Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-02-18
VI EXITING OF CITIZENS
IN VIEW OF THE
News from Fort Donelson.
Care for our FOUNDED
LIBERAL SUBSCRIPTIONS BY CITIZENS.

Last night meeting of citizens was held at
the Court house to make provision for the wound
si soldiers expected 10 arrive in the city from
Fort Doneson
DIR. X. F. Brown was called to the chair and
John b. Dillon appointed Secretary
After addresses by H. c. Newcomb Alfred
Harrison, Mayor Maxwell, and Messrs Mcintyre.
Geisendorff and Rowland, committee was APP
pointed to draft resolutions expressive of the SEN
timents of the meetings. follows: Messrs.
Rowland. Newcomb, Mcdonald and Maxwell
After the appointment of the committee, Mr..
Geisendorff, making few patriotic remarks,
handed in on his own responsibility, $40 to be
devoted TO our wounded expected here, and pledg-
ell himself for $40 more and $40 more if neces-
sTy.
Sergeant +. NJ b. Hooker. of the Doth Indi-
ana. followed in patriotic and humorous speech
which repeatedly brought down the houseful of
patriotic and benevolent citizens. He moved
that the hat be passed round instanter that all
present might contribute. at.a
After further remarks by Messrs. Geisendorff,
Sullivan, and Fishback. the latter concluding
with giving $50. the debate was interrupted by
the report of the Committee ON Resolutions, as
follows: f~ -.---a. $500
RESOLUTIONS.
1. Resolred, That We hear with emotions Of
pride and pleasure that, after n season of prepar-
ation the armies Of the Republic are bearing her
eagles in triumph into the strongholds of the en-
envy; that the capture of Roanoke Island, Forts
Henry and Donelson, the evacuation of Bowling
Green, and the situation of Columbus attest the
skill and sagacity of our Generals as well rs the
determined and heroic valor Of our soldiers.
2. That while we accept with profound graft
tudc to Providence the brilliant successes of the
arms of our country reflect with sorrow upon
the sufferings of the wounded, and acknowledge
our obligation, to the extent of our means and
ability. to care tor their comfort and provide for
their speedy restoration to health.
g. That we feel authorized to pledge the citi
zens of indianapolis to furnish houses for the
wounded soldiers. medical attendance necessary
and all such supplies in money or otherwise as
may be required
4 Thatw mourn for the dead they are beyond
our aid. We cherish their memory rs soldiers Of
freedom, whose names shall be dear in every age
and land where the rights of men are respected
S. That recommend the appointment of a
committee to act in conjunction with the SAM
tary Committee already appointed and now at
work.
g. That we recommend the appointment of a
committee ON finance to raise what funds may be
necessary.
In pursuance of the 9th resolution the follow
lowing committee on finance was appointed:
Messrs. Fishback, Harrison. Wallace and Nc
Herman.
In pursuance of the 9Th resolution. motion
of Mr. Newcomb, the President was authorized
to appoint seven gentlemen and report through
the public prints.
Subscriptions then taken up, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen put down their names in vari
Gus amounts. the total sum realized being some
$4,000:
T. c. Newcomb, John W. Wallace. VIM.
Sheets, VIM Wallace. VIM Peele, Sulgrove
REYNOLDS, George Merritt. John Fishback Robt.
Browning. VIM Coushlin. VIM Sullivan. An
drew Wallace. james II Mckernan. j NJ Lord.
b. F. futile. DR.. p. H. Jameson. VIM. p Fish
back, David Mcdonald. DR. Woodburn. ) ID.
Maxwell DR.. a G Wallace. Tbosmas Mcintyre,
Edwin May, G. W. Gsisendorff. ID. Y. Culley,
John s Spann. Nicholas McCarty. j. b. Nc
Chesney. John h. Rowland, james @ Douglas
Wesley NJ Adams, & y, Yandes. G.. " Geisen
dorff / Co. Featherston Il Barker. VIM. Roll
Joseph Harris. j. h Cannady. Moses MYERS
David Garrett. G.. Montgomery, II. Rosengarten
James Skillen. DR.. T. X. Boyd, G. W. Aldred
AL. Metzger, y B. Knots. Fred. Bags
Isaac Merchant. " IN. Boaz. J Morrison, Weir 4
Weir, James Nj. Ray, Governor Turner, John
b. Dillon and others.
After patriotic speeches by Messrs. Fishback
and Newcomb, and The Star Spanged Banner
and The Red, White and Blue" beautiful,
sung by Mr. j. G. Lumbird. the whole audience
joining in the chorus the meeting adjourned