Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-04-25

AID TO SOLDIERs.-By reference to COM
munication published to-day it will be seen
that the people of Orange township have been
doing a noble work in the way Of rendering
aid to our sick and wounded soldiers. Their
contributions arc 10 an cxtcRt that reflects high
honor on the township aud speaks well for the
Efficient and thorough manner in which those
having control of the matter discharged their
duty. The example is ono worthy of cmula-
ton by other townships. In addition to our
town society, which has 5een SO efficient in its
operations aud effected a great deal, there are
similar organizations Gu b lles Creek "a report
from which was published last weck) at Gale
ma, Tank Town, Delaware Run, and in 0rungc
tewnship. There may be others in the county.
Lat if so We have not hcar,l Of them.
The supplies scnt from our county an else
where Immediately after the BATH. near Pitts
burg Landing. arrived mo,t oppprtuncly. an |
arcviated Il vast amount Of suffering. There is
Estin pressing call for more aid-anl the ur-
gency Of the call is likely to be still further iu
creased by another great battle in the same To-
cality. which, if il has not already been fought,
i doubtless soon will be- The following, on this
subject. We copy from the Cincinnati Gazette Of
Tuesday, and commend to the attention Of the
\ TeAd-r:
A GREAT BATTLE IAPENDISG.-The news
Of great battle near Corinth, Miss, may be
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being made Oh our side, The enemy is, doubt
/ kiss, equally active. Both sides fully compre-
hend the importance of the impending engage
ment. If the rebels should be defeated, the
fato of the Mississippi Valley, and, in great
measure, of the rebellion, will be decided.
BEAuREGAKD is not inscnsihle TO this. His
army is not ignorant oft. General HALI.EcK
aud the brave defenders who make up the
grand army under his command, enter tain sim
liar views. The approaching battle, il won by
our troops viii be the last great battle, in all
probability, that will be fought in the Cotton
States. 1t is not to be expected therefore
Etlat the fight will 6e anything short of des-
perate struggle. We do not anticipate re-
treat on the part of BEAUREGARD without
battle, because the moral effect Of this would
be quite as bad on the cause, now desperate,
which he represents, as defeat That, under
these circumstances. he will fght-and fight
erately-struggling man in the ago
nies of death, we are bound to believe. In
view Of these facts, and the consequences that
necessarily result from an organized battle. in
which over two hundred thousand men shall
be engaged, it is the duty of the citizens to
make provisions in advance, for the care of
the wounded. The lessons of Donelson and
Pitisburg Landing, are still fresh in the pub
lie mind. We should not wait, therefore, un-
til The cries of suffering soldiers reach us from
the battlefield; but preparations should be made
promptly, in advance, and upon an extensive
SCALE for the benefit of those who will need as
sistance The Sanitary Commission should be
in condition to reach the fed within twelve
hours after the battle shall be fought. This
may cost something more than to wait until
battle is reported. But what Of that?-
What is money compared with the lives and
the interests Of our brave soldiers? Shall we
who are at home attending to our business
and enjoying the pleasures and comforts of the
family circle, quibble about dollars, when those
who are risking their lives in defense OF our
homes, our families and our country, need, or
are about TO need, assistance? Away with
the idea of economy, under such circumstances.
It becometh the people 70 pour out their treas
= nre in this cause as freely as the soldiers are
$ pouring out their blood Let boats be cart
S cred, then; nurses engaged; physicians pro-
cured; supplies obtained, and everything put
in readiness at once for the approaching mis-
sion. Let the Legislature appropriate money
to stimulate and swell private Contributions
Hitherto Ohio has been behind other States
/, in this respect Let it be In advance now
}. There can be no excuse for delay. We all
}. know q bloody battlei is impending. 1t is al
, most certain that it will be fought before the
close of the present week. Gen. HALLEcK has
his army concentrated. 1t is organized and
i equipped The enemy will grow stronger BY
delay. Our side is expected TO make the at
tack The commander knows the Importance
of striking quickly, and he will not delay the
It blow. There can be no excuse then, we repeat
for delay in the organization of measures Of re
:, lief In behalf of our brave soldiers we ap-
! peal to the Legislature, to the Sanitary Com
3 mission, to the City Council. to act promptly
aud contribute HberaiY to this object.