National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-11-28
LETTER IRON ANNAPOLIS.


Correspondence Of The National Republican,
ANNAPOLIS, Nov. &c, 1874.
Thanksgiving Day was observed here by gen.
eral cessation from business. After the early
hours of the morning the weather was cool and
bracing, with an unclouded sun. In accordance
with a custom that has prevailed here for a num-
Der Of years on Thanksgiving Day, the Presbyte-
rian and two Methodist congregations worshipped
together. By alternate meeting at each other
church it fell today to hold the services at the
Second Charge, Methodist Episcopal church, Rev.
VIM. H. Laney, pastor. A large congregation
we're in attendance. The services began by
the Rev. ]. J. Graf, Presbyterian, reading the
Presidents Thanksgiving proclamation. Rev.
MI. Henderson, Presbyterian, then gave out the
hymn beginning, "Ireat God Of nations, now to
Thee our hymns Of gratitude we raise" After
prayer by the same minister, Rev. Mr.. Laney read
the lO4th Psalm. The hymn beginning, Author
of faith, eternal Word, =" was sung, when the Rev.
James N. Davis, Of the Baltimore Annual
Conference, preached from Hebrews ii:6 -
''WithCut faith it is impossible to please God"
days in this country, showing that they origf-
mated with the MaytioWer's people, IN the year
1913. After long drought they had a day Of
prayer. On that very day rain fell They then
appointed day Of thanksgiving. The speaker
also showed the superiority Of Bible countries
over heather lands. Nj. Laney gave out hymn,
Rev. J. ]. Graft prayed, and the Rev. Mr.. Davis
pronounced the henediction.
Services were also held in st. AIMS Protestant
Episcopal church, the pastor, Rev. VIM. South
gate, preaching from Thessalonians, Yls-"In
everything give thanks" About the ehaneel and
on ether sac 81 me were ehSG
fully and artistically filled with grapes, apples
and other fruits, emblematic Of the plentiful har-
substantial potatOe, corn, cabbage and pumpkin
made unique and pleasing spectacle. Ivy vines
and fern leaves upon and in the fount lent addi-
tiOnal grace TO the picture.
ANNAPOLIS, November y, 1874.
On Monday night from the western shore IRE
was observed to be in progress about the middle
of Kent Island, on the bay side and near the
beach. By the aid Of a glass it was found to be q
quarter, and near It q large house was standing.
Yesterday morning the same gentleman observed
the house on IRE.
The Court Of Appeals will resume arguments
on Tuesday, December l. The assignment for
that day IS from 80 to a. inclusive, on the general
The midshipmen enjoyed q holiday yesterday,
after being required 10 attend divine service In
the Academy chapel. At night they had to re-
The Annapolis Gazette office is being removed
to the old City Hall building, on Main street.
portion Of the tabular work Of the coTuptrol-
ler's report, which Will be made in the interim Of
the legislature to the Governor, is already in
the hands Of the printer.
Judge VIM. u. Tuck, after being confined to
his house by sickness, was out for the first time
to-day, and received the congratulations Of
Al present there are hfteen prisoners in the
county JAIL, four whites and eleven blacks
large number for so soon after the adjournment
Of court. r.
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CIRCUIT COURT CHIEF JUSTICE
CARTIER.
In the Circuit Court Yesterday the following
business was transacted:
Haryman vs.. Washington Gaslight Company.
This case was submitted to the jury with instruc-
tons to return . sealed verdict.
Ferry We. EdM ards. case coming IN on Issues
from equity. Verdict fO- the defendant
CASES FOR MONDAY,
The following cases are assigned for trial on
Monday: Nos. 102, los. -, 49, 40, u, 90, 4o3 g.
III, IFS 81, 81. 10 and 14l. The motion calendar
will be takepup. Adjourned.