Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-05-04
PrrsbYterx of the Di.rric, of Columbia.


the District of Columbia was held in the Fourth
Presbyterian Church, on 9th street, to-day at II
O'Clock, Rev. J. G.. Smith, DID Moderator, and
Rev. G.. III. Suqyth stated clerk
Mr. N. b. Remick was received under care
OF the PTesbyt terry rs a candidate for the gospel
ministry. He was thereupoa examined by the
clerk in the Latin, Hebrew. and Greek Ian
guages, in all of which he showed a proficiency
which gave satisfaction to the Presbytery.
Rev. e.. y. Glover was received on a certifi.
cate from the Presbytery of New Brunswick
New Jersey.
Mr. Jason Rogers, of the First Constitutional
Church OF Baltimore. made a brief statement
of his religious experience anterior to and DUR
ing his ten years engagement as director of "a
Sunday school In Baltimore, with view to his
acceptance as candidate for the ministry uu-
der the care OF the Presbytery. Rev Mr. Dun
ming advocated his claim, and on his motion,
Mr.. Rogers was unanim ously admitted.
relieved Of so much of their duty as related to
the Harmony Church of Maryland: the matter
coming under their consideration having been
fully attended to.
Mr.. 5. T. Noyes, of the First Constitutional
Church of Baltimore, who had previously been
admitted as a hcentiate OF the church, was OK.
amined in the Hebrew language, and on motion
ofRev. Mr.. Glover, was passed as competent
for ordination.
Rev. Charles Glover having received cali
to the pastorship of Harmony Church, sgnified
his acceptance of the same: and the Moderator
designated next Monday night, at Mt. Airy
as the time for his installation. Rev. George
ii. Smyth was delegated to preach the installa-
ton sermon, and Rev. Thomas NJ Cam to de.
liver the charge to the pastor.
On motion of Rev. Mr.. Cam, IL was agrees
fhat when the Presbytery adlourns, it be to
BaltiD ore, on<Wednesday week next, at TX
O'Clock u. m.
In the case of Mr.. Noyes, the 18th of Nav, at
~ O'Clock p. m, at the First Constitutional
Church. in Baltimore, was fixed upon as the
time and place for his ordination Rev. Mr.
Coombs was appointed to preach the sermon,
and Rev. Mr.. Cam to deliver the charge TO the
pastor; the Moderator to preside over the SER
vices
Mr.. Remiek was put upon the stand for ex-
animation for the ministry, which was pro-
crossing at the time our report closed.
THE TEMPERANCE MovEMENT-The Summer
Campaign Opened.-Yesterday afternoon the
Washington City Temperance Society held
the Northern Market. at which there was a
goodly attendance The meeting was opened
by the president. Judge Hollngshead, who
stated that this was the third campaign thew
had commenced, and since the work had COM
menced more than two thousand had signed
the pledge book of the society. He was fol-
lowed by Messrs. w. p. Drew. Blood of Cali
fornia, J. Z. HarkHess, T. f. w. FeInour, and
a. L.. Newton, and a number of signatures to
the pledge We're obtained. The same associa-
ton held their usual meeting at Temperance
Hail last evening, when addresses We're m ade
by Messrs. VIM. +. Drew. Jas. Shepherd, of
New York. Rev. Mr.. Beckwith, Of Vermont,
and Dr. Il. G. Clayton
AT Russell Barracks, 44th Infantry, in the
rear of the Presidents mansion. meeting was
held last nj ght, and address was delivered
by Gen. y. y. Howard.
THE GRAND MAY FEsrIyAL.-Prof Maripi
hrs perfected every arrangement for his grand
May festival and ball on the evening of Mon
day, May H. at the National Theater. No
expense has been spared to render il the most
complete affair Of the kind ever held in this
city. The entire lower portion OF the theater is
TO be foored over on level with the stage,
mus forming spacious dancing hall, while
the whole interior will be literally covered
with flowers. Tickets for the dress circle and
gallery can be procured by persons who mere
ly desire TO witness the festivity at a much less
prlce than for those which admit TO the dane.
ing hall. The exhibition of fancy dances by
the pupils of the Academy over which Mr.
