Spirit of the age. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1849-1865, 1862-11-24

SHOES FOR THE SoLDrRRs.-The people Of
Richmond appear to have been thoroughly
aroused by The appearance of a Brigade of our
gallant troops from the Army Of the Potomac
on their streets9during the late snew storm,
many Of them being barefoot 4 meeting
was forthwith held and committe' S appoint-
ed to collect funds or shoes and e~lcthinc.
The committees were nearly everywhere met
with cordiality, and subscriptions frCm 5000
down flowed in upon them. Up 10 Tuesday
evening last they had been enabled to puT-
chase 1000 pairs of shoes and they rope 10
obta in 5000 pairs " as Richmond's ofor-
ing Of sympathy and affection 10 her late
defenders" Well done Richmondl she has
don. her part, but we suppose that twenty
five Richmords would scarcely supply the
g'vcrnmcnt's deficiency in this particular
alone
To tie E.}itor Of The EGaminer::
This p~raiseworthy efforts now being made
NV the god citizens Of Richmond to protect
US from the chilling blasts and SHOWS OF tie
coming winter, already upon us, has done
"ur heart good, as it is almost the only eFi-
dence we have had, in any general way,
that We v ere remembered by those for whose
safety, CO fort and happiness We are peril
ing onr lives to protect. Besides ri,king
our lives anil the horrors Of the battie-heid,
we sacrlfice health and undergo hardshlps OF
every kind, as it needs no evidence TO prove;
OF the weary march, in exposure to colo,
rain and snos, and in the want OF necessf-
- nn.nc al II .
dead for these who, from inclination or IA
vorab,e cii cumstances, remain at home III
comfol tatle houses, with good fires ana
warm clothing, to make every effort to at
east protect hom the inclemency of the WIN
ter weather, those to whom they owe rot
only the possession of those comforts and
~luxuries, but the safety of themselves AMI
property, and their liberties.
When on the tiresome beat, | look down
at my toes, the whole family protrudiag from
two-thuds of a shoe, and red with cold and
indignation at their neglect, | cannot help
wondering If, after ali, there is any such
thing as patriotism being recognized or re-
waraed even with a pair CT shoes; aud II
there is really any difference in governments
and people in regard to selfshness and In
difference to al but their own interests
and comforts. Why, even the Yankees,
" / al lllSfa ShSNoihSSo1 49,
tributing clothing and contributions from
cities and towns to clothe their soldiers
in the field, in addition TO the liberal sup.
plies of their government and il Is hard
indeed if our friends cannot do the same
: And | believe they will, if they will only or
) ganize, the same as in Richmond, a commit
! tee for that purpose in every city, town. and
! county in the Confederate States. If this
I couldbe done, I believe enough monsy, cloth
! ing, blankets, boots and shoes would be con
/ tribnteG to make al our soldiers comfortable
: even if other places did half as well as Rich
? mond.
{ Don't mind what such papers as the En-
: 9Nirer aAy. fer. We are not all supplied will
shoes and ciothing, by agreat aesa. II shos
: papers give the impression that we are, an
that the government has plenty to suppl
! us, of course people will not contribute.
Please do all you can to start a geners
7 plan like that in Richmond, and you will re
= ceive the thanks Of many
A BAREF00TED BOY.