Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-04-24
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NttNlui AluE
To the Editors of The Daily Epsss:
The enthusiasm which eharacterizes the
enlistment OF our citizen soldiers fads no
parallel in history. In consequence of this
rapid enlistment and speedy departure of our
troops TO meet public emergencies, it must
happen that many families, in the abseoce Of
their protectors, will Iced the aid Of public
muDitieerce. Relief to such is not charity;
'ts simply justice. And nothing will so fire
tie heart and nerve the arm ot the patriot
soldier as the consciousness that society, for
whose welfare he fights, will be careful of
his loved outs at houe." With US the mode
OF doing this is the only matter to be con-
sidered.
Ard on this point l would call attention
to benevolent society Of the city called
"The Cincinusri Aid Association" This
Association has sought no public notoiety,
hut is organized GU such basis IT'S to become
the ain oner of such bouUty as individuals
msy desire 10 bestoW, in any direction that
may be desired Its phi an,hrOpy heeds
neither rect, nor party, por age, nor cOu-
dluCn. It's geueral aims can perhaps be
best exhibited trom glance at the preamble
OF ibe Constitution, which declares that;
HheyedS: In the nature of circumstances
incident 10 life III large cities, there will Uc-
cur multiplied ius'auces of destitution, ars-
| ing from sick ness, sudden Ieverses, and
lack of employ ment, smoug persons OF
worthy character and industrious habits;
and, HheredS: IL doth come to pass, by
reason OF Ihe frequent frauds and ImuOst
| tiOns pTacticed upon the benevolent aud
charitable 10y the base aud unworthy, th At
| tie exercise of the virtue Of charity is Oft
| times wIthbeld, aud the impulses of philaa.
| lhIoIy are sometimes suppressed by many of
| our cirizens, W DO would gladly extend aOy
| appropriate relief TO any deserving person; (;
| therefore, we, The undersigned oeing desIr
| ous of organizing an association that may
serve 10 guard against any misappllcation OF
| the fuu0s, or any abuse of the sentiment nf
cbsritS-an association that may serve The
purpose Of systemanzug aud performing the
| general work OF StiordIn9 relief To all worthy
| persons of our CITY, whether resident Or
trsnsiept that n ay lie ia waDt-an associa
ton that may be legitmately instru-
m nisl 10 giving fullness and efficiency TO
tue aid that may be extended, by providing
t e destitute with needful support. AID by
o occurring proper emplcymentfor those seek
/ lug woIk-an association that, in perform ng
tins, shalt be instrumental, ukewise, il
sbie ldiug the young and unpro otected ftou
social harm, and the industrious poor trOu
social wee; and to that we do ordAin aud
a0out the folio wing Constitution.
The ousttuLion then provides for au en-
erge,ic organization, with such appr prist
guards aud checks as shall preserve the ac
ton of The society from any petverslOn o
its purposes The association has secured
T coTpura,e powers, and locks to permaaenc!
as an Institution OF the city. And, as
voucher fer all this, we tDd among its mem
be rs such gentlemen ss Hon. III. II. Lsavitt
Hon. b StOIer, Henry Albro, VIM. Proctor
DR. j ]. Qpinn, George Keck, Geo. +. Davis
Rev d.. Wise, DR. G Saal, j I. Lewis, jas
W. Sitley. Rev. NJ, D Conway, John Sulli
var, DR. Ceaveland, Atphonse Taft, Thoma
n. Jubuson, Isaac j. Allen, Rev. VIM. q
| | Hsrrison, W Thomas, r M. Bishop, Rev
DR.. GUdsrd, c. W. West. F. Rammelsberl
e. B. Townsend, John Shillito.
The officers of the Association are as fol
: lows: "Hon. Il Fl. Leavitt President; Gee
: Keck, Vice President; Isaac j. Allen, Sec
. Tetary; W. Sibley, Treasurer. Williar
: Proctor Henry AlbfO, aud DR.. CleaVeIan
compose the Executive Council, and the
t give 10 the management of the Associatio
/ much tune and careful attention.
! The permanent character of the Assoc
alton, its wide philanthropy, the well-know
!. character and capacity OF its officers an
4 members, as gentlemen Ofeminent sIaudlnl
all point to the Association as an INSTR
mentality most fit for the special duty Of b
= coming the city almoner 10 those famili
I, who may need relief by reason of the ex
81 gencies of war. We are authorized TO 81
that more special Information may oe had
q calling upon Hen. II II. Leavitt Judge
L the District Court or James w. SIbley, ESQ
: President OF the Chamber of Commerce,
the counting, room Of Tweed Il Sibley, N
l. 40 Walnut-stIeet, or upon either member
n 4 the Executive Council.