Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1872-10-10
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Correspondence of the Yo.kville Enquirer
LETTER FROM "DOwN EAST"
Boston, MASS, October 4, 1872.
Another change has come over the spirit Of
the gentleman having charge of the key Of
the elements. "Old Sol" has made his annual
pilgrimage "across the line," the rains have
ceased, and we are having truly delightful au'
tumn weather-and for once, just right for
every body, apparently, and judging by the
crowded state of our streets and avenues all
the world and the crest of mankind" are con-
tented and intend to make the best Of this
"spell of weather" while it lasts. Such being
the case, and promenading the order of the
day, if you will accompany me we'll stroll
through fremont street and look inside OF the
OLD GRANARY BURYING GROUND
Which, long since abandoned as a burial
place, still contains many "reminiscences OF the
great men of the early days Of Massachusetts.
Here lie the remains of nine former Cover
nors of the colony and State two of the sign
ers of the Declaration of Independence; Paul
Revere, the patriotic mechanic, in whose honor
one of the finest hotels in the city has been
named Peter Fahuiel, who erected and pre-,
sented to the city the old "cradle of liberty
Fanuiel Hall and many others of more or
less note, whose histories are familiar to every
general reader. Upon the front of one of the
tombs can be seen little marble slab in.
scribed "No. 16, Tomb of Hancock" which
is all that marks the last resting place Of the
famous first signer ofthe Declaration of lnde-
pendence. Although there is little or no dis
play made by imposing monuments, one in
particular attracts the attention of visitors
more than the others, from the fact ofits being
rather conspicuous. Curiosity led me to give
it more than passing glance, and upon exam
ination I discovered it to be a monument over
the remains of the parents Of Benjamin Frank
lin. 1t contains the epitaph composed by the
great man who, in "filial regard to their mem.
ory placed this stone" This graveyard being
in the heart of the city, on one of the most
fashionable thoroughfares, and adjoining a
large, frst-class hotel, is quite an object of in
terest to temporary sojourners.
In public charitable institutions, Boston
leads any other city on this continent, notable
among which, is the
PERKINS INSTITUTE FOR THE BLIND,
One of the most interesting of the public
buildings, which is located in that part of the
city known as south Boston. It has been in
operation with uninterrupted success for many
years, and the average number of inmates is
about one hundred and fifty. The amount of
good done by this institution is incalculable,
and wonders have been accomplished in the
instruction of the unfortunates deprived of
sight, who have had the opportunity of being
inmates. The absence of the senses of hear
ing as we'll as of sight, has not been insuper-
able objects to learning, as cases of persons
who were deaf, dumb and blind have been
taught to read and communicate with their
fellow beings through the sense of feeling
The sexes are entirely separated, the ladies
and girls being in buildings removed from the
main asylum. The inmates, of both sexes, are
divided into families, each of which keeps a
separate account of its expenses. This asy-
lum, although charitable to certain extent,
is partially selfsupporting; for such of the
pupils as are able to pay, maintain themselves
the same as at a boarding school. All the
pupils are taught some useful trade, so that
when they go out into the world they are
competent to take care of themselves.
THE coNsUMPTIvEs' HOME.
Owing to the pecularities Of this climate, the
sudden changes Of weather cause many dis
eases of the throat and lungs, and in conse-
quencc of the inadequate accommodations for
that class of patients in ordinary hospitals,
the above named establishment was founded
some years ago by DR.. Charles Cullis. 1t is
said he began without any funds and depends
upon daily contributions for the wants of the
Home. The founder calls the institution a
"Work of Faith" on account of his never
having solicited donations, but has pcttioned
"Him that doeth all things WE'LL" for aid in
the work; and he regards the contributions
he receives as direct answers to his prayers.
The building is very large and spacious
mansion surrounded with ample grounds,
making the Home most desirable asylum for
the poor diseased people who 60 there for
treatment, and is comfortable home for
them until their sufferings are ended by death.
All persons, old or young, black or white,
native or foreign, who are sick with consump'
ton, without friends or home, are "freely re-
ceived," according to the language of the re-
port, "in the name of the Lord"
SENATOR SUMNER,
1t seems to be pretty generally believed, can
not be induced to accept the nomination of the
Liberals and Democrats for Governor, and
there is some talk about making another NOM
ination. 1t has not been definitely settled
upon whom the honor will be conferred but
the indications at present are that Frank W.
Bird, prominent and popular Liberal Re-
publican, will be chosen as the standard bear.
er, provided he will accept. His nomination,
it is believed, would give entire satisfaction to
both wings of the new party. HUNKEDoRI