Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1862-04-12

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Are there any among us who have spent
largely, in both time and money, for the relief
of our soldiers, and think they have done their
part and rest from their labors To such we
say, SO long as battles are fought our work
must go ON We have learned from private
letters, in connection with thanks from those
persons to whom our well filed boxes have
been consigned, how much comfort has been
thus given to the suffering men who peril
their lives in our country's struggle for right );
we are sure tritling incidents connected with
this humane object can not fail to interest
those engaged with all their hearts in the great
work. We can not fully realize the immense
relief our assistance has given to the loyal
women near scenes of anguish and in direct
communication with persons actively engaged
in hospitals. Often large numbers of wounded
men are brought in after battles supplies are
found insufficient to make them comtol liable
On these occasions their labUrs are immense
passing by the trial OF feeling in the interim,
before 1t Is possible to prepare the needed sup
ply. AT the most tryilg hour one ofour well
filed boxes arrives. We can best imagine
with what gratitude each article is appropria-
ted; the sufferers are encouraged Our sym.
pathy, thus expressed, operates most tavora.
bly,. 10 witness but one such scene would
amply repay tor all the effort expended. Our
exertions are necessarily circumscribed-ou
duties clearly defined. Not SO with our west.
ern cities. ~ late letter from an Alton lady
describes morning visit at friend s-the
large house, often in times of peace thrown
open Tor the reception of happy, joyous guests
the owner a Boston born gentleman