The Evansville journal. [volume] (Evansville, Ind.) 1866-1870, 1870-03-09
THE RELI6IOUs INTEREsT.
UNION MEETING.

IGSUy LSIlaE OuuICu, lu6 SSENICSo DS-
ing conducted by Rev. S. K. Leavitt,
who read for the scripture lesson,
John K. 1st to 10th verses.
Rev. Mr.. Bowden preached, taking
his text from GallatiaDs-vI, IA:
God forbid that should glory, SAGE
IN the Cross of or Lord Jesus Chris"
Commencing at the Cross, the preach
or thought it the most appropriate
place to close the series. and from the
text he preached an eloquent and
I feeling sermon.
The religious community feel that
the season of revival has been pro
duetive Of vast and enduring benefit.
During its existence the membership
of nearly all the churches has been
increased largely, and deep interest
enkindled in the hearts of many
hitherto Indifferent or scofiDg people.
, Among other things that have re
suited from these meetings, is move
ment to establish a refuge for erring
women. Several Of the most respect
able and Influential ladies of the city
have pledged their best efforts to the
furtheranee of this object, and it may
be confidently expected that the en-
terprise will be productive of good
fruit.
REVIVAL AT THE COLORED BAPTIsT
CHURCH.
The congregation at this church
last night numbered about three
hundred persons. There were fifty
eight penitents came forward, and
one previously converted was received
into the church. Rev. Mr.. Townsend
preached the sermon, the services
being conducted by Rev. Mr.. Nc
Farland.
The prayer meeting will be held al
this church this afternoon. at o'clock
Preaching at u this evening.
PRESENTATION OF A PIANo.-Yes
terday afternoon, a large number Of
the citizens of Evansville, assembled
on board the new steamer, City Of
Evansville, and for hours, were alb
sorbed in the contemplation of hel
almost innumerable beauties.
The Crescent City Band discourssd
as they only can. exquisite music
for some time, from the hurricane
deck, and then repairing to the cabin
and adapting their music to the place
softly and swcetly played +" Evange.
line, attracting the crowds into the
cabin, until it was filed with the ad
miring visitors, among who were q
large number of Eyansville's -fairest
When the music ceased, Hiram L
Read, Esq, rose, and addressing the
assembled company. said:
| FELLOW CITIZENS: We are called
upon, this afternoon, on board of thi:
beautiful floating palace. to celebrate
and admire the architectural skill
and handiework exhibited in its con
struction-"a thing of beauty is a joy
forever" 1t is q principle, implanted
within our hearts, by God, himself,
that we should love, admire and APP
preciate the lovely, the beautiful.
Have we not an object before US well
calculated to call forth our admira-
ton? Cast your eyes around and be-
| hold you have comfort, convenience,
ease, pleasure. Here you can regale
your eyes with all the painted beauties
/ of vision, and to you the stockholders,
we the people.of Evansville feel CRATE
full for your enterprise and liberality
in having brought within our waters
:. this, the Pride of our people. 1t is but
another evidence of our increasing
prosperity and greatness. This beau
tiful vessel, with all her appointments
so complete, would be vastly wanting,
were it not for her Derter, but with
him victory must crown the enter
prise. To speak of him is to speak OF
| Evansville's best friend = careful,
competent, watchful, and ever at his
post of duty. To the young men who
occupy the office in front, may the
| discharge of their duties be common
surate with their good looks.
No bird can fly without wings; no
boat can furnish music without a
piano. The generous citizens Of Ev-
Evansville knowing and feeling the
want, have come forward with their
usual and characteristic liberality, and
placed this splendid instrument hero
as q testimonial of their higl appre-
citation. May its sweet notes ever
charm the ear of its passengers, drive
dull care away, and make all feel that
it is pleasant to be here.
Capt. Dexter, allow me, in the name
of the donors (the citizens of Evans
ville) to present to the steamer CITY
of Evansville this splendid instrument
as token of their appreciation.
Captain Dexter replied that be was
proud of Evansville-of her citizens
her prosperity. and his own citizen
ship. All his efforts had been, and
should continue to be, for the advance
ment of the city. and for the safety o.
all her enterprises.
At the conclusion of the Captain
response, calls were made for Mr.
Sweetser, but that gentleman failed
to respond.
The band then played Captain Dex
ter's favorits air, "Susauah," and the
company dispersed.
The piano which is one of Kuabe's
finest instruments, appropriately in.
scribed. cost the donors $3.50. 1t il
from the establishment of Messrs
Warren & Conyngton, the handsome
stool accompanying the piano, being
their gift.
PERsoNAL.-Dr. j. F. Burks, edi
tor and publisher of the Harris