The national Republican., 1869-01-18

RELIGIOUS sxnvIoR AT rHE NATIONAL THx.
AIhr.-The latest innovation on WashinGton
customs and manners was made last evening At
that religious service would be held In the
theatre would naturally have been expected TO
have drawn together a crowd prompted by Gu.
riosity alone, but that such an immense au.
dience would have been collected aa were gath.
cred together must have exceeded the great
est expectations " Of the projectors Of the SER
vice.
The exercises were under the auspices Of the
the immediate direction OF the pastor (Rey
tartan church Of this city, A COMMITTEES Of the
congregation were present and were assiduous
10 their efforts TO provide seats for the vast
nouneed to commence at haiLpsst seven
o'clock but as the doom Of the theatre were
thrown open At half.past six many Of the seats
and bp seven O'Clock every seat in tho orches-
tra, parquette and dress circle was allied.
The audience was composed Of persons from
ofthe best people ofthe community. Every one
seemed to be impressed with the occasion,
and the utmost order and quiet prevailed The
lowing manner A dark background with
scenery, handsome carpet laid, and number
Of chairs placed for the accommodation Of
tioipate In the exercises. A table covered
with red checked cloth served as the read
Ing desk: At 1870 O'Clock, Rev. Mr.. ShsrmAn
Lothrop, pastor OF the Brattie street church,
q Boston. These gentlemen were followed
Hon.. Hons ssmqsI Sar M0SPer Jane, M: Abbey.
Bowen, Franklin Philip, esq, and several other
gentlemen, all OF whom took the seats as
fhe exercises were commenced by Rev. Mr..
Sharman, who read the 10Th Psalm and q por-
tion Of the 9Th chapter Of Matthew. Rev. Mr..
Loihrop then offered fervent prayer. The
hymn commencing 20 Thou, to whom in an.
Client days" was then sung BY the entire con-
gregatlon. The singing was led by Professor
Ohas; Q; Ever, the director Of the choir OF
the Unitarian church. Rev, Mr.. Lothrop, the
preacher for the occasion, then announced as
his text the 22d verse Of the 18th chapter OF
Paul's First Epistle to the Corinthians s-"For
all be made alive.n This the reverend speaker
said was Paurs popular illustration Of Chris
tianity, and from This text he proceeded to
upon First The object OF the Gospel OF
Christ. Second. Its subject, human nature
and its capacity to receive the Gospel.
pei to accomplish Its purpose.
For ATTY minutes the reverend speaker, by
his original arguments and earnest and forci.
BILE manner Of delivery, held the attention Of
his vast audience, and II is to be hoped that
the able discourse OF last evening may oper.
ate for good to many Of those who were pres;
divine worship for years.
The close attention and seeming interest dis
ciated. At the conclusion Of the discourse,
Mr.. ShaIman announced that q meeting Of
similar character to the present would be held
In the theatre every second Sabbath night
until further notice. The hymn Lord dismiss
US with thy blessing" was then sung, the en-
.nS
quietly and In good order,all appearing greatly
pleased with the services OF the evening.
WASHINGTON CIrY BIBLE ESooIETY.-A quar-
teTlV meeting of the above aOCiptV held
last night at Calvary Baptist church, corner
Of II and Eighth streets.
hymn, "How precious 10 the Book Divine"
followed with the reading Of the 55th chapter
OF Isaiah, and prayer by the Rev. DIR. Hewlett,
Hon. Peter Parker, president OF the society,
then briefly addressed the meeting, saying
that II was resolved about a year ago to hold
the city, and that they already had accom-
plished much good In disse minating the Bible,
which 10 now translated into every tongue,
been Introduced to the 100000 people OF
Spain, to whom 1t was hitherto a sealed book.
The destitute q the city had, in a great meas
has only Just begun. As the Bible is the book
70 people Heaven with the children OF God,
4 should be 10 every hand, and he implored
Bible Society and its friends in their good
work.
any written revelations of the Word Of God,
from Noah down to Moses, aud he accounted Tor
the longevity Of Methusaleh and others of the
patriarchs, in order that they might dispense
verbally the Word OF God to their people. The
manuscript OF the New Testament was pre-
served during the three centuries known as
the dark ages, which was convincing proof
to the speaker OF Gods watchfulness over the
children OF His church that His Word might be
ss5dsa down to the The
as the disseminA nAtIon of the Word OF God. He
| asserted that more Bibles had gone forth from
ARsrea than any other portion q the wSrld,
ain. fhe holy Word OF God had converted
more sinners than the ministers or the lsymen
o. the church the heart 81 man AZ receive. his
tained in His Word. In conclusion, he hoped
the society would be literally aided In their
Christian Undertaking, that the bible could be
Gods beautiful earth.
After singing, Rev. Mr.. Burr made few re-
marks, after which the meeting adjourned.
DgATH OF A CITY PAsToR.-we regret :to
announce The death Of Rev. ID. Newton Brown,
associate pastor Of Foundry M. L. church,
which occurred yesterday morning, at his late
residence, on Thirteenth street near 1. His dis
ease was pneumonia, from which he had been
suffering for some weeks past, and the death
was not wholly unexpected.
Mr.. Brown was favorably well-known in this
city, where he has had charge OF large oongre.
cations OF the Methodist church, and as stated
sition of associate pastor at the Foundry.
He has by his kind disposition and many
gregation, and his demise will be sincerely
mourned by his many sorrowing friends In
this community.
LECTURE AT CARROLL HALL.-The lecture
in aid Of the Young Catholics Friend Society
was deliyered, last evening, at Carroll Hall,
His subjectI''IreIand's place among the Ma.
| tions"-attracted large and intelligent audi
enee, among whom were many wanderers from
gave many amusing and apt iliustrstions In
the course Of his remarks, and dwelt upon the
origin and history oi the country, evineipg a
touching upon points which lie near the hear
Of all ltishmen. His lecture was listened Il
| throughout with great interest.
LINE AND MORTAR BRIcK.-Lieutenan
Noonan, Of the sanitary police, issued order
any bui lding going up built Of lime and san,
brick, similar to those OF which the hospita
building At the Howard University was com
as to be, In their opinion, dangerous, they ar
ordered to stop Its progress until an investiga
tion is made.
| THE HEARTH AND HoME.-The ifth issue O
is now ready, and Its table OF contents nee,
are an unusual nu nber OF article fro N the pen Der
Of some of the best writers In the country
The publication Of a new story OF domestic nj
s commenced In this number The paper II
for sale by all booksellers.
BUTTER, MEATS, AND VEoETABLEs.-FAmi
lies and housekeepers In search OF butter
meats, and vegetables and OF all articles ex
posed for sale In a country produce stor
should read the advertisement Of J. H. Yeat
man Son, No. il3 II street, In another col
umn.
GEoRoETowN FLOUR MARKKT.-The follow
ing prices for -four ruled during the past week