Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-12-01

WHO we're cohsp nous in their dsy as public
spirited in both church and state affairs. He
alluded to the common remark so often heard
atout the old residents of Washington, that they
were anri-progreSSIve and old fogy in their no
tens. which he de MED. lie showed the many
disadvantages they labOrCd under in old
times, but notwithstanding these the city had
esdily increased in wealth aud population.
fOTty-twO years ago there was only Is, 600 poDu-
lat n; most OF the streets existed only ON papcr
and the city was made up of some FIVE or 81
dilapidated villages, with open commons every-
where; also small settle me- mt al the Navy-vaT,I
one at the Arsenal, another on Pennsylvania
avenue, one on street, and another, called the
seven Bmldlngs. in the west end, constituted
the cry OF Washington. The churches we're
proVemeut and enterprise has started which
premises well for the future Of the metropolis
unGer ihe Board of Public Works This new
start IN the tide OF Improvement is only the car
IyinR out Of the plan which or gipsted with
Washington himself. The generation which has
passed away are worthy of praise instead of CEN
sure Ter We are only building upon their foun-
datiOn. The Boardo Public Works should be
sustained in their endeavUrs To carry out Wash
lngtcns own plans. Before the next forty wears
roll around there will, in all probability. be a
p"palatIon OF 900 in this District. God grant
that the moral and religious advancement may
Keep pace with this increase. PRAYER and fI,a
doNology ended the services.
other Church Services.
u. AT GRACE (EPIsCOPAD CHURCH, South
Washington, the rector, Rev. Alfred HolmeaJ
preached from the text Enter into his ratAs
with thank giving and into his courts with
praise At the conclusion of the sermon . col
iectlon was taken up for the benefit of tn. Euis-
copai churches at Chicago which were DESTROYED
by the fire.
AT THE FOURTH PRESBYTERIAN C4Usc4.
yh street., between q and VI streets, northwest
the pastor, Rev. John c. Smith, preached an
eloquent and patriotic sermon, taking for his
teNt the 9th and 9th verses of the 9Th Psalms.
Let the people praise Thee. o God; let all the
people praise Thee. Then shall the earth Weld
her increase, and God, even our own God Shall
bless US" The venerable pastor began by
quoting the first sentence of President Grant 5
again enabled the husbandman to garner the
fruits of successful TOLL" The Psaimist calls
upon all people 10 praise God, and adds, 'The
earth shall Weld her increase and God even
our own God, shall bless us" hail with pleas
ure the prOclsmatiOns OF President Grant and
Governor CoOke-mcn high in Ofice-and whose
suggestions ought 10 be received and accepted,
II nothing more, and the blessings sought in the
duties performed. Nor are these procIama-
tons a mere official act. On the contrary the
PRESIDENT and the Governor reverence the
Sabbath day as holy time, and are found
in their respective places OF worship ON the
LORDS Day. Their influence is on the side of
truth and righteousness; not negatively, but pos
hively. Their contributions out of their private
means, are made cheerfully and liberally for
church erection purposes and many other good
objects The Reverend Doctor then acknwol-
e eg liberal contribution from Governor
Cooke and other gentlemen of this city in aid
of renovating and identifying his church. The
President, in his proclamation, makes the toll
OF the husbandmen prominent, aud records the
fact of success, Under our blessed government
"of the people, by the people and for the people, -
We are free, for the truth has made US free, and
Will keep US free This, this, our inheritance,
Is 1.-the land of the free and the home of the
brave" Governor Cooke has, in his proclama-
ton, spoken in proper terms OF our city, the
capital OF the United States. Here the Reverend
Doctor read Governor Cookies Thanksgiving
proclamation, and contrasted the present of the
city with its past-thirty-twO years aro-when
he became pastor of this church. At he close
of his sci mon the organist PLAYED "Hail CnInn-
b.a."
