The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1870-01-11

spoken. NJ. was brought to US in the
spring 81 1868, by two ladies who in i'm
itation of the Master had gone out to
seek and save the lost They found
her in one of those terrible sinks Of in
EQUITY which infest every city, (Rich-
mond not excepted. She was girl Of
exceedingly sensitive nature, we'll ed
ucated and of good family, -had good
Christian mother, but about the time
she graduated, her mother died. the
father lost his property, and the daugh-
ter full OF ambition and extremely SEN
sitive, unwilling to become burden
to any one,-went to q neighbOring
city, confident that she could support
herself. Found a home in the family
Of a near relative who for a season
greatly aided her in her efforts and
kindly watched oyer her-that friend
soon died and left her again in cold,
unfeeling world-misfortune befell her,
she had never been taught to labor,
could not compete with those unused
to privation and toll; her hopes one
after another were blighted, poverty
came upon her, starvation stared her
in the face. Her proud spirit revolted
at the idea of becoming dependent.
She would make one more effort. There
was a young maa to whom she was en-
gagged to be married. She thought he
loved her,-to him she would unfold
all her trials and seek his advice. The
arch fiend- (for such he proved to
be,) in her hour of grief and sore ex-
tremity, robbed her of her virtue and
then forsook her. In the agony of her
remorse and humiliation she felt that
all the world knew her guilt, and point
ed at her the finger of scorn. She
fed from society, and hid herself
among the yile,-feeling that for her
there was no hope. But when those
two angels Of mercy sought her out and
invited her to the Home most
gladly she embraced it. Very soon af-
ter she was received, consumption de-
veloped, and it became apparent that
the shock to her delicate frame had
been too great. She listened with great
eagerness to the hope set before her,
and very soon realized that 'the blood
of Jesus Christ cleansed her from sin.
While an inmate of the Home she
was kind and gentle, but subject to
great discouragement. feeling that she
had forever disgraced her family. She
Ionged for home, for forgiveness from father
whom she had often ded, months came and
don, no ticings came. It became evident that
her life was passing rapidly away, and q mes
senger was sent, if possible to obtain from an
offended father pardon for his erring child. Ths
father came, but it was too late to remove her.
He could only assure her of his forgiveness
and soothe his dying child. The bitterest cup
was yet to drink, she must forgive him who
had blasted her hopes and sent her to an un-
timely grave, long was the struggle, and it was
not until two weeks before her death tina, she
was able to gaia the victory.
After season of great suffering she became
quiet, and after lying for some time in silence.
with the sweetest smile she said: 'Hov bcauti-
full! The Matron asked what was beautiful?
She said see Heaven. Oh how beautiful. Jesus
Is there. and mother and brother and my own
child (who had died short time before.)
They all seem SO happy, they are all reckoning
me on, waiting to receive me- After few
moments of silence, in which her soul seemed
to be in communion with her Saviour, she be-
gan to weep. The Matron inquired if she
was suffering she said mo, but am 80 sorry
to come back, thought was almost there
that was just landing on that beautiful shore
when Jesus said: Child wait while longer
thy time has not fully come She then left
messages of love TO her friends and SAID, tell
iather and sister to prepare to meet me in hea-
VEN Then closing her eyes for little while
in which she appeared to be in earnest prayer.
she said: tell Charlie 4 her seducer,) that for
give him all that he has ever injured me. My
Saviour has washed me in his own blood, my
sins are all forgiven. go to spend an eternity
in praising Him. Ifhe will seek Him, He will
forgive him. he will make him his
The morning previous to her death, when
suffering severely she said to one of the Man
agers: 'Oh how long, l thought should have
gone home last night When reminded that
it would be but little longer, and then she
would exchange life of suffering for life of
eternal joy and bliss, she said. oh how joyful!
how joyful! and Jesus has done it ALL He died
oY me. l have been sinful, but Jesus loves
me, he has washed me, he has redeemed me. I
await his call home. l should like to have
lived to have served him here but he has ser
rice for me in heaven. How delightful being
With Jesus forever and ever. What would
nave become of me if it had not been for this
Home l should have gone to destruction
Forgive me have been irritable and impatient.
'ut have always felt grateful for what you
nave DONE then thanking the lady who was
With her for her care, she breathed touching
prayer for the Manager, and besought his bless
ne upon the Home After night Of great
suffering, she passed quietly away as one fall
ng asleep. on the 18th of May 1869. having
'een with US fourteen months. Soon after our
asst report, we were forced to the conclusion
hat larger building was absolutely necessary
or the proper carrying on and classifying our
york. Ii our Home was to be city Hospital
q place which it has always filled ever sine,
Is opening), we must have some conveniem:es
md an airy room for it. IL it was to be
lone for the stranger and the frendless, we
must have separate department for that. If
" as to be a temporary shelter for young girls
vho came as strangers to the city seeking EN-.
ioyment, We must be situated as to keep
hem separate from those familiar with vice.
We also found it was impossible to carry on
ny branch Of work without q large airy room,
where we could have those engaged in labor
ontinually under the eye of one Of the off,
ers. After consulting with several of our
eading business men, we ventured upon the
york, having previously received from Charles |
7. Price $450CO towards the purchase of
ot. lot was procured and building erect
d, Ton South Seventh Street, just below the
'ark,) which is now nearly completed at a
ost Of about $1,000.