American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1851-1863, 1861-08-31
Camden Female Military Aid Society.

In pursuance of previous call, the ladies
of Camden and yiciAity met, on Monday, the
l2th inst, at Madam Furlong's, and elected
the following officers:
MRS. DR. OLIVE, President;
MISS IDA HeWILLIE, 1st Vice-Pres't;
Mrs. Henry ADAMS, 2d
Mas. DR.. WATTS, 3D.
Mrs. 7. \. CARE, Treasurer;
Mss SUE HAMpLN, Secretary;
MADAM FURLoNG. Asst Secretary
The following preamble and six first reso-
lations were then presented by Mrs. Carr,
ana adopted by the Society:
1t is with feelings of deep regret that we
look upon the unhappy state of our beloved
country at this time, The dark clouds of
discord that have been gathering on our po-
Iitica1 horizon for a quarter of a century or
more have Mt last burst upon US, and we are
forced into the horrors of civil war. In the
halls of the Federal Congrcss-the sanctum
to which we all once loved TO look for wis
dom and counsel--we now find our avowed
and open enemies legislating to devastate,
sack and ruin our dear sunny South. "a
Scarce had the bugle notes Of war died on
the Southern breeze, ere our brave country
men, as if by magic, appeared on the tented
field. let it ever he our pleasant duty to
cheer and comfort oar brave ana lion-heart-
ed soldiers. Therefore, be it =.
Rcsolred, Isl, That VIC, the ladies of this
vicinity, form ourselves into a Society. to be
styled Tire Camden Military Female Aid So
cjety,r composed of President, three Vice
Presidents, Secretary and Treasurer, who
will preside as officers Of said Society.
ID, That the object of the Society be ito
aid our soldiers from this vicinity, now in
service, better known as the Camden Rifles"
and any other company that may hereafter be
called from our midst.
Sd That we render aid in making clothing
or contributing money. AID sending such
comforts as we may be able.
4th, That the Secretary of the Society be
required to correspond with the Captain of
the Camden Rifles and his Lieutenants and
furnish them with the names Of the members
of this Society, requesting them to let US
know of any thing they may need.
9TH, That this Society do truly and deeply
sympathize with the families of our brave
and heroic soldiers of the ".Camden Rifles
who fell upon the battle field of Manassas,
aud. that their memories be ever cherished
with thesfondest emotions of reverence and
Though we have lost the brave, the
gallant, the intrepid Neville, and the |
unconquerable Tucker, who dyed our flag
with their lifes best blood, the historian win \
write their name high on the pedestal of fame. I
9Th, That the ladies of this Society use
their best exertions in procuring material for
clothing and money to aid in this our noble /
work
Moved By Mrs Purviapoe that each member \
pay initiation fee as fund for the Society. I
Moved by Mrs, Russell that copy of the
fifth resolution be sent to the families of those
who fell IN the battle of Manassas. sa
Moved by Mrs. Covington that note Of
accompany this resolution. Il
Moved by Mrs. DR.. Cotton that these pro
ceedings be published in both the Canton
papers.
Moved by Mrs. Sutherland that the Society
adjourn until Monday, August %.
The following is list of the members.
Mrs. ] \ McMartray, Mrs Moore, aisasEt
a DIR. T Cotton "a. J III Afford
q " III Areas e1 "a Stanford,
:" VI j russell. :, > Collins 8 a
:. John Covington, Miss E McMurtray,
q p Sutherland, =. Pafsisnte a4st4-
x A Purvianee &C Adams, Il
" 4 C McWnlie, g Bette Hunter,
q T II Prior, A Sutherland 81
- John Cooper, g Hamiiin,1
:. j w Downs ~ ass ] Nsgrldes, g Il
Ill 3