National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1874-08-27
POLICE COURT SKETCHES.
HE WASN'T ORDAINED.

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! The Macedonia Baptist church, situated in the
county, was the scene OF lively and novel fraeas
c few evenings since. A large congregation had
| assembled to witness the ordination OF new
preacher by the name Of Edgar Banks, and
anoug this multitude there were not small num-
Der who were opposed to the ordination Of the
gentleman for several and divers reasons. At
the appointed time the ministerial candidate put
IN an appearance, and marched with stately yet
modest tread towards the pulpit. Immediately
unmistakabie evidences Of discomfort were no
ticsd among the opposition party, and along the
line OF march several expressions were made,
which bespoke for the ceremonies disturbHnces,
riot and coniusion; still the ordination party
moved on, neither turning to the right nor LEFT
with firm confidence that straightforward
course in the end would prevail. But It didn't.
No, 'thereS many . slip between the cup ana
LIP, " and notwithstanding the determination OF
| the Rev Banks and his friends to consummate
the ordination rites, they were foiled. Two
Of the oppositionIsts rose to their feet, and
by the time the party had taken proper
positions to commence the ceremonies q third
OF the audience were on their feet demanding that
the exercises be postponed, or altogether given
up. But the friends Of Banks, nothing daunted
proceeded. Then o loud cry arose in the sacred
temple, and = multitude Of voices shouted, "out
with him, "away with hin, ''lead him hence,
he's none Of our choosing, and besides he don't
I'LL the bill" And then general rush was made
by the opposing party towards Brother Banks,
with the evident intent Of making his heels snap.
Mr.. Banks is not the man who will stand around
and let score Of vulgar-minded and rouEh-mus-
cled people tamper with his person; not any, my
lord. He had too much respect both for himself
and the church than TO be eatermauled around
within its walls by class Of fellows who have
about as little regard for the sacredness Of the
sanctuary they have control over their feelings
when they have 8 man by the nape Of the neck
and seat OF set-downedness whom they neither
love nor cherish. Prompted by these higher
motives, Mr.. Banks moved out Of the
church at IN accelerated speed, followed by o
mob Of earnest men and women, who appeared
anxious to fasten their claws to the horizontal
ooat-tails Of the unfortunate preacher, and thus
assist his headlong and reckless flight for the pur
pose Of walking over him, as only IN excited and
worldly mob can walk when in good health and
spirits. he dstRneed them after q short race,
and took measures Immediately to arrest the dis
turbers Of the peace and the spoilers of his ordlns
ton.
R. Anderson, William Anderson, Julia Ander-
son and Betsy Ann Hall were taken into custody
and brought before Judge Dawson, who, after
hearing the testimony, into which great deal Of
conflicting evidence was introduced, dismissed
the case, saying that the affair was q disagree
ment between two factions, which they must set
tie between themselves without breach Of the
peace.
MINOR CASES.
Charles Mades, assault and battery on Fred
erick Zoller; S. and costs. Louis Williams, as
sault and battery on Alice Herbert. David Tay-
lor was fined IS for an ARRAY. John Sykes, lar
ceny Of twelve bricks worth II cents from Chas
Stewart dismissed. George James, threats to
Anna ReynoldE: DISCHARGED. James Mack as
sault on stephen Fendall; $40 and costs. Anna
Shea, assault and battery on Elizabeth Ken
nedyi % and costs. VIM, Saunders, assault and
battery on George W. Field. This appeared to
be trouble about q female, and some jealousy
existed between them. The assault was quito
serious, and the court imposed fine Of $50 and
costs. Randall Bowie, threats to Nancy Nelson
with razor in his hand $500 bonds to keep the
peace.