cone nyer and Intermediate land
ings, having on board n heavy cargo of pro-
duce and merchandise. and n number of pas
sengers. This morning the Wawaset left her
wharf for Alexandria TO discharge part OF her
cargo.
CHARGED WITH LARCESY-Wm. H. Selby, a
colored man was arraigned before Justice
Clark. of the Sixth precinct, this morning. to
answer the charge of stealing one black cloth
cloak, table cloth, fnr cape, plaid silk skirt
grey woolien shawl, wOollen cloak, and other
wearing apparel, the property Of Eita Robin
son. The plaintiff alleged that Selby had bee,1
Doarder af her house, and, having failed to
pay MS board he was notified TO leave In re-
tanation Tor this notification he threatened to
get even, and TO do SO entered the p-emises
while Robinson's family were away andearrled
on the above enumerated articles. Selby intro.
dneed witness in his behalf, named William
Johnson, who had hardly concluded his evil
dence before an order was received from the
second precinct station house 10 hold him in
custody ON the charge of theft. Justice Clark
remahded the accused (Selby) for further ex-
animation before Court.
CHrRCH OF THE INCARNATIoy.-Rey. RAN
dolph W. Lowrle was regularly instituted rec
or o. This young and fiOurishing parish yes
tefde5ys-the Bishop of tine diocese being repre-.
sented In the ceremony by Rev. Mr.. Lewis, Of
ST. Johns, who preached n most excellent ser.
msn. suitable TO the occasion.
regret that the condition of his health requires
entire cessation from parochial labor, for a
time al least, coupled with the advantages of a
warmer climate, rhich il is understood, he
viii seek in Il few days. This feeling of regret
VIII. however. be- tempered by a knowledge of
the fact thar the Testry of the church, apprecia.
ting the usefulness and self-sacrificing energy
of their rector, extended him at their last
meeting four months leave of absence, and AT
the same time handsomely increased his salary.
A
RELIEF FOR THE POOR.-Alex r. Shepherd,
Esq, the treasurer of the Proyident Aid So
ciety, acknowledges the following additional
receipts since last publication: George SETS
20 loayes of bread; James Y. Davis, from Fourth
Ward, -; Edwin Clark, for EMPLOYEES Oh
capitol extension, slO7 80; Miss Fisher, by Geo
Z; Ames, 30; State Department, by r. s.
sS'9; q. M. Generals Office, per T. W. Den.
ham, s10l.50; G. w. Magee First Assistant En-
gineer, Navy Department, 81; Mrs. Anthony
and Mrs. Gobri light, Third Ward collections
se4; N. p. Chapman, Fifth Ward, do, $40: Dr.
T. Miller, 1888 Sixth street, and will attend sick
free OF charge, 50; NJ. T. N. Howell, for Land
Ohee; ss5 Messrs: Connally, Gleason, and
Crowley, for Fourth Ward, SLIGO.
IN NEW QUARTERs.-On Saturday evening
the Sons of Jonadab took possession of their
new quarters, the hall in the fourth story of the
lntelhgeneer Building occupied by Equal,
Home and other divisions of the Sons of Tenn
perance, and from the interest manifested the
membership were much encouraged, The
newly initiated Were highly pleased with the
"round u" and other mysterious affairs shown
and the next meeting il anxiously looked for
ward TO- when others will travel the lonesome
road"
ROBBERY OF JEWEL RY.-On Christmas
morning, the Grecian Nj mister. Mr. Alexan-
dire Rio Rangabee lost fr ON his rooms at 252 CT
street, seven badges of honor conferred on him
~ different nations, hich were valued al
$500. The case was given in the hands of De-
tective Mc-Devitt, who on SATURDAY. morning
arrested Olmstead Holloway, a colored servant
IN the house, and after little pumping ascer-
tanned that he had sold the badges TO a ieweler
on T. street. near 14th street, who i'm turn had
sold them 10 another party. Holloway is held
al headquarters.
a NEW TEMPERANCE SoCIETY-Yesterday
a new temperance society was organized by
Rev Father +. f. Boyle, pastor Of ST. Peters
(Catholic) Church, Capitol Hill. The title of
the organization was fixed as 81. Peters Tempe-
rance Society, and the following named gentle
men were elected as officers: President Rev
Father Boyle: VICE resident, Rev. Father
Hendricks; Treasurer, DIR. Jos. Walsh, Secre-
tary. Joseph Walsh. Jr About fifty persons
signed the constitution yesterday.
ELECTION OF DIREcToRs.-The annual cleo