The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1860-11-16
Mistruaneous.
Frou the Kuiekerboeker OfNoyember.
A DAY WITH CHARITY.
"Oh 'the rarity
OfChristisn eharity~

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full Of theories. and quietly made up L
have wife and two props Occasionally
my feelings get the better Of inc, and DO what
I may. am forced to follow tho dictates oi
humanity and pursue the object OF interest
with answering perseverance.
The other day, while emerging from by
lane, near Merchants Exchange, my atten-
tiOn was attracted by small bundle OF dirt
cOlOred clothes, from which emanated, ever
and anon, smothered sob, united with
hungry, weakish cry. Now, am strictly
opposed to all instances in thOrOuShiares,
and particularly down upon tho multiiarious
methods adopted by the artful mendicants of
Gotham for the purpose Of obtaining money,
or working upon the feelings of sOit-hearted
people, whose sympathy is as deep US their
pockets aro empty.
But the wailing sound from this child OF
want ascending with aminnr sweetness which
touched cord within my breast, responsive
to truc-ielt misery, urged me onward toward
this shrunken heap OF unfeigned misery. l
paused raised the load Of indigcnce dis
covered features Of an angel cast, set in a
frame of dcstitutiOn and stamped with power
ty in solitude. cOnyersed with misfortune;
Rocked at my watch; counted the profit and
loss of good action, Ia common habit with
most of our public philanthropists,) made up
mind and body, and proceeded to interroSate.
had found white 'Topsy'-no father nor
mother: no home nor nothing, 'andabundan,
evidence Of the unlimited sway assumed by
hunger.
Diagnosis-Case Of Marasmus, Mental
Physical and Moral.
PrOgnosis-ycry unlayorablc.
Trcatmcnt-PrOcuro home for the lost
one.
II OF Prevention, One ounce.
Sympathy and Sustcnancc, Dachms q. S.
Washing, No Scruples.
Milk of Human Kindness. GdinjiRitum.
VI Dosc-Gyen with little brandy, every
three hours, until some relief is obtained.
q. Q. PANrnILus, NJ. ID.
Ihad certainly heard Of many institutions
for the destitute. My wife (blcssed woman)
subscribed, and was honorary member OF all
the public charities in the city, proper and
improper. There would DO no difficulty, ~
| took carriage and the young iorlorn and
went home to the fountain ofgood adyice-a
welcome smile, and kind, attentive Mrs. c..
At oocc her lap was filed with yaricgatcd
pamphlets Of proceedings; circulars for bencf-
cent appropriations, and papers signed in
Observation-Disclosures chirography; copious eyi-
dencos ofbcneyolent intention and (why not!)
deeds!
Amazed at the countless opportunities FOR
allcyiating SlualidncS, and armed with these
documents and complete list of the where
aboutS, i looked once more at my chronomcter
entered the conveyance, gave orders to the
cOachman to drive me and my charge to the
- House, and leaned back in my comfort
able seat, sunussd With a complete glow Of
satisfaction and seli-apprObation that few at
tain and many envy. In half an-hour we
stopped in front of lofty edi6cc, surrounded
by trees and intcrpersed with luxuriant
s6rubbery, which betokened wealth and indi-
Gated taste.
An elderly matron, in tab-cap, gray hair,
and English cheeks, hooplcss skirts of up
right hue, and neat apron, opened the door
and beckoncd me in. Seated in the 'recep-
tion-rcom,' surveyed cleanliness in all its
branches and refinement with all its purity.
A picture Of the good Samariten hung sus-
pended from the wall, and several quiet-look-
ing engnyings Of eminent diyines adorned
the other spaces.
"Ahr thought l. show strange that 50
adaptable place should be found at the ex-
pense Of 50 little trouble
wait bit and listen, says experience.
what can do for You or your little girl,
sir?'
.x,l. -, . ,,,.,, or c,,,, ,,.o-l. and
seldom indulge in practical charity; but,
thinking that had found a fit object for
your generosity, here state the case,) |
have taken the liberty Of calling for the pur-
pose of leaving INV charge With you
.Ha-hem! (clearing her wiry throat, Il
perceive, sir, that unfortunately this casc
(patting most ailectiOnately the little girl)
docs not come under our jurisdiction. We
have special laws, and are obliged 10 contne
ourselves strictly within certain bounds
Tbs institution can only protect and assist
llalforphans-thO~e dear little ones. sir,
whose woe : limited by Proyidential inter.
'cni'on 10 the los soi one parcnt;and who"
Say no more, Madam; perceive INV error.
Excuse trouble; pardon delay. Good morn.
ing
.Driver.'
YES, SIR
'lIow far is the-Ayium from hcrer
About two miles, SIR
Looking 4 my timc-piecc once more, hav,
ing an engagement at twelve o'clock. well
drive me there
Carriage stops by the side-gate Of square
building, Of granite proportions. Boil i
pulled. FuSy little woman comes to th,
window; sees carriage, and runs round Il
open the door.
is the Superintendent inf
YES, sir. What nameT
.Nsvermind the name, but tell your mistress
that q gentleman is downstairs, with littl,
orphan, and would like to SEQ her.