The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-01-24
THE AMERICAN LADIES' ASSONATIM.

CnaxBe ~ Fraud Against thc Prcoa0ssu1r4N -
she AneEican Ladies' Association Hoe Elm
BeneAt OF Anaerican Orphan 0arls-AMA~-
WITS Asainat the Acoused-The Circulsw end
By-LAws 0G tho Assocaasi0A. M
Mrs. Lttia A. lincoln, Presidentrix Of the charitable
association entitled "rhe American Ladies' Association
for the Benefit Of American Orphan Girls whose resi-
dence situated at No. ass Broome street. Broak
way taken into custody yesterday morning. BY Ser
gesD Leerfs Of the Reserve Corps charge OF false
preepces, In obtaining money and subscp Il 1,
charged from various individuas under the pretence OF
sppropriag It TO the benefit Of orphan girls who did
not receive any aid from her whstsver From
the following adavit which have been against the
accused il appears that not only was she herself on.
gagged In collecting moneys, but she had several girls
employed In that vocation, whose united efforts brought
I'm pretty revenue to the fair defendant The sona-
psinsnts chsres hrs- Lincoln with having fraNduenty
appropriated all tbs moneys thus collected her own
and that Of her family use while thsy, whom the pub
c supposed to b tho recipients charity were
kept continually raising subscriptions for the bene
at of the defendant and vttha very shabbay treatea
although the circulars and bylaws Of the association
provided for their comfort and maintenance in quito
respectable style.
The following is copy Of the circular and bylaws Of
this institution which were hawksd around the city BY
thofe depusxed to coolest aims for lis support
TO THE PUBLIC.
We beg to present to the pu0c subject faught with
painful interest Ia the of
Gent person Of vastly populated city. There always
much Of suffering not apparent to thousands OF well
meaning persons, who Immersed in their affairs
deeply that 1t requisite great eergency
shoud arSe to enforce upon their consideration the
an ss tS
when owing to the hardness Of the mes immense num-
sss s ont Ct to: % %
in New York oe written, and it would present such
picture m IT, ad P,,vaon and sns,ing and degradation as
thought and cause the heart of humanity to turn
horror from ths page. Ills true, the numerous sas
poor ably responded to- and much done. After
sl the Ienef but temporary, and nothing sub
s'antaiy accomplished to Light up for them the dark
future.
Ii view of these facts few Of the sisters Of
etpe warm desire for the elevation Of tho race have
entered iuo work which, trust by the blessing Of
sod, may Iesu in incnlculsble good wni.e shs feel
amply rewarded for our labor OF love If by per-
teveIsnce and united eors We may aid In raising the
hopes and cheering the future OF many heart now
despslrDg Yet efforts, unaided, will avail but lit
tle We therefore, in good faith and trusulness sting
in accordance with clear sense Of duty would appeal
toa geEeIous public for sympathy and aid in under
'ating which, if properly sustained, all be per-
suaded will be attended with happy result.
lD pursuance Of desire to benefit that GLASS; we the
undersigned, do extend countenance and support,
AID do pedge ourEeves 10 be active In sustaining
sociaton for the purpose Of e ecy ing the Amsr
can orphan girls OF this city by establishing nome for
favorable notice Of fellow citizens the executive COM
mrtee wLo have enlisted in TINS laudable erprise.
Friends o you can advance tae welfare Of the
wotby poo by extending your aid through this medium,
and viii be instrumental in saving many from going the
downward road to desI ucti5nsave then from
Of intamy which inest city. The objsst Of tais
seciation is to benefit them, not by charity directly ap-
pied but that its benefits may be lasting and
muity be puIgsd Of growing evil BY saving those poor
mothsIless gil from straying In connection with this
We propose 10 furnish comfortable boarding house for
:hoe who have TO support themselves BY their
caDpot enough TO pay the rotaut rates
Of board in respectable boarding houses while many find
exposed their utter hepsssnsss to walk into tempsa
dons. IL Will be the dptE ofhts socsty "a those
WIG are out Of employ ment their efforts to obtain H.
while IL will be expected of those who fortunate
70 pay modsrate amount OF board sufficient TO
actual cost At eighteen of age they become
members, sDs own a share In tho house.
temporary bucing will be obtained soon as CIR
custsnces may be sufficiently favorable warrant the
cmwittee IN taking this step until sufficient can be had
a suitable building upon ground which some
able pl hropst will have opportunity of donating
to the society. That there a:e many such do not
We lehve the matter with our fello~ citizens
Shall We perseveye, and viii you aid uss The committee
Will each 20 provided With book, and by calling upon
you, viii give all opportunity to do something help
forward the good time comipg by subscribing making
donations The Office OF the American L.dies Associa
ton has removed to 455 Boome street. where Of the
committee will always be In attendance. Any persons
who wish to pt come members have Opportunity
by calling 81 the above NUMBER or any two In
fuentfs gentlemen who may feel interested in this
ness and would be wiling take the Office Of treasurer
please call at the office, 4J6 Bro0me street.
The catlan would say to the public that they have
taken q temporary building, 435 Broome street Any
donation to assa in furnishing It viii be thankfully
ceived Ohce 435 Broome street.
PREAMBLE AND ooNsTITUrfoN OF THE AMERICAN
LADIES' ASSOCIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF AMEz-
ICAN ORPHAN GIRLS.
PREAMBLE.
Whereas our hearts have been moved to copasson bv
the harcships and wants OF the aborDg classes Of this
city We have singled out the American orphan girls as
class to whom should extend aid
therefore, wishing that these benefits may lasting we
have associated elves together for the purpose Of
giving confidence to the public and to establish
lasting testimony Of the benevoen. spirit Of the age
Here, therefore, DO we pledge our support and cona.
hTcpy 70 do our duty to God to ourselves and to the
present sge ~ filling our individual Offices to the extent
Section /. Name and Objects Of the Organization
Organization shall be known By the OF the American
Ladies' Association for the benefit Of American
girls.
Sec. q The objects Of this organization are:1st To
institute Home" called the American Orphan Girls
Home "a. To obtain employment for American orphan
gria who may be In want; sod 3D.. TO put uiatrony
committee, mother over the whole, who may ca
the relations Of life.
Gee. l. Benefits None but American born orphan GIRLS
shall be entitled to receive the benefits Of this institute.
Az fourteen years old and upwards they may become
cpients the benefits of the institute the age
eighteen may be admitted to mombership.
ARTICLE
Sec. / Xem6cyship-This association shah admit none
TO membership but American ladies' of which there shall
be two cls sses active and passive
SEC. 2. There shall not De more than twelve active
members Mt one time. They shall be chosen by vote
yearly and shall constitute the executive committee
Fec. 3. The active members shall be composed Of 40
tive rooly females who alone shall be authorized or
invested with power to authorize Others whether male
or female to sohct donnttona In the name Of the
i've committee.
ARTICrR ".
Sec !. Initiation Fee-Ihe initiation fee, at the
penccuent Of the society's ganizaton shall be ave
dollars and msy be increased by the win OF the majority
VIXEN deemed expedient, but shau not oe decreased.
ARTICLE ".
Sec l. Mctings.--The A. L. A. for the benefit OF A. o.
Gs shal hod It's regular meetings year; seven
members Of the executive committee may, however call
special eirgs, the association may nod adjourned
meetings, deemed expedent They shal select presi-
denttx and two secretaries, acting off sals for the
session. and shall elect tae members OF the executive
committee for the current year.
sec q The executive committee shall, Immediately
upon their election, hold regular meetings. whion will be-
confined monthly throughout the year. shall select
t6eir proper officers for the current year. They may
hold special meetings, If seeming requisite.