Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-05
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with few exceptions, as fast as they dis,
cover his object. 1t is proper here TO
state, that we use the books published
by the Sunday School Union. and the
Scriptures, tracts, and papers generally
used with them.
We see that the Washington cores
pondent of the Baltimore Sun has re.
ferred to our Sunday schools as If thew
were established by the Young Mems
Christian Association or the Young Cath.
olic's Friend Society, an error which we
trust ne will cheerfully correct. We are
aware that some may misjudge our oh.
ject in alluding 10 this matter: but our
application, above referred to, Will be
deemed a sufficient reason by all who are
friendly to the work.
Theaccamulation Of labor on our hands
has left very little time for raising funds
The whole amount contributed within
the quarter is ninety-two dollars and
twenty-eieht cents, including the publ.
cation of the report for the preceding
quarter in the city papers, cash. hooks
and papers, wood and seats. The dis
bursements during the quarter amount to
thirty-two dollars and eighty-one cents.
For the items, We refer to the accounts
in the hands Of the Auditors.
Looking only to voluntary contribu.
tlons for means to sustain the enternrise
In which we are engaged, we again ap.
peal to the generosity Of our citizens: And
We are happy in the privilege OF present.
ing case in which duty is connected
with interest Let children who are
growing up in ignorance, idleness, and
vice, become intelligent. industrious. and
orderly, do not parents clearly see that
the danger that they will be corrupted
and led astray will be diminished The
rlch cannot tell how SOON or how much
their circumstances may be changed: and
does not the truth, that with what mea-
sure ye mete, it shall be measured to ven
again." show clearly that "to feed the
hungry, elothe the naked, and comfort
the afflicted, is setting q good example,
which may lesd others to afford them re.
lief should they need it! Should any of
the vicious be reclaimed, is i; not clear
that others, who might have been cor
rupted by their example and influence,
will be more safe Do not fathers and
mothers consider their children safer
among the virtuous than among the vi.
cious!
We plead for such as have "felt for
others woes" and extended the hand of
charity to the suffering, for the worthy
poor who have ''seen better days." but
through misfortune now need your aid.
We plead for children, some Of whom
are orphans, and others are more than
orphans, being under the influence of
evil examples at home, as well Is among
their associates abroad. We plead for
those who, having fallen into vice, have
seen the illusion quickly vanish, and
would gladly escape from their awful
danger and deep degradation were it
in their power. But how can they plead
with those who are unapproachable /?
How can they, unaided, convince those
who are ineredulous? Bear in mind, we
beseech you, the question: WHO maketh
thee to differ :" "All things whatsoever
ye would that men should do to YOU, do
ye even so to them"
N. B. NoRrHRoP,
Financial Agent.
The undersigned have examined the
accounts of ths Agent, and find his dis
bursements exceed his cash receipts.
D. D, E; Evtss tSsiss. REESE, Auditors,