New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-12-10
iosernarA,na Relief Committee.
TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
AN APPEAL FOR TllR SUFFERING OPERATIVES
or GREAT BRITAIN.

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! The blow struck at national existence has
fsen heavily upon the operatives Of Europe and
iu England there is unusual suffering and
The agony OF Lspcashrs." TIE Londss Tdmr -
every dsy beeo@ng more acute ana psoIe me rn.a,:
ns,iona trial that hsvs had since the Irish f.nine
When the !ri'h fauise prevailed 10 1877 me Amonosn
ther abundance our Government furnished transportation
for he food 1he British Government afforded facilities for
Us distributions aDs the Queen whose virtues uy hussisss
her words recognise the frie adli..s of the act
Again are called upon 10 the name Of humanity 70 re-
fault. Of their own 10 face fearful eIsny thsa war
The appeal th1ss to whom Goi ia ts Pfovidsrs
hiss been mos, bonntiu Amid oil tie uis Sos peratea
US to meet ia the defense o. national unity aud ep9tf7s
freedom listed hanger has lid 10 place and despite
the Withdrawal Of army Of citizens 10 protect - benes
Of the republic the abor of those hvye been -
pertfuy blessed tina, America able, ffon her SPas
export largely 10 other countries.
lie, not be uumnda At hi. moment Of he resPcnsbih
ties iupcedupon us by the acence of tire Ruler OF ma
ton, nor permit our sorrows and burdens 70 Lad t. Tor
get or to untervaue the peensr duties thai belong oI
and fertile Territory ye, tliry populated have msdc our
land the gEsnaes 70 which tho nations of Europe thss
ubsist chiefly by manufactures look for fot and the
operatives oil Lence-he, temporarily deprived Of American
cotton have thsneve Occs,ian Amesicsr corn.
let that be forwarded with the generot q q be-
cones people undergone greatest trial that cen
bs nation and who know the value Of sympathy prorty
rendered the moment OF misfortune. Lex Us sb,w our
gratitude Providence for s Its meres BIZ recognizing The
claims Of Christian brotherhood aad hs.tes to eess the
want whose sharp cry CONES TO scross the
The Homestead act OF Congress which gives each scef
Territories without regard to his nationsty.
foreiraer welcome and honic on. threatening Wy-ts,
suffering demands instant relief and reminds OF the
csut proyerb-he gives twice who gives quickly. .r
There reason to believe from significant indicshon 20
alone IN New York but CHOU, the country that the go
ple need usgug activity this cause, but rather w
viii patience the necessary organization for the
ient transmission OF their gifts. .
To end tic undersigned who heye been appointed By
the citizens OF Newlork to act In concert with similar tod
les urgently recommend The erers o. every city. town aud
vi thfcughouthe Union to ca puolic neetogs nno
pouI committees. to collect and remit moneys ard focts
coriits tie seab0ard aud theyresPectfoy ss he
clergy all dsnomnaon al once 10 bring the s1bso before
tneif congregations and 70 take up collections, A all
coriDg their ability may siie In this na'ori and'ui
Christian work.
They 9nad.nty bee5e that the railroad companies snd
the owners vessels the lakes whose prosperity hssbsss
late largely augmented By the increase OF our Agricultural
proiucs will cheeriuy furnish aaiuitous transportation Zoe
donations Of food snd that eDte pFsi0g %Esrs
viii exhibit the Ike bersiy In furnishing freight room 70
Europe They anticipate ready assistance RON tue county
large but they rely especially upon our 1000 producing
Siatc prompt ind generous contributions nom the grain
aCcufui. laied on their hands
TIE gucd have already received viii appear by :hs
rept Of nc Treasurer large 6onoD which they h1if az
those 10 and they reIest "iih sesars
tie announcement tLat by the borey OF Messrs La
81 t-ir poss They propose 70 transmit tue prosnions
thew she'll receive those which they may purchase
rspidy sud economically possible commencing she "ot
without delay aud making such Arrangements WIN persons
rEoby Great Britain shall insure ther iueds's Aoe
stions on the bulness Of the Committee maybe
sdiIe-sed 20 JOHN y OhEh.', .-neainan,
JOHN TAYLOR JOHNSTON.
Seerets.y. n GO Wa-st.
A. 4. LOW. Treasurer,
No. 81 BuTlins alp
Oh 70 any member Of the Executive Committee.
WILLIAM +. DODGE, Chsirnen, no ~ tn-ss.
GEORGE GRISWOLD, No p southst.
CHiRLES u. MAR,aALL. No. % Burlinsii!p
5 q. cnlIIkNpES. No $50 B y,;aJ
JOHN C. GREEN No. Il South s.
JOHN TAYLOR JOHNSTON, No. 50 Waist