AT THE E-sTREET BAPTIST CHURCH. on f
street. between 9th and 9Th streets northwest,
Baptist Church, preached from jeremiah, Both
chapter, and part of the Dist verse, .Their no.
bles shall be of themselves, and their governor
shall proceed from the midst of them.o The
reverend doctor set forth in appropriate terms
the superior advantages of a republican form of
government and the reasons why, as a people
we ought to he grateful for blessings received.
AT THE WESTERN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
on III street, between 18th and Goth streets north
west, the pastor, Rev. j. ". COMBS took his
text from the 18th chapter of Hebrews, and 10Th
verse: "By him, therefore, let US offer the sac
rifee OF praise to God continually, that is the
irult OF our lips giving thanks to his name" Our
thanksgiving Is an expression OF gratitude to
Almighty God for individual, social, or domestic
and national blessings. The choir. under the
direction Of Prof Townsend, sang an anthem
specially composed for the occasion, besides
AT THE FOUNDRY NJ. L. CHURCH. at the
corner of 18th and streets, the pastor, Rev
Alexander r. Gibson, gave a ''hOmc TALK to his
congregation, taking for his text the 134th Psalm
. Behold, bless We the Lord, all ye servants OF the
LORD, which by night stand in the house of the
Lord. Llitup your hands in the sanctuary, and
bless the lord The Lord that made heaven and
earth best thee out OF Zion" In the evening n
social reunion was held, which was largely at
tended.
AT THE NEW YORK AVENUE PREsBYrErIAy
q a m I1aUs uGfn - - .l,.N
from Matthew, 5th chapter and 18th verse aye
are the salt of the earth" He argued that the
Christian has higher obligations than mere party
fealty; that he should at all times hold himself
ready 10 follow party when right and TO cut loose
from it when wrong. But 10 matter how parties
may differ we are bound to acknowledge the
goodness OF God for individual and national
prosperity: The congregation was large and the
music, which was especially selected for the oc-
casion, very fine.
AT THE SOUTHERN METHODIST CHrgcu
corner OF 9Th and h streets, no special service
was held during the day, but in the evening
handsome supper, gotten up by the ladies Of the
congregation, was servedin the basement OF the
church, and attended by a large company. The
proceeds were for the benefit OF the church. ami
the affair was very pleasant one.
AT THE FOURTH-STEEET NJ. T.. CHURCH
divine services were held, and the pastor Rev
W I. ID. GLENN, preached an able sermon from
Psalms Ncyi, I'D verse e." Let Us come before His
presence with Thanksgiving"
In the Synagogue.
at three O'Clock yesterday afternoon in the pres
ence OF large congregation. The exercises
were opened with prayer in English by the
chaZan-Rev. Mr.. Goldberg. Then followed a
chant of the Psalms of David from the regular
service; after which, Rev. Mr.. Goldberg deliy-
cred a sermon in German. Then followed a
reading of the Scriptures, and afterwards a ser
mon IN English by Mr.. Simon Wolf, who re-
feTred to the fact that they had congIegated in
cOnsonance with their own wishes and 1ncllna-
tons, and in obedience To the proclamation OF
the highest and next honored authority OF the
land, TO ofier up their prayers and songs in hum
bic gratefulneSs to the Great Creator for his
manifold blessings. Ii was meet and proper
that as nation of free and religiously tolerant
citizens we should assemble once a wear at least
TO give voice 70 the emotions OF our hearts; we
who have 30 many thousands of real blessings TO
be grateful for. Man is too apt to forget in the
hour of prosperity that adversely is possible.
No nation on the face OF the earth has. more
II ason TO be supremely grateful than the Amer
lean. IL = here only that the man develops into
the full stature OF moral and mental manhood,
free TO enjoy with no restraints his religious
aSpir ations. But how much more gratitude
should We, as Israelites, feel on this day of re-
Joieing and thanks. Our people are here a COM
Ionent, equal part of the whole. We worship
the God OF our fathers we deem proper and
no one disturbs or oftends us. The Jerusalem OF
our dreams has been reached, and each one is
hls own Messiah of redemption. We battle no
longer for sectarian ideas. We cling no longer