The Pulaski citizen. [volume] (Pulaski, Tenn.) 1866-current, 1867-03-29
Tennessee Orphan ASYLUM.

Ou last W euneSOay night, according 70
appointment, Rev. Dr.. BRYsoN, addressed
quite a large and intelligent audience at
the Presbyterian church in behalf of the
Tennessee Orphan Asylum, located at
GAINESVILLE, Tenn. After reading his elo-
quent and powerful address, formerly issu-
ed to the people f the State, by way of
setting forth the objects of the Asylum, and
after some explanatory remarks, the Dr., in
that forcible and truly eloquent style for
which he is so celebrated all over the South,
delivered an appeal to the ladies, whose en-
couragiag smiles EerYed the Southern sol
der to leave his home, father, mother,
wife and little ones; and to the fathers of the
land, who encouraged their sons to 90 forth
to fight and die for cause which they es-
poussa; and to the fortunate, though unfor-
tunate, soldiers who survived, which mois-
tened the eyes of all the audience, and en-
listed the symPathes of every true heart
present in behalf of the noble enterprise of
which he is the worthy representative. He
made an elaborate statement Of the origin,
progress and management of the institution
since its inception, and paid very high
compliment to Giles county in his fatteriug
laudations of her worthy and noble citizen,
DR.. S. H. Stout, who is now Superintend-
ant of the Asylum. DR.. BRYsoN's address
on this occasion was equal in point Of die
ton and beauty to his celebrated appeal is
sued some time ago to the people of the
do 1nf
charming by the forcible and beautiful
style in which it was delivered. 9.
At the conclusion of,his remarks the Dr..
called upon Col. SoLENE. ROSE to make a
few remarks ayof approval, which he
did in his usual happy and impressive
manner. Without any preparation, the
Col. made an eloquent and cnaste appeal to
the sympashies of all in behalf of the or
phans of the South, which detracted moth
ing from his laurels as an orator, and which
was appreciated by the audience.
Gen. GEO. w. GoRDoN, whose deeds of
valor on many hard contested battlefield
is an earnest of his sincerity, being called
upon, said that he was entirely unprepared
to say anything on the occasion. and would
not risk himself in an extemporaneous ef-
fort. Having dedicated his hopes, ener-
gies and life for four years to the same no
BILE cause in which had fallen the brave ia
Tiers of those who now appealed to our
bounty, it was unnecessary for him to say
that he felt the most profound and sincere
interest in the gracious enterprise which
had just been so appropriately discussed.
If there was an object on earth that deserv-
ed the protection of the people, it was the
orphan child, and especially the orphan of
him who had fallen while battling in an
honorable and righteous cause. The ia
theirs of these he'll less little ones had fallen
by his side, and he had heard their dying
exclamation, "Oh, God and my country,
protect my little children" 'Let US not
forget it. In my midnight hours, as. I con
template the sad, sad, condition of our
country, fancy that can hear the wall of
the suffering orphan, appealing to US for re-
lief. Let us render it. Ny whole heart is
in the enterprise" The audience could
hardly restrain an outburst of applause as
the General excused himself and we hope
he will forgive us for the inj Justice we have
done him in attempting to give, from an i'm
perfect memory, the substance of portion
Of his remarks.
We are satisfied that this noble enter
prise will receive that encouragement from
the ladies and gentlemen of this county
which it deserves, and we wish the noble
ladies who have the matter in charge here
God speed in their holy undertaking.