By order of Major Gen'l Scot.

 R. JONES, Adj. Gen. His Excellcncy the Governor of Louisiana

From the Petersburg Republicaq.

 The Ordination.
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Seldom has fecrsbufg witnessed q scene more iraught win interest 10 community and more futl of mor"l grandeur and hi . ' ,subIimiiy. than the Ordination services o ihe new Bishops of the Methodist Episcopal Church, South.

 Al an carly hour, the spacious and splen. did church on Washington street was filled to oyerilowing, by the beauty and intelec, ot the city. to witness the imposing service. Tie conference had fixed upon l2 o'clock for the appointed ceremony to take place from l l o'clock 10 that hour many a look was turned towards the entrance of the Church, watching for their approach. Al length the hour came, and os the venerable Bishop Soulc-the senior Bishop-attended by Bishop Andrew and followed bv the Rlshops elect, with majestic bearing and stately pace. entered the altar, an influence seemed 10 rest upon the entire assembly such as is felt when in the presence of he great and good of the world. In form erect ard adorned with prircely grace, Blshor Soule as one of other days appears among lhe delegates, like an ancient gothic arch surrounded by the less imposing orders oI modern masonry, the grace, the strength lhe glory of his own dnv-now the mark ot memory's happy contemplation. Long may he live 10 shed over the destinies of the new organization, the mellow light of his profound wisdom. The presentation was by the Rev. Dr. L.. Pierce and the Rev. John Early. As they pronounced "I present you thi; holy man." &c., a spirit, ,y,fl, fha wade the entire of the vast assembly. Bish. "p Andrew performed the introductory part ot the. ceremony of Conse cration, as Bishop Andrew alone could do ii. While the ia therIy accents of his rich and mellow voice reverherated through the church, he seem- ed fit representative of the Chief Shepherd, when He said to His diciples, Go and preach the Gospel" Bishop Andrew. high. ly beloved, is not only most efficient off ger in the church, but very remarkable man. His memory will live while the Me- thodst E. Church, South, continues to exist on earth.

 Bishop Soule took up the services at the | commencement of the questions, "Broiher for as much as the Holy Scriptures" sc. and continued until the entire service Was concluded.

 At the deep response of lhe congregation 10 the "Vni creator spiritus, :" m mur,nuring gralula,ions rose from tho midst of the | church. in invocation and praise to that God who only and truly calls, sets apart and consecra,es to the holy work of the mins- try, we could almost fancy that we heard indeed the voice of the spirit.

 Scarce dry eye was seenin the assem blaze, the ministers seemed filled with the divinity of lhe occasion. and the new Bish. ops almost overcome with holy emotion. | The whole scene was one of touching and intense interest. and will not be soon for gotten eIter by the lockers on or thost who participated in the services. May the new Bishops Capers and Paine 'ong be blessing to the church and ar hoOor to the elevated place in which they now stand.

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