The evening telegraph. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1864-1918, 1868-08-20
PROSEL TISM.
The Case OF Mary Ann Smith.

The following appears in the New York Tablet
OF this week with regard TO Mary Ann smitn: -
1--WE understand that this girl, whose case has
acquired considerable notorlety, in the public
pllnts, owing 10 the attempt on the part OF q
Meth odist minister in Newark, to remove her
from a place where her father had placed her
ard who, unfortunately, by her conduct and
language in the court, did all she could to assist
him in his attempt, has, since she was remauded
TO the House OF the Good Shepherd, regretted
her conduct, and now desires to do what Is right
in every respect. She assisted at the Retreat
which was given in tina institution in July, and
approached the Holy Sacraments. She has since
written aletter to her father which she requested
him TO show to her Methodist friends asking
them to cease all proceedings in the matter, that
she is Catholic, and wishes to remain one.
They, however, paid no heed to her request,
and are putting her parents and friends to addl-
tional trouble by Iurther litigation. Tue other
day they went so far as to take up a collection,
at the camp meeting in Sing Sing, to pay the
legal expenses. Have they no young girls of
their own going astray that require attent on,
that they must needs try to steal lamb from
the Catholic fold! II Mary Ann Smith is now
let alone, and ceases 10 be the object of nOtorety
which she has been, and which has had
dangerous influence upon her, and remains Tor
while longer with the excellent Sisters of the
Good Shepherd, there is good chance of her
tuning out prudent and well behaved girl.
Sne Is learniT e trade, and is happy and con-
tented. Under these circumstances we think
the Methodlss might as well draw off their
torcee, and not waste their strength in a hope
The following letter from Mary Ann 10 the
Rev. Father Doaue, ofthis city, has been handed
us for pubcauon:-
YoRKvILLE, August l, lS6s.-Convent of the
Good ShCpherd.-VeTy Reverend Fa her-Please
excuse the liberty take in writing to you. Be
so kind, Rev. Faih her as to put q stop to my
tnal, as | consider there Is but Que true reli
Plon, and in that mean TO live, and hope to
die. | confess myself a Catholic now, and
hope forever. Rev. Father, the religious here
are very kind TO me. ] am happy, and as 1 have
but one soul, shall try and not lose it. Be so
kind as to tell my iaVher to send my trunk and
all my clothes Rev. Father, If 1T is not too
much trouble, / should like TO see you.
/ feel as though | shah never leave here. |
have a great desire TO become Magdaen. /
trust after a little while the dear aud honored
mother who has charge of my spiritual and
temporal welfare will think bt To send me TO
that holy retreat of retirement and prayer.
Rev. Father, most humbly beg your prayers,
hoping that our Divine Lord may be graciously
pleased to place me in that situation OF life
wherein may serve him best. We have had a
retreat here and | am so happy since that
would rot, TO gain a crown, leave here. During
that holy time have had the very great happi
ness OF receiving the body aud blood OF my
Divine Lord. So now, Rev. Father. you know
that am happy, and shall conclude by remain
ing, Your respectful and penltent child,
MARY ANN SMITH.
Rev. Father, had nearly forgot 10 mention
that had received a valise with my name. The
articles 1t contains | do not claim as mine. You
will therefore, Rev. Father be so kind as to ask
my father If he has sent any such articles here.
N. A. 8.