Wheeling times and advertiser. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1839-1849, 1846-05-30

given most glorious example. At the mo-
ment when Gencsal Tayio, made his advance
toward the Mexican bogier, he proclaimed
that private property should be strictly re-
spected by Hrs soldien, and that fair prices
should be paid Tor its supplies This praise
worthy moderation On the eve Of hostilities has
b.en followed up by acts Of humanity and
courtesy in the hour Of victory which crown
the glory OF our triumph. Such q spirit per-
severed in To the end will enlist the sympathy
oil the whole Mexican people ON our side
The SOLEMN SCENE Of the profession of a
Nun in Rome, is thus described in letter from
a Baltimoresn in the Eternal City, which we
find in the Baltimore American:
At the appointed hour attended at tie
church, and was surprised at the small num-
b,r the exciting scene had assembled Various
were the stories Of the past life aud fortune OF
the one who was this day TO take the veil,
which were told in whispers by tbose assem-
bled. All. however, accorded that hers had
been life marked by events 40 full Of sorrow
that her history was not listened to without
deep emotion. BY his own hand, or by cas-
uality he had passed away, and she, weary OF
10 lille which he could not share, now sought
shelter IN a sanctuary, where the afflicted MAJ
Il WCtV III situCt, duu WHtfc, u SOfrOW bc not
sssauged. in team tina, are hidden. Allawait-
ed the moment OF her entrance with anxious
impatience; every eye was directed towards
her with an expression Of the deepest inter-
est. Splenslidly adorned and attended by the
Princess Barberiui, she slowly advanced TO the
seat assigned her near the altar. Her fine
form rose above the middle stature; gentle
bend marked her contour, and her full black
eyes, which were occasionally in pious awe
raised To heaven, and her long dark eyelashes,
gave light 10 countenance on which resign
alton seemed portrayed. The places allotted
to US as strangers, whom the Italians never
faii TO distinguish by the most courteous man.
ners, were such as not only TO ena bic us to
view the whole ceremony. but to contemplate
the iestures and express Of this interesting
being. The ceremony now began, and con-
Quoted by Cardinal, lac first pronounced rath-
or long discourse-after which she passed
out OF the Church, and into the adjoining Con-
vent, which was To be- her future home.
She now appeared in q small chapel OF the
nunocsy, divided from the church by a larpe
open window. covered with an iron grating.
and the ceremony preccclted. In the back
ground. in blazing focus light, stood an al.
tar. from which, ia q divided line. the nuns OF
the community were seen, each holding n
large burning wax taper. The obscrvances
were numerous and imposing. AT length the
solemn moment approached which was 10
band her vows to Heaven. She rose and stood
lew moments before the altar, when sudden
ly, yet with noiseless action, she sank upon
her knees, and the deep silence was broken |
BY the low tones OF the organ, accompanied |
by soft and beautiful female voices, singing |
the dolefui requiem. Tears were the silent |
expression Of the emotion which thrilled thro' |
every heart. This solemn music continued |
iNf t.lt .l..ll. - az
cedtng as IL were into the distance, IL gently |
SINK into silence. The young novice w.
then raised, and advancing towards the Car |
dlnsi. she bent down, kneeling at his feet |
while he cut lock ut her hair, which she cast |
from her rs q type al the ceremony that wss !
to deprive her Of this To her no Ionssr yslued
ornament. Her attendant then despoiled her /
vi the rich jc yels with which she was aslorn. |
ed; her splendid upper vest,re was throws of. |
and replaced Ivy a Ioosa robe Of white, the |
nuns gsrb--hcr long tresscs bound Up, her |
temples covered with fine linen, the white |
crown, emblem Of innocence, fixed on her
head, aud the crucihr placed in her hands,
ibcn kn.eling low once more before the altar. |
she bresthed her last vow to Heaven. at which |
m cment the organ and chorsters burst forth |
In loud shouts of triumph.
She was then received aud embraced by the |
Lady Abbess, and by each Of the nuns in turn. /
whilst their eyes sparkled, and smile seemed /
strugg iig with the solemniiy of the moment. \
IN expression VI their innocent delight in be-
holding the approach Of her who had offered up
Der vows and become one OF their community.
IL might have been the solemn light shed on |
tle surrounding objects. OF the momen,ry
charm ieat by enthusiasm, deceiving the eve
and the heart. which gave this fair being a
fascination mose than resl but such were mr.
feelings, 40 liked my attention, that when the
curtain sgain was drawn aud their forms fad
~ from my view. and turned again towards
Inc busy throng and crowded street, / felt a
lesNipess OF besTteyen 10 pain weigh upon
ne. She shortly after appeared ct The en-
fanoe OF the convent, and apparently With a
lspPy spirit, took her inal saieu Of her friends
rom whom she was TO be forever separated,
seseTslly Offering her hand TO her male friends,
while she returned the lingering embraces 81
Ihose dear 10 her ~ her own SCI, with that
happy rcsigBation which pieiy inspires, while
welding 20 sacrifice made TO Heaven. 4
not weary you with detail OF she nd
reflections which impressed. me a. left That
threshold which she could not again rspsss;
bat such ~ the illusion. surh the sensations
InsPtfrd BY the solemn scene which believe
he whose faith allows. OF h. whom a differ.
fnt puFsuasion leads 10 deplorr the sacrifice.
Viii yet, fUs The nsoment, behold with eo,s.l