The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1872-02-01
To ,h. Fr,.na. Of orph-. Children in

AZ the session Of tho South ,Oarolina
Conference OF the MetbodtSt EpfScdpal
Chutch. South, held In Spartaaburg,
commencing December l3. 1871, tie fol-
loving resolutions were passed Without
dissenting vote. viz:
'Resoipeti, That it is tho sense Of THE
Conference that steps should now be
taken to innugurate plan for the esta-
blishment Of home for destitute or.
phsns within tho bounds Of this Oon-
ference.
"Resolued. That the Bishop be re-
quested to appoint an agent to take the
initialory steps looking to this end, and
that committee of three be appointed
to cooperate with him.
"The Conference then by vote request
ed that r. Q. Oliver be appointed Agent,
and that the Presiding Elder OF Spar.
tanbnrg District. A. Nj. Shipp, D. D., +,
and 8. Bobo, Esq.. be appointed said
committee; and they were 90 appoint
ed"
Although I feel my insuH3ciency, I
have cheerfully entered upon the duties
OF this important agency. and by the
help OF the Father Of the fatherless, I
am determined upon success. The una
nimity OF the Conference, displayed in
the adoption of the nbove resolutions,
nsaures mo of hearty co operation on
the part OF my brethren; and this, to-
gether with the words OF cheer already
received. inspire me with confidence as
to the ultimate accomplishment Of the
object in view. I desire it understood
oy every one, that although this noble
charity is inaugnrated under the auspices
,f.Arn l..
designed for the benefit Of orphans. re-
gartliess of church relations Destitute
orphans are to be received from all sec.
tons OF the State, according to the mea-
sure of our ability to support them. In
the management Of the home, great caro-
will be taken to secure the physical,
mental and moral development of the
children; 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 day
school. in which the Bible, as text
book, shall be used. and tho foundation
principles of our holy Christianity faith-
fully inculcated.
The children when disposed to coli
meet themselves with the church of God,
shall have the right to join that denomi-
nation most In accordance with their
views OF Christian doctrine and govern.
ment. When any of the children mani
fest more than ordinary mental ability,
they will be sent to first oIass college
for graduation, If thore nre means suffi.
oient. l have thus briefly set forth our
design IN establishing home for indi-
6 mt orphans and those intesded to be
| benefited. It now remains for me- TO
hint at the plan for raising the necessary
funds for it's support. I have been
asked: What amount do you propose to
raise? My answer is: The Investment
OF 81, 600, 600 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 fol-
lowing the very best: l. Let every one
give something. 2. Let them give
cheerfully. 3. Let them give according
as the Lord has prospered them in tenn
poral things. If this plan be followed
faithfully, there will be no lack, and
hundreds of poor orphans will be res
cued from ignorance aud vice, and made
ornaments in society-the State and the
church. Some of the brightest intel
lects and most useful men and women
have been sent forth from the Orphan
House In Charleston, who would other
wise have been reared in ignorance aud
ohscurity, and in many instances under
very vicious influences. God bless that
noble institution. May it never lack
for friends and substantial aid. 1t i.
certainly one of the brightest ornaments
| within the limits of the "City by the
Sea-" Although there is much more I
would like to say to the friends of this
enterprise, will close, for fear I make
this communication too lengthy.
charge nothing for my services as agent,
and every cent contributed will be ap-
piled to the support of the home; and
moreover, 7 shall give Of my temporal
substance according to the financial plan
herein set forth. have already secured
a donation of $4,000. and have two
places under consideration for loca.
ton; ono capable of accommodating 200.
the other 600 children. I am deter.
mined not to 60 in debt.
The Scriptures abound in blessings
reserved for those who rightly consider
tho wants of the fatherless, and with
curses upon those who tighten their
purse-strings to the cry of the needy.
Do you want to be happy? Do You
want to be delivered in time of trouble
Do you desire to be preserved and kent