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pew set apart for the President OF the United States
When he reached 1t, however he found it occupied.
The persons in it. instead Of attempting make way
for the President. sat looking at him, In curious
amazement Grant glanced around the church, In
search OF q vacant pew, but nobody seemed
willing to discommode himself by helping
him to one. Finally the President turned
around to his wife, who, with her sisters and the
children, was standing behind him, engaged like
himself in looking for seat This seemed TO be
signal for retreat Mrs. Grant, who was in the rear,
Immediately turned ana walked down the aisle to-
wards the door, followed by the whole party. This
seemed to break the spell which had unaccountably
for the moment seized upon the congregation. The
preacher who had manifestly observed the whole
movement from the pulpit. suspended his discourse
for minute. Some Of the oficers Of the church
near the altar recovering from the paralyzing effect
OF Grants presence rushed down the aisle after the
distinguished party, with view Of arresting their
progress Others set about providing chairs in front OF
the altar. The excited individual who rushed wildly
down the aisle succeeded in overtaking Mrs. Grant
and whispered something in her ear. She did not
stop, however, but kept straight on towards the
door, followed by the whole party. When they had
retired the preacher, the Rev. DR.. Hamil, stopped
his discourse for the purpose Of saying that he re-
GREETED very much the unfortunate occurrence which
they had just witnessed. There was pew pro-
vded for the President OF the United States and he
hoped in the future it would be reserved for him,
whether he attended the church or not This was a
matter which the trustees of the church should at
tend and he was very sorry had been overlooked
to-day The regular services then proceeded.
The First Presbyterian Cnnrch-President
Grant and His Family Preseps-
When the President and his family left the Metro
politan church they Immediately proceeded to the
First Presbyterian church, Rev. Dr. Sunderlands,
which Is in the immediate vicinity. When they
reached the church the services were well under
way Their entrance Of course attracted the atten-
tion OF the congregation which was an unusually
large one, and included many Senators and men,
hers. The sexton OF this church is negro, and as
soon as he recognized the President he rushed up
the aisle to Grants pew (he rented pew in this
church before his electon opened the door and saw
the party comfortably seated. Beyond the usual
gazing Of the congregation at Grant nothing
occurred to mar the services. The theme
OF the preacher was the universal dominion Of Jesus
Christ. In the course OF the sermon he referred to
the scenes witnessed in the city during the past
week, when the people saw with undisguised sats-
faction the greatest conqueror Of the age elevated
the highest position within their gift. This he
tinued, was as nothing compared with the acclaim
OF joy with which the people Of God would crown
Jesus Lord OF all.
The Episcopal Church of the Epiphany-Scc.
retary Stewart and His Photograph.
At the Church Of the Epiphany (EpiscopaD, on G
street. Rev. DR.. Thomas M. Clark, Bishop Of Rhode
Island, preached an eloquent discourse, taking for
his text the Fifty-seventh Psalm, first verse;
"Have mercy on me, God according to
Thy great mercy,n &c. The church was
filed with a fashionable congregation, and among
the celebrities present were Secretary OF the Treasury
Stewart, Judge Henry Hilton and ex-Secretary Nc
Culloch. Mr.. Stewards presence made q little COM
motion and disturbed the devotion of the congr
tion somewhat. His name was whispered from one
to another moment after his arrival, and twas not
long before every eye was directed to the pew In
Treasury passed from mouth to mouth, In tone
little above the subdued style customary IN place
OF worship. When the services were concluded and
the congregation issued from the church, Stewart
among the rest an enterpr1sng artist OF an Illus
trated went up 70 the and asked
why the request was made to which the artist said
~ want to publish it.'
sWeI, but 1t Is not certain that viii be Secretary
of the Treasury at all, yet, +" said Stewart.
1--WE want TO publish yonr likeness anyhow" re-
Gan right; then STR all you need do is to draw tho
picture OF good looking man, and It will do. Make
u as handsome AZ ySn IKE ana put A. Ut, y stewart &c
riage and was driven or
St. Matthew's Church-Robbery Of the Aims
Box.
ST. Matthew's (Roman Catholic) church. OF which
Rev. DR.. Chas. l. white is pastor, was the scene or
petty depreciation this morning Some rulian broke
open the poor box ard cmptied it OF rs contents be-
tween the early morning services and the regular
high mass OF the day.
The Congregational Church-WOrlks of the
Apostles.
President Magoun, Of Iowa College, preached on
the works OF the Apostles at the Congregational
church on Tenth street this morning. He SAID the
intellect or John was OF subtle and commanding
character that OF Peter strong and vgoroug, James
had great common sense. Luke was remarkable for
his deep religious instincts and the others had each
In turn firm, moral sense and keenly receptive
nature. Their works breathe the spirit of their
Master and IN their lives YES taey leave Gus Us an example
received and afterwards fearlessly preached.
DIR. Bellows at Wallis Opera Honse.
Rev. DR.. Bellows, OF your city, preached this even
ing at Wallis Opera House to very large audience
He commenced his discourse by warning his hearers
to beware OF hardness OF heart and likened those
that live regardless OF divine laws TO man who,
becoming dissatisfied with the sun and DESTROYS OF
revengng himself upon 1t closes his window and
shuts lts rays from his rOo and c0ntentedly suffers
by the action. After alluding TO the great simplicity
OF the passage charging mortas to love
bors as themselves, the eloquent speaker told
the audience that many supposed its per-
Torrance was a. simple Such however, was
not the case. To lead Christians life many trials
must be encountered and great obstacles by
heavenly aid overcome, but we were worthy OF
being called upon to endure sacrifices. and for more
trivial things had rsked greater dangers than those
required OF Christians In late days. In this con-
nection he referred TO the late rebellion, and ex
pressed the belief that more young men would lead
Christian lives II real danger was TO he faced. The
speaker concluded his remarks by invoking his con-
gregation 10 seek Office under the great Prime Min
ister OF Heaven, and In order that this great reward
should be attained II was necessary that we should
humby seek light by careful reading OF the gospel
and earnest prayer.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES ELsEWHERE.