The Alexandria herald. [volume] (Alexandria [Va.]) 1811-1826, 1824-03-22

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then took 1t nor should we, have now
inserted it,had we not seen the following,
or without some other Information.
Extract of letter from the editor of the
New York Statesman, dated Washing.
ton, Wednesday evening, March 10,
1924.
"At dinner to-day the conversation turn.
ed on miraculous event, which is said
to have traDspired in the metropolis this
morning. Two intelligent gentlemen
had been to pay visit to the Nunnery at
Georgetown While they were CONVEX
sing with the sisterhood, the father con.
lessor came in and announced the occur
renee of miracle, which filed the con,
vent with Joy, and was deemed of safFi>
cient impoance TO justify the performance
of Tie Deum. 1, was not less than the
restoration of a person 10 health from the
very gates of death.
The circumstances as related by our
guests were so interesting, that imme.
dlately after dinner, three of my friends
and myself took carriage and set out
for the Nunnefy. We arrived soon after
sun set and Just as vespers had closed -
Acting as pioneer on account of my hav
ing been at the convent several times be-
lore, knocked at the door, and the ia
Their confessor made his appearances, to
when my GRAND was disclosed. Recon
nIzing me,aDd apparently willing 10 sails
iy our inquiries he politely invited us to
walk Into his sitting room, when after an
introduction to my friends he related the
following marvellous story:
Some SIX years ago, a LADY Of this CITY
sister OF the present mayor, and now
residing In his family,was afflicted with
paralytic shock, which affected one side
and arm, and also nearly deprived her of
the power of u,terance. She has ever
since been in lingering, miserable con.
dihon, daily growing more feeble and
desPairing of recovery. The prescrip
tons and constant attendance of a rcspec
table physician Of this city afforded her
no relief, and at length finding all hi,
skill hatied by the ehstiDacy OF the dis.
ease, ne gave up his unfortunate patient,
for lost.
W. JSoio oiuOCe TIC IdCnct con-
lessor received letters from Brittany in
France, his native country, stating that
one OF two alsters whom he left behind.
had been cured of similar compIaint
OF which she had for many years been
sick, by the prayers of the prince Hohep
Toe OF Germany, whose fame has reached
these shores, and whose miraculous
cures in England, Ireland, and on the
continent OF Europe, have been exten
sively circulated in American Gazettes
lie commenced his career in 1921, by
healing the princess Matilda, of Wiriem
6urgh, who had heen a cripple from
infancy. Since that period, thousands
Rave received the benefit, and experien.
ced the efficacy of hisprayers
The father confessor, 10 consequence
OF the restoration of beloved sister to
health, was induced TO write ia the prince
in behalf of his afflicted friend at Wash
ingtor, imploriDg his iliercession for the
benefit ofa wretched and disconsolate
lady. The prince received his letter
but IN consequence ola thousand similar
applications from every part of the globe
which he was unable TO answer he wrote
to an ecclesiastic of high rank i'm the
Catholic church, residing at Baltimore.
that ne should set apart the 10Th of every
month for the exclusive benefit Of for
elgners, who sought the iniercession of
his prayers The letter arrived a short
time since, and its contents were commu
nunicated TO the father confessor. This
day, being the 10th day of the first month
since lis arrival, was anticipated with
trembling hopes and solicitude. The
very hour of the day when the miracle
was to be performed, was calculated with
minute accuracy, by allowing for the dil,
ference of longitude, thus knowing pre-
cIseiy at what time the prince would
offer UP his prayers.
In the mean time, the lady had become
reduced apparently to the verge of the
grave. Her nurse believed last night
and carly this morning that she was dy-
ing. HE consecrated host was admins.
tered TO prepare her soul for its depar.
ture. She was unable to swallow, and her
friends were gathering about the bed,
expecting that her spirit would moment.
" take its Fight to abeuer world. Bui
what was their Joy and surprises when at
~ O'Clock this morning, all of sudden,
she rose from her bed of death her
tongue was loosed she addressed her
friends she wept for Joy i: she burst in
10 raptures she fell upon her knees.
and returned thanks to God. She even
INSISTED on going out, and Offering up her
dcyO ions in public b7it her Frierd |