Herald of the times. [volume] (Newport, R.I.) 1849-1856, 1852-01-22
NRRAlD OF THE TIMES.
THURSDAY, Jsn. 22d 1852.

from Ine most dullltnlic ana rcllupie
sources, th"t there is n great deal oi
suffering among he Poor in ilis town,
at the present tire. The Osersecr OF
the Poor informs MS that he has eArcnd-
cd large proportion OF the funds in his
hands, for charitable purposes, and il'at
what little remains " i'll soon be exhaust
ed /; he also says that he has already
given away, this winter, more than he
did last and that lie WAS not then called
uron Tor assistance until later than this
in the srnson. The prcscn, winter Is
moro severe than any which we have
had in mnny years. and We shall proba-
bly, yet have good deal Of very cold
weather, and there must necessarily he
very much suffering among the poor and
unfortunate.
We state these facts for the purpose
OF calling the attention Of our citizens TO
the subject; so pressing are the de-
mands of the poor, and so numerous are
the cases deserving Of aid, that meet
ing Of the Relief Committee oil the Town
has been called for Tins evening, to ren-
der what assist. nee is possible.
This 10 u matter which requires
prompt action, because the suffering al
ready exists, and the weather is such
that whatever is done, must be done
promptly. We trust that no person will
read this article over, and, with a sigh
exclaim, 81 am sorry that there is SO
much suffering among the poor,-if !
was wealthy, would assist them. -
This is not the right spirit we can all
hid little if We are disposed, and eve
ry little will be Of material Importance
a small sum from each individual, which
none would feel the loss OF, would make
a large amount in the aggregate, aud
would relieve many an aching hear.
and shverin. form.
II there is any one act above another
which will materially weigh against a
multitude Of other sins, in mans life
it is his charitable spirit and acts tow
ards the suffering poor. God has made
these great and marked distinctions in
the worldly affairs Of Lis creatures Tor
come wise purpose although we may
not he able to comprehend the mystery ;
Just in proportion as He has loaned
riches to some, does He require Of them
a wise and generous use Of the same,
particularly in alleviating the dislresses
and wants of those who have not been
equally fortunate. We are told by Di
vine authority that she who grrclh to
the poor, lendeth to the Lord" this
should be sufficient. in itself to make us
all act promptly and literally. But, in
addition to this, the better and noblcr
feelings Of our nature should make us
liberal in this respect; none OF Us know
-. what misiortunes may befalI U.S. or how
speedily they may come. We know
not wha, day may bring forth. for We
live in world Of sorrow and ailliciion,
and the cup which is overlooking with
happiness and pleasure to-day, may be
poisoned tomorrow with bitterness and
wo. Our journey here is very briei, at
best, and il 10 the imperative duty oi
all 10 improve every opportunity TO do
good, and 10 permit no occasion TO pass
without extending all Iossible aid to the
afflicted, whatever may be the charac-
fer OF their sufcrings.
As we write this article. there arc
many in this town who are kcenly SUI
fering for the necessarics OF lie /; some
ure upon sick beds, and, in addition TO
the pangs Of disease, they are distress
ed l0r clothing, fuel, medicine and many
of those little comforts which are so re-
quisite in a sick room. Those who
have never been unfortunate TO this ex-
tent, know not how TO feel for those who
are in the extremity of aliliction, such
rs sickness and poverty.
Once more we appeal 10 all, be their
circumstances what they may, 10 give
give 70 the suffering poor; give what
you can, give in proportion as it has
been given to you. Give literally, and
you will enjoy your next meal and your
next nights rest much more, than il
you refuse, even upon the plea that you
cannot ahordit
All sums which may be handed to
Robert Seattle. Esq, Ovcrscer of the
Poor, will be judiciously expended.