Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-07-14


pointed unerringly 70 the prisoner At the bar
Mr.. n orris followed 4r. Carrington for the
defence, VI wing the evidence and contend.
ing that this was case Of misadventIre, aud
that the accused shOu Id be acquitted
Al iwo O'Clock the jury were respiead until
SIX O'Clock when the argument will be CON-
cluded.
TIE Young MEMS CHRISTIAN AssoCrA.
Tlon-The exercises last night AZ the Foundry
III. Il Church, ON the occasion Of the meeting
OF me Dung Mems Christian Association, 20
bear the reports of the delegates from the Asso-
citation to the International Convention, heid
lew days since at Detroit, Mic hiean, were of
mo mere ng character The body Of the
test OF the season, was pretty well filled, and
myriads OF fans, propelled by The LlE hands
OF the audience. had but title effect reliev Ing
nose " no wielded them from oppressive heat.
Upon the stand were Reys Drs. Tustiu. De.
Haas, and j. q. Butler, while in the audience
W va nnmcer OF Other citizens Of divine and
ecclesiastical distinction.
The services Were opened with an anthem,
"Pehold what manner OF love-" by the choir,
when the Rev. Septimus Tusun, u. D., offered
prayer. After two verses Of the hymn, ..How
sweet the voice of Jesus sounds" the Rev Dr
DeHsss, OF the Metropolitan church, read Sc
lection OF Scripture. The Rev. J. q. Butler,
OF - Pauls church. who presided on the oc-
oasion, SAID that We bad met 10 make the in.
curry OF those who rad been at the convention
"Watchmen, what OF the nightr' These bretn-
rem had been feeling the pulse not OF one de-
the continent, he presented the lofty priuei-
pie on which The associations were formed
and introduced delegate Mr.. L. l.. Sleigh. who
exprt SEED the thanks Of the delegation for the
cordial manner in which they had been recei we'd
ON heir return, as well as for the great priyl-
lrge OF having been accredited as representa-
tiN's of the meeting. A brief sketch of the
history OF the societies, IA synopsis of which
has ALREADY appeared in the STAR, the oldest
(Which has not yet completed It's first quar-
ter century, was also presented.
i Sl-a yal, 90 he
Deuoii-an account of the grand entertainment
OF the Cleveland ASSOCIATION To the delegates
passing through their city to the convention
OF the OyernowfDg hospitality OF the citizens OF
Detroit. The meeting of welcome and the Incl
dent OF the falling OF the venerable DIR. Dufiield
under paralytic stroke (Which resulted in his
death) " bile delivering an address OF welcome
10 the delegates on behalf of the Christian
people of Detroit. He also mentioned the
warm reception of the associations of Ana
Arbor, and OF the University OF Michigan
NhtCn assoclatlonS->0n in yltation-the conyen-
ton visited.
Mr.. VIM. Ballantyne presented the result, of
the business transacted, and the discus sions on
lay preaching, prayer meetings. and various
o1ber subjects.
Rev. George A. Hall, general secretary of the
association. OF this city, described the general
and public and religious meetings, and the
oprn All services. He described in an earnest
manner the exraordinary fer ven CIV and interest
Which made these meetings delightful; the
brfvity, earnestness, and definiteness. The
pecuilaI feature OF open air services were those
held at night.
Major Gen. o. O. Howard gave an account
OF the men comprisin and the spirit of Christ
which had pervaded the convention. Mr. F.
IL. Smith, in conclusion, in a few words, gave
an idea Of the fare we'll meeting, the spirit of
love 10 each other and 10 Christ which was
manifested, and the earnest resolution shown
10 work with renewed diligence IN the vine.
yard OF Christ. In this city the association has
III us charge fonr mission Sabbath Schools and
maintains ten or twelve religious services ey.ry
titute paris OF the city, besides sustaining a
oaliy union prayer Eles.Ing 1T lis rooms, at o. 50
Alta few minutes past 10 O'Clock the ex,r.
e'ses closed with singIuG.s nd prayer.
