Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-15
RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

Passover of the Jews, many countries giving
it that name. And "the Sun ne er danced up
on fairer EASTER morn" The birds seemed to
feel the sweet influences of the bright Spring day,
as they tuned their notes to welcome the dawn Of
new life and hope to fallen man, The dew
sparkled upon the opening flowers, the green
grass and Blu dding foliage, which gave forth ST.
lent praise to the Creator, while the morning
stars sang together, and the grateful hearts of
the Christian world joined the grand anthem
of the Angels, as they chorussed forth:
Christ the Lord is risen o-day,
Sons of men and angels say:
Raise your joys and triumphs high
Sing, ye Heaven; thou Earth, reply"
The CATHOLIC CHURCH-had been beautiful
ly dressed, with flowers and evergreens, espe-
cially the altar of the Holy Virgin and the large
altar. Services were held three times Sunday,
and largely attended. Mass is changed from
A. M. to A. NJ, until next Fall, in this church,
and the usual services continue unchanged.
EPIsCoPAL.--The usual Easter services were
held and the Sacrament administered to a large
number The pulpit and service were decorated
with flowers typical of the return Of our Saviour
to life, and Mr.. Hullihen explained their pres
ence and defended the sacred customs of this
the soos-and the whole service unusually i'm
pressiye. Mr.. Hullihen preaching sermon APP
propriate to the occasion. In the evening eight
children were baptized, and there was no service
at night Last night here was short service and
new Vestry elected.
PREsBYTERIAN-Rev. Mr.. Baker preached
in the morning to a full house and the Rev.
Mr.. Hobson, of Kentucky Synod, in the after
noon, delivered an address in behalf OF Southern
Publishing House and collection was taken up
for it. A report was submitted, showing over
$1,000 collected on Sundays, making an average
of about $27.5O for SO Sundays. The Building
Committee reported cost of Church at $50, eco,
exclusive of lot which was donated by Miss M.
J. Baldwin. OF that amount 500 coo had been
paid, $4,000 by funding and $4,000 by collec-
ton, leaving about 81. 900 debt to be paid.
LUTHERAN.-Rev. Mr.. Miller preached the
Easter sermon and also preached at night TO good
congregations. This Church has called Rev
Philip Great, of Gettysburg (Pa) Seminary,
and it is thought he will accept soon. No
changes announced.
BApTIsT.-Rev. DR.. Taylor preached fine SER
mons morning and evening, and at night, said
it was the last sermon he would preach, as he
and sail for Europe the latter part of the month
He carries with him the prayers and good wishes
of all, and has every reason to ba proud of the
great and good work done by him in our midst.
METHODIST DR.. Roszell preached
morning and evening attracting large numbers
of other congregations at night. DR.. RosZell
adds to his great reputation every time he preach
es and is truly wonderful man.
THE VIENNA Observation-Disclosures and
Augusta will furnish quite delegation to this
great exposition. The Rev. Messrs. Baker an d
Richardson of our City, and Rev. Mr., Murray,
of Bethel, from the clergy. G. A. Richardson,
R. G. Bickle and lady, Frank G. Turner, Simon
Hilb, Esq, Qatey appointed Virginia Commits
sioner by Governor Walker,) from the lsity.-
Mr.. Fred. Efinger, from the Bar, and several
others speak of going, A pressure of business
prevents this "locaW from putting in an appear
ance to say nothing of natural aistaste to wa
ter, especially when sailed, but we have arranged
for special dispatches &C., and promise to
keep our readers fully posted, regardless Of cost
to the Associated Press.
THE MD. EDITORIAL ExCURsIoN.-Maj. N.
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York River Cos, was in the city last week, as
usual working hard for his line and the interest
Of our merchants. We are sorry some are notsu
tanning his efforts as they should. and can't see
how they can forget is to this line they owe the
great reduction in freghts, and that in sustaining
it, they keep freights down. Maj. Fl. is to take
the Maryland Editors by here, on an excursion
west in June, and we know our City authorities
will do the handsome thing by them.
-On the morning of the 9th instant, DR.. J. III.
Trevy, near Messy Greek was thrown from his
horse near the Glade and his left arm broken
near and just below the elbow. Small bone
fractured obliquely. and the flesh much lacera-
ted and bruised from his fall on pile of stone.
The curb broke and his horse ran down steep
hill, dashing him off with great violence, and
had he fallen on his head instead would have
been instantly killed. Or. Clarke adjusted the
fracture. He is doing we'll
HEAVY WoRK-"Carrie'' Taylor, Engineer
on G. & 0. R. z is making up the estimates and
will superintend the cutting away OF thirty feet
of CARRIERS Hill for three more tracks, making
five in all through Staunton. IF the Valley
Railroad Company conclude TO havea union de-
pot Sc feet more will be taken OF. This is SOL
id stone to cut down, and no better OF more gen.
tlemanly officer could have been selected to su-
pervise the work.
GET THE REcoRDs.-If the County Court, OF
whoever has the power, would send our County
Clerk to Orange and secure complete record
of all land grants, deeds, &c, there fled, which
relate to Augusta previous to her organization
in 174G, it would be great saving to our people.
We hope this will be attended to at once.
COOP MEssENGER.-W welcome the
Goldsboro. n. c., Messenger of which that
bright and genial Virginia writer Andrew j
Dewitt, formerly of Lynchburg Republican and
Petersburg Ladec, has recently become Associate
Editor.
We have received from George G. Garner, j
A Blaffer and Fred. Wing, a complimentary
April 23rd and continues seven days They viii
accept our thanks for and regrets at not beins
able to attend.
The suit of the Largue heirs against Johr
of Kelly 6 Largues contract on Blue Ridge
Tunnel, was decided in favor of plaintiffs recent
ly. Kelly has appealed.
The employees st Staunton Iron Works, re-
Gently presented W. A. Burke, Treasurer O
Company, handsome gold headed ebony cane
in token of their regard for him as gentleman
and EMPLOYER