The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-04-30
LADIES ASSIS TING rHS DEFENDERS OF THE
Union

MEETING OF LADIES IN DIR. CHEEvER's CHuRcH-AN
ASSOCIATION FoRAED TO RELIEVE TIE wOUNBEB
AND DYING SOLDIERS.
There was meeting Of ladies' on Monday last In
the Church Of the PuritaDs. It was opened by Mr..
Warren He said the object Of the meeting TO take
for mnstering TO the Of the soldiers
gone battle field defence Of the honor and sup
port Of the country and ts flag He announced that Dr.
Crawford OF Fort Sumter would attend to- morrow II
the meeting adjourned Till them and suggested that
NO more than ganxation be effected till then. Dr..
Caw'ord win INFORM tue ladies what they may do for
the benefit Of the wounded and dying soldiers
Mrs. S. B wckens called upon 10 preside, which
she did after good deal delicate hesitation and Mrs
lsdy briefly announced the object or the meeting aud
included with the that she felt the ladies' Of
New York had time 70 lese and hat duty 70 per-
10 m.
A prayer by Mr. WARREN for the success OF the move
nent inapguTatsd, was offered up.
After good deal OF silent consultation among few OF
the ladies' WARREN informed the meeting that he
directed 70 say, by the presiding officer that was sus
sesed that 90 association Dc formed 70 %
in by the meeting. committee Of twelve
ladies', different churches and different congrega
Chairman, was than Appointed 10 draft regulations and
bylaws for .hs Union and make out the work that the
ladies' VIII have 70 perform, and submit II for The con-
sderation Of the general meeting this afternoon
Mr. WARREN stated that q lady had informed him that
che has notion Of remaining in New York but intends
10 90 70 Washington, 70 attend the wounded.
The proceedings concluded by the singing Of psalm
and prayer.
TIE SECOND MEETING OF LADIES IN DIR. cHEEvER's
cHURCH-NEw YORK LADIES RELIEF UNION.
The meetings Of the ladies s continue in this church.
and the only emulation amongst them il how they may
beat provide for the comfort and sustenanoc OF the
brave hearts who have gone forth TO take part in the
tragic scenes in which they will shortly be called TO
engage
The meeting Tuesday held Ut the usual hour,
three O'Clock at which time large number had
blcd. These meetings characterized by the utmost
unanimity OF feeling and sentiment and the
datons from the IAdies Committee always certain 10
meet with the spontaneous appreciation Of those who
when the COMMITTEES r~turned into the body of the
church, after deliberst some time their audaoe and
portion OF the Word OF God, after which singing and
prayer were gone through.
sion, previous TO the reading Of the minutes Of
| the previous day addressed the meeting 10
that their object vas 10 provide comfort for the sick
the wounded Of those brave soldiers who had went forth
10 fight their battles and At the risk Of their lives 70
port the constitution Of this great country.
Following n copy Of the rules which are TO govern
the meeting and the spirit in which they framed and
the benevolent feelings which they breathe speak for
| BYLAWS NEGOTIATIONS nu ww YORK rADrss' Krir
AyticL l-Nsr,e This society shsll be denomnAted
| the New Yors Ladies' Relief Union.
Article 2-O1jet The object Of the Rilief Union shall
Il
materials used in aid OF the soldiers Who may
i come sick or wounded during the present coofict.
Artsoe 3-0fic1s and their Dtases The others shall
consist OF FIRST and Second Drec,rer, Treasurer,
Recording Secretary, and two Corresponding Secretaries,
by whom with Bard OF Managers 70 be elected by the
members the business Of the Relief Union ell be
Quoted IL shall be the ouy Of the First Dircctrees 70
preside a all regular meetings. IN her absence this duty
win oevove upon the 10 order The Treasurer shall
take charge Of all moues belonging 70 the Relief Union
and submit report u the finances at each regu-
lar business meeting The duty o. the Recording 5ecrea
~ will be 10 keep the minutes Of all meetings, aud re-
cord Of the of the Relief Unon and receive ell
monlee and pay 10 Treasurer ANY lady who
viii pledge her influence in behalf OF tho objects Of the
| Relief Unon may become member by the payment Of
| twenty I've cents
Ar tce - v,enqs The regular business meetings CT
| the Relief Union sh- be he'd Wednesday OF each
week, Mtbrcc o'clock p NJ till otherwise ordered. Tho
meetings to be opened by reading the scriptures or
| prayer, and closed with singing.
/ The following officers elected
/ FIRST Drectress-Mrs James Ifalstei
/ Second Directrese-Mrs. wicham.
l Treasurer-Mrs Davis.
/ secretary-Mrs Mahony.
Corresponding secretarics-Mes Emma L. Thompson,
/ Mrs J. @. Hall
s gratifying Z, state that the benevolent objects of
tho meeting are not sectional but based upon broad
and expansive basis without respect party or creed
Some thrilling and soul stirring addresses were made
by the ladies' and every sentiment uttered broahed the
pureet 10y ally and patriotism towards the support and
Dr. Fage Who In the Of her observations stated
that abe would be a the seat Of war, ready 70 i'd
minister comfort 70 the sick and the dying whore her
| services were required.
After her short pa hetc and feeling address, which
was marked by much scrptural sentiment, tho organ,
under the direction Of ts able conductor, struck mp
powerful yea plantve melody, "rhe star spangted Ban
ncr durng the singing Of which the ladies' eli aad
joined effectua'ly IN the music.
The business messiap &n - hela svssy Wednesday
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