Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1859-11-22
ReIirion CONC Mad.

The English papers talk in this way Of the
Irish reviFals. "The ~blasphemous extrava-
Cances OF the Irish srevivsls' are being repro
duced in the west Of Scotland. At Girvan, a
half-witted girl has been shown about, with a
Buruumish industry BY the reVivalust leaders.
r is pretended that she has seen visions, AMI
she Is held up a. can example 70 others At
one place, this wretched creature wss asked 10
engage in PRAYER. She complied with the re-
guest; but, SAYS a local journal, Hhe words
were recognised, BY some who knew her, as
part Of her fathers grace. which she has been
accustomed to repeat for the amnsemeut Of her
scquaintances, Initiating his tone and manner
A still more melancholy case, however, is re-
ported A Mrs. Cook, the wife o. 2 respecta-
BE artisan, had, in consequence ~ these srevi-
FsP demonstrations, become greatly distressed
In mind. and a few nights ago, she rose from
her husbsnd's side, and rushing to an s6joining
river. threw herself in and was drowned
Completion has also been the scene Of strange
outrsges upon religion and common sense.
There have been many stricken ones chiefly
among women, servant girls, and youths, with
a few instances Of Young men, and there has
been the usual display Of fcryings, Paintings,
and groanings.' Late prsysr-meetings have
Seen the order Of the DAY, or rather OF the
night, and great complaints have, It is said,
been made by the rational Inhabitants Of
the town. respecting the disturbances created
BY parties Of young men and young women,
who often p~erambulste the streets about three
and -four O'Clock in the morning, siRginE their
revival hymns; What would aus-eTs old
Calvin have said to such proceedings -
PAYER OF THE Jews Toz YrcTon EMAx-
UEL-ln Leghorn, on the 7th ult., q remark
able scene took place. For the first tine The
Jews Of that city offered up a prayer for 4
Christian prince. and invoked the blessing of
heaven upon Victor Emanuel, King Of Ssr-
ue-e- t. $780, =-~ --asaaI h. Cr---~
Roberto Fuuaro. At the first word the fhsee
thousand Jews present, with the exception Of
a few old men, rose 70 their feet, and remained
standing until the close OF the prayer, to which
they al responded with an Overwhelming
0Amsn.D
The Eco FHalia, in reporting his interest
inc fact. gives the text Of the beautiful and
touching invocation, Of which the following is
but an inadequate translation:
Nay that One who watches over the safe
" q kings, who gives dominion to princes,
whose empire is from everlasting 10 e~Ferl7s--
ings may Re who liberated bis servant David
from TIE murderous sword, who opened a way
in The sea and a sure pathway through the
rushing waves; NAV He bless, guard, defend,
succo-, elevate and exalt tie king elect, Victor
Emanuel.
NAV he King Of kings guide bis footsteps,
preserve his life, and shield him from all dan |
ger and peril. May he King Of kings, in his
clemencT- eNaE the star OF bis destiny, and
grant him 2 long and peaceful reign. May
the King Of kings give to him and all bis coun-
sellers and ministers power and courage.
May this Be His Divine pleasure, and let al
the people say Amen"
SURVIVING WoEEE OF THE REToLUTIoE.-
The following are among the surviving widows
who were psnsioned under the first act that
was passed By Congress, viz: JHly /, 1896,
FOR the services Of their husbands in the reso-
lutioDsV war:
North CGr0iiaa-Martha, widow Of Joshua
Eikins, resides in Chatham county, aged 102
vssrs-mauied in I7sA Ann, widow Of James
Hutchins, resides in Orange county, aged 90
years-msrried in ISL Winefrsd, widow Of
Jacob Holly, resides in Halifax county, aged
IOfyears-naried in T7ss. ~Susannah, widow
Of Km. West, resides in Warren county, aged
100 years-married in IT5. Elizabeth, widow
Of Wm- Cane, resides in Davidson county,
aged 9s yesrs-msuied in 1871.
VTgiaia-Sally, widow Of John GOOdail,
resides in Green county, aged los years
married IN I775- Sally, widow Of Freebush
Stewart, resides in ApDomattox county, aged
100 yesrs-msrried I776. Hnns, widow Of
Wa. Taylor, resides in Madison county, aged
102 Yesrs-married il I7so.