Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1838-08-07
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From the .7merican Pre,by,erianJ
Tyv s,cp,nrxT sr.R TEE HERMITAGE -Agreeably
IN the notice previously gwen the Senior Editor OF TINS
paper together with the Rev Mr. smtn, au"'h's'eteo
the Sacrament OF the Loro sSuPPet' i''' SA'' '' S
church near the Hermitage
This church is known, our Presbyterian RECORDS,
by the name Of Ephesus, and was erecteo many years
since on the domain appertonlng TO the pl'h
cpalv by its venerable proprietor the tx PRESIDENT OF
the United States 1t 10 beautifully located and though
not spacious or even finished yet it sa delightful sum.
mer Temple for the calm and pure worship OF Eod -
Such least it seemed to Us during the Inc
la,e soemnily While such are generally the
most ovous and eIe vang which believers can ENJOY on
earth the one to which we have alluded afforded more
than ordinary interest," because among seVe'a
ing accessions TO the church. was nameereo one Prcu
laIlv in,eres,iug-we mean the Ex President himself
IL NAV well be imagined tina, the scene was thrilling
when this in years and the service OF MS coun-
try professed allegiance To the Sovereign OF all worlds,
and promised eternal fidelity TO Him who demands The
boms1c of all created ntelgences. How could it be
otherwise? form Of no common appearance Tor lnspr
ing veneration standing brforc the assembly IL
the form of one who had been long known as amongst
the most distinguished OF his conntrys Genetais--who
had often pered his life in her defence, and who unoer
God had achieved Of the most memorable victories
recorded in the annals of modern warfare Nor 10 TINS
all. The venerable form had filled asa statesman
the highest in the Government OF his country ana
had been clothed with the highest civic honnrs which
that country in all lis unequslled freedom and ndePen-
dence, could bestow.
he had returned to his hermitage-io the tomb OF
his beloved consorl-lo the few remaining friends OF his
former days-o of the surviving children oil these
friends and in their view about to pledge himself to
become soldier in a army and 10 engage IN the
performance of duties Of higher Importance, than
commanded the attention earthly thrones conede
rated States And to add If possible to the Impressive
Of the scene the partner OF his adopted dear
to him, indeed a daughter, together with beloved
niece were also about seal with hun their covenant,
for the first time to be the followers OF the Prince OF
Peace The whole of the preparatory eervce was deep.
" interesting; but when The time arrived Tor HIM and his
relatives and friends and take their seats al the
table of their ascended Redeemer, scene OF weeping
gratitude and joy seemed to pefvade the whole congre
CATION.
in battle and through Of fearful bearing bending
that head in humble and adorng at the table
of his Divine Master, while tears of penitence and joy
uickled down his worn cheeks, was indeed spec
tacle of most intense moral interest No one, indeed,
could question the sincerity of his profession Of faith in
the Son of God. The whole world acquainted with him,
whether friends or foe must acknowledge that his lips
have SPOKEN in oil his varied difficulties the meaning Of
his heart aud that his actions have always corresPondsd
with his sentiments.
May God bless and uphold him in his las, days, and
make them his comfortable and happy days And
when the time Of his departure shall arrive may he come
to his grave only full Of years. but full of peace Joy
and holy triumph
In all real conversions to God, let Us ever remember,
that sit not by might power but by my spIrit, saith
p 5. The health Of the General has been generally
comfortable during the season.
Kosc,u.xo, Miss, June 80.
Look out-A fellow by the Of Parker, who lived
in the vicinity OF Yalena in the lower part of this coun
~, detected few days since, in most villanous
piece Of soguery 1t appears that he had run sh"rl oi
money and being compelled TO have some, procured The
assistance Of negro girl steal it for him The trade
was struck, their plans laid, and the money was
stolen, and handed over to this fellow, Parker 10
-. D. Tho and nipIn
from assertion made by the girl, rested upon an
innocent and industrious man, who had no know
ledge Of this shameful affair. Upon the evidence Of
this black thief who hired by the white fellow,
this innocent individual summoned to appear
before his majesty, Judge Lynch and by him was well
lynched, to make him confess the theft While this
summary process being administered upon the in
nocent, this feew Parker heard to exclam, "Gve
il TO him! He has the money. He is the thief and
will soon confess it !" But severe ynching brought
money confession to light; and the inaocent man
was released In few hours suspcions began TO rest
upun this fellow Parker who was soon taken up, sno
arraipued before the tribunal and sentenced % the
same mode Of punishment Accordingly he was tied
op with .'bnck bare, and the stripes inflicted But few
had been given him before he exclaimed quite pieous
manner "Fhape the money" The whole Of the money
found in the possession of this extraordinary villain and
his female accomplce, and he well aynched, turned
loose and ordered TO be off Immediately. night or
two after this fellow found in the suburbs OF
our peaceful little village, either disturbing hen ro"s
or kicking up other deed Of rascaty but fnru
na,ely for our village, he soon detected, and pur.
sued by few Of citizens who brought him to trial.
and ordered him 10 leave which he did in short order
This fellow Parker said he going 10 Alabama. Our
Alabama friends would do well 10 keep lookout lest
they be imposed upon by this villain.
Much credit ia due citizens for Thus spurning from
presence such a vlanous sc"undrel; and we hope
they will remain wstchful Of such fellows and keep
them novng.-Sptrh Of kosetasko.
Spring WHEAr.-1he Stanton IVA Spectator of
Thursday says: "The xpenen s made with the Spring
Wheat have again proved entire satisfactory We think
its reputation may be considered fairly established
and would sdvse every farmer 10 take its cu,va
ton II is as easily managed as an oat crop, and far
more profitable.
We understand says the Wheeling Times, of the 25,h
inst that MIR. w B. Buchanan, of Marshall county, has
just harvested small lot of Spring wheat from seed OBJ
in the first week Of April last. The grain is
said 10 be Of superior quality and those who curious
TO in the straw may lie grati6ed by calling at Mr.
B.'s residence on Wheeling Creek.
Correspondent of the New York Journal of Com.
merce has the following upon the subject OF recovering
persons who suffering under the effects of drinking
freely Of cold water when oVerheated:
"On hot summer day, fifteen more years ago, |
saw laboring lying in the lower part Of Green
wieh street, apparently lifeess from drinking cold
ter One or more physicians and several others about
him, were attempting Intellectually to rouse him. At
length Dr. Perkins, who then lived in that neehborhood
came along, and called to. He looked the man,
A dish kettle Of hot water soon forthcoming from
neiehborng kitchen, and large napkin thrown
reeking the boiling water, upon the naked stomach
of the unfortunate man. The effect wonderful
the patient roused and in little than hour was
able to stand.
THE ETNA