Staunton spectator, and general advertiser. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 183?-1849, 1849-03-07

"A
Der are in attendance embodying much of the talent
and plety Of this Church. From such body of
grave and reverend Ministers, celebrating upon the
interests of the Church, and through il as medi-
um, tho interests of Christianity at large, much
good is fondly hoped. 1t is the first time such an
assembage of this respected denomination has TAX |
en- place in our town, and we are gratifed to have
witnessed the promptitude and freedom with which
accommodations have been rendered to all.
O. The MEMORIAL to which we referred last |
week may be found in another column of this pa
per. 1t was thought important TO have it laid be.
lore the Legislature early in the present week and
consequently there were only two days. after its
preparation, in which it could be circulated for sig
natures. During that time, however, it was signed
by many of our most intelligent and influential citi-
zens, nd, so far know. there is but one senti-
ment b the community in relation TO the matter
noBenrs consideration will satisfy any one with
the facts before him, Of the importance and necessi-
ty Of some movement of the kind. If any one OBJ
jects 10 the plan proposed, let him suggest better,
and 1T will be cordially adopted by the friends of
this scheme. 1t is evident that something must be
done, sooner or later, and every year We delay ac
ton the evil is increasing and becoming more diff
cult to remedy. We trust that all our readers will
give the memorial their careful consideration, and
be prepared to act in reference to matter so mate
rally affecting eir interest and that Of their child
rem, and in which, at the same time is involved the
welfare of large GLASS of our fellow creatures.
SARrAIN's MAGAziNE.-The March No. OF this
deservedy popular periodical surpasses its prede-
cessors in richness and variety. Though it has
been in existence but short time it may be Justly
ranked among the very best Magazines Of the day.
Gifts literary merits it is only necessary say that
1t contains liberal contributions from the pens Of
HowITT, WILLIS, DIR. BErHUNE, Miss BREWER,
&c. In this No is commenced 'dsoaRoke,"a new
novel from the pen Of Mr.. WILEY, author of Gala
NANCE" which bids fair to add greatly to his rising
reputation. "Undne," engraved by "Sartain, ~ is
the finest specimen of mezzotint we have seen
We would suggest to young gentlemen who may
feel disposed TO 'win her with gifts" that they
could not select more suitable present.
NEW MIRACLE REPORTED At RoME. High
Mass having been celebrated, by the authority of
Father Ventura, public prayers were made in all
the Churches for the Pontifical States On this
occasion, the wood of the true Cross was exhibited
at ST. Peters, and the Suarium of St. Veronica
The Miracle is thus represented by an extract from
the ''Freeman's Journal
"On this suarum it is well known that the fcG-
lures Of OT Blessed Lord arc scarcely distinguish.
able. But on the third day file opposition The su
d't'sm became deeply coiored and the face Of Oar
Lord sho,on Uividly in the midst of a soft light
q w n W. in uftI al
lc called Immediately the baslica, they sounded the
bells, the people came together saw the prodigy
wept and were astonished. A Notary Apostocal
was called, and relation drawn up from the
lips OF the canons and others in attendance, A
copy of this was sent to the Holy Father at Gaeta
Rome is filled with the reports of this prodigy"
G5- We regret to learn that our friend Mr.. Ro-
BERT ANDERSON, of this County, has fallen vic
tim to the villlanous ingenuity Vf the pick pocket
gentry. Whilst sitting in the cars at Baltimore,
on the eve of his departure for Washington, he was
robbed of his pocket containing every cent of
money in his possession. The police officers of n.
York have recognized no less than eighty noted
members of the craft in Washington, and we will
doubtless hear of few more operations of like
kind.
having attended the Presbyterian Ladies' Fair, in
Frankfort, Kentucky, was presented with a copy
of the Bible and the Constitution of the u. States
bound up in one beautiful volume. The Rev. Mr..
Robinson in behalf of the Ladies presented the vol
ume with an address. He was responded to by the
Gen. in most sensible and appropriate speech,
with many thanks FOR the happy conception and ac-
| ceptable donation.
To- GEORGE f.. DENEALE, is a Candidate for re-
/ election TO the State Senate from the Rockingham
District
05- VIM. Mex. WARrMANN, one of the editors
OF the Rockingham Register is a Candidate for a
seat in the House of Delegates.
O3- Capt. HIRAM MARTz, is Candidate for re-
election to the House of Delegates from Rocking
ham County.
% Mr.. THos. WESTERN, was on Monday the
10Th ult., appointed by the County Court of Au-
gusta, assistant Constable for the New Hope dis
irict.
G3- The Virginia and Tennessee Railroad Bill
passed the lower House on the I'd inst. by vote
Of rs to 81.
eJ- X. f. Parker, Of Clarke, has been nominated
e