The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1872-01-18

es in the report--lneaner than that, Dy lnuen
does, and am entitled to be heard.
Farewell to the Senator from Darlington; tx
his glory and his hopes of being made Cover
nor. He can dig his politica! grave ne ha
published his report and gone back on it.
To the Friends Of Orphan Children in Soutl
Carolina.
At the session of the South Carolina Confer
ence of the Meth odist Episcopal Church, South
held in Spartanburg, commencing December
13, 1871 the following resolutions were passeo
without dissenting vote, viz:
Resolced, That it is the sense OF this Confer
ence that steps should now be taken to inaugu
rate plan for the establishment of Home
for destitute orphans within the bounds OF this
Conference.
Resolved That the Bishop be requested to
appoint an Agent to take initiatory steps look
ing to this end, and that Committee of three
be appointed to cooperate with him.
tsThe Conference then by vote, requested that
R. c. Oliver be appointed agent; and that the
Presiding Elder of Spartanburg District, A
NJ. Shipp, DID,, and S. Bobo, Esq, be appoint,
ed said Committee; and they were so appoint
led"
Although I feel my insuffciency, | have
cheerfully entered upon the duties of this i'm
portant agency and by the help of the Father
of the fatherless, l am determined upon sue
cess. The unanimity of the Conference, dis
PLAYED in the adoption of the above resolutions,
assures me of a. hearty cooperation on the part
of my brethren; and this, together with the
words of cheer already received, inspire me
with confidence as to the ultimate accomplish
ment of the object in view. | desire 1t to be
understood by every one, that although this
noble charity is inaugurated under the auspil-
ces of the Conference, the proposed Home is
designed for the benefit of orphans, regardless
of church relations. Destitute orphans are to
be received from all sections of the State, &C.
cording to the measure of our ability to sup
port them. In the management OF the Home,
great care will be taken to secure the Physical,
Mental and Moral development of the chill.
dren; and to attain this end, it is contemplated
that it be located where there shall be farm
attached, and in process of time mechanical
shops are to be erected There is also to be a
day-school, in which the Bible, as text book
shall be used, and the foundation principles OF
our holy Christianity faithfully inculcated.
The children, when disposed to connect
themselves with the Church of God, shall have
the right to join that denomination most IN &C,
cord with their views of christian doctrine snd
government. When any of the children man
ifest more than ordinary mental ability, they
will be sent to first class College for gradua-
tion, if there are means sufficient.
have thus briefly set forth our design in es.
tablishine Home for INDECENT orphans, and
those intended to be benefited. 1t now re-
mains for me to hint at the plan for raising the
necessary funds for its support. l have been
asked: What amount do you propose to
raise? NV answer is: The investment OF
million of dollars would not be too much to
meet the necessities Of the case, but scarcely
hope to secure this amount. AS to financial
plan, think the following the very best: lst.
Let every one give something. I'd. Let them
give cheerfully. 3rd Let them give accord
ing as the Lord has prospered them in tempo
raj things. If this plan be followed faithfully,
there will be no lack, and hundreds OF poor
orphans will be- rescued from ignorance and
mads ornaments in society, the State and the
! Church. Some of the brightest intellects and
most useful men and women have been sent
forth from the Orphan House in Charleston,
who would otherwise have been reared IN lgno-
rance and obscurity, and in many instances
under very vicious influences. God bless thai
noble institution. May it never lack for friends
and substantial aid 1t is certainly one OF the
brightest ornaments within the limits OF the
City by the Sea. $50,
Although there is much more l would like
to say the friends of this enterprise, Will
close for fear l make this communication toe
lengthy charge nothing for my services as
Agent, and every cent contributed will be ap'
piled to the support of the Home. AND more
over, I shall give of my Temporal. substance
according to the financial plan herein set 1orth r
I have already secured donation, OF len
THOUSAND DOLLARS, and have two places un-
der consideration for location; one capable
of accommodating two hundred, the other slS
hundred children. I am determined not to sc
in debt.
The Scriptures abound in blessings reserved
for those who rightly consider the wants OF the
fatherless, and with curses upon those VINO
tighteneth their purse-strings to the cry OF th'
needy. Do you want to be happy?, do you
want to be delivered in time of trouble? DC
you desire to be preserved and kept alive ane an
blessed upon the Garth, and delivered from tl'
will of your enemies? Do you want TO Do
strengthened upon the bed of languishing, ant
J have your bed mado soft in time OF sickness
Then consider the wants, and give OF your sub
J stance for the support Of the helpless poor 10
whom I am pleading. See Psalm Al: l, .; :,
In conclusion, will say to you, one and all
do not wait for personal application, but sent
on your contributions without delay, and stat'
what newspaper you wish the acknowledged
, made in, or if you prefer, l will acknowledg
by letter. Twill endeaver to secure the servi
ces of the Express Company free of charge
All money received will be put in the Saving
Bank at interest until needed. afiectionatei.
, ask the prayers of all Gods people in behalf
the Orphan Home. Address,
- REV. r. G. OLIVER,
Agent Orphans Home,
Spartanburg G. H., S. c
B-Cut this out and show to your neigh
Dor.
January 1, 1872.