Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-01-09

inhImary, and others, still, came directly
and voluntarily from houses of immoral char
acter, declaring with much apparent SINGER
ity, their hatred of vice and desire for re-
formation.
Some Of the ninety-one remained with us
but short time-tiring of the restraints
imposed upon them, and resuming their
former lives of degradation.
"For others we have provided homes,
rs far as possible, in the country, in
Christian families, where, so far as we know
they are conducting themselves with pro-
priety. And others are still under our influ-
ence in the Home. Much to our regret, we
have been compelled to refuse many appli-
cants, from abroad, owing to our poverty
and the limited size of our house. Some of
these have been induced to return to their
homes.
"Butthe Presidentand Secretary have been
compelled TO resign, on account ofill health a
and Mrs. Caulfeld, the Matron, has passed
tn her final resting-place. Her death, as
well as her life, was that of the righteous,
ard of her we may truly say, the memory
of the Just is blessed. She rests from her
! labors, and her works do follow her, In this
| connection we would state that we have re-
| Gently secured the services of lady who for
some years acted as Matron of the Rosine
| Association of Philadelphia, an institution
| somewhat similar in its aims TO ours.
From the organization of this society, six
| years ago, to the present time, the want of
| suitable building and sufficient funds to con-
ductitproperly, has been painfully felt; indeed,
so pressing has been the want, and SO discour-
aging its influence upon the Board, that if we
| had not felt the absolute necessity of such an
| institution, we fear the enterprise would
have been abandoned. An abiding conf
| dence in the ultimate success of the institu-
| tion is expressed.
"Soon after our anniversary OF last year.
| ms no bcnr ibars
called, and an act of incorporation secured
for the Society. This was followed by per-
sonal applications to the citizens for build
ing fund, which resulted in the collection of
$203l. This, together with the sum already
in the treasury, of $4,000, gives us, in avail
| able funds, $4, 53l. Grateful as we feel for
| this aid from our citizens, it is not enough
for the purchase of a suitable lot and the
erection Of a house adapted to our wants.
| How is this fund to be increased? We have
| exhausted our resources in attempting a So
luton of the question. We feel hardly will
ing to expend our energies without at least
hope of that cooperation on the part of
the public, which would enable us to prose-
cute our efforts with efficiency. The State
Legislature of Pennsylvania and City Coun-
Gil of Philadelphia have jointly contributed
literally toward the support of the Rosine
Association. In view Of the fact that many
of our inmates either have been, or would
almost certainly have, become charge upon
the city or State, is it UNI easonable to ex-
pect some appropriation of the public funds
for our beneft2 We make this remark as a
suggestion, and hope it may elicit attention"
The number of fallen females in the city,
the report says, is believed to be at least
3,00O While all other criminals have SYM
pathy, they receive none. They can not
enter orphan asylums, and they can not
obtain even menial employment A case in
point is related:
"a young girl sought and obtained em-
ploymen in the country as @ domestic. She
performed her duties faithfully, and gave en-
tire satisfaction. In the course of time o
rumor reached her employer that she had at
one time led an immoral life. The fact was
charged upon her. She at first denied, but
finally, in much agitation, confessed that it
was true. Upon which she was kindly, but
firmly, told that she could no longer be con-
tinued in the family. With tears, the poor
girl besought the favor of remaining saying
she abhorred her former life, and was truly
anxious to reform; that she had come to the
country not only to escape her former asso-
ciates, but in the hope that, being unknown,
she could also be unsuspected. Her en-
treaties were in vain. She was again in
formed that she could not remain. She left.
What became of her no one knows but who
can wonder if she returned to the only shell
ter there was left for her-a house of infamy2
| Now, this is no uncommon case, nor did the
family intend to be unjust or unehristian,
We state the circumstance to show that there
is no encouragement, and scarce possibility
of their earning q living by honest labor.
The design of our institution is to provide q
home for such. or school of reform, if you
choose to call it so. They are to be furnished
with suitable employment, taught cleanliness
and order, and habits of domestic economy.
"After having spent length of time in
| 10 nd of
duct being indorsed by the Board of Man
ayers, they may then, with some show Of
) probability, hope to find employment. We
are frequently told that if we could convince
the public there was any hope Of the per-
manent reformation of these women, we
would find no want of sympathy in our
, effort.
1.-THE proportion the reformed inmates bear
, to the whole number, can not be exactly as
! certained yet the managers are confident
f they can assure those who are in doubt as
to the matter, that Notwithstanding the ex-
eeeding disadvantage at which we have con-
Quoted our enterprise, owing to our wants
before alluded to, and the common sentiment
Y | in regard to these women, we have had q
liberal equivalent for our labor. We con-
fidently believe that very many who are now
in fair way to become virtuous, industrious
y and even useful members of society, but fol
# the aid and encouragement extended to
them, would have been utterly lost. Ere
quently- touching expressions of gratitude
r come to us from such as these. After the
. recent appeal for building fund, small sum-
Of money came from girls who said they
wished to show their appreciation Of thu
a good that had been done them by contribut
ing what in their poverty was large amour
|. toward the permanent establishment of thu
A institution. Expressions such as these ar
o very grateful and encouraging to US. 1t i
II true we are often saddened by the relaps
into vice of those who had seemed truly re
pentant yet it does not affecIour faith in tn
II ultimate good result.
"We could wish that every wife am
mother in the land would resolve herself int
n a vigilance committee, not only to frow
upon immortality and ndlicentiousness, in which
ever sex it may be found, but also 20 exten
y aid and sympathy to any who may haV
y turned with weary feet and broken heart Il