New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1856-05-15
Total expenses. ...............".. 1891 4


balance. A Q9l IL
Norr-Thsfe { an interest do: on Mortgage. Of sso ssi
slorndsnt Trustees Of Sslo Snug H.rbor To date
Mr.. PARKAAs read the Annual Report, from which
learn that since the foundation Of the Institution
275 children have been taken care of within its vans
l73 Of these have left and two dead. At present
there are III children in charge of the Society," 50 were
admitted during the year, and 62 have been taken
away. Many of the children are brought to the Asylum
BY their parent very diseased and neglected state
But, on the whole, the condition Of the Institution
improving, and the little children are all doing well
Under the direction of Mr.. Axai the Superintendent.
tie children were then examined as 70 their proficiency
IN arithmetic geography and other studies. Consider
ing their tender age and limited opportunities, the
little ones came of very creditably.
The officers of the past year were reelected.
The Rev. s. s. PARKER was called to address the
sssemblage He contended that New.York owed al
wherein il differs from the the little colonial seaport Of
the Dutch 10 the enterprise Of the Mariner Bot for
his toll, and suffering, and exposure, instead Of the
City of New fork being unounded as IL Is to-day
by Gordon Of ships whose prows kiss every strand
and whose sails fan every cline, 1t would DC pu. 60
Insignificant Port Of eptry, with commerce employ
ing, perhaps, few ships and schooners Why, thea,
do the citizens, the merchants Of York, allow
an institution Of this character 10 come forward every
years in debt He hoped that this state Of things
would soon be ended Every merchant Of New.York
ought to provide place for one child in this Asylum
for every ship he sends out Of port.
The Kew. &. 8. JOINS, Pastor Of the MarineB' Free
Church. the next speaker. He thought no stronger
argume Mt in behalf Of the Home could be presented
and cared for with parental tenderness Such scenes
were practical proofs OF christianity Such inst
tutions could only exist in acLnstan country. Fcfxs
years he Q sailor in the forecastle and he knes
;u well the pers Of the sea. Constantly among sal
0rs, he could speak Of them and for them feehngy'
The past year had been one Of great danger and az
aster the sea, and many Of the offspring OF saNo
have been made fstherless, and but for this HONE,
frendess II is such nsti utions these which tsko
arsy the sting from the last moments Of the poor m
iner. He would that more of them were establssee
among ys. In conclusion the Rev. gentleman drew
picture Of the vicissudes Of the sailors life, and AZ
Nrong love Of home aud family, in manner 30 snec'
ing a. 10 move many Of the audience to tears.
The Rev. Mr.. EccLysos followed in brief address
TO the children, and the Rev. DR. FARLEY made
ca ting appeal in behalf Of the Institution.
One Of the boys then made an address, acknowe%'
ing his indebtedness TO the patrons Of the Home, bv
ing been an inmate since he three year, old pv
fore the next anniversary be was going ont to Learn
trade and therefore took this opportunity to thank
wto had been so kind TO him. a..
The CHAIRMAN suggested that IL each person ID ~
audie would adopt one of the children -
ard contribute Of their substance for his support -.
Home, mrch more money would flow into the es"'
Of the Society than is now received. -.
After benediction by the Rev. Mr.. QUIsS. t<
emblsge Dispersed.