Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1873-04-01
at night, DR.. Roszell preached from the

verse OF the 6tn chapter OF Matthew:
blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall
see God"
He demonstrated, in most forcible and elo-
quent manner, the doctrine of purity of heart
The very common error. fallen into by Theolo-
gians and people, that the intimate relationship
existing between matter and spirit prevents the
attainment of purity Of heart in this life, was
successfully combatted. Purity Of heart consists
in loving God supremely. All may do this
The grace and eloquence of his remarks, on
the latter clause of his text, were touchingly
sublime and beautiful.
The Methodist Sunday School have received
their new Estey Organ, which will be used at the
exhibition which they are preparing to give
some time next month $50
The OTHER CHURcHEs.-In the Lutheran
church, Rev. Mr.. Gilbert preached morning and
evening his last sermons before leaving for Win
chester last night at 1880. Rev. Mr.. Miller, as
sisted by Rev. Mr. Fox, of Bethlehem, will hold
service in this Church to night and every night
this week.
In Presbyterian church, Rev. Mr.. Baker
preached both morning and evening to large
congregations Twenty-eight new members
were united to the Church Sunday. The Sunday
school celebration takes place next Sunday.
In the Catholic church, being Passion Sunday,
the usual services were held by Rev. Father
McVerry. Next Sunday, being Palm Sunday,
the Palms will be blessed and distributed and
there will be the usual services Easter Sunday.
Rev.Jos. F. Dean oficiated at Baptist church,
DR.. Taylor's son being too i'll for him to preach
In Episcopal church. Rev. W. @. Hullihen
delivered two mastery expostions of the beau
ty and grandeur of Christs temptation after the
forty days fast. The usual Lenten services will
continue Monday. Wednesday and Friday even
lngs, at u o'clock P. H., lasting three quarters
of an hour. The ''Dorcas Society meets at the
Rectory this evening, between and o'clock.
All the Churches were we'll attended, and the
Sunday schools increase as the weather improves.
COUNTY CoURT-MARcH TERM-Since our
last notice, Ephraim Geeding qualified as ad-
ministrator of John Teaford and Robt. P Eu-
bank, as same for his wife, and D. w. Cciner as
administrator for Christian Staubus. VIM. s.
King, as guardian of Jennie E. V. s. King i;
Henry Fl. Bishop, as guardian for Virginia c.,
Luther M. and Albert Snyder, and Jos. Nef,
guardian for Francis B. Ochiltree The will Of
w. W. Donaghe, ST., was partly proven. Six
teen notaries renewed their bonds, under Act of
March 18th, 1873, and the rest should do so.-
Henry McCutchen (col) was sent to Jail for II
months. for stealing meat from Col. Samuel A
East. near Spring HILL D. J. Shaws applca-
ton to close public road in South River Town
ship, was dismissed, and petition of M. A. Nc
Comb for road was granted, he paying D. j.
Shaw $40 damages Rev. Thomas Leitch, col
ored, was authorized to marry people. The fol-
lowing chancery cases were acted on:
Peter Sheets VS. W. E. Sheets-decree for a
SALE John Craun's Elk ors VS.. John Craun, Jr.,
and others, rule awarded against defendants. =
L. nj. Lynn VS.. Carter Jones (col) decree, refer
ring to commissioner for account. A. P. Will
kerson VS.. r. T. Poague admir- and others-in-
junction dissolved with coats to defendants
John W. Ryan VS.. John F. Hicks and others
decree confirming sale of Albemarle land, and
James Bumgardner, comm'r, ordered to collect
bonds and distribute proceeds of sale under de-
cree. John w. Hogshead VS.. W. B. Kayser,
trustee and others-decree referring to Master
for account A. j. CARRIER and others vs. w.
T. Foster and others-decree for sale in 60 days.
John w. Cline VS.. E. L. Houff-decree appoint
ing commissioner to lay off certain land for the
plaintiffs Mechanics Lien. All caseNhot dis
posed of on motion, road and appeal docket con-
tinued until May term. Court adjourned Fri
day, to meet fourth Monday in April.
PEEsoNAL.-Capt Charley Arnold returned
from short visit to West We. last week.
Col. S. r. johnson, of Gen. Jeb. Stuart's staff.
is at Virginia hotel
Joseph Santini and daughter Of New Orleans,
are at the Woodward House.
Theo. F. Shuey of the U. s. Senate reportori-
al corps, ret urned home, on short visit, Satur-
day evening.
Hiram Henderson. Esq, Mayor of Lexing-
ton, Va, arrived here Saturday, and was ten
dered the honors snd freedom Of the city," by
Mayor Trout
Mr.. T. L. Ennis, of Goshen Office, has been
appointed manager of Telegraph Office here,
vice E. s. Harrison, resigned.
There is a rumor that Dabney Maupin, of Au-
gusta, has inherited large fortune in England.
Rev. Mr.. Phelps of M. E. Church, presiding
Elder of Richmond district, was in city last
week.
Major e. NJ. Bell was at Allegheny Circuit
Court last week. Also Gov Letcher and Col.
Terrill.
Rev. Geo. B. Taylor arrived here last Wednes-
day, to attend q sick son. He raised $1,000 in
Providence, r. /. We understand he will ac-
cept the appointment to Rome.
The venerable DR.. McIlhenny. who lived here
and left for Philadelphia in 1909. died in that
city March 21st. He was protege of Thomas
Jefferson and was started in the Matchmaking
making business in Staunton by him. He after
wards practiced Dentistry. and was loved and
respected by oil who knew him.
All classes and kinds of railroad men were in
our city last week, which suggests the idea Of
another Syndicate to build Valley Railroad.
E. Warren Christian ESQ.,, of Lynchburg,
after spending sometime at Va. Hotel, making
many friends, left for home last week. While
here he added thorough knowledge of the
'deaf and dumb alphabet to his many accom-
plishments.
Sir Antonio Brady and party left 'for Rich
mond Monday and return Wednesday.
VIM. O. Bickle writes, in fine spirits, from
Matamoras, Mexico, and starts to Kibiski the
early part of this month
Mrs. Col a. H. Robertson has recovered and
is not disfgured at all. The Col. and lady will
be here Thursday.
Col H. D. Whitcomb arrived at the American
Hotel yesterday evening going West
CHILD BURNED TO DEATH.-Friday morn
ing, Mrs Cofman, living on Lewis street, left
her little son Frank 16 months old, alone while
she went to the milk cart. Upon returning she
found the child's clothing on fire and it was so
badlv burned that it died at o'clock, p. M