The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1880-03-02
LOCAL MATTERS.


crrpcH yorEs.--In the Grace-Street
,,o,shy,erian church tue pastor (Rev. Dr.
" Pead) preached In the morning from
S..,.nsx T.: 10. The subject OF the evening
SO"'s s''''omrse was "Moses at Mount Sinai -
W. "a . course Of lectures popularity but tho
royobiy treated on the remarkable scenes,
n,'rss and actors OF the Bible. Its fluent
"a p copious diction, its body and depth,
srsre engaging and Instructive.
The noin, was emphasized that Moses led
,.r,h with success and good order band oil
go oo0 men. with their wives and children,
srso s,arted on their wanderings without
,hs sccessions Of civilized government or
n,svious discipline and training. The sue.
cess Of such an expedition IN stoney ana
s,erjle country ARABIA Petrara) was Itself
m;rsclc. and could only baye been achieved
nv Divine aid and guidance.
The tradition Of the 1en Commandments
a Moses introduced contrast between
,hsf succinc,, lucid. and comprehensive
summary OF the whole duty Of man, and
tho volumjnous. contradictory. incomplete,
and obscure codes OF human organi-
za,ion. The former, readable with delibe-
rs,jon in three minutes, and inteIligible to
The humblest minds, has never been equal
led. approached, or improved upon, and,
stier the passage OF 1900 years, stands to-
daya monumeut'o OF Divine wisdom and fore.
sicht. and a pattern for oil human laws.
The address was concluded by an appropri-
ate and happy extract from the work OF a
contemporary writer.
Al the Second Presbyterian Church Rev.
DR. Alexander. OF Union Theological Semi
nary. preached. His subject In the morning
was Mems Thoughts OF Christ " listori.
"a. theological. and experimental. Under the
mrs, head be demonstrated that the most in
Ansntial factor in the worlds civilization
would be wanting il the character and work
Of Christ should be left out. Under the
second division he gave a rapid survey OF
the diver gent views which have been held
IN all the eras in regard TO the person and
work OF Christ. The illustrations OF his
carefully.drawn points were choice and
graphic, and the practical applications were
forcibv felt His sermon in the afternoon.
from Romans. xiv. 12-"So, then. every
one OF Us shall give account OF himself to
God"-was a majestic picture OF the thrill
ling scenes Of the last day, when every man
shall be called TO give an account, not OF his
neighbor, but OF himself, and be not mere
spectator, but the most interested partic-
pant in the solemn events.
Rev. DR.. w. w. Bennett delivered an ads
dress at Centenary church on Sunday night
on behalf of Eandolph-Macon College, after
which collection was taken up and about
S905 were faised.
Rev. w. G. starr, Of Broad-Street Metho-
dist church, preached in the interest OF Lau-
reLStreet church Sunday.
At Union station Rev. w. G.. Walden, the
pastor. occupied the pulpit both morning
and night. Two members were received
into the church by certificate, and colec-
ton for the Bible cause was taken up.
Bishop Doggett preached at the Manches'
ter Methodist church Sunday morning In the
interest OF the Virginia Bible Society. His
discourse was eloquent and instructive.
Services at night were conducted by the
pastor.
At CIay-Sireet church Rev. A. G.. Brown
conducted the services morning and night.
One member was received into the church
on profession Of faith.
At Laurel-Street church Rev. Preston
Nash preached in the morning and the pas
tor at night.
Park-Place church was selected as the
place for the next regular monthly meeting
Qoint serylce), and Bishop Doggett was re-
qneSIed TO preside.
At the Grace Street Baptist church Sum-
day morning the memorial services were OF
the most impressive character. Rev. DIR.
Hatcher preached an eloquent discourse on
the life Of Or Jeter. Colonel Thomas j.
Evans presented preamble and resolu'
tions sketching the emineat services OF the
deceased during bis connection with this
church, reciting the great loss IL had sus-
fained, expressing admiration for the noble
Christian minister who had been called to
his reward, and sympathy for all who
m0urned his departure.
Rev. II. III. Harris, ID. d.. moved their
adoption in touching address. The mo-
tion was carried by rising vote. AS the
Immense congregation rose the choir sang,
with telling effect, "Shall we gather at the
river" An original poem, appropriate TO
TIE solemn occasion, was read by Professor
Harris. Throughout the entire services the
deepest emotion was manifested by the con-
gregation. Rev. A. Il. Woodfn preached
at night.
Al the Second Baptist church eight per-
sons were received at the communion In the
morning. Rev. DIR. Mcdonald preached an
able sermon at night on "Lessons from the
Life OF DIR. Jeter."
hey. Dr. Tupper preached at the tenable-
street Baptist church Sunday morning. and
The pastor, Rev. George +. Williams, at
night
AT the Pine-Street Baptist church one
person was received for baptism and Mr..
Jobn K. Gaihright was elected deacon.
One person was received for baptism at
the seyenth-Street Christian church.
Right Rev. r. NJ. Wbittle, ID. u. LII. D.,
Bishop OF the diocese, will visit snd hold
confirmation on the 2lst at Meade Memorial,
Manchester, aud Monumental and Moore
Memorial. Richmond: 23d. at Grace; Gath.
~. Marks; 18th, 81. Johns; 26tn, St.
fauPs; 2o'h, Christ, 81. James, and st. An
drew's.
FOREIGN vplDr Thu Ynrk River Line