The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1867-03-07
MISSION SABA m SCHOOL rHs soon.

MISSION SABA RI SCHOOL TIE POOR,
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The poor 20 always have with YOU is
declaration the truth Of which is fully realized
at present. Employ msnt has been scarse-liv.
ing is expensive, and many honest industrious
families are much straitened. Widows, who
toll over the wash-tub, find it difficult to pay
their rent and furnish fyod. clothing and fuel for
their families-bes;dex these, there are many
families which have been reduced to poverty
and want by the intemperancs OF the head, not
by any FAULT o. the innocent wife and children.
After long and cold winter the little supplies
laid in have beer consumed 80 that NOW more
suffering exists in our midst than many are
aware Of Blessed is he that considereth the
poor.p ~ E3gatdo a. H2IsH8j5a elt4 2oi
In this connection. it gives US pleasure to no.
tico the efforts OF the ladies' connected with the
Marion Street Sabbath School. to promote the
outward wants of many who come under their
care. They do not say: Be ys warmed and fit-
ted;-but thsy visit and search out the wants
OF many silo,t sufferers. They have organized
society which has been in successful operation
for two or three years past. and has been great
ly blessed in administering to the spiritual needs
of those who have received its aid to relieve
their physical wants. 1t fills different sphere
from our noble Ladies Benevolent Society and
reaches many not within the objects of that ex-
cellent organisation. Its funds have been 81
lently contributed hareto6,re: h,t raner.tr ths
case and having full confidence in the Judgment
and care Of the ladies' engaged in the work, un-
dertook to solicit aid Their appeals have been
promptly and freely responded to-. Ten gentle
men contributed Fifty Dollars each. and many
others smaller sums altogether amounting TO
about 81 200. The contribution has been most
oportune aud will gladden. many hearts. as-:.
The Sabbath School" is in q fourishing
condition-thc attendance being mostly from
two to three hundred. 1t fills . different FIELD
from the various UNCONVENTIONAL Sabbath
Schools in the city. The teaching is not secta-
ran. but scripturai It is made up Of all clas-
ses Of the community. Many Of our most re-.
spectacle citizens as we'll as those who
are poor and neglected participate in it, More
thaul fifteen hundred children have been con.
nectsd with its org anixstion, and excellent re-
suits have followed. ANY of orr citizens would
be interested in spending an hour there on tlrs
Sabbath lt meets at present 81 the meeting
house on the corner OF Marion and Markst-st
at P. NJ; bat the place is too small for it.
An excellent room is being prepared for its &C.
commodation in the new building on Fifth-st.
Would not our citizens feel like assisting soma
in fitting up this room for so good an object?
We rejoice to note all such efforts for good.
believing they are based on the teachings Of the
Saviour. snd are in accordance with His practice
when oc earth. q as1vEb zsl lIa les ~
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CONGRESSIONAL The Thirty Ninth
Congress ceased to exist on the 4ti, of
March, and tho Fortieth took its place.
In the Senate, Hon. Ben. Wade was elec
Ted President OF that body. and in the
House. Hon. Schuyler Colfax, was re-
elected Speaker, and Mcpherson re- cleo
ted Clerk. 'hf ii sas si galwol!cI s-
In the Senate several bills and reso
lutions were introduced and referred to
appropriate committees, including one
rendering the thanks of Congress to
George Peabody for his munificent dona-
tons. and directing the President to
canse g gold medal to be struck and
presented 70 Mr. Peabody. "A bill was
introduced for the reorganization or the
Judiciary Of tie United States, which
was ordered to lie on the table until the
formation OF Committees In the
House, after the administration of the
oath Of once to officers elect. and the
transaction Of some miscellaneous bust
ness, Df; Boynton was re- elected Chap
lain, receiving 81 votes out Of l4e.
The President had no communication
to make to Congress- It is supposed
that the impeachment question ~ill not
be reached, from the fact that, the Sea-
sion of the new Congress will be yerv
brief.
1t will be requisite for the Senate To
remain In session for . couple Of weeks
atleoss. soeoonllrm new appointments 20
I'LL vacancies caused by rejection Poet
master General Randall states that not
less Shah Two millions or dollars are nov
IN the hands Of clerks Of post dfcesl
destitute OF postmasters.