The national Republican., 1869-03-08

RELIGIOUS SERVICES YESTERDAY. - The
heavy winds OF the two previous days had
sibsided yesterday morning and the Sabbath
sun shone forth clear and beautiful, afford
Ing church-goers every opportunity to attend
the many places Of Divine worship In the
city.
The pulpits Of a number Of the churches
we're given up to the preachers OF the Balti-
more Conference now In session In this city,
and the religious community Of Washington
had many opportunities to hear the most
prominent and eloquent Of the Methodist
Church In this country. Rev. DIR. McClintock,
at the Metropolitan church, had an immense
congregation at the morning service, who
listened with delight at the discourse Of this
eloquent divine. The Foundry church,
where Bishop Clark preached, was crowded
to oyerfowingj and indeed at all the churches
large congregations were In attendance.
Rev. DR.. Samson having recovered from
his late severe indlsposition, resumed last
night his series Of Sabbath night lectures
before the Young Mems Christian Associa-
ton Of this city. A large audience greeted
the lecturer, who took for his subject "The
miracles Of Christ and His Apostles, their
nature, their design, and the age Of their
manifestations, their supernatural character
as opposed to the arts of ancient dlvination,
| and to the mysteries Of modern spiritual
Manifestations This interesting subject
was ably handled by DR.. Samson, who was
peculiarly fortunate In his arguments. The
| modern manifestations" were alluded to
and discussed at some length.
Rev. ]. b. Clark, ID. D., formerly colonel
OF the 1884 Pennsylvania volunteers, occu.
pied the pulpit OF DR.. Butlers's Uutheral)
church yesterday morning and afternoon.
Tie reputation Of this eloquent fighting
preacher had preceded him, and large congre.
cations were present at both services.
At St. Aloysius church yesterday morning
Archbishop spaulding administered the rite
Of confirmation to about sixty candidates
many OF whom were children. A large con
gregation was present.
At the New York Avenue church, Rev. j
J. Hamilton, Of Pennsylvania, preached al
II n. m. Subject, "The restitution of al
THINGS" his text being Acts, Sd chapter, els
verse "Whom the heaven must recciv,
until the times of restitution Of all things
which God hath spoken by the mouth Of al
his holy prophets since the world began"
INTERESTING TEMPERANCE MEETING. =
The meeting OF the Washington Temperance
Society, at Temperance Hall last night, wal
so largely attended by ladies and gentlemen
that many of these present could not obtair
seats, and were compelled to stand during
) the evening. The meeting was most cheer
ing to those engaged in the tempcranc,
work, as II indicated an increasing temper
ance sentiment In the community. Mr.
John II. Thompson, president OF the society
presided, and occupied the time before tn,
arrival Of the regular speakers In giving az
interesting history Of the rise and progress
Of the society. Hon. J. B. Grinnell, o
Iowa, having arrived In the hall, was intro
! duced and made very interesting address
In the course Of which he explained tn
operation Of the prohlbitory liquor law Ii
Iowa, and demonstrated that 1t could b,
l enforced, and that the most salutary result
, followed its enforcement.
Senator Wilson was next introduced nnt
after an appropriate reference to the new
era that had been inaugurated by Genera
Grants induction into the Presidential Office
and also TO the results of the late war II
striking the shackles from the slave, he al
luded to the evils occasioued by intemperancc
, arguing that II was clearly q work of human
ity to abolish the use Of and traffic In spirit
, Gus liquors. He urged upon all the necessit!
Of being able to say ''no" when invited tC
drink, and illustrated his point by relating al
incident in his own experience.
In 1874 he was the bearer to this city Of
petition, numerously signed, protesting
against the annexation OF the State o
, Texas. lis was invited to dine with Johl
/ Quincy Adams, and there were present
| lhrbe uuHlDtT VI uiStinsulshcu EcHtlcmcu
Wine was passed around, and Mr.. Wilso
{ was asked to drink q glass with Mr.. Adams
: It was n trying moment, but Mr.. Wilsol
: had the courage to refuse, and he attribute
: his power to avoid temptation through lit
+, to his courage upon that occasion In refusin
, q glass Of wine with one of the most remarl
b able men this country has ever produced.
/, Gen. o. o. Howard followed Senator Wi
=, son, and gave an interesting account Of
s recent visit to the Inebrate Asylum at Binl
y hampton, N. Y, and then urged his al
e dience to more active Christian exertions /
|, the temperance cause.
,r Mr.. J. r. Wolf closed the meeting wit
an effective address. Other dstingnishe
gentlemen will speak for the society O
I'd future Sunday evening meetings.