Marini presides, Will be under the direction of
Prof. IL. Bates, who Is a thorough master OF
his business, and beautiful spectacle may b.
expected. Arrangements have been made by
Prof. Marlni with Mr.. Shaffield, the celebrated
caterer, Tor refreshments. which insures salts
faction 10 all who may attend in that particu-
lar, and it is quite an important one.
JURoRs FOR THE CIRCUIT COURT.-The fol- /
lowing nave been drawn as jurors for the May
term OF the Circuit Court, which commences on
the third Monday or this month and Will be
held by Judge Fisher Jos. r. Brown, coun-
ty; VIM. Reed 4th ward Zachariah Williams
county: Jacob Aigler, I'd ward; Martin NJ
Potts, 3D. ward; ID. NJ. Beall, Georgetown: G
&. Nichols, w. r. Clarke, Sd ward; Louis Diet
7 oh, 9Th ward, Richard H. Williams 3D. ward.
w. +. Seymour, Georgetown; y Hermen, Ct.
w. Goodall, eth ward; >. ii. Bacon, 4th ward;
John Wilson, LIST ward; George L. Langley
9th ward; John NJ. Washington, James Cald-
Wei, LIST ward; Daniel Harbaugb, ith ward:
j. Z. Parker, Sd ward; p. ]. Collision George
town: Henry Boswell. 9th ward: J. p Rich.
ardson, 4th ward: George I. Raub. I'd ward; CT
l.. Sheriff, 4th ward; Simon Mead, 18th ward
A
DEDICATION OF THE GREEyCP MONUMENT
The Columbia Engine Company, No. /, have
completed all arrangements for the dedication
OF the Greenup Monument on Wednesday, the
6th instant. The programme is as follows:
The Fire Departments and others who will
participate will assemble at the City Hall AT
half-past one o'clock, leave the City Hall AT
two p. m , through AZ street TO Pennsylvania
aven ue. Pennsylvania avenue TO eth street, 9TH
street to New York avenue. to North CapitoI
street, 10 Glenwood Cemetery. Dedicatory
services: Prayer by the Rev. DIR. Sunderland;
music by the Marine Band: addresses by Col
James A. TAFT Francis McNerhany, b. b.
French, and Col ]. X. o Beirne; music by the
band; benediction.
A NEW HoMEsTEAD AssOCIATIoN-A meet
ing was held at Union League Hall on Satur-
day 10 organize an association, by which tn.
colored people can obtain suitable homes for
themselves and families Mr.. IL. Richards was
elected 10 preside and Mr.. Lewis Clephane
secretary. The object of the meeting was
stated by John X. Elvans, and after an inter-
change OF views relative to the operation of the
proposed associations. J. X. Elyans, John L
johnson, (colored,) and Rev. Mr.. Leonard
were appointed TO draft a constitution and by-
laws for the proposed association. A Commit
tee of one from each Ward of the city and two
from Georgetown and one from the county
were appointed to notify the citizens in their
various localities of the organization of the as
ISOLATION and its proposed benefits, and request
their cooperation.
AUCTION SALEs.-Messrs. Green Il Williams
on Saturday sold frame house, "a by 81 feet.
on reservation No. 2, on the grounds of the new
department Of griculture, to Francis Dainese
Tor $40. Also, lot 81, in square 207, fronting
on z street north, between 18th and 18th streets
west, with a width of 81 \ feet, by 100 feet deep
10 w. Hayward, at 40 cents per square foot;
and also a frame house, ito be remoycd,) con.
tanning five rooms, situated on north Il street
near the corner of LIST street east, to Mr.. Thomas
for S165.
ASSAULT AND BATTERY.-A colored man
named John Bell, was before Justice Thomp
son yesterday, charged with assaultIng and
battering Charles Graham. He was required
TO give bail for court. Julius West colored
had hearing yesterday, before Justice Lynch
charged with committing an assault and bat.
terry upon N.isC:2 Bond. The Justice fined him
In the sum Of $40.
IT WAS DIR. GEO. MCCOY who attended Mr..
ii, Bradley, the gentleman who was injured
on Friday last by falling from a building. Mr..
Bradley is recovering.
CARRYING A PIsToL.-John o. Bryan was ar
raigned before Justice Tucker on Saturday