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Letter to Editor
September 7, 1791
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
A letter from Charleston praises the Intendant and Wardens for their efforts to build an orphan house to shelter and educate destitute children, contrasting it with past criticisms of officials and highlighting the unifying power of benevolence across religious lines.
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CHARLESTON, (S. C.) Aug. 10.
Mr. BOWEN,
However interesting and important your Herald is reputed for your happy selection of literary and political communications, I have been surprised at the silence of our citizens on the zeal of the Intendant and Wardens to erect a mansion for the orphan—to shelter the helpless from the gripe of famine, and to rear up, in virtue, the female, who otherwise unsupported, might fly to the covert of dishonor for support; while the youth, thus preserved and educated, may be expected to shine in some mechanic art, acquiring subsistence with honor, instead of seeking precarious support by depredations on the public.
To what a torrent of scribbling malignity against official characters, we have submitted last winter, and yet no pen has been occupied to bestow just praise on the noblest extension of the soul, which the candid have observed with admiration these few weeks past. We have seen the head of the corporation, and a number of respectable members, suppliants for charity and advocates for the raiment and education of the destitute and exposed. We have heard holy men cooperating with their endeavors, and in the language of their heart, and in the name of the Sovereign of all Mercies, supplicating the wealthy to defend and succour the needy and the innocent. Their prayers were not in vain; and for the honor of human nature, if any heart was cold or contracted, it animated and expanded by their divine eloquence.
How delicious the Scene to the pathetic penioner of an hour. The hand that gave was instantaneously rewarded by the ecstatic raptures of the soul. Gracious Benevolence, how delicious is thy draught! As this sacred function is congenial with the soul, no wonder the flame should be diffusive. This subject will be resumed to-morrow at the Synagogue, where, doubtless, we may have an opportunity to observe a mixed assemblage of men opposed in religious tenets, perfectly united in this divine attribute of God, without which, profession is mockery and religion unsubstantial.
Mr. BOWEN,
However interesting and important your Herald is reputed for your happy selection of literary and political communications, I have been surprised at the silence of our citizens on the zeal of the Intendant and Wardens to erect a mansion for the orphan—to shelter the helpless from the gripe of famine, and to rear up, in virtue, the female, who otherwise unsupported, might fly to the covert of dishonor for support; while the youth, thus preserved and educated, may be expected to shine in some mechanic art, acquiring subsistence with honor, instead of seeking precarious support by depredations on the public.
To what a torrent of scribbling malignity against official characters, we have submitted last winter, and yet no pen has been occupied to bestow just praise on the noblest extension of the soul, which the candid have observed with admiration these few weeks past. We have seen the head of the corporation, and a number of respectable members, suppliants for charity and advocates for the raiment and education of the destitute and exposed. We have heard holy men cooperating with their endeavors, and in the language of their heart, and in the name of the Sovereign of all Mercies, supplicating the wealthy to defend and succour the needy and the innocent. Their prayers were not in vain; and for the honor of human nature, if any heart was cold or contracted, it animated and expanded by their divine eloquence.
How delicious the Scene to the pathetic penioner of an hour. The hand that gave was instantaneously rewarded by the ecstatic raptures of the soul. Gracious Benevolence, how delicious is thy draught! As this sacred function is congenial with the soul, no wonder the flame should be diffusive. This subject will be resumed to-morrow at the Synagogue, where, doubtless, we may have an opportunity to observe a mixed assemblage of men opposed in religious tenets, perfectly united in this divine attribute of God, without which, profession is mockery and religion unsubstantial.
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Emotional
Ethical Moral
Persuasive
What themes does it cover?
Morality
Religion
Social Issues
What keywords are associated?
Orphan House
Charity
Benevolence
Intendant
Wardens
Charleston
Destitute Youth
Synagogue
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. Bowen
Letter to Editor Details
Recipient
Mr. Bowen
Main Argument
the writer praises the intendant and wardens' zeal in establishing an orphan house to protect and educate destitute children, contrasting this noble benevolence with past unjust criticisms of officials and emphasizing its unifying, heartfelt impact across society.
Notable Details
Torrent Of Scribbling Malignity Against Official Characters Last Winter
Holy Men Supplicating In The Name Of The Sovereign Of All Mercies
Event To Resume At The Synagogue Tomorrow
Mixed Assemblage United In Benevolence Despite Religious Differences