Police ITEMs.-SidIsy Lake for assault
ana battery on complaint vi Bridget Kirby was
arraigned before Justice Lynch, who com.
nirted him TO Jaii IN defaul. Of security.
Clinton Cisseli was before the same Justice
Tor disorderly conduct, ard was compelled to
iCrE over -.
Martin Maher. John Collins and Timothy
Maher were before Justice Tucker on a charge
OF larceny and were committed TO Jail for
Court.
Liza Plant was arrested by officer CIV for
Keeping bawdy house. and Justice Morsel
required her TO give security for court
Siias Burk, colored, for carrying concealed
weapons, was fined S20 by ustics Harper.
SOLDIERS AND SAILORS UHIoS-This asso-
clatlop held its regular weekly meeting last
nlsht Alter the reports of committees had
heen received. the Union ad journed and mo-
ceeded to the German soldiers and Sailors
Union, Al Wits Hall, on 9Th street, bet een II
and streets. when Major Morse, pres ident of
officers elect Of the German Soldiers and Sail.
ors' Union. Speeches were made in English
by Major Morse, Mr. Carl Damn I.eutenant
VIM onng, Colonel Otis, and others, and in
GERMAN oy Mr.. Carl Damn, Captain Beissner
anG Others The meeting was very e nthusias.
tic. patriotic call on the German soldier.
VA adopted.
DrAD-Capt. William Mitchell, the well
known proprietor Of Pin"y PciD.. pear the
mouth OF the Potomac, died 81 ,hst place o.
Sunday last alter a long Illness. Captain
Mitchell was the son of Capt. VIM. Mitchell,
VINO formerly commanded he steamer Osceola.
running between this city and Norfolk, Va.
for many years Capt. M. was highly estaemer
by large circle OF friends In this city, his
generous disposition and many good quslties
OF ms acquaintances. The death Of Captain
Mitchell occurred Sunday evening at o:i5 and
the funeral will take place at Piney Point TO.
day.
The SUNDAY SCHOOL Of Grace Church
tEpiscopai,) Rev. Alfred Holmead rector, have
picnic Tomorrow at Green Springs, above
Georgetown. The agreeable ladies having tn.
affair in charge will undOu btediy make il a
very pleasant one. The arrangements for The
comfort OF visitors are very complete, and the
shdos grove al tne spring makes II q very at
traciise spot. Cars leave the corner of Sc yenth
and ID streets, Island, at eight and nine o'c ,ock
o. IN. No one should tail TO escape the hf al anG
dust OF the city TO pass an hour or two at this
pleasant place of resort.
COSsECRkTIOH OF 4 CATHRpRAL.-St Pat
rieks Cathedral IN New York was formally
coDsecratfd, with imposing ceremonies, on
Sunday. A large number OF bishop. from
Deghboring districts were present and partIci-
pated in the exercises, aud the building was
completely filled with a crowded congregation.
The cornerstone of the new church Of ST.
Charles Borromeo. Sidney Place, BROOKLYN.
which Is to be erected on the site OF the former
church, burned down in May last was laid
on Sunday, with appropriate ceremonies, aud
In the presence Of a large concourse Of people
DEAD CHILD FOUND IN THE CANAL.-Ahru,
o'clock yesterday afternoon, Officer Borden
discovered newborn white male infant in
the canal. at the foot OF 27th and G streets Il
vas tied up In a bag. At an inqu held h,
Justicf Morseli. aching as coroner, the Jury
rendered verdict that the CHI lid canae To it,
death by violence az the hands Of some person
unknown.
TIE HOTTEST YET The thermometer, al
Franklin Co.'S, opticians, Pennsyivanis
avenue. yesterday, Al , o'clock p. m stood nj
es deg. Fahrenheit In the shade not y deg. AZ
reported in Yesterdays STAR. To-day u IL
the hottest yet The thermometer stood in Ia
shade, al f'rankhns, al II q. m, at 100: ~ m
l02; p IN, l01; p. m. 100.
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