The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-12-06
An Appeal. on behalf Of SOldiers' Fam.
illee.


An Appeal: on behalf Of soldiers Fam.
illes.
The following appeal of Governor Morton to
the people of Indiana, on behalf of the families
of soldiers in the army, is equally applicable to
Iowa. We earnestly and urgently call upon the
people of our State to respond, as in duty bound,
and az they are abundantly able to do:
Indiana has at this time nearly one hundred
thousand of her sons in the field, enduring the
bsrdships and privations incident to the life of
soldiers. They have gone forth at the call of
their country to defend, with their lives, the
Constitution and Government under which we
live. Thousands of these. brave and patriotic
men have left behind them families, with TEN
porary provision only for their support. In
many cases these families, during the approach
ing winter, will be in need Of the ordinary COM
forts and necessares Of life; and destitute OF the
means Of procuring them: Many of them are
too spirited to ask for assistance Others, unless
come system is adopted for their relief, will not
know where to apply. The soldiers payis often
long delayed, bic own necessities require por-
ton of it, and the remainder is frequently de-
layed in being transmitted to his family 1t
requires no argument to prove that, even it he
sends all bis money home, one hundred and fifty
six dollars a year is q very scanty support for
family, especially at this season Of high prices
In MANY places business of all kinds is so much
Frustrated that those who can and are willing to
labor, are unable to find employment. Every
thing bears high price, and everything is CASH.
The truth of That has been stated must be sp.
parent to every one, and it remains with the pat.
riotic and liberal citizens of the State to apply
the proper remedy 1t is their solemn duty to
see that the needy are cared for; that, while the
soldier ia Drawing the perls of the battlefield, bis
wife and children and all who are dependent on
him are m .de comfortable at home; and espe-
ciallv tina. his children are provided with books
and afforded an opportunity to attend school
This il rot CHARITY but sacred obligation, which
should be met promptly and willingly, and the
remnants should be made to feel that they are
not objects of charity, and that what they receive
shut the partial discharge Of debt OF the most
binding character.
It NAV be urged By many that they have al
ready given largely and sacrificed heavily Tor
these benevolent objects, and hence that 'hey
ought TO be excused from further drafts II maJ
be asked in reply, what are these sacrlhces com
pared with the sacrifices of families who have
given their natural supporters and protectors TO
the cause of their country What Is the sac'l-
fee Of the man living comfortably at home, even
tuOueD ne give DrIi MS 'Dcoiot, w sS"' ~ w."
man who hae left his family and home and gone
to the field?
The land lie fn'l Of wealth, the harvest has been
bountiful, and there can be n" reasonable excuse
for allowing the needy to suffer in country IKE
this ~.
Would therefore, respectfully and earnestly
request that in every township, in every town
and in every ward Of the several cities in the
State, some systematic plan, by means OF regu-
lary organized committees or auxiliary aid So
cesies, be at once adopted for relief.
To Ministers of the Gospel would ssy: NJ
noblsr work than this can engage the time yo'
may have at your disposal. Much can be dom
BY appeals from the pulpit and by personal ct
fo,ts with the people; BY visiting the families 0
soldiers, ascertaining their wante, aud seeing tina
they are regularly supplied.
The Township Trustees in the several counties
On account of their familiarity With local affairs
will be able to render great assistance in tn
humane work, BY giving portion Of their tim
and efforts to the relief of the needy and desti
tute.
In all measures Of relief which may be sdopte,
most respectfully and confidently bespsak th
hearty aid and cooperation Of the noble womel
Of Indiana. Actrated by the purest patriotism
and always foremost in deeds OF love and mercy
ney may here find an extensive field for the 81
efcse Of many kindly Offices TO the advantag
sad comfort Of the distressed; their wo:ds Q
Encouragement will cheer the hearts Of the drooE
mg and disconeolate, and their example will lee
oihere TO undertake the same good work.
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