The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-10-05
LOCAL DEPARTMENT

FUNERAL OF REV. p. d. GuRLRY, d. Don
Saturday at about noon the funeral OF the re-
York Avenue church, Rev. Phiness d. Our.
ley, took place from the residence of Judge
Casey, on O, between Third and Four.snd.s.
half streets, where the reverend divine sur.
fercd patiently and with Christian resignation
through his last days of illness.
There were present at the serviccs that
intimate friends Of the family, otficers Of the
church, and number OF clergymen from other
churches. Rev: J: N. Nourse had charge Of
the Services which h ne iR Wp sy reading
q. Smith, of the Fourth Presbyterian church,
followed with fervent and appropriate
prayer.
coffin Of fine walnut, covered with broadoloth,
lined inside with white mcrino trimmed with
silk, and had on its sides six heavy silver
handles, and on the breast silver plate in.
scribed, "Rev. Phineas d. Gurley, d. D., born
Nov. IL, 1916, died Sept. 80, ls6s."
The corpse was attired In a suit of black,
the features still bearing that peaceful smile
which marked the face Of DIR. Gurey on all
occasions. The coffin was chas,ely adorned
with flowers.
at the house the coffin and sacred embems
were borne to the hearse, the following gen.
tlemen acting as pall;beaters: p. NJ. Vesrns,
Gen. Vincent, Geo. Lowry, Mr.. Willard, Mr..
Dl.gdcn, 7. q. Theaker, Mr.. BallRntyne, Mr..
Flint, and Paymsster Jacksoni reserye-D.
Mcclellan, d. +. Winslow, Mr.. Ogden, Mr..
Barr. Mr.. Kelly, and Judge Lawrence.
From the residence to the church of the late
pastor, the corpse was accompanied by the
physicians of deceased, friends OF the family,
members OF the congregation, and a large
number OF clergymen from other churches OF
the city. As the funeral procession passed
tho First Baptist and Fourth Presbyterial
churches, the bells OF these were tollcd In
honor Of the deceased and loved divine.
On reaching the New York Avenue church,
the coffin was removed from the hearse and
with mourning, to the altar, which, and its
surroundings, were draped In mourning, and
the recess OF the altar was hung with gar
lands. The coffin was placed In front of the
altar, and those following into the sanctuary
OF God filed 1t to excess. As the pall-bearers
entered the caiice OF the good and God-like,
the organist performed dirge that was truly
solemn and Impressive. Having been seated,
we noticed, on casting our eyes around, that
the walls were profusely hung with ever
greens, surrounding the short but significant
sentence, "Behold, how we love him ~
The services OF the church were conducted
In the following manner:
Invocation by Rev. Septimus Tustin, ID. D.;
reading OF selections from the Sc: ,ptures, by
Rev. Lewellynn Pratt, of the Institute for the
Deaf, Dumb and Blind.
A hymn was then sung by the choir, the
congregation Joining. 1t was read by Rev. S.
=. Hill, formerly pastor of the Tenth street
Baptist church.
Prayer by Rev. A. A. +. Taylor, pastor OF
the Bridge street Presbyterian church OF
Addresses by Rev. Jonathan Edward, d. D.,
college, of Pennsylvania.
Prayer by Rev, DR.. Gillette, OF the Thlr-
teentb street Baptist church.
A short address was then made by Rev. BY
ron Sunderland, ID. D., of the Four-snd-a-half
street Presbyterian church.
Rev. ]. G.. Butler, of the English Lutheran
Christ, well donen which was sung by the
choir, assisted by the congregation.
After prayer, the benediction was pro-
nounced by Rev. Septimus Tustin.
The lid of the coffin was then removed, and
the vast congregation took parting view OF
the remains OF their former pastor.
paS ahee to the
there Rev. Mr.. Coombs opened the services
with the hymn, asleep In Jesus which was
followed hy prayer 5y ksy Dr. Sans2m' AZ "a
wards.
talked to aifectionately by their superinten-
dent about their late loved pastor.
IL RRIAGg SPIRITUAL MggTISO.-The
National Spiritual Association held meet:
Ing last night at Trades Union Hall, and
Hesvenp by Mr.. Thos Gales Foster, the in-
teresting ceremonies OF marriage took place,
the announcement Of which In the papers
having attracted very large and respectable
eoncoSrsc OF ladies and gentlemen. Previous
10 the commencement ofthe lecture, the bride
and sfoon, accompanied by bridesmaid and
bridegroom, entered the hall and took seats
which had been prov ided for them just In front
OF the speaker's stand. The bride was attired
in white satin dress, with appropriate and
becoming trimmings, and wore on her head a
wreath of roses, a white veil, aud her hair
hanging in beautiful ringlets to tho shoulder,
The groom WAS in black broadGloth, with
white vest and kid gloves.
The names OF the couple were Mrs. Mary
Ann Goldip, widow OF the late sing Teton Col
din, and MIR, John A. Davis; The happy pair,
with the bridegroom and bridesmaid, at the
conclusion OF the lecture, were invited to take
= position at the speakers stand, the entire
congregation rising, and after ths shqir sanS
Rev. warwick Martin, OF Chicago, performed
the marriage rites, assisted by Mr. Thomas
Gales Foster. The ceremonies being over,
hand.shaking, kissing Of the bride, and warm
congratulations, and kind wishes for the fu-
ture happiness and prosperity OF the newly.
married couple, was INDUCED in for several
minutes.
TIE Potomac REAL EATATg AND BUILDING
CoMPAsY.-The first meeting Of this company
takes place this evening at o'clock, at Tenn
persnce Hall, on L street, between Ninth and
Tenth. This company 10 composed Of thorough
business men, and the nSmcs Of Its officers are
sufficient gSSramee ,hss s amHiF ~ WI De
stitution, which can be obtained OF any of the
Officers, gives In detail its objects, and should
be carefully read Gy All VINO des're TO put
The principal advantages CLEANED from the
constitution are:
J. 1t 10 a safe Investment for the capitalist,
and sure to return him ahandsome percentage
on his Investment.
2. Loans are made at per cent. payable in
monthly instruments, and those who would
otherwise be unable TO procure q home can,
by paying the company an amount about equal
to what would otherwise be paid as rent, in a
few years have his own house.
3. The lives of its members, holding Ave or
more shares OF stock, are insured,
I. It is cooperative, and II 10 to the interest
ofbusinOgs men to become members.
LOOK TO YoUR DOLLAR NOTRS,-PeicrSoH'i
COuHierJrH DeieCtOr says: The whole United
States has been flooded with q political circu.
lar to which Ia attached a fac-simile OF the
United States legal.tender one dollar note.
SeymOuT'r likeness Is In the left upper corner
instead OF Chase's We give the following
description! Instead OF Chase's likeness on
the left hand corner, which.the genuine dollar
greenback contains, this imitation bears the
likeness OF Seymour, and has n facsimile sig
nature of Treasurer Spinner in its usual place
at the bottom. right hand side. On the back
II contains a promise to pay the bondholders
In greenbscks, including hve.twenty bonds
1t would be advisable for every one to be care.
full In taking one dollar greenbacks. This Ia
nothing more than wood cut Judges can
soon tell It from the fine engraving of United
states notes,