Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1827-03-23

.hoo, has been entirely dependant for
Una. .ns mon the legacy Of its founder. AS it
suPPs; ;riention, that the interest alone should
.J FOR the support Of the school, the So
oe u' s.s unable. and indeed unwilling, 10 use
~, ,,;ncipaI, towards carrying the recon-
,nsnd,,ion Of the Committee into effect
,hsv we're, therefore. obliged to have recourse
- nriyate contributions. Many individuals,
.Iready distinguished for their liberality,-
warmly seconded their efforts, and by their gen
erosi,y, enabled them to erect the noble build
inc in which we are now assembled, which IS
capable of accommodating 500 children. The
sum already raised amounts to $4,000, the cost
of the building, exclusive OF the lott be four
thousand dollars, so that the sum OF 8 500 re-
mains 10 he provided to complete il; and your
Commi,,ee respectfully solicit the immediate
and d;lig.nt exertiors Of the Society, to effec,
this desirable object Although their appeal
70, assistance is chiefly directed to lrishmen
and their descendants, they confidently hope
that others, initiating the distinguished exam
nile set BY many Of our liberal fellow citizens,
NAV be induced to contribute to an institution
whose benevolent effects are not limited TO
children of any particular country, or denomi.
nation in pro of Of which, il may be stated, that
eya,y child over six years of age, whose az
mission has been applied for, has been received
into the School without regard to their birth
place or parentage.
Your committee will not allow themselves
10 descant upon the general advantages OF edu-
cation: the Distinguishing character OF the age
and country we live in, is the universal esteem
of knowledge Mankind are convinced that
knowledge and morality are the most solid
foundations Of social happiness, and the strong
est bands Of socieiy-and that education is the
source OF these,
II is the peculiar advantages OF this School,
10 which the Committee invite attention. Es-
,ablished principally for the benefit oil children
of Irish parents, it will naturally be regarded as
4 School 10 which they have claim, while the
practical proof already furnished OF its general
benevolence, gives sufficient assurance that It's
benefits will not be confined to them, but will
be freely dispensed TO all, It's permanent and
liberal endowment, divests il Of those features
Of charity schools which sometimes MAKE them
repulsive to proud spirits; because OF The pre-
seriousness OF support, and the manner OF soli'
citing it. These circumstances, while they
will increase its usefulness, will make It's adj
vantages more welcomed;-io the emlgrant,
who will re ioice to find, in this strange land, a
provision for the instruction ct his h'tle ones,
which will make them intelligent and respecta-
bic members of Society,-and TO the poor man,
who will see that in education, his children will
receive a treasure more precious than the rich
est inheritance, and which, while it will open
10 them the avenues 10 science and riches and
honor, will constitute the brightest charm Of
life, and the surest claim to respectability.
STEWART BROWN,
SAMUEL HARDEN,
w. K. ADAIR, SCommittee.
ROBT. ARMSTRONG,
Blu. CAMPBELL,