The Iowa transcript. (Toledo, Tama County, Iowa) 1858-1866, 1862-10-16

hansting marches, together with the
Sufferers from the M,ssissi' ri gun boats
have constantly beer sharers Of these
supplies. Oar state agent, Mr. |. CT
ford has received the hearty GO opera.
ton of ,ha army officers and he di>pen-
the sanitary suplals,s to the men, AS
aaec'ionaie remcmherance, comlng
from friends at home.
The satisfaction Of doing the most
good with the means committed to our
charge. haze been our highest pride and
OIL, rernunr ton.
Bat we are no longer able to meet
the reauesi'ions upon u w,'h empty dc
NH, and treasury nearly depleted.
TIE demand ia constant aud urgent.
Our brave men are wasting ia hospitals
for wan, of sanitary stores and conval-
escents are dropping who with proper
care and ucurshments, might soon re-
turn to theil regiments.
II 4 few weeks Iowa will have a
force Of over forty thousand III the field,
The a,uount of aid they wiz need from
their friends il almost beyond compNta
ton, IN view Of these considerations
we turn Is theae, who with na remain ~
home; yeu ara prosecuting successful
business, and living in the enia,msrt
Of vour families and friende. The black
suactre Of war casts Its shadow across
our thresholds. Oar hrot,ers are in the
field facing tie trsitorons foe. We bid
them acn to battle" though knowing
thst in it's deadly shock their life blood
shall crimson the sol! at their feet. We
are impatient for the terrible conflict,
though their mangied corpse 'n"s' pile
Inc earth with heaps We demand M
more holiday campaigns. but stern and
ragged war. While they in arms are
periing everything for o.r country
Nt.al StGiitGt 1IN NO ttst'iA w ~
ia behalf The Strength o: our armies
under Providence rests largely rpor
the !iberal,y OF the people. Will
what portion OF our incomes will vs.
sustain them
When brave men fall IN the deadl,
am buscade or before guerilias bands
with iioY much will we come forward
to stau.loh their wounis
When exhaustion and disease Owe.
take them Oh weasy marches, wha
w,l we give to rescue ,ke:T bones tron
| sieaci,ing on tlesoate plains? I beg
you answer these questions to you
God.
Tie articles most * ed at present
are shirts and drawers Of su,s:.u,ia
male riai fer hospital purposes, frni,s .
I'LL :slnts, cried. canned and preserve.
especially dried eurran's, primes ant
curranta ] lliea. wines and coraiais, 9
good age made from small fruits, tarinas
I,apioca and corn starch all telicacies I,
the kind are very acceptable, seek.
made Of wool, slippers, towels BE.
sacks, sheets, pillows, pillow slip, quilts
blankets, half worn sheets and rot
cloths, for bandages, and lint for dress
ing wounds. Most pressing den.ana
are made FOR hnticr, eggs andpou!lry o
All kinds and money indeed this ia need
ID to q greater or less extent in ever,
hospital
To the women Of Tama ca. we max
!, direct and personal appea'. No token
If yonr loyalty to our cnnnry's Gauss
are needed, in it's perll.us laesirs, yo'
have abundantly shown your d.votio,
and sympathy, at the mere mention q
work Detailing ,ou it has been you
highest pleasure tn dispatch il at once
/ The magnitude OF this fearful struggI
has opened wide place for your loviu;
hearts and wiling hands.
The wona,,Iy endurance Of many o
You in PIONEER life have fitted You tn
better for the part you are abou: t
bear.
More anon
.. C.WORTS
Pastor Of NJ. 4 Churcl
n:M member Of low,
State Sanitary COMMITS