The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-11-14

every modern European army, Wnlcn uec-
imated our army in Mexico, and which,
at one time, rendered nearly half of one
of our armies in the war of 1872 unfit for
service. 1t is ground for national graf
itude that our present armies have passed
through the most trying season of the year
wonderfully escaping this danger. That
there are grander causes for this than the
labors of the Commission cannot be doubt
ed, but that, among human agencies, a
large share of credit for it should be given
to those labors it is neither arrogant nor
unreasonable to assert. In this assurance,
what contribution that has hitherto been
made to the treasury or the store of the
Commission is not received back again
ten fold in value
After full and confidential conference
with the Secretary Of War, the Comman-
der of the Army Of the Potomac, and the
Quartermastsr General, there is reason to
ask with urgency for a large increase of
the resources of the Commission, espe-
cially of that class of its resources upon
which it must chiefly draw for the relief
of the sick and wounded.
The experience of the Commission has
so well acquainted it with the earnest de-
sire of their loyal countrywomen to be
allowed to work in the national cause, that
1t is deemed unnecessary to do more than
announce that there is real and immedi-
ate occasion for their best eXertions, and
to indicate convenient arrangements for
the end in view.
1t is, therefore, suggested that societies
be at once formed in every neighborhood
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and that existing societies of suitable Or
ganization, as Dorcas Societies, Sewing
Societies, Reading Clubs and Sociables,
devote themselves, for a time, to the sacred
service of their country; that energetic
and respectable committees be appointed
to call from house to house and store to
store, to obtain contributions in materials
suitable to be made up, or money for the
purchase of such materials that collec-
tions be made in churches and schools and
factories and shops. for the same purpose
that contribution boxes be placed in post
Offices, newspaper Offices, railroad and tel
egraph offices, public houses, steamboats,
ard ferry boats, and in all other suitable
places, labelled, "For ou. SICK and Ho,la-
cled ;" and that all loyal women meet at
such convenient times and places as may
be agreed upon in each neighborhood or
social circle, to work upon the material
which shall be so procured
DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES WANTED
Blankets.
Quilts, of cheap material, about sevcn feet
long by fifty inches wide
Woolen Or Canton Flannel Bed-Gowns,
Wrappers, Undershirts, and Drawers.
Small Hair and Feather Pillows and Cush-
ions for wounded limbs.
Knit Woolen Socks.
Slippers.
All articles should be closely packed in
wooden boxes, or in very strongly wrapped
bales, and clearly directed. On the top
of the contents of each box, under the
cover, a list ofwhat it contains should be
placed duplicate of this list should be
sent by mail. Arrangements for free
transportation should be made, or freight
paid in advance. (The express companies
will generally convey goods for this pur-
pose, at reduction on the usual rates.
Packages may be directed and sent, as is
most economical, from any point to any of
the addresses below, ("For the Z. S. San
itary Commission ~
Office of the Woman's Central Relief Asso-
New York.
Care of Samuel and William Welsh, No.
21S South Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia.
Care of DR.. S. G. Howe, 20 Bromfeld ST.,
Boston.
Care of Russell NJ. Larned, Providence, r. l.
Care of DR.. w. H. Mussey, Cincinnati.
Office of Soldiers Aid Society, SO Bank ST.,
Cleveland.
Care of DR.. C. D. Griswold, Wheeling, Va.
Care of DR.. j. V. Il. Blaney, Medical Pur-
veyor, Chicago.
Care of f. L. OlmstedyRll F. ST., Washing
ton, d. c.
Acknowledgements will be made to all
those who forward parcels, and a final re-
port to the Secretary of War will be pub
lished, recording the names of all contrib
utors, so far as they shall be known to the
Commission.
HERNY w. BELLOWS, d. D., Pres't
Signed. by Prof. A. ID. Bache, l.. L. d.,
George T. Strong, Fred. Law Oimsted,
George w. Cullum, U. S. A, Alexander
e. Shiras, IT, S. "A, Robert G. Wood, NJ.
d., U. s. A, William III. Van Buren, NJ.
d., Prof Waleott Gibbs, M. D., Elisha
Harris, M. D., Samuel G.. Howe, NJ. d.,
Cornelius r. Agnew, NJ. D., j. s. New
berry, NJ D., Horace Binney, Jr., Rt.