The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1852-07-21

with Joseph and Nelly Scott and Anns.
Tur OrpuAN Grss lit IL . source OF pleasure
to every humane person to know inst IN tnis cisy
there are two very excellent places OF refuge ana
protection, where the hapless orphan siri may
take shelter when fate has deprived her OF parents
and homo. The Oldest Of them, the Female Or-
nhan A,vium. has been for many yesrs most sue
ces.fuIly conducted, and many young ladies' nave
left il highly accomplished, to become ornaments
If society The other Asylum is that OF st Jossphs
founded BY the Rev TInorHY OBaIEN, late pastor
of the Catholic Church in this city, and which mas
be en- under the care and direction Of the Sisters
OF CHARirY Father O'BRIEN laborcd for several
wears with zeal and sef-denial that were worthy
of all praise to establish and maintain this institu
tiou. His struggle was hard one, and for tine
II was yery doubtful whether success disap-
nontU,eut would follow his efforts. The enter
nrise. however, succeeded and the institution has
been the means OF great deal ofgood. tbs known
tina, large portion of the Catholic Congregation
in this city, is composed of persons who are poor,
and whose avocations render tnen peculiarly liable
to fatal casualties The consequence is that the
orphans left without the means of support are
quite numerous in that class The Asylum has,
since its establishment, had just as may as it were
possible for the means at its commend to sup
port. As it has grown older, it has become strong
er. and while the number under its care has in.
creased, it has been sending forth increased eyi.
dences of its usefulness.
We allude to this institution now, because its an
nual examination has recently been concluded, and
it gave proofs of the excellent system OF education
pursued there, that excited the admiration OF all
present Bishop McGILL was present, and mani
tested deep interest in the exercises OF the occa
sion. He showed determination to do all in his
power to maintain and strengthen the Asylum. An
interesting incident of the exercises, was farewell
address delivered by an accomplished young lady,
whose dsys from early childhood had been passed
within the walls of the Asylum. The address was
in exec llent taste and was delivered in handsome
style, and with deep feeling-exciting the warmest
sympathy of the spectators. This young lady is an
example of what may be done for the poor orphan.
Having proited by the best precepts-having been
educated in manner that fits her to become not
only useful member, but an ornament of society,
she goes rth to teach others what she has learn I'd
in the excellent institution which protected her in
infancy and which led her gently and faithfully
along the path of knowledge and virtue, till she s
ready to leave its shelter to perform her part in the
drama OF life. We take the liberty of making
few extracts from this address, very aYpropri.
ate conclusion to this notice:
To many of my beloved companions this day is
fraught with pleasurabe emotions and bright an
ticipations the joy OF meeting a fond fathers
proud welcome, the loving embrace of tender
mother and the cordial greetings uf brothers, sis.
tiers, and friends, on their return to the endear
ments OF home from which they have zen absent
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heart of the young and buoyant and subdue the
keenness of that sorrow they cannot out feel in
bidding adieu to this dear abode OF knowledge and
of virtue.
But my dear friends, no such bright visions float
before my mind eye gaze into the future, no
raw of consolation allevlates the grief that fills my
heart in this bitter hour. The time has arrived
when must leave all that my heart holds dear, and
must say farewell to the kno and cherished friends
with whom have passed so many years of happi-
ness. Yes this is the last time shall appear be-
fore you ar inmate OF this holy asylum. am
about t. launch my frail bark on the tempestuous
ocean of lite, not knowing whittier may be borne
1t is at least bamy drop in my cup of tears to of
fer this occasion, the only tribute in my power,
the efusion Of grateful heart and to bear testi-
mony to the heaven born virtues have seen prac
tised by those sisters, under whose fostering
care have dwelt for the last nine years. Cast in
the very dawn of my existence on the mercies of
the world 1t was my happy lot to gain early admit.
lance within these haliowed walls, where my life
flowing along gently that scarce ripple disturb
ed its placid surface. Here have enjoyed every
blessing and my kind teachers have lavished on
me the advantages not only OF a useful and solid
education, but have added accomplishments spar
ing neither labor nor expense for my Improvement.
Oh that had words to tell of all that owe to
the tender, maternal care of her who is the guar.
dian angel of this lnstitution could give even
faint idea of the kind untiring love with which she
ministers to the wants and comfort OF the poor
and destitute orphans entrusted to her gentle care
How, indeed, shall say farewell to my beloved
mother, for such, truly you have been to me. New.
can forget your anxious solicitude, your heay-
emily exhoftaTions, your mild forbearance and gen.
tie sdmonitions in all my waywardness and for.
gettu ness of duty. You have taught us the sweet.
ness found in the service of God TO keep in view
the bright destiny for which we were created, and
to place our treasure in Heaven. Oh how truly
say, "The last ray of feeling and lite must de.
part, ere your loved image shall fade from nv
heart; ano for you daily will the orphans prayer
ascend TO the throne of the Most digh. Beloved
teachers, language is inadequate to express the
EN- tons of sorrow that crowd upon nv heart in
bidding you farewell! What do not owe to your
unwearied exerti0ns in my behafs You have
toiled with untiring zeal and affection for nv ad.
vancement, and have shown me the beauty of virtue
aud learning have no expression to tell you of
the appreciation feel for your constant zeal and
soiicitude for my happiness. 1t lie, however, a
sweet consolng conviction, that your deeds of love
register ed in Heaven. Nor can forget on this
to one who, though far away, still lives enshrined
in my heart ofhearts You need not be told, kind
friends, the name Of him who has for 80 many
years shone among you as bright beacon to con
duct you toHeaven; who has been your counsellor,
the soother of your sorrows and the friend of your
immortal souls The name of Father brien must
ever awaken dear and cherished remembrances.-
But, who can estimate the obligations the inmates
OF this Institution owe to him He has erected for
US this beautiful Asylum with many painful sacri
nee, often deprivng himself of every comfort for
our sakes; he has watched over US with paternal
love and tender care. Those who know and value
MN as a beloved pastor and devoted friend, can
best testify to the beauty and generosity of his
character and to the benevoence of hs NOBLE heart
On with what delight did we not always welcorne
him in our midstl How was his smile of kind
ness, and lis voice OF appreciation, wont TO stimu
IN acquiring knowledge, and in the practice of the
beautiful virtues that adorn the character OF the
true christian But should never finish. were