Arkansas true Democrat., 1861-08-29
Clothing for tho Soldiers Again

We again direct attention to the effort td SUD- ply our brave volunteers with the clothing nec- essary for the winter. The change of the weath- CT and the time of the year admonish us:that, winter will soon be upon us and that we must be active and vigilent to meet the necessities of our winter preparations. The general: and universal suspension of trade and comnaerce render it impossible to procure clothing ia the ordinary markets of the country. Wemuse rely upon the patriotism and Gberality of the,peo- pie to supply such comforts as will be necessary to keep our brave and patriotic little army in the field, during the coming winter months, It is high necessity that addresses itself to every citizen who feels an interest in the cause in which we are all alike embarked. Then let the different agents of the State in the various coun- ties proceed at once to the establishment of de- pots of clothing, and the procurement of sub- scriptions to it. Let the blankets and all'sup- plies needed for clothing, or for shelter and con- fort be forwarded immediately. At home, if need be, we can dispense with blankets, and substitute comforts, quilts and other coverlets. In the camp and in the field nothing will sup ply the place of the blanket
 Let our lady friends also bring up the thick winter Eannels in comfortable styles and let them not waste time in fancy uniforms and other knick hacks. The women of the revolution were ready and willing to sacrifice a window curtain, Q table cover, or Jupan of the finest and cost Hest texture for the use of patriotic soldier- When William Washington asked for an ensign. anoble matrom ripped the rich damask form one of her finest chairs, and gave the red ensign which iloated at Cowpen and Eutaw, and which still waves over arms and hearts as stout as those of '76 The women of the South have preserved and emulated and initiated the spirit of '76, even more generally and effectually than the men. The soldiers of the South need SUD- plies of clothing for bed and body We feel as- sured that they will get it if the ladies of the South can supply.
 Never was there a period or cause which more imperatively called for seltsacrifcing de- voton upon the part of all classes, than the pre- sent. The success of our cause requires that
 
 and comfort. We are engaged in struggle which will try the virtue, the patriotism and en- durance of every one. It will require all our energies and all our resources to keep our soldiers clothed and fed. Let the sacrifice be what it may, there must be no uncertainty about this. Indeed, liberality to our soldiers has become great necessity to every property holder in the Confederacy. Let no more men think of mak. ing money until every battle field is whiten ed with the bones of our sensual, depraved and brutal invaders Every thought about gain and self must now yield to the necessities of our brave soldiery. If through our neglect and in- difference our armies become disorganized, then will lands saves mules, horses, cattle, bonds and stocks become worthless except to the repacious Yankee invaders. Every feeling of patriotism and every consideration, alike, re- quires us to devote money, labor-indeed, every thing-to the comfort of our soldiers.