New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1845-05-10
The Home for the Aged co,ored People.

AN appeal is making al this moment 10 the cha
rity of the citizens of New-York, in behalf oil the
beneiicaries OF the . Home for Aged Colored Pso-
pie" We might better say perhaps, that the appeal
is 10 their justice for is there free citizen, who
lives under the Constitution of the United States
that does net owe debt 10 this much.wroRged
race The history Of the beginning OF this charity
which sheltcrng many helpless, iorlorn and su
ering beings is interesting Sister OF Charity mot
calling herself wearing the badges the ordcr) found
poor, orsaken old coored woman In cellar; she gave
her ard instruction. Her teachings, impaired In
love and meekness attracted other old people Their
wants seemed claims their charitable minister and with
patience great hepcrs) she about institutng
u home for them She had discouragements. but she
worked through them with courage not be daunted
and with her others associated who shared her spirit
and her zeal. little community Of aged people, some
deaf some bird lame. and some imbece. but none
sorrowng complaining is gathered together under the
roof Of old country to this good purpose
a few miles from town. The touching history Of this
charity told in few words by the inscription the
entrance door" Thou shalt be called Forsaken.
An Anniversary celebrated at The Home last
week. when the hrongcd empted at its door,
had occasion TO Notice benehcent operation OF rail-
roads which, BY the quick passage affords from thc Ct
facilitates the removal Of charitable institutions TO tie
country. they the essential blessings Of pure
and space, and where they may be visited BY their
friends with little loss OF time II they within
half-mile walk. The good order and excellent arrange
ments Of The Home were evident; but much more unu-
sua and striking the chcerfness Of It's dcnIzens
Park remarked the gentcness Kindness and aecIona,e-
ness OF the African In his native land. and have
tina, no amount of oppression and wrong cru.h
the goei down upon them. Age, want ard
ckness-adead compan, extiOgulsh the pleasant
light the Creator has kIndled in the soul Of the coored
race. II seems charm given against foreseen evil
How different these people OF The Home, from the
suieu, msan,hropc, grumbiing OF populous
Aims House! These aged serving men and women, who
have outved their old who longer serve
them-who have chidrens home to shelter them--who
Cropped Links In the cham OF humanity here
family. their aces-yes their black facssradsnt With
ard social comfort II pleasant their
frank greeting OF their benefacors to see
them gathered in Little social squads the sunny sides
the building 20 the hopeful attitude Of the blind
and the certain grace with which the paraytc enjoyed her
cushioned rocking and 1t pleasant hear
cordial reply OF among them. who. In lady
who remar ked love your color said, And love your
COLOR for you have been good to me-"
The very modest and well written Annual Report OF The
Society before the public. III consequence Of their as
Stunning the OF the aged and respectable coored mer
and Tho were Inmates OF the Aims House, the
Common Council Of the City has given them 81 lots between
Slot and ed streets. which they wish suitable
buildings. Fur this purpose they soliciting extern
sion OF public contributions. any of the many among
who have freely received looking around fer an
questionable ohjec: which freely 10 bestow We hope
their consideration may be attracted this Home for
aged colored people, where hs charities viii fall on those
who only relieved from want, but made happy by
them.
1. happily suggested, at the Anniversary meeting
tia; any who wished maintain individual Inter
es; In The Home might seiec, and adopt particular
beneficiary. This know has been done, with mutual
satisfaction 10 the parties But let The charity IL
msy-in showers. the gentle dews OF heaven IL VIII
f1ll good ground, and bring forth hundred fold.