Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1869-04-22
JOHNSON.
AVisit TO the Catholic Orphans.
His Reception at st. Agnes AcRd-
envy and State Female
College.
His
bye.


His
Ex-Presidsnt johnson, escorted by
Mayor Leftwich, John LGeue, Esq,
and Mr.. J. Nj. Heating. Of the APPEAL,
yesterday morning visited the Catholic
Orphan Asylum. The party arrived 81
the beautiful and tas.efully adorned
homs of the poor orphans about half
past nine O'Clock, aid we're received by
the Sister in charge, by whom they were
shown through the building. The sp-
p~ropTiately fitted chapel, the psrlor and
reception room, d0rmitories for the
children, and lastly the schoolroom
where were assembled some sixty or
more children Of both exc and all ages,
from two to fifteen years. After the sis
ter had introduced the President and his
friends, one OF the children stepped for
ward and addressing Mr.. johnson, well
coined him 10 their home and thanked
him Tor his presence. The words Of the
Interesting child, coupled with the sur
rOundings, wen straight to the heart
Of the imam Of the people," and
moved him almost to tears. He
responded feeliBgly and in words
as beautiful and appropriate a. could
well be selected. He reminded them,
in plain, simple, but one the less eio-
quentianguage, Of the beauties of educa-
ton what 3 pleasure, solsce and profit
Il would prove in sitter life; cautioned
them to obedience to their teachers, and
70 an observance of the religious precepts
incEIcAtei by the good sisters. On con-
Guiding 3 little girl, OF perhaps five
years, stepped up TO the ex President ard
| presented him with s beautiful bCquet o.
! flowers, for which she was kissed and re-
ceived thanks. After p~Rrtaking Of some
refreshments the party took their de-
psrture for the
ST. AGNES ACADEzEY,
where they arrived sb0uG half-psst ten.
Here they were received by toe Mother
Superior, who a,ter introducing them to
the Sister assistants, escorted them
through the main building, explsining
as they went the uses of the several
rooms, and giving a brief but interesting
history or the sehoOl and its progress.
This visit, as was thst to the OTphsn
Asylum, was much eTj)yed by the ex
President aud his companions, and will
ioDg be treasured SIS 8 memorable occa-
sion.
From the S.. Agnes Academy Mr..
uAuEOA Was NttNSA 70 tHe
ELMgooD CEMETERY
and through it. This proved among the
most interesting Of the ex Presidents
Wits. He ssked many questions ia re.
gsrd to our lovely " city OF me dead,n and
made many appropriate comments upon
the views, the graves and tie general
condition OF one OF the l0yeiisst spots the
earth E6ords. From the Cemetery to
the
STATE FEMALE COLLEGE
was but q short drive. Here the party
Nas taken in charge by Rev. DR.. Collins, |
who introduced The Ex-Pcesi1ent fret 70
the teachers and SfterwRrd to the chill
droD, by whom be wss received respect
ful y. he msde sspesch to them that ne
cannot but regard one Of the best effJrts |
nf his life. Every word OF iG was sppro.
priate and timely. He referred to their
edDeztiOl ~ teachers SO admirably
trained for aud aaae.Sj 70 the work Of
c~ultivating their young minds, Temiaaed
theEa-of what they are 10 Doubt often
told by the coed D1ctoF-of the uses, /
benefits sad blessings Of education, and
closed by suggestion that m2ny Of them
would shortly take upon themselves the
Gulses q lie foT when they were bsing
prepared, sad yhst If they did not now
make good use OF theiF opportunities il
Eouli be TO them 3 constant source Of
regret.
The party then left for the city, having
but time sufficient left to snsble them
20 reach the Oyerton hotel for
Mr.. J~ohnson's departure on the Q p.n.
train for the Memphis and Charleston
Railroad for HGviis, where he will
spssk to-day. Il was the intention Of
Mayor Lsfssich 20 have conducted Dir.
johnson to others Of the private schools,
Including that Of the Mcpherson Female
College, OF Adams street, and the pub
lie sea0ols, tU5 want Of time prevented ;
aud 80 the ex-Presidsnt was reluctantly
compelled to leave without enjoying q
visit 20 ali OF our educational Institutions.
THE DEPARTURE.
About haif-past twelve members of
the Reception Committee and Commit
Zee OF Escort from NsshYills assembled
80 the OvertoB, whence, in carriages, &C
by q band, they escorted Mr.
Johnson 10 the DEPOT. The eity's guest
rode in s haroucoe with MsyOF Left
Sich and Alderman Duff. The corbege
moved down Main to Madison street,
and wac every gbere greeted by demon
STATIONS Of respSct by the citizsns,
the ladies being conspicuous, as also
the young ladies SID children OF
the Female Academy on Madison
presided over by Mr. Halle. Ar
rived at the cars, the time being brief,
the gentlemen OF the committees took
their leave, and precisely at one O'clock
the trsin yes oE. NJ. johnson is &C.
by Col. Williams end Mr..
R-disld OF the Cncianati Commercial.
Thus closed me OF the most memorials
ever mais TO Memphis by 9 public
msD, during which Mr. johnson hes
been The recipient Of every character of
demonstration Of respect and con-
ajence in tie power OF this
to besto|, and with which
hs expressed himself, privately and pub
in the highest degree delighted and
salts 6sd.
The ex-Pfes'dsnt VIII speak to-day at
Huntsville. We will present DER readers
tomorrow with q teiegraphio synopsis
o. bis remarks, and . description Of his