Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1871-10-17
The Presbyterfans.
CLOSING OF THE FALL SESSION OF THE BAI
TIMORR SYNOD.


TIMORK SYNOD.
After our report closed yesterday, on motion
OF Rev L. X Fox, of this city, IL was resolved
that the Synod propose 10 the General Assembly
TO cause the Synods TO be constructed of repre-
sentatlyes from the Presbyteries, and also to
make the General Assemblies to be composed
OF representatives from the Synods, and to hold
trienniai sessions A resolution was adopted that
The Synod overture the General Assembly that
every Synod be represented in the constitution
OF the boards; also, asking the consolidation of
the boards, IN such manner as to economic their
arrangement and diminish the number of objects
calling Tor the contributions of the churches.
Another resolution was adopted approving the
cause OF sustentation, and commenting Ii to the
liberal support OF the churches, and directing
me committee on systematic benefcence TO in
elude II in Its apportonment; but stating that the
Synod Is not prepared to pledge itself to sustain
the scheme adopted by the General Assembly.
,,ea.hsa ", Sess,on lne hev. u. y Marquis
non Of thanks for hospitality extended BY the
Georgetown brethren was adopted, the Synod
hnally adjourned at II p. m
During the session Of the Synod the several
Presbyteries held separate sessions. The Pres
bytery OF Washington city received a call from
Md, for the pastoral services OF Rev. Charles r.
Beach; and the call being found in order was
approved. The following committee was APP
on the evening of Monday, the 30th instant: The
Moderator, Rev. Mason Noble, to preside and
propose the constitutional questions; Rev. ID. W.
Mofatt, 10 preach the sermon; Rev. l.. X. Fox,
70 deliver the charge TO the people; and Rev. Il.
+. Bettenger, to charge the pastor.
EXCITING CHASE AFrER A worLp-BE SRI
CIDE-An InSCne Men Attempts 20 Drotcu Himself
Yesterday man named John Brown, about IS
years OF age, whose parents reside on Sd street.
Capitol Hill, went into the Maynard, about 1
O'Clock p. m, and bid his father goodbye and
next went TO the Maryland Hotel, corner of sth
and l. streets, and informed Mr. Bernard Bryon
the proprietor, that he was going to drown him
self, bidding him goodbye also. He then left
Mr.. Bryon thought that he was in earnest and
followed him. Brown ran, and Bryon attempted
10 oyertake him, numbers of others joining in
chase, among them the police. When Brown
was near the Anacosta bridge (from which his
brother last fan jumped overheard and was
drowned, while In q temporary ft of insanity he
was oyertaken; but he fought hard to break
away from his captors. Officer Shimoneck took
him 10 the eighth precinct station, where he was
locked up. There seems to be but little doubt
that he is insane, and il is quite a coincidence
that his conduct was precisely similar TO the con-
duct OF bis unfortunate brother last fall, which
resulted in his death. Measures viii be taken
for his admission to the Insane Asylum.
PRIMARY ELECTION IN THE EIeHrH DIS
TEIcT-The republicans of the eighth district
are holding a primary election to-day at the
Baptist Church, on r street, near 12th, for a
eandldate for the House Of Delegates, Messrs
W r. Mott, It. T.. Green ard Washington Wal
Ter being the receivers. The polls were opened
At noon, and the voting viii continue until seven
O'Clock, when the tickets viii be counted and
the result announced Up to two o'clock there
had been about i60 votes poled, nearly all
being for s. r. Bond, whose tickets are headed
Improvements for all; labor for wOrkingmen,
The name OF Mr.. Il. y. Beall had been an
bounced az candidate in this district, but up to
the hour named there were but few. If anv.
tickets voted for him; and il was reported BY
scme thal his adherents were holding back to a
later hour, and by others that they designed To
Mold a meeting tonight TO nominate him.
SERIors SHOOTING CASE IN TIVE Corxrv
About IL O'Clock yesterday lPeter Carter col
oreo, gave hunseh up at the second precinct
station, stating that he had accidentally sho. a
boy named Alfred King, near Fort Bunker Hin
m the county; and he was placed under arrest
Lieut. johnson proceeded to the place, and as
certained that King had taken a hat from a col
ored girl, and Carter ordered him to bring il
back, threatening to shoot him; and raising his
gun, fred, killing dog which was by the side
OF klng, and wounding King In the legs DR.:
The injuries doubtful.
IMPORTANT DECISION AS TO MECHANICS
IIENs.-In the case Of Strong VS. Grant. decided
In the Court In General Term Yesterday IL W a.
oecided that promissory note taken after the
the lien, and that sureties ON a bond given 10 lift
the mechanics lien in this District must have
process served upon them before Judgment can
De given against them.
THE HAcxxKx-The hacks to-day are All
being run for the benefit OF the Chicago suffer
Ride to the rescue. This hack Is being run 70,
the benefit or the Chicago sufferers !" and. from
ne apPeara1ses o. The stands, there is lively
q Co. to the one who returns the largest amount
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REGISTRATION IN TEE TEETH DrsrRIcr-
The Board OF Registration held It's session yes-
ferday in the Tenth district, at the corner of
18th and streets, and registered 40 voters
ton last spring footed up 6i3-445 white and i6s
eolored.
. BUILDING PERMrTs-Talbert and McCaulev
and r. j. Talbert, two tvo-story and basement
bricks on west side Of 18th street, between NJ
and ". H. j. Williams, two-story frame, west
side Of nth. between q and X. Permits for iron
ratings, additions and stables have also been
given
TEE BoARD or POLICE met last evening, and
serge ant u w. Harrison's resignation was ac-
10 fun sergeantey. Private Marks was desig-
mated Is acting sergeant.
FINE PLATED BRACELETS, chains rin0s sets
Nd earrings, in all the new STYLES. received AT