Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-04-04
Washfnxtou CITY Prc.byterv.

Washington City Prcsbytery..
After our report OF the proceedings of this
submitted report on devotional meetings,
which was adopted.
THE WOMAN QUESTION.
Rev. DR.. Boynton offered resolution proyid-
ing fer the appointment OF a committee TO con-
s1der the proper sphere ard duties OF woman,
and 70 inquire what measures, II any, are needed
lively to maintain and extend the institutions
OF Christ, and report at the next regular meet
ing, IN October next; adopted, and Rev. Messrs.'
eynt3n and Nourse were appointed.
Mr.. Bohrer moved that the meetings of the
Presbytery in Washington be changed from the
first 20 the second Tuesday in April Of each
year; agreed TO. Rev. DIR. Smith, from the
committee on ministerial relief. submitted a
carried
After recess, Rev. DIR. Sunderland, from the
committee on bills and overtures, reported in
favor Of establishinga church in the northeast
section OF the city; adopted. Also, on the sub
1ect or rotary eldership in the New York avenue
church, which was adopted. Also recommend
ing that further agitation of the troubles in the
New York avenue church be discontinued, and
the matter be referred to the general ASSEMBLY,;
mittee to organize the Gurley mission as q
church, Messrs. Nourse, Mitchell, and Elder
Barrett; and to ordain Mr.. Logan as its pastor,
WestcOtt, of the Presbytery of Chester was in
yited to act as corresponding member. DIR. Sun
SeTIand reported paper on the death of Rev.
r e.
cords made reports from the Alexandria, Fourth
Presbyterian, METROPOLITAN, Manassas, Assem-
blys, and townsville and Falls Church
churches; adopted.
AT the evening session, Rev. DIR. Chester. Of
the Western Book and Tract Association, made
an address, and was followed by Rev. Mr.. Cobb,
agent OF the City Bible Society, and by Rev. DR..
Speer, secretary of the Board OF Education.
Rev Mr.. Nourse, from the committee on home
missions, reported in favor of appropriations of
500 for the c ifton and Lewinsyilie church: slSo
nf nf thaf
Mission; Si00 for the Gurley Mission and S300
for the churches in Prince W illiam county. Rev.
Dr. Sunderland submitted a special report in
FAVOR OF permitting women to become deacon.
esses in the churches, and that each church. If
1t so desires, appoint at an early day board of
deacone sses in the same manner as they appoint
hoard OF deacons; adopted unanimously. Mr.
Metals moved that a church be organized at
Fails Church, and Mr.. BoyntOn and Deacon
Carr were appointed to act as the committee.
TO-DAY's PROCEEDINGS
The Presbytery met this morning at 0 o. clock.
Ut. chester, the moderator, in the chair and
AFTER de votlonal exercises the several commit
ices submitted reports; which were adopted.
zee on education, in place of Mr.. Mitchell. A
discussion followed upon the subject OF system
atic benevolenee, which was participated in by
hevs. Messrs. Beech, Mitchell, and Sunderland:
also, a discussion on the subject of religion
MIR. McFalls made report of ruling elders in
reference to church extension, which was ac-
copied and the committee continued. The COM
mittee say that they have come to the conclu
clusfon that several additional missions should
De sustained under the charge of the various
church organizations. In reference to the
southern portion of the city they recommend
several sta lions TO be opened and leave their To-
cation to the 9th and 9Th churches. They re-
commend that the Metropolitan Presbyterian
Cnurcn on capitol Hill examine as to the neces-
sity OF esta blishing missions in the eastern sec
ton OF the city. In the western section thew
recommended that the Western PRESBYTERIAN
Church make an examination for the purpose of
locating and establishing a mission school with
in their bounds. In the northern part they re-
commend another mission school west of nriey;
also, one In the neighbOrhood of the Public
Printing Office, which is commended to the ex-
animation of the First Presbyterian Church. In
conclusion the committee call special attention
to that rapidly growing section, known as the
northwestern portion Of the city. where
an effort should be made without delay
to secure an eligible location whereon to build a
c s, edifce at no distant day, which they
think would not only be selfsustaining, but
would become one of the strongest churches in
the city. The committee report q most desirable
lot on the corner of Q and 18th streets. zoe feet
square, which can be purchased for 81 000 paw
able in installments; $500 have already been
subscribed to this enterprise.
