The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-09-28
LOCAL DEPARTM ENT,

LOCAL DEPARTMENT.
INrosrso sxavrcrs.-Atth the First Reformed
church, corner OF sixth street west and N
street north, yesterday, the installation OF the
Rev. J. W. Ebbinghaus furnished n very SOL
cmn and interesting occasion for the members
Of the First Reformed congregation. The
church was tastefully adorned with flowers
and eyergreens by the Indy members, and pre-
scented very beautiful bean sppssrsncc. The house
In the morning the Rev. J. Pfster, Of Bslti-
more, preached an able and instructive ser.
mon, taking for his text Isaiah SD chapter, 7th
vcrsei "How beautiful upon the mountain arc
the feet Of him who brlngcth good tidings, that
publishes" %c.l and the congregation listened
refreshing tunes of the German church were
sung with spirit BY the people ,
tinore, conducted the liturgical part OF the
service, and delivered the charge TO the
chosen pastor; the Rev. Eschbacb, also Of
Baltimore, preaching the installation sermon,
taking for his text from the Epistle OF lat
Paul 10 the ThcgsalonIans, 9th chapter, 18th
and 18th verses. Ills theme was; "Tho minis.
tcrial Office as related frat to Christ, and sec.
Ondy to the people" lie handled this subject
with his known energy and ability, setting
forth the high and solemn character, aims,
and rejecting strongly the popular idea which
believes the minister to be the servant OF the
people, WHOM they employ, pay and discharge
at pleasure.
This congregation, not quite year old, has
grown rapidly. Rev. Mr.. Ebbinghaus estab-
labors with but five or six members, while 1t
now numbers between sixty and seventy, and
bids fair to continue to Increase under his
ministration. 1t is as yet n mission, but W i'll,
no doubt, soon be selfsusttining.
On next sabbath the holy communion will
hoeGlebratcd in this church, in the morning
English members. There will DO preparatory
services held In the church on Friday at
O'Clock, p. m.
MEETING OF INDIAsIANs-Thc Indiana state
Association held meeting OH last Friday eve
wards, corner Of Sixth street and Lou,sisna
avenue, with the president, MIR. John ID. De-
frees, In the chair, and H.. q. Ray, esq acted
Mr.. Gibson, of the committee appointed to
procure hall for the permanent use OF the
society, reported that after thorough investi-
CATION he was under the Impression that the
hall over the Union League rooms, on Ninth
street, was the most eligible, and that 1t could
be obtained for ~ an evening; The subject was
Two communications from the agent Of the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad, was presented
by Mr. Murray, In which was stated the terms
on which round-trip tickets would be granted
TO lndisnians wishing to attend the coming
election. The terms being unsatisfactory they
A resolution offered by MIR. Dufour and
amended by MIR. Murray was adopted, that the
committee on transportation be Instructed to
confer with the agents OF the several railroads
IN view OF extending the time of tho use of tho
half fare tickets by the members Of this asso-
bind Itself individually and coilsctiviiy to
patronize that route only which offers the
most favorable terms; vote OF thanks was
unanimously rendered to McHsrs. Crittcnden
and Edwards for the use of their rooms, after
which the meeting adjourned.
TIE TEMPERANCE CAUsE-Yesterday after.
noon quite an enthusiastic Temperance meet
ing was held at the Northern Liberties mar
ket, under the auspices OF the Washington
delivered BY the president, Mir. ]. Ii. Thomr-
son, Rev. J. N. Beckwith George Savage,
william p. Drew, Dr. I. q. Clayton, William
the pledge, and after the meeting adjourned
the Christian Association held a meeting,
when appropriate addresses were delivered
pernScs Society S wa. held last night AZ Tenn.
Per.nce Hall, with Mr.. John Il. Thompson IN
the 9hsir The meeting was full, and MT: o.
made remarks, which seemed to impress all
present with their truthfulness: AT the con.
olusion quite number enrolled their names
among those composing tho army OF temper
ancc.
Sons or JoSADAB.-CouncilN No. l, Of this
young and nourshing organization, we under
stand, will probably move their effects to the
Son. of Temperance Hall, corner OF Seventh
and ID streets, a more prominent and pleasant
place. Should they do so, due notice viii be
given in the public prints. At the last meet.
Ing of the council the follow Ing maj ned persons
". o., IL. o. PoIkinhofni u. o., J. q. Proctor;
treasurer 7. u, W. Feinouri X. s.. W. ".
Nortoni |. W, Henry Ebeling; o. W. A. y.
Talcott. Tho installation ceremonies will
take place on Saturday, evening, and they will,
doubtless, be Witnessed by full council.
CONDITION or DR. GURLEy.-Wc visited
the residence Of the Rev. d. +, ID. Gurley at
\ late hour last night, and were informed that
his attending phySicians, Drs. Edwards, Gar
net and Nichols, entertain no hopes OF his re.
covery. They visited tho reverend gentleman
evening, at 5 O'Clock, when a consultatl on was
held, and all arrived at the above conclusion,
nE guTley himself entertaining The same
belief Watchers remain at his bedside, and
every attention possible Is given him.
ARRANGEMENTS have been made for trans
portation Of all soldiers and sailors desiring
to attend the grand mass convention at Phila'
dclphia on the lBt and I'd of October next over
the road between baltimore and Philadelphia
Rdd return for %; tickets purchased at Balti-
more on or after the 30th of this month"; and
good for five days.
cured over The Washington branch OF the ,Ial.
timOrc and Ohio railroad.
SHOULD BR ATTENDED TO.-On Saturday, AH
Mr.. HOckeleE, baker, was driving his hofEc
attached to q wagon, across the bridge on
Tenth and Boundary streets, 1t broke through,
injuring the backbone Of the horse IN such
manner as to cndangcF his life. This bridge
has been In such a state of dilSpidatiOn for
some time AS to make II dangerous TO pass
over.
A LITTLE GIHL BITTEN ny \ DOu-As Mrs.
Sophia Darlington aud her daughter Virginia,
aged some six summers,werc cTOssing Twelfth
street bridge, on Saturday morning last, the
little girl accidentally struck her foot against
small dog, which enragcd him to such an eX-
tent as to cause him tl bite her In the Leg
causing painful but not dangerous wound.
MILITARY LEAVE YOR TEESESsEg. - Last
evening, at about eight o'clock, the Twenty
ninth United States infantry, which has been
1uartered a long time at Lincoln depot, left
the city on the Orange and Alexandria rail-
road for Memphis, Tennessee, to preserve
peace. Part of the Twelfth Infantry will go
TO Lincoln depot, part to Alexandria, and the
others will remain at Carroll barracks.
Ho FOR PHILADELPHIA-The soldiers and
sailors who attend the grand convention o {
soldiers at Philadelphia, have been kindly
granted, we learn, hAlEfare tickets from Bal
fimOre and return. We trust they will hear
as favorable news from our friends of tho Bal.
tmore and Ohio road, between this city and
Baltimore.
FINEp FOR FIenTiNo.-Yesterday morning
Oflcer Howe, OF the Seventh precinct, ar.
rested coloIed man named Robert Driver,
charged with lighting in the street, and he
was ined " by Justice Walter,