Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-10-05
0. S. HUMANE SOCIETY,
WASHINGTON.

II w n Il SANa
The above Society has been formed since
the defeat of the federal forces at Bulls Run,
Va, for the purpose Of aiding the Govern
ment in making UP the loss Of time and
property it then sustained. Our army at
present being very extensive, and business
pertaining thereto necessarily complicated
and costly, therefore, to place the result Of
the next conflict beyond doubt, VIC consid-
or it the duty of every citizen, especially
those connected with the Government by ties
Of ofise, TO aid in producing the desired re-
suits. The projectors Of this enterprise hav-
ing seen from the reports Of the U. s. A.
Surgeons, that more ambulances could be
used TO advantage, fer the sick and wounded
in some portions of the army, and still moro
would bo needed as our soldiers extend into
the lines of the enemy, we have been per-
mitted by proper authority, to present tho
articles herein mentioned, to the soldiers,
through the q. s. Government, the donation
having been proposed TO and accepted by the
Quartermaster General. The Society having
purchased the latest improvements in am
balances, (Flying Hospitals hope by re-
ceiving little aid from the loyal portion of
the citizens OF the country, to put our soldiers
in possession of two hundred of the same,
and 400 horses, harnesses, &c. complete, ready
for operation. It is well known by experien
ced military men, that nothing makes q SOL
dier more patriotic than to know that his
comforts are being provided for by his friends
at home; therefore it has been thought pro-
per to raise fund in the manner and for the
purpose herein prescribed, which will be
presented TO the army, in the names Of the
subscribers. The amount necessary for the
above outfit is sixty thousand dollars. To
facilitate the distribution of our subscription
lists, and collecting and forwarding our
funds, We have appointed the Postmasters
of all rural districts, and special agents in
cities, official mem bers of the Society, having
been allowed the privilege of calling upon
them TO aid in so good cause, it being the
only possible way by which the whole COM
munity can be reached, and the amount
raised by small subscriptions, in 80 short
time. Therefore, sir, you are hereby autho
rized by the President of this Society, and
solicited by the head of the department, to
hand, or cause to be handed, the subjoined
lists 10 persons who in your judgment are
the best fitted to solicit aid for the above pur
pose. Your attention is called to ministers
of your church or churches, and to energetic
ladies, who always when time will permit.
lend willing haDSsto comfort those in need.
Your instructions are as follows:
LIST. The range of subscription through
your office is from one dime TO fifty cents
that is, no subscription less than one dime,
or more than fifty cents, as the Society
wishes no person to subscribe an undue pro-
portion, believing the required amount can
be raised without any subscriber feeling the
poorer for his donation.
I'd. One of the subjoined subscription lists
you will please retain for the accommodation
of the friends around you. In distributing
the remainder for circulation, make them
returnable TO your Office in three days. When
the lists are returned, you will please pro-
cure q o. s. Treasury note, or a bsnkable
bill or bills, for the amount subscribed
pace it, together with all subscription lists,
in 8 strong envelope, stick down the corner
as usual when the gum is dry, sign your
name over the gummed portion to insure
safety. Forward the same TO the Office from
which your lists are are issued. Delay not,
as the articles will not be purchased until
half the subscription money is forwarded,
and the time cannot be distant when the ar
ticles will be needed.
Published by order of the Finance Board
of the United States Humane Society.
All mail matter pertaining to the Western
Division, you will address to
DR.. G. ". To1HuRsT,
General Agent Western Division s. Hu-
name Society, Cleveland, Ohio.
No such individual as "Dr. G. W. Toll
hurst is known in this eommunity-no
such person has ever inquired at the Cleve-
land Postofice for letters before the issuing
of the above circular, and the whole thing
is nothing but base attempt to impose up
on the patriotic disposition of the public.
There is no such society as the ''U. S. Hu-
name Society,"" and the idea of raising a
fund this way TO purchase ambulances, is
just about as sensible as it We uld be to raise
fund by donation to purchase baggage
wagons or artillery.
The Government has purchased thousands
of anbulances. It would no more think of
organizing an army without such convey
snces, than it would of organizing one with
out Commissary Department.