The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1859-05-16

advancement of The moral end edu saonal training
Al The youth of that persuasion received great impetus
y Boston yesterday Sunday by the laying OF the cor
,s s,or the House Of the Angel GUARDIAN SITUATE
nj Rs1bury
Pie ceremonies were conducted by the Right Reverend
pshop Fitzpatrick, assisted by number of Catholic
ssysynen the presence Of thousands Of persons who
us from all pars of Massachusetts, and the borders Of
she adjoining States.
The House Of the Apge, Guardian lie institution for
Ne protection Of orphan boys for the reception of the
homeless the reformation OF tina vicious and for the
instruction Of ALL Ncombnes the principal and mos,
Interesting of the best and nost renowned of the
aeylums reformatories Of Italy, France and America
was founded In the year 1851 by The Rev George f.
AAskns native of Boston, and It's present rector
The block Of brick buildings North square heretofore
nssd for this institution found 10 be iusu'ient or
ma accommodation even OF presen, number OF in-
mates which amounts hundred aud fifty ana null
studcs were rejected want Of hence the nesess
~ nj larger and more suitable building. The site 30
leced for the new building situated in Roxoury near
ne Boston line Indeed, at distant d&y must become
ssueIed TO Boston.
The grounds between two and three acres.
me building is to be quadrangulsr, one hundred and
thirty feet square, enclosing court yard for muster and
prade seventy feet square, of solid brick aud stone,
&c osdng plans drawn by p C. Keey, architect, Of
Brooklyn, New York The foundations are now COM
pssd and Sunday yesterday afternoon the corner
Stone wss laid.
Over the entire building and court yard was spread
mammoth tent, the largest in New England, capable o.
containing six thousand persons As early O'Clock
Ne multitude began TO occupy the TENT and in little
more than two every available standing sitting
paoe was occupied. AT four O'Clock precisely the Right
nev Bishop attended by several of his clergy assembled
s platform and took his seat upon the Episcopal throne
m. Cummings his right, and the venerable father
EcEaroy on his left.
The vesper service evening song OF the church WAS
beautifully chansed by choir of and boys, the boys
being from the House Of the Angel Guardian where they
carefully tacght the principles Of music, both vocal
md instrumental After vespers the Rev. Dr. Cummings,
Of s. Stephens church. New York. delivered eloquent
md thrilling DISCOURSE full report of which we give be-
bw;-
REV. DIR. CUMMINGS ADDRESS.
LADIES AND GESTlRNN:-Ws have met together on this
day 70 usher into being and useful institution
which learned from our fathers and operative bencd
in favor Of generations now rising yet unborn
recognise the primal cause Of the noble edifce now
rly begun has been active among you for many years
devoted priest nsugurated this work OF truly Christian
charity encouraged in his days and of toll by the
consideration that ell great works have small beginnings,
md Mat trials and crosses are an evidences OF the Divine
favor and protection God has prospered his faithful
want and this day ecclesiastical authority soemnly
hesses the work which he has devoted his le bis fell
bv eereymen and his brethren in the Catholic faith cheer
him by their presence and their generous Donations his
Aeehbors OF every creed including many of the city
hoSiies most prominent citizens approve the under
taking OF great aud general utility and the world
~ large sppsuds his course as wise and prudent udg
ing, as me world ever Judges, by its great
country interested in the progress final
accomplishment efths glorious undertaking I, is, be-
North America under Catholic auspices All Catholic.
viii doubtless pray ferventy that it may reach ultimately
with fun and triumphant success and if they an ia.
teres in it, and help ON b. spiritual and material aid
they viii meet with their reward even in this world. The
tbeUghs and affections Of Catholics both clergy and ltY
will be engaged in the those poor BOYS
Oh, 20 astray for the Of refuge from suffering ami
Gin where they may rest for while, III least, aud DO
forced INTO vice when they willing to try al least 10 b.
vhtuous Other good men VIII initiate him who has been
she pioneer in this beautiful mission Of charity Other cities
may safely predict thst this 10 the first reormatory
school started among II will certainly not be the last.
