The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-04-19
LOCAL MATTERS.


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LOCAL MATTERS.
EASTER SrNpAY-CUR CHURCHES. - This
the greatest feast Of the Church has been
observed since the Council Of Nice, a. D.
80. The services Of the Catholic and EpiS-
copal churches were unusually Interesting
and solemn on Sunday last.
Although the early morning was dark and
rainy it did not prevent very large con-
gregation from being assembled at the
Monumental. It was pretty generally
known on Saturday that Mrs. Loockerman,
had returned, after an absence Of several
months, and would sing in her old place rs
formerly the next morning. rms per-
hans added somewhat to the great interest,"
which was felt in the services oil Easter
Sunday. and tended to increase the aitehu-
ance. About y O'Clock IL cleared NM"
hn,utifi,Ily. and there were large acccsslons
~ the already full congregation. Mrs.
Toockcrman's te deum and her rendition OF
tho HYMNS in the morning service We're
smDerb. The Right Rev. John Johns, DID,,
de iy,red a impressive and solemn sermon
from the text, "In that day there shall be a
fountain opened to the house OF David and
TO the inhabitants cf Jerusalem for sin and
for llncleanness (Zechariah Kill, y. Al
ter the conclusion Of the sermon he admin
istcrcd the rite Of confirmation to twenty
four pcrsons-scveptcen females ana seven
males. g.,
The opening anthem. 81 Will Arise and
Go to NV Father, together with the Tr'sa-
oion in the communion service, were sung
bv Mrs. Loockerman in the sweetest voice,
and were listened to by the congregation
with the most marked attention and inte-
rest. Her voice seemed clearer than
usual, and is certainly far ahead Of the
majority Of the operate singers of the
day. it's sweetness and clearness making it
for her attractive beyond measure. 1t Is
greatly to be hoped that her services can be
retained ut the Monumental. as in that
church of late there seemedto be > difficulty
in securing good music.
Bishop Johns begins to show ms ad-
vanced years plainly, and his step. though
vet firm, begins to evinee Il marked change
from former days. 1t is to be hoped, how
ever. that he may be spared many more
DAYS of usefulness and influence in the
Church.
In the evening there was an exceedingly
full attendance at st. PauPs, at which time
the Bishop again administered confirmation
to twenty.seven persons, the majority OF
whom were females. His sermon and ad.
dress to the persons confirmed were DE.
livered in his peculiar and impressive man,
uer. It was like all of his efforts, able anu
eloquent; and notwithstanding his years,
he is yet fresh in the important ana ardu-
| liar and noticeable fact that his gestures
| are closely allied with his words, and port
raw truly the earnest ness and interest with
| which his heart is imbued.
| The music in the morning at st. Paurs
was solemn and sweet, and the opening
anthem was beautifully sung, and apprecla.
ted by the large concourse Of persons In ut.
tendance. In the evening there was nc
opening piece, and the music was perhaps
not so good as i'll the morning.
| During the rest of this week Bishop
White will visit the Episcopal congrega
tons in this city and Manchester, admins
tering confirmation to those who are dis
posed to attach themselves 10 the cause o
Christ.
At st. Peters Cathedral the Easter Festi
val was observed in the usual interest
ing manner. The absence of the Bishop
however, prevented the celebration OF pom
tifical high mass. At halt-past 10 O'CLOCK
ordinary high mass was celebrated by Rev
Father Jansen, who also delivered an int
resting and eloquent discourse appropriate
to the occasion. The music. which is known
| to be of the finest and most impressive III
our city churches, was we'll rendered by tho
choir, who sang selections from 1" Mozart's
| Twelfth" and "Mercadantc's" grand
masses, and also the usual Easter hymns.
| The services at st. Marks English Lu.
theran church on Sunday morning were
also very interesting. 1t having been an
nounced that the rite Of confirmation
would be conferred upon number OF per
sons and the holy communion distributed
quite large congregation assembled. The
church was suitably decorated tor the occa
sion. The word I" IIosanna." in large let
| ters, greeted each worshipper as he entered
| the vestibulc Of the building. The audience
chamber presented as fine an appearance as
can we'll be seen. The pulpit was neatly
entwined by vines of running ivy, all point.
| ing to beautiful little cross Of evergrcens
in the centre. Back of and little above
the pulpit appeared the word "Hallelu.
iah," forming perfect Semi-circle, beneath
which large cross was placed, Opposite,
against the gallery, "Gloria" was seen
On each side of the pulpit stood Yer!
handsome vase containing large bouquets
ately in front of the pulpit, stood the altar
in pure white, upon each corner Of which
a wax candle was burning, cncircling The
sacred elements of the holy communion.
The decorations all over the church were
in perfect harmony with the festival Of Thu
Resurrection upon which subject tn,
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Neitier, delivered yer.
Inappropriate and instructive sermon. Hi
appeal and advice to the young person
, about to connect themselves with the churc
] was most eloquent and touching. Tn
whole congregation was moved to tears
: Eleven persons were confirmed, while quit
: Il number connected themselves by certif
;. cate.
II The music during the whole service wa
very superior. This church, from all M
pearances, is prospecting greatly under til
untiring labors OF its present pastor.
t DEER FOR THE CAPITOL SoUARE.-Stephel
n Mason, Esq, recently rendered to the Go
" and we append the answer of the Governor
' We trust that the libcrality of Mr.. Masol
in making this offer will be initiated, an
that we may live to see flock of deer il
i our beautiful park. The following is tn
1 Governors reply:
: COMMONWEALTH OF EIRGISIA,)
II EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
"RIcHMoSD, April Is, 1870.
Stephen Mason, Esq, House of Delegates
"Sir,-I nm directed by his Excellenc,
Governor Walker to acknowledge the re
ceipt of your favor of Saturday tenderin:
! tame deer to he placed in the Capito
Square.
"In reply, his Exceleucy instructs me t
say that he highly appreciates the public
spirit which prompts so acceptable u pre-
sent to the Commonwealth, aud cordially
commends your example Of liberality ant
good taste as worthy OF imitation.
"His Excellency instructs me to add that
while it will give him great pleasure to com
ply with your wishes IN this matter he has
a