The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1869-07-12
the natural man and the spiritual man. The

he perception OF all things are "of the earth
,arthly," into which II for q moment hcav-
,nly visitants intrude they shrivcl and vanish
Is light let down into we'll goes out. And
here e, on the other hand, the spiritual or
christly man, In whom the sense Of the d.
vine has been quickencd, whose perception
Of the things Of the spiritual realm has been |
CHARMED and intensified, who looks not upon |
the things that arc seen SO much as upon |
the things that by the other are not seen,
but which, like the far-off consultations to
the astronomer, are more fascinating than all
the paltry glow Of the city's evening splen-
dor. But this difference Is not alone the re-
aection which the Apostle makes in the pas
sage. He points out the practical fact that
some men continue In this natural or carnal
state In which they cannot see the things Of
the kingdom even when they have within
them and around them all the means of be-
coming spiritual, and this while others near
at hand cease to be natural and become and
continue to be spiritual. Now, wherein
shall we here find the differencei
The reverend speaker proceeded to dis
cuss the subject In lie natural and supernat-
ural relations. The natural man look into
the truth Of Jesus carelessly and superb
cially, while tho spiritual man penetrates
into Its depths.
The characteristics OF the natural and the
spiritual man were unfolded and their man
ncr of living thoroughly presented.
The practical effect Of such an estimate as
had been formed Of the vanity of character
among mankind was that men give the bulk
of their time TO every earthly interest, while
the culture Of their souls for eternity is lcft
for the mere fragments, revellings Of their
time. Reasons why so little fruit was de-
rived by those who are hearers OF the word
were also dwelt upon, and In conclusion he
| urged his hearers to be more serious In their
devotions to the word Of God and to spirit
ualize their worldly duties.
At the conclusion OF the sermon prayer
was offered by Rev. Mr.. Mirick, a hymn was
sung, and the services concluded with the
benediction pronounced by Rev. Mr.. How
lett.
The church has been mainly restored In
accordance with the original design, which
Ia pure specimen Of the Gothic art Of the
fourteenth century; the spirit of this art
| spire to the tiny contribution DO xes marked
'The Lords prayer" SLOW much owcst
! thoul"
Entering the church through the imposing
main entrance we pass through q spacious
vestibule to the lecture-room, 65 by 81 feet
In size, and IA feet high. Bronze columns
with foliated caps support pannelled CELL
ing. A mild light Is admitted through
stained glass windows. The room Is not
|
franks radiating in all directions, the heating
apparatus being placed In the cellar, and
the hollow Of the ornamental iron columns
OF the lecture-room serve the purpose of
conducting the heat to the audence-room.
At the end Of the lecture-room, and oppo
site the entrance door the eye meets with
sliding doors, which lead TO much enlarged
and mphitheatrically-arra infant class
room, and to the pastors study. Enclosed
| tn f0r n m dntt Inn nf ha to,
and candidates lead from these rooms up to
the platform, baptistry and pulpit of the
audiencc-room.
Returning through the vcstibule, we rcacl
r through arched ways at either end, com
modious stairs, which bring US to n corrido
eleven feet In width, from which GOTH
/ doors open into the audieuce-room, which |
: SO feet long, 65 feet wide, 80 feet at side
4; walls, and 80 feet high in the centre. Tn
G effect of this LOFTY height, with compare
s lively low sidewalks, surprised by its bolt
ness of design and unbroken as II Is
II clumsy mechanical contrivanccs, fills til
d mind with awe. The floor and view not bein
n obstructed by columns, the architecture {
the ceiling gives to the room the charactt
D Of ecclesiastical architecture, by subdividin
Z, 1t into a prominent centre-nave and tw
/ smaller side-naves. While the arches of ii
h side-naves start at the walls from corbe
l. projecting beyond the face Of the walls, I'll
!, arches Of tho centre-navc and the inner face
8 Of arches OF side-navcs, start from massiy
I drops suspended from the roof. These droT
: form the nucleus from which ten rich tel
v light chandeliers finished In blue and gold
d are suspended. While the arches forum
: the naves connect the corbels and droI
y transversely, they arc united longitudinal
l. again by massive arches, the ensemble
which, in their conception and elaboration
d reminds one Of the grained arches of Il
a grand Gothic cathedrals.
" The frescoing by f. Carstcus chimes
lie very well with the architecture. Ten goth
o. windows, with elaborate sash, mild doub
es enamclled glass and rich heads, are dlstri
&c uted along the walls. At the other end of Il
c. audience room, opposite to the cntran
A. doors, We notice at both sides carved goth
work beautifully crowned. This forms Ii
is tasty fronts for the dressing rooms of DO
rs sexes, and leaves deep recess In the cent
of the building occupied by the prcachc
lis and the background Of which Is adorned
8 /. an architectural payastial In frcsco. T
It. novel mechanical contrivances In conncc III
nd with the Baptistery We shall notice In futuI
Q The carpeting of the room Is done with be
mt Brussels carpets In red, and the upholstC
be ing of the seats consists Of substantial r
lie rep. The cost Of the reconstruction may
c; summed up so far at $4,000.
es THE TINE QUESTION AT THE NAVY VAR
he This morning q new arrangement as
re the time Of the workmen at the navy yaI
Ii will go into effect, the order for which vi
promulgated on Saturday. The new n
III rangement requires the bell to be rung
r. TAB a. M, at l2 M, at l2:45 p. IN. and at
n, p. m. The workmen express good deal
:" dissatisfaction at this order, contcndir
n that under the old arrangement, which WI
n, to go to work at o'clock, take one hour {
dinner at 12 o'clock, and quit work at
AZ they had more time to rest aud enjoy th0i
of selves than the new arrangements willallo
- The employees are also opposed to the ma
or ner Of mastering fifteen minutes before t
ad morning and afternoon hours, aud conte
CHI that the spirit Of the cight-hour law by Il
" system Is not carried out. Under the tc
l." hour system the bell was rung for five m
,er utes previous to a. m. and p. m, and |
er- men mustered In the Government time. |
-er der the present system they are muster
ito five or ten minutes previous to the time
Sc, commencing labor. The evening muster
", the workmen is dispensed with. This, I
OF workmen say, Ia desirable change.
ma ARRIVAL OF TIVE TKLLAPO0sG-sASIrA
an ~nREJAUTIoSs.-The United States dispai
re- steamer Tallapoosa, Commander RAJ
IAN Chandler, arrived at the navy yard on Sat
te day, but on account of her having Just
Ia AL inlccteu port, Nhey Ncst,) sno was
ow allowed to land for fear of yellow fey
ace DR.. Dexter, secretary of the board Of heal
q with Surgeons Williams and Parker, of
as navy, made a thorough inspection of
vessel on Saturday afternoon, and rep
in, that there are no indications Of any case
in yellow fever or any disease liable to bcco
ull contagious; all of the ofllccrsand crew be
The In good health and spirits with but one
res ception-that u case of intermittent fey
for DR.. Dexter further reports that he mt
its special inquiry OF the medical officer of
ks Tallapoosa who informed him that there
,h, been but one case of yellow fever at
West this season up to the present tin
is The Tallapoosa hauled into her wharf y
an terday morning.
its,
he DEATH OF AN EsTrMABLE LADY.-We
ol- greet to announce tho death Of Mrs. Julia
Up Fillmore, relict of the late Charles d.
PITY. more, (brother Of the Ex-Presldent,) "
nd, died at her residence In this city on Sat
or day evening. This estimablc lady was U
for ycrsally beloved among u large circle
lst- friends and acquaintance, formed dur
Mo her short re ilence In Washinptnn wln