Clarksville weekly chronicle. [volume] (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1865-1867, 1867-04-26
TENNESSEE ORPHAN ASYLUM

On last wednesday night according t,
appointment Rev. DR.. Bryson addressed
Iquite large and intelligent audience at IN,
Presbyterian church in tehalf of the Ten
nessee Orphan Asylum, located at Clarks
VILE, Tennessee. After reading his eloquen
and powerful address, formerly issued to III,
people Of the State, BY way Of setting forth
the objects Of the asylum, ana AFTER some ex.
planstory remarks, the Dr., In that forcibls
land truly eloquent style for which he is SC
celebrated all over the Sonth, delivered an
appeal to the ladies, whose encouraging
smiles nerved the Southern soldier 10 leave
bis home, father, mother, wife and little ones
and to the fathers of the land, who encour-
aged their sons to 90 forth to fight aud die
for cause which they. espoused and to the
fortunate, though unfortunate, soldi RS who
survived, which moisteued the eyes of all
the audience, and enlisted the sympathies Of
every true heart present In behalf Of the
noble enterprise Of which he is the worthy
representative. He made an elaborate state
ment Of the origin, progress and manage.
ment Of the institution since its inception,
and paid very high compliment to Giles
county In his flattering laudstions of her
worthy and noble citizen, DR.. 5. II Stout,
who is now Superintendent of the Asylum
DR.. Pryson's address on this occasion was
equal In point of diction and beauty 10 his
celebrated appeal issued some time ago 10 the
people Of the State, and was made more iu-
teresting ana charming BY the forcible and
beautiful style in which Il was delivered.
At the conclusion Of bis remarks the DR..
called upon Col. Solen z, Rose TO make few
remarks by way Of approval, which be did
in his usual happy and impressive manner.
Without any preparation, the Col made an
eloquent and chaste appeal to he sympathies
Of all In behalf Of the orphans Of the South,
which detracted nothing from his laurels as
an orator, and which was appreciated BY the
audience.
Gen. 9. W. Gordon, whose deeds Of valor
on many hard contested battlefield 10 an
earnest of his sincerity, being called upon,
said that he was entirely unprepared TO say
anything on the occasion, and wonld not
risk himself In an extemporaneous effort
Having dedicated his hopes, energies and life
for four years to the same noble cause Ia
which had fallen the brave fathers of those
who now appeal to thy bounty, II was un-
necessary for him to say that he felt the most
profound and sincere interest in the gracious
enterprise which had Just been so appropri-
ately discussed. IF there was an object on
earth that deserved the protection Of the
people, 1t was the orphan child, and especial
ly the orphan Of him who had fallen while
battling in an honorable and righteous cause.
The fathers of these helpless, little ones had
fallen by his side, and he heard their dying
exclamation, "0h, God and my country, pro-
tect my little children" Let us not forget
Il. In my midnight hours, % contemplate
the sad, sad, condition of our country, / fan.
cy that can hear the wall of the suffering
orphan, appealing to us for relief. Let us
render 1t. Ny whole heart 10 In the enter
prise.
The audience could hardly restrain an out
burst Of applause as the General excused
himself and We hope he will forgive rs for
the injustice we have done him in attempt
ing to give, from an imperfect memory, the
substance Of portion Of his remarks.
We arc satisfied that this noble enterprise
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. Rutaski
Citizen