The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1862-12-10
The Poor.

The LADIES' Ato Noctety mas coHlmcncSi q Eopi
work in this place, and our citizens should to il
that it is literally sustained. The objects in view
are we'll worthy the candid consideration Of every
man, in whose heart beats chord in sympathy with
the principle Of universal Brotherhood. Every one
who has at heart his country's welfare must lend =
cordial ani generous assistance to this bencvolcu;
institution, and give his hearty cooperation in its
charitable mission.
The object Of this society, as we understand 1t, is
Of two fold nature assistance to the soldier in the
field; and assistance to the soldiers family at
home. To this end all the moneys and other CON
tributicns placed in its charge are especially di-
rected. 1t is of as much importance that the ;am-
lies Of soldiers should be kept above wan; at home,
as it is to supply our soldiers in the field lfthe
soldier is furnished with every necessary and COM
fort and at the time is laboring under the ap.
prchension that his family at home is unprovided
for, and are suffering from want and neglect-it
unnerves and unmans him, and he is redcred
totally unfit for duty. But him possess the con-
ciousness that the loved at home are we'll and
cared ror, and he will enter upon all the duties al
lottei to him, arduous though they may be, with
zest and alacrity.
Our duty, therefore is plain one. 1t is obliga-
tory upon those Of us who are at home and far re-
moved from the field of Strife to see that every SOL
diers family is well cared for during the approach
ing winter. These brave soldiers have left the en-
joyment of all that life holds dear and are hazard
ing their lives in defense of country. Shall it
be said that there is not patriotism and benevoence
enough at home to furnish The support due to their
families? In many cases these families viii stand
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of life, while they are destitute of means. 1t is
therefore, the duty Of the patriotic and liberal to
to prevent their suffering. Many of them are too
spirited to apply foT assistance it is therefore
necessary that such should be sought out, so that
none will suffer. This should not be regarded as
charity-but rather looked upon as sacred and
binding obligation, which should be met promptly
and willingly.
1t is true many have given largely to these be-
neyoleut objects, but what is their sacrifice com.
pared to those who have given their supporters
and protectors to their country's cause2 1t is
nothing. What is the sacrifice Of that man who
enjoys the comforts Of home, though he should
give onc-half his wealth, compared to the mar
who has left the ties of hons, and is now under
going the privations of soldiers life, and braves
the pers of the battle field? There is certainly M
reasonable excuse for permitting the needy to suf
fer in land of plentiful harvests, and abounding
in wealth.
The ladies--God bless them--have taken tn,
matter il hand. They will never be found want
ing in dc. i Of love and mercy. Let our citizens
one and all, lend them helping hand, and vouch
safe to them hearty and generous corporation ii
this good work. We are assured that all con.
trbutOns made to the Ladies' Aid Society of thi
place will be properly and worthily bestowed. LIE
there be no delaying in this matter. 1t demand
instant serious and earnest attention.