The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-11-14
From the Detroit Advertiser.
Relief for the Suffering in Kansas.

We publish below, the appeal Of Bishop Lee,
OF Iowa, who 10 also the Bishop in charge Of the
diocese of Kansas, fer the aid Of those in the
latter Territory Who are suffering for want Of
food and clothing by reason of the failure of the
crops there during the past season.
A circular has been laid before US signed by
Nessrs. {. Z. Trowbridge, L. E. DeNil, L. l..
Tiffany, VIM. Henderson, Charles ID. Palmer,
members Of the Committee appointed pursuant
10 resolution of the Eastern Convention OF the
Diocese of Michigan, to collect contributions in
money and provisions, 10 be forwarded without
delay 10 Bishop Lee for distribution. This cir.
cular states that they have made arrangements
with the different railroads leading westward
across the State, 10 transport 10 Chicago without
delay and without expense, any quantity Of pro-
visions which may be collected for that purpose.
They alse undertake TO see the transportation
10 Iowa, tree of expense.
With a view to early aud efficient action, the
members Of the Committee residing at Detroit,
have presumed upen the approval Of their fel.
low members of the country parishes, Of such
measures OF detail As they might adopt, and they
have accordingly appointed
Il. n. RICE, of the Michigan Cent. Railroad,
CHARLES ID. PALMER, Dct 4 Milw.
l.. p KNIGHT, Mich Southern
all at Detroit, 10 receive all contributions Of pro-
visions. They will take charge OF all articles
sent from any Of the towns of the Convocation,
ard forward them 10 Bishop Lee
APPEAL.
The undersigned, having temporary charge Of
the Diocese Of Kansas, has been requested to
make known the urgent wants Of the people in
that afflicted Territory. An unprecedented
drought has been experienced there during the
past season, and many people are in great need
,t
This know from personal observation in my re-
cent visitatons in that diocese, and the fact is
attested by the clergy generally. Under these
painful circumstances, Respectfully and earnest
ly ask the members and friends of the Protestant
Episcopal Church, in all parts of the country, 10
come 10 the relief Of their brethren in Kansas
without delay. Donations ntrusted TO me will
be sent to our clergy in Kansas for distribution
among their people, the distribution To be made
as judciOusly as possible. As winter ID sp-
prOaching, prompt action is important Other
Christian bodies in Kansas are taking measures
TO procure aid for their people, and general ef-
forts are also in progress for the benefit Of ell
classes OF citizens who are suffering under the
adverse providence of God. Let not, then, our
own people be backward in manifesting their
Christian sympathy for those in whose behalf
this appeal is made. More will be needed than
can be secured by all these various efforts, and
it il hoped that EpiscOpalians will do their part,
both in connection with any general movement
that may he made, and also in response to this
special call for their benevolent aid. "While
We have time, let US do good unto all men, and
especially unto them that are of the household
of Faith" HENRY W. LEE,
Bishop of the Diocese Of Iowa,
And Bishop in charge OF Diocese Of Kansas
Davenport, Iowa, October Is, 1850.