proper degree Of attention and interest in the s1be; Of
the reformation Of juvenile delipqlents crying
want but Is becoming or has already become in
ali ihose who, having the power, will have the zeal
and courage 70 take this great WORK 10 hand for ne
never refuses TO help those who have energy
charge OF unmis,akeable duties. But perhaps ladies'
and gentlemen will best Assist the cause in which
engaged, by doing my own duty as the speaker on this
occasion and proceeding at 70 lay before you the
suit of my reflections the subject OF juvenile delin
onency in the view of interesting people and more
in the subject at Least calling attention to It's mpor
lance although neither probably any else
justly pretend to understand the evil 10 ali is bearings
present full remedial measures for its correction TIE
Influences most likely to recall erriDg young
men the paths of virtue the which properly
applied would have prevented them from going astray.
The happy effects of well regulated home upon chsrac.
Ter the training of the mind sound principles of
the heart TO pure and noble affections, and with ALL and
above all the benign influence OF true regionthese
the which if resored 10 in time would have FORE
stalled the necessity of reformation and which must be
yesorted 10 now, and employed best they may be- il
purpose, but in the EN- oy Of that power,
must initiate the wise exercise or parental auhorityZwe
must hnd it were, substitute for it, avoid the
hss committed, and seek to repair the evils which II
has brought about by its soth or unwistom
lbs work successfully in the begnnng-had the home
tained its influence up TO proper period OF tme-had IL
e sSTd would nave Seeu
meet the dangers of the world and would have under
stood how to battle with It's terrors and resist its hollow al
remens But he sent forth TO the combat uDprovided
with weapons untutorei in their use, aud II he has
fought all against his foe he has been vanqusned il the
carry OF the engagement. We may bswa the past
cannot recall it; but may repair the damage that
has been done. 1t is ito late to protect the nnocent
net Us try while may yet be done TO form the penen
Unless this view be wrong OF the evils TO be avoided
N reformatory institutions for the young turning them
INTO lals or putting them, 80 TO speak, jail footing
me wisdom OF the mesas employs ID TO be judged by
tAer hness towards gaining the end 10 view IF your
purpose only 70 punish the offender upou him
me vengeance society for the disturbance he has
soah .sa nm a. once 10 the geoTs or to imprisonment
and hard labor for life Others may, perhaps be
ueteIIeu Uy ithr IRON following the foot
steps OF the criminal, lest mey be brought
70 share the terrible punishment Of his crime Bat
any course for the reformation OF the young and aoy
reformatory institution which ia based upon the principle
OF fear, s pretty to fail in the attainment of i.s Oh
ject Harsh treatment Of children by their parents
a dangerous measure to adopt and OF than doubt
full There circumstances, know. when the
rod should not be spared sud when he who spareb the
rod spols the child; but tbs child can only be improved
when he made to know and feel that he who punshes
him does for his good, and loves him while he does T.
what corrocts the Child not really the blow OF the ro1
We confidence in the justice OF him who strikes The pun
ehed child s absshed ana becomes submissive because
ne acknowledges TO himself that the right ia not en-
h sae he sdnits in bis e:ret heat that he s punish
su " serves I'm light, md he ought to be punished Tie
%ees tRe ogoysncy OF mde and hiE sober and humble
se, o eeiDs paves the way for conri ~ and amend
men ne apt 70 feel all the moro kespv wncn he re-
heoS snat ns poien' z g0oi and kind and that he
peeh atlVeh ny he chda persesity 10 do what Il pains
;o 6rleves MN 70 CO. namely " adminuer punishment
WhcTe ne Tno 70 chAstsed nss this confidence 10 mo
enRsther, he viii not reRpcct him even # bn bs Njs
he WIZ ong reinonber, nav be will hever forget aat ~
received D,01 Nleh ne Old not deserye IT, aud zach re-
collection Will inailoy gAN him and sir W hls arrar ~,
mater VINO y was W 4. raoto him Fear nay make boy