, 1862-02-18

Of That city and State, which Will be felt with
increasing force wherever Its commercial re-
1ations extend
Ear1y in thsir @ history, subscription to the
membership:
I'VE, the undersigned, solemnly pledge our ho-
nor that Will beaT true allegiance to the United
States, and to the Provisional Government of the
n hat Re ana ana e 1ae
tional sovereignty paramount to that Of ali State,
county or confederate powera; that NE Will dis.
courage, liscoHntenance and forever oppose Sc
cesson: rebellion and sinteeration Of the Federal
In;on that we disclaim and denounce al faith and
fellowship with the so-ea1led Confedcrate authori.
ties armies, and pledge our honor to the sacred
performance Of this our Eolemn Obligation
Snch is meagre sketch Of the organization
and principles Of the Union Merchants Ex-
change Of Saint Louis" Let Us send to our
brethren word Of sympathy and encourage
lEent.
and speeches manifested their patriotism. A
collection for The relief 0 the wounded was
stasAd, and sir hundred and sescsayfee dollars
we're paid in cash npon the spot. 4 commit
tee Of four VIE also appointed to act in con-
cert with tho people and Sanitary Commission
as Relief Committee, and were constituted
as follows: n. z. Fairbanks, A. E. Kent, N.
D. HoughteliDg, and G. s. Hubbard.
MEETING OF CITIZENS.
An impromptu meeting Of citizens, to pro-
cure subscriptions for the relief Of the wound
Cd, and devise means for tho instant despatch
Of surgeons and nurses, met at the fremont
House yesterday afternoon at three o'clock,
Tic ample 1otunda Of the house, however, was
far too small to accommodate the crowd, and
an adjournment wus had to the Circuit Court
room in the Court House The court room
was soon filed to overaowing, Upon motion
Of c. G. Wicker, Esq-, B. G. Miller, ESQ,
was called to the Chair.
The Chairman, upon taking his scat, spoke
substantially as follows:
Fellou Citizens:-The honor you have done
me IN calling me to preside over You, is ccr-
tainly unexpected. am not advised as to the
objects Of the meeting, but suppose you have
met here to exchange congratulations upon
the great and glorious victory achieved in the
cause Of the Union. [Cheers.1 This must In
spire every American heart with fresh patriot
ism and devotion to our country and more
closely weld us together as one common pco-
lj]e under one government havingone common
destiny [Cheers.l In this great conflict the
soldiers OF Illinois have especially participated.
Her soldiers have stood foremost in the face
of death, and have been most earnest and de-
voted in the great cause Of the Union. It is
justly a cause Of State pride; but Let our views
arise and let US all shout together in view Of
the glory accruing to the cause Of Constitu-
tional Government Prolonged cheering.]
been peacefully pursuing our daily ayoeatons,
those who have gone from us, aud are now
! bleeding and dying in the cause Of their coun-
| try, and look upon the field Of battle full Of
| sympathy for the wounded and dying. I un-
| dcrstand the object Of this meeting is to take
1Y1fc m hall
| duce to tho welfare of our wounded soldiers
I Will not occupy your time longer, fellow
| citizens.
Upon motion, G. ". Chiclzcripg, Esq, was
appointed secretary Of the meeting.
c. G. Wicker, Esq., explained in detail the
object Of the meeting, and announced that
Adjutant General Fuller would soon be in at
tendance, and inform the audience how many
surgeons and nurses would be needed.
Judge George Manier7e called upon Hon.
Mark Skinner Of the Sanitary Commission to
give his. views.
Judge Skinner said that hc had received q
dispatch from Cairo since noon to forward q
certain number Of surgeons. These were in
readiness to 60 Tho Commission last weeb
sent one hundred boxes Of supplies, enough
TO meet the wants Of ], 600 men. Government
Lad also made unusual preparations for an,
emergency, and lie had no doubt they wert
now supplied with everything requisite. L
was questionable matter il 1t was desirable
for any number Of men to so at present. The,
Lave made ample preparations to accommodate
| 1000 men at Mound City, L ZOO ut Paducah
and 500 at Cairo. It would, however, be vel
10 have committee appointed and in readi
ness to act when wanted. If the meeting
should precipitate a large committee upor
Cairo it would be an inevitable necessity tt
exclude them.
