Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1844-07-25


Let us not dare to mar, Tor one moment, our en-
teItainment, by the admission Of any angry de-
bate, by the allowance Of any partzan feelings
Let no selGshness here obtrude ;-nothing unlike
the occasion, which, under the auspices OF Hca.
ven, bids us be happy, and invites US to be benev-
olent Then let as be Joyous.
The pecuhiary embarrassment Of the Board or
trustees, has been for years cause Of deep NOR
thcation. The ordinary means OF subscriptions
have been resorted to repeatedly for the liquida-
tlon OF the claim; and though they hare been
generously aided by their friends, and thereby
have been able to lessen, to extent, the debt,
ret at the present date the amount for which the
house is liable, they ascertain to be very far from
inconsderable or unimportant They have been,
also, with the community, from the time OF the
erection Of the house, persuaded that the compile.
ton of the belfry would be both useful and orna-
mental; but owing TO the nervousness OF the o.
riginal debt, as alluded to, they have not felt
themselves justified 10 make any attempt to carry
out this desirable object. These humliatng, but
honest concessions of their paucty and indebted
ness, are now made as AN act of justice to all par
ties, that the public may distinctly understand
that the honor of originating the scheme, now pre-
sented Tor approval and patronage, proposing the
of these ends is due the ladieS
of the Methodist congregation, and that the merit
OF perieclng and applying the scheme, is theirs
aso-kindly aided, as they have beeh, by those
OF other congregations who were disposed 10 APP
preciate rightly, this truly aborious, benevolent
whom
honor is due.
The ladies', then, only, are 10 be righHaiIy re-.
yaroed as Offering this subject, with its means
md Its object. thus imPlorngly, fascina,ngly and
generally to The community; a community de-
erveGly celebrated for their hospitality and Chris
IAN charity-having in their midst the philan.
hToplc institutions f-the Commonwealth which
iindiy look to wide diffusion of the hobiest be-
lehcence. Doubtless these monuments of our
states wisdom and goodness, by their successful
apde f,c
he example of their wel-deserving, highly tall
nted, and devoted officers have had, subordinate
y to the mnistration of the Gospel of Jesus
ihtist, upon you considerable influence; and
o these may be attributed, in the sense suggest
ID, The formation of the character which we Just
commend and admire, and which you are fully
capable OF honorably maintaining. No man, for
ne Length OF time, has had better proofs of your
'lhoheSs .han your speaker-and could he dwell
N this topic without Ieviving UNNECESSARILY
nose painful "reminiscences Of his deep Affections,
lie might he wouldh ought to say much for you
Now, in the name of the ladies-6rst in every
'ood' hrst In this commendabe effort--in the
ane OF the ladies, who, with such openness OF
cart, seeing that the other means heretofore en-
loyed, had not raised amounts sufficient Tor the
eiief of the Church, have nobly planned and
WIN much labor and expense have most cheerful s
prepared this splendid table, and for the OBJ
scts before stated; in their name, in the name of
ne Church which they represent so honorably and
as their pastor, and now their APP
olnttd spokesman, invite you most cordially, one
nd all, to the feast; and with me, you, in view
the occasion, the means, labor and object, may
uote the saying Of King Lemuel as found in the
ock of Proverbs: "Many daughters have done
but these excel them all''
''What say you, ladies and gentlemen-does
ne object meet your approvaI7 Can you with.
old your commentator? Can you refuse your
Import! Is it in any objec,onable-uni
'orthy! Is it not truly OF benevoencet
You are most certainly fully convinced of tho
roprlety, yes, the necessity Of erecting suitable
ouses where the worship of the true God may
J comfort be probably conducted; the propriety
freeing such places from oppressive debt is as
eadly admitted. Any arguments advanced
lerefore, by me, this OCCASION after such can
i'd admissions, TO make good these POSITIONS;
light be construed into an attempt to excite UNI
ist suspicion of your character and to cast refec-
on upon your judgment.
Here then, the object; the means are before yoa
nus openly; counting your investigation, that
icy may win your much desired sanction. Do
9th gain your supports Then in the name Of
he projectors OF this whole arrangement--the lai
les-as their duly authorized and honored organ;
close by inviting you again. most afiec,ionately;
} come TO the feast, "for all things are ready.'