, 1859-01-06

reacn ol oil. LRI Loci
CHICAGO OEPHAS AsYLcx--ANSUAL MEETING.
AT the late annual meeting Of the Chicago Or
psao Asylum the follswiug report Of the Direc
tres5es WAS presented aad read:
Ia taking retrospec. q! the Year nov closed,
and glaueing over the entire history OF this Asy-
luu'. We trace the kind hand Of Providence in
all that pertains 10 it's interests and csnecislly
in rais!nE up friends to encourage and sustain
IN eseEy emergency. This unfaiiing mercy we
humbly acknowledge, while We are not unmind-
tut Gt the generosity of all who have given
portion of their abuad1nce for the support of
this institution. wherein have been sheltered
and cared for over six hundred destitute little
oneH.
Tie interest thus far manifested in It's behalf
guarantees We trust, that 1t will ever remain
a:noug Chlcago's noble charities.
Daring the year, eighty.four children have
been in the Asylum. OF this number, there
were eleven a; the commencement ct the year;
s:Ece then. E2rensy-three have been admitted
FIFTY have been 1adcntured. one escaped, acd
thirty are DOW in the Asylum. We regret to
record the death Of three children, although
less number thaa in the previous year. Many
OF the family hare been subjected to disease,
upon whom DIR. Devan gratultous!Y attended,
whanever needed, which kindness appreciate
aud gratefully acknowledge.
Tile curreut household expenses hare been
comparatively email for 60 large family. for
which We are indebted to the judieicus outlay of
the purchasing committee, and tho economy Of
OUT elic'ent 3aafFon, 60 eninently fitted for her
place, and whose kindness to and cure for the
children give them the comforts and happiucss
OF home.
Our THINKS are due to those who 50 1lberallr
contributed n the Improvement Of the grounds
OF tile Asylum. so essential to the appearance Of
the place, as we'll as to the comfort of the in
mates Of the house.
Acknowledgment. is also made of the dono.
t'on OF Mr.. q. 4. Cbittenden, of one of Wheeler
Wilson'S best sewing machinee which proves
almost indispensable in its department Nav
oil whose bounty supports and ndorns the house
OF the orphans be amply rewarded By the Eath.
er Of all.
=. Acknowledgements we're also n,ade Of dona.
tons received from Mr. Gilman Of Bely;dere.
Of $l6n; from Michigan Central Il. R., Of sis:
- =. Cs'lin, Is; F. Letz J. Co, $5.35; from
Vincent, l1lmsod l. Co., one store; John Phil.
irs. eight chairs ard two bedsteads md from
.. Kendall, sundry donations Of bread md
crackers.
The Trensurer's report, read and oDnroyed.
showed the receipts for the year to hare been
t2,iS9.29, and The expenditures. e. Co.. IS lear
Ing ~ hand q balance OF $S5.ol.
The following officers wore elected for the en-.
suing year:
For President, Stephen c. Hiseinson Vice
kimhsi. ssr-a,s-r soa II 'oT'' treasurer, Marx
Wm, joiner. Jonathan Burr W;jI;!n, II Esos' '
j. H. bots(ord, 3. ". Raymond, Chas. Fo!!ans.
bee, !. l.. James. F, d. Gardner. Geo. W. So-
bic, J. Ii. Durham, Geo. #. Dole.
The following Directresses we're elected:
=, Mra7 ). h bo:sford, Ars. Charles Fo}lansbee,
T-s rvfns :urn ~, " uIlnes' Mss =. T. Underhill,
e. Cook, M;t, ,1ala Ros,ter Nps ia H. HsSge M
George IL. Dole, Mrs. d. j. Eiy. Mrs. Asa Yail
Mfs> j.; .; Gardiner, Mrs. Ta,hin King. Mrs.
Heu,9y, fales' W ATS; y Jesome beecher, Mrs, u.
| Tur Tc1.1 mr. u,cu.,, r,,,< ,,, ,,,.1,,
| III the Circnit Conrt J,dro v,,;o.,, .,.;,:u
cn,,,nnne.s th. ,,,-u;na ~ 49,, ~ ,,.-, w..
ind;,,c, f,r ,ho ,,un,.. - IT. W. 49,
coun,v I, +hs ,,oc,,, af -. : n7
| mcu1.,r,, ,s H., ~.
| mn. II. ,...;,, l~ ~ a44.seu 4uD'us.ei
~, '''" 'oF 'ne reason al'csed-that ME. Vial
n!o' soANe lnolNhs previous 10 that time, struck
us tri!t s} honse' causing the aalnal to run
SWAY 'an f'ade brutal and numerous assault
ol"a him with corn cutter "a large, heavy blade
"seo IN ea"'aS W cora stalks), ind'c'inS such
art.r. FINN xos ;mn.di,+o,. ,-,o.,o1 ana nos
BEEN in i,N s;nce ,bnt I'm. - 3onn~ 49,;
Anlrcy uar,ie mr. co,nsc, r,r n. rri<oncr
----