The Presbytery then elected as delegates to
me General Assembly which meets at Detroit
michigan, in May next Revs. Mr.. Mitchell and
Noble, with Rev. Mr.. COombs and Bittinyer AZ
alternates. The lay delegates elected are H. y.
F T ana = Lounsberry; Ballantyne and
The Prsbytery was in session when our
report closed.
FISH AND OYSTER MARKET-Board of Hsolh
Acknowledgements General Gatchef reports
the arrival and sale OF marine products as fol-
lows:-Schooner Sarah Jane, $50 punches cat
fish, sold at 1c. per bunch; 500 punches mixed
nsh: perch sold at &c. per bunch; rock 15c,
Hickory Jacks, &c. each; 3, 800 herring SIS per
1000 herring sis to ST. per thousand. Schosner
Sallie, % punches white perch sold at I2c
punch; 40 rock, 16c. each; 10 Hickory Jacks,
&c; each; 500 Potomac shad, SO 80 per hun
dIes; SOC herring, S15 per thousand. Steamer
Wawaset, 4tO punches mixed fish, 1ia26c. per
bunch; 800 punches rock, 2Oa27c. per bunch:
900 Potomac shad. z3a3Oc. each; 500 punches
herring, l0alGc. per bunch; geo punches pike
10al5c Der bunch; 800 punches mixed fish, 1Os
zoe. per bunch. Steamer Express, C56 buncbes
mixed fish, 2lc: per bunch. Sleep Page, 50 rock
nsh lac. each; 100 prime shad, 20aS25 per hum
dred; % Hickory Jacks, &c. each. Sloop Eliza
r, $50 bushels Rappahannock oysters, small.
SOC; large, Sf,6 Oysters plentiful. Fish mar,
ket replete.
ISLANDER SUIT.-In the Circuit Court yester
DAY the trial of the Islander suit of Mrs Mary T..
Ryan against Mrs. Casper Miller was COM
menced, damages being claimed in the sum of
3 eco. The SANDER charged is that the defend
ant said that Mrs. Ryan stole some Of her cloth
not above reproach. Mrs. Ryan testified that
she is the wife OF q soldier of the United States
army, now serving in one of the western terri
tories, that she has not seen him since 1867 hut
that she frequently received letters from him
and further that she supports herself by working
as sesmstress; that she had been boarding at
the bouse Of the defendant on street. between
LIST and I'd streets, southwest, and that the de-
PENDANT had there used the slanderous ,vpres
sion, greatly to her injury. Mr.. Norris il .oun-
sci for the complainant and Mr.. Hine n .,e
tense. The jury returned verdict for oil; IN ,iff
for $50 damages and costs.
MRS. OATES "LIrTIE FAUST, and Aliens
big Marguerite" would have astonished Geetbe
and would surprise GOunod If any one thinks
70 the contrary, let him her 90 to the National
Theater this evening, where the comic opera
troupe Will give them some of the great French
composers music, and show more fun than the
German author ever dreamed of. There was a
crowded house last night to see the troupe in
a" The Flower Girl OF Paris"
THE lETRRNATIONAL.-A new section called
NO. 4 of Washington, of the International
WorklDgmen's Association, was organized i'm
this city ON Saturday. and held its second meet
ing yesterday. Another section will be organ
lied this week.
"HOw Ii Was Done,
EDITOR STAR:-A man named Bogus gives
the Patriot bogus account of a bogus talk
SAID to have oc CURED in his cigar store, when
asked by me to sign the petition to stop Cranes
reckless lnvestiga ton. The story is as 6ogHs as
the man, and the man as bogus as the story No
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