Daily Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1860-1862, 1861-08-13
To the Mothers and Friends Of volunteers
Throughout Tennessee


Z The work contemplated in the subjoined ar
ticle, taken from the Richmond Dispatch, viii
commend itself at once to the attention of all.
The usefulness land need of such a medium
through which to minister to the wants of the
sick and wounded soldiery in Virginia and else
where, is too obvious to admit of argument
We fee, confident that nothing more is neces-
sary than to call attention to these pressing
wants below indicated, and to the channel
through which they can be supplied. Certain
ly every family in the .Volunteer State y
can do something towards supplying this de-
mand.
In addition to the articles specifically men,
toned below, by the Richmond Dispatch, we
would say that we learn through letter from
Mr.. ROGER MARTIN, Superintendent at Rich
mond, to Mrs. FELICIA G. PORTER, Chairman
of the Relief Committee of the Soldiers
Friend Society, that there is an urgent demand
for brandy, port wine, and such articles; also,
for sponges, mouth-mops, &C., for hospital
use.
Mrs FELICIA G. PORTER, No. 3S Cedar
street, Nashville, Tennessee, who is Chairman
of the Relief Committee of the Soldiers
Friend Society, in this city, has kindly con-
sented to take charge of all donations, wheth-
er in clothing, money, or other articles for the
sick, and see that they are forwarded to Rich
mond, Virginia, or to any other point desig-
mated by the donors. Will not every friend to
the cause send in at once whatever he or she
may be able to contribute to the comfort of our
patriotic volunteers
A Move In the Right OBJECTIONABLE Young
Mems Christian Association of Richmond, Va,
with the cooperation of similar Institutions
throughout the Southern Confederacy,) have
opened depot on Main street for the reeep-
ton of all articles sent for the relief of the
wounded and sick soldiers. By reference to
the adyertisement,of their Committee, the pub
lie will gerceive that all articles sent to their
care will be properly distributed, and will
reach, without delay, those for whom they are
intended. This committee will attend to re-
ceiving articles sent from any part OF our Con-
federacy; and inasmuch as organizations are
being formed in every part of Virginia and
other States for the purpose OF ministerlng to
the wants of those who have been stricken
down while defending our homes and affairs,
we are assured that the donations of our
fflen0S cOulQ not reach the various hospitals
sooner or with more safety than through the
agency of this committee.
Throughout the broad limits of our beloved
country, every heart is beating with sympathy
for our sick and wounded soldiery, and the
anxious inquiry everywhere exists, "How can
I do them good; how can L relieve their suf
ferings and supply their wants? ?" The answer
is at hand: Let every church, community and
association in the South get together all of the
old clothing-such as shirts, drawers, fowls,
handkerchief, sheets, pillow cases, blankets,
make them up, and forward at once, ''To the
Army Committee of the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, Richmond" and they will
surely reach their destination, and the prayer
of the sufferer will bless the generous giver.
In addition to clothing, we would suggest the
donations of wines, jellies, and other delicacies
suitable for the sick; and those who cannot send
the above named articles, can send their con-
tributions in money, which will be judiciously
expended. Mr.. Roger Martin, well known
gentleman of this city, will be always at the
depot to give his personal supervision to the
whole matter.
The committee will promptly acknowledge
the receipt of all moneys and other contribu-
tons, and at the proper time advise the public
of the good accomplished through their organ
ization. Let the people everywhere avail
themselves of this opportunity to benefit and
bless those in whom they feel such deep and
abiding interest.
Newspapers throughout the State are re-
quested to copy the foregoing article.