Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-24

Address Of the Ladies' Patriotic Associ-
atien ofIudianapolis to the women of
Indiana.
The LADIES PATRIOTIC ASSOCIATION met
on Friday afternoon in response to the
Governors appeal to the patriotic ladies
of the State. asking for comfortable cloth
ing for our volunteers. who are suffering
from the cold In the mountains Of Virgin
ia and the hills of Kentucky. Knowing
the desire that our sisters in all portions Of
the State feel to aid in anything that can
contribute to the comfort of our noble SOL
diers. it was
Reso'vei. That memorial be drawn
up by the ladies and copy sent to every
post office in the State for distribution.
asking the cooperation Of the ladies in
their vicinities.
To the Womenef Indiana:
Winter. with all its hardships. is here.
and the soldiers. who are defending our
Liberties and homes, are unsurplicd with
warm clothing suitable for their protection
while undergoing the exposures atteaEdnt
upon camp life. We have husbands, sons
and brothers in the field exposed to the
pitiless storms of winter in severe climates.
We are surrounded by all the comforts of
home ourselves. the cheerful society of
friends. the warm Rreside. and the soft.
clean bed. Our volunteers have taken their
lives in their hands and gone forth to bat
tie for all that is dear to MS. Shall we re-
fuse to do all in our power to render their
hard life at least endursble? Can we re-
main at ease and feel no sympathy. for
then?
The Quartermastcr General. endorsed
by the President and General Scott, has
appealed to the North for contributions OF
blankets. the Government supplies being
exhausted. Our own Quartermaster has
appealed to MS for assistance. Our honor
ed Governor has appealed to MS in the
strongest terms for our cooperation with
the Government to clothe our soldiers
They need blankets. wooden socks and
mittens. and flannel shirts and draw
ers. 1t is said that the women of the
South have even taken the carpets from
their floors and made them into blankets
for their soldiers! They have sold their
jewels. and given the money to their Gov
ernment, and. by their sacrifices and de-
votion. almost supported the Southern
army thus far. Their enthusiasm knows
no bounds. and they thus inspire their men
with a spirit which has been but too sue
cessful until now. If they can do so much
in unholy cause. what ought we to do in
one which is so exalted and just as ours?
We. the Ladies of Indianapolis. are rap
idly organizing ourselves into societies for
the aid OF our soldiers. We meet at sta
ted times and places to do work. We
have an admittance fee for the admission
Of members. which gives US means with
which to work upon. We also ask con-
tributions of money or materials from
those who are able to give. and we hope
to accomplish great good in our labors.-
Such societies might be organized in every
town, village and neigbborhood in the
State. and in the name of our suffering SOL
diers we appeal to you to earnestly begin
the work which is SO imperatively required
of you. There is scarcely farmers fam
lily of means in the country who has not a
store Of blankets, and coverlets. stocking
yarn and flannel laid away which is useless
to them at present. These are the very
things which the soldiers need! Women
OF the country! Now is the time to make
your patriotism manifest. We look to
yon for great things. Those women who,
in the Revolution. most distinguished them
selves. were countrywomen. wives of farm
ers. women OF practical common sense. who
were not afraid of work. Your husbands,
sons, brothers and friends are fighting the
battles Of tho Uniou. They are suffering
for want of articles which you can supply,
and which yon would supply were they at
home. Box up your blankets and cover
lets. and send them to our Quartermaster
Let your hands toll busily in making up
your stores Of flannel into shirts and
drawers. Spend the long evenings in
warm wooden socks and mittens
out of your supplies Of yarn. Emulate
your New England sisters in this work of
love; work as individuals. or in societies,
only work. and send in the result Of your
labors to the proper authorities. and thus
comfort the bodies and cheer the hearts Of
our soldiers.
How can we reach you with our feeble
ness? How arouse you to active partici-