Mr.. Wicker: SLOW many surgeons ar
required 81
Il !. Judge Skinner: "only six; but VIC ma
, send eight or ten-''
DR.. J. 2. z. Blaney addressed the meeting
He coineidcd with Judge Skinner. q
thought there was some danger Of oycr-delt
ging Cairo with surgeons, nurses and::commi
= = tees. He was, however, in favor Of appoin,
- ing the committee to act upon an emcrsenc
and when called for.
Mayor Rumsey said that he had tell
: graphed to General Paine stating til:
the citizens Of Chicago would do ever,
IL AAAA H0AN43 IAe AE 4Gu AS SGEICEG1YC
no reply He also coincided with Judge Ski.
ner, and was afraid the Illinois Central Roa
. could not find transportation for the larr
crowd anxious to 60.
: Chas. Walker, Esq, said that he had tel
= graphed that they might expect from twel,
hundred to fifteen hundred cots by Wedncsda
n. 2. Fairbanks, Esq, said that the Boa,
!; Of Trade had contributed $500. He move
the appointment Of committee of fyc
take subscriptions on the spot aud conf
l.. with the Board Of Trade and Sanitary Cor
~ mission.
~ An animated discussion hereupon cusucd
% TO the propriety Of making the Committee .
independent one.
> Mr.. Fairbanks reduced his resolution
!. writing, and it IVES carried unanimously,
y follows:
RetoEped, That the Chair appoint committee
ten to collect money on the spot from the meetin
:. Trade and the Sanitary Commission. aud act II
d mediately by meeting At FIVE O'Clock this r !
ic te tSgm and
morning.
aa In accordance with tho resolution, the Cha
j, constituted the Committee as follows:
e C.G Wicker, Grant Goodrich,
II DR.. McVickar, S. G. Catlin,
e 4. D. Tittsworth. Geo. Manicrre,
~ Wm. BToee, L. E. Kent,
s. THE COLLECTION.
ID The Committee at once entered upon the
G. duties, and the following sums wcrc contri
:, uted, mainly in cash:
'. George Manfe1rc & es,01 Van Higgins. 81;
- Ladies' C,p D'Rlas L Hugunfn .... i,
Aid socfetye... 60!00 D Chandler .... 5
s, q. WfAAaek....,, $40 C Beckwith ..,-. IS
Il a:5Ad&m1 -. 6DO0 LIB Boomer 90
,.n | JIG. Hai0et.. BO0 panl CnrpcI i
~ " Jones -. 500 Cash
-; ~; Matthew Latin. $500 B Ionhand n
- | Turner. 6l0 T M van Oada11 N
4 Burlcy.. 1000 ISRnnmer
" Gutncc.., 26OO Cas1 i
In. VIM Blair. So00 Rphert Hcryrr "a
w. Tribune Comply 5000 Wcst Mar ="
- | Or Airport. 25nO Firn 1ns r. sn
~ ~ Jerome Beccher 95is1 AZ CHe.;rs, s''' & &
n4.ann pso bfos Union Ins. Il
ns Jewett & Root :. .&5n CO n. a. Cafhnrr 9 9
Us. Miller. 1890 II, Ayer1 n
| Jas. Long. 60 Cash .
7I | II. G. Miller.-..... Is GO Robert HeYreT. n
Geo N. G1ay-.... % % Grant Goodrich..' n
Is | J. c: Parsons 2o @ =: a. Wynkoop.. /
70 M n. kimbaIi.... 10 % CbHa Walker - 81
u | E. &. Wi1linms... 500 P. B. Thompson &
"a. r. J. Ayeril 1000 J. g. Catlin %