The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-02-17
LOCAL DEPARTMENT.

CnuRcH sERvIcEs YEsTERpAY.-Thec churches
Of Washington were well attended yesterday,
similar to that carly spns TRs exe ns at
several Of the houses Of worship were more than
usually Interesting, an allusion to some OF which
a'KrsDREE CHAPEL.
missionary anniversary was held in this
church, on M l avenue, between Ninth
Rev Prof. r. \. Bear bH Of st. Timo,hy's Hall,
Maryland, preached at II o'clock, a. M. After
eplstie to the Ephesians, he took part Of the
SD verse Of the LIST chapter Of St. Luke, to wit |:
his text The reverend gentleman a. spoke Of the
harmony that prevailed In the Garden q Eden
awful effects were felt until the present day. He
, spoke Of the difficulties which ancient Chris
ifhad withstood the wickedness that prevailed
Ia those days. He went on at great length, show
Ing that The text referred 70 the Kingdom Of
quoting passages to substantiate his remarks.
He explained that there was no religion save
substantial, to save the soul and that Ills King ing
dom was established in the heart OF the Chris
tian.
quoting many passages of Scripture showing
that He was recognized as king BY the Apostles.
increase, and compared His influence to grain
OF mustard seed a leyen, &c. Wherever 1t was
dropped It YOU'D ,h nsreSse and spread rapidly
time Of His departure from earth, and through
the grace Of God what power OF good they had
done; that the kingdom was on the advance,
which could be seen by the many who have been
added to the church since its BIRTH thought
The world would soon be converted, and the
kingdom OF Christ established, but that this
would not be until every altar had been torn
tHersof He stated how many had been added
20 the church on the day of Pentecost, days OF
s o. the Of 1n
souls; thought that II all were faithful, some
Of the present age might sec the kingdom estab.
He spoke at some length Of the many nations
that had passed from earth, OF which there was
the place where they abode; said this Kingdom
would not be SO, but would stand throughout
eternity. He entreated them to be dilgent, that
life. He showed that the word was meant fof
the people, and that they were responsible for
the he y
lions of souls who had never heard the gospel
preached, and explained the duty of the church
reached b. money. After few remarks BY the
Rev. krebbs, pastor in charge. cards and baskets
nice sum collected ior the heStlseas '''o"' anu
The services were concluded BY the pronornc-
ing Of benediction.
AT THE PiPTEENTH STREET (CoLORED) PREsBY-
TERiAS CHURCH
the Rev. Z. J. Adams, of Charleston, S. O.,
verses.
At the close Of his sermon the reverend gentle
man said that 1t had been given out that he
would make a statement concer ng the religious
condition 9th freedmen in South Carolina, but
statement, as he had last summer, when hare,
dwelt upon this subject at some length, and
would not repeat now what he had then said.
He had been living in Charleston for three
years; had been sent there by the Presbyterian
Home Mission Board. In 1893 he got together
gallon. In one Year there liter fbc congregation
Numbered nun, sSo P members: They had asked adnis,
church, and received $4,000. They appealed to
ceived about $4,000. In the city OF Charleston
they had collected about o., 800 They had col.
leeted and expended about 10000 on the new
church, and the entire cost would be about
$4,000; and when completed II would be one OF
the finest churches In Charleston and seat about
one thousand persons. There was no money in
Charleston Of any account and they must appeal
outside for aid to finish their church:
LECTURE ny REV. IN. SAMSON.
The fourth lecture OF the special series before
the Young Mems Christian Association, was de.
Presbyterian church, by the Rev. Dr. samson
The church was well filled by m attentive audi.
The lecturer said that, in former discourse,
he had spoken OF the age and authorship OF the
0iS ,rssam%e a And tonight had chosen as his
Ola Testamentr
Tradition was one source Of evidence Of their
authenticity; they had come to us through the
Jewish aud christian Church. Tradition OF local
tiles, time, Sc. substantlated their authenticity
There was evidence, internal and external, OF
their historical truthfulness. Every attempt to
disproye their authenticity and reliability as
historical works had been refuted.
The speaker introduced numerous illustrations
In support OF his subject, abiding to localities
govern the % Of these T Tnen
down IN the Old Testament.
He alluded briefly to the ancient religious phi
losophy OF the Greeks and Romans. and to Eoi.
taire, Vainey, &c, and said that skeptcism had
no hxed ideas In regard to the book of the Old
HAMLINE N. Il. CHURCH.
Missionary services were held IN this church
o'clock, a. M, to large and attentive audience,
after which there were tl74 collected for the
At 7sOp. m, a platform meeting was eloquentIy
addressed by Senator Wiley, Rev. J. W. Cook,
aid Professor Delhi; after which Si75 were
mailing p BroSsTs w sne Poee
Langley, Delhi, Ford, Hoover, Christy, Bushby,
interspersed with some very well executed music
by their able choir.
METROPOLITAN DIVISION ESTERTAINMEST-
A very pleasant entertainment was enjoyed by
those fortunate enough 70 be present at the reg
OF T., last Tuesday evening. Quite number OF
ladies and gentlemen were initiated.
after the TRANSACTION OF the usual business,
the following entertainment, under the head OF
Good Of the Order" was presented: l. Song,
'SiHters Call" By the Misses Mundell and Mrs.
Bancroft nee Mundell of Columbia Division 2. |
Song, Dear Father, Drink no More,n by Mr. For.
syth, OF Columbia Divisionj 9. Duet tpiano and
SSIoiin.) from The opera Of HNorma,, BY Messrs;
Thee" BY Mr.. Frank Ingrahani, the well-known
tenor 8; song, by Miss Maggie Mqndell; 0. Duet,
BY the fayorite vocalists, Mrs Lizzie Pope and
Miss Jennie Peugh, who well represented the !
1.-TWO Merry Alpine Maids" and many appreci- |
Atiye persons present sincerely regretted that |
owing 70 the length OF the programme, repeti'
tion could not be given In response to the hearty
encore. !, Plano duet, "Les DANES de Seviiie,h
by Mrs. J. q. Mockabee and Prof J. +. Scheel, |
the whole forming an entertainment equal II not
superior to many OF our frstclass concerts.
Next Tuesday evening 1t Is understood that |
Senator Yates, OF Illinois, will deliver an adj. |
dress before the Division; }. J. Combs, esq win
wick" and John Tweedale, esq. the fayorlte and
accomplished reader, will read the 1.-TWO Vaga-
bonds,b by Trowbridge. Mrs. Lizzie Pope has
also consented to sing "The Sabre OF my Father"
from the opera of the " Grand Duchess OF Gerol-
stein,". when II 10 expected some of our lead
Ing. and influential citizens will join the cold