The organ of the temperance reform. (Cincinnati, O. [Ohio]) 1852-1853, 1852-06-11
Editorial Correspondence.

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route to National Division just in time to
pe ten minutes too late. for the express
train for Albany, and was compelled to
remain there about ten hours, had an
opportunity to look about the city, and
call upon my old friend, Bennett, Proprie-
tor of the Temperance House. He Is
well sustained, and should be, for he
keeps quiet, orderly, comfortable house;
the traveller feels at home, and is FUR
nished with all the necessaries OF lite.
Let Bennet's Temperance House be re-
membered by the readers Of the Organ,
as they may have occasion to stop at
Buffalo. Learning that German laborer,
who had long served me, was in the
Hospital of the "Sisters of Charity" |
sought out the place, 1t is situated far
out on Main street, and appears 10 be a
real home for the sick of the Catholic
Church. The poor man whom sought
was there, and had been for several
months. He assured me that he had
every kindness and attention shown to
him. The "SisteFs - watched BY his
bedside, night and day, with sisters
devotion, tenderness and solicituds. "Sis-
ter Ironemie," +" the principal of the eslab-
lishment, took great pleasure in passing
me through the different wards; and also
into the small chapel where the GONZALES
cent may pay their devotions to the
" Blessed Virgin" The lights are con-
stantly burning in the dark chapel, which,
with the pictures and sacred relicts,
makes it an awe inspiring place, The
Sister showed me picture which was
rescued from the Pagans many centuries
ago, which had been cut to pieces with
the infdels sword, but which, by 4" Di-
vine miracle had been restored to its
folmer condition, excepting a scar Oh one
cheek, and another on the breast, where
drop of blood had miraculously stained
the incision." 1t was a picture of the
Blessed Virgin, and the Sister assured
me that many astonishing miracles had
been wrought by worshipping this pic.
ture; Or rather, by devotion to the Virgin
through this, as a symbol.
Whatever we may think of the idola-
try and superstition OF the Catholics, we
must commend the pious devotion and
tender care of these females 10 the poor
unfortunate strangers, who, sick and
weary, are ministered unto by them,
cannot shake off the conviction that the
blessing Of heaven will rest upon them
: was sick and ye visited me-" From
Buffalo we passed rapidly to Albany,
hence down the Hudson to New York
City, and by Railroad to this city, pass
ing over the whole distance in a little
more than twenty-four hours 1t does
seem as though every body was travel
ing and going in the same direction and
at the same time. Cars, steamboats,,
omnibuses, hotels, all crowded. am
stopping here at the Girard House, a
new and magnificent Hotel. Philadel-
phia has long needed first class house,
and that want is now abundantly sup.
piled. The Cincinnatians must yield the
palm to the city Of Brotherly Love. The
Burnet House cannot compare in any
particular with the Girard.
The multitudes are now on their wa,
to the Democratic Convention. There il
much speculation as to who will be Sc
lected as candidates for President anc
Vice President. Before this reaches you
the agony will be over, and our readers
will have learned the result. Hence,
need not give the impress ons of my
own mind. have not yet met any OF
The Representatives OF the N. D, Little
inclined to write,
remain YOURS, &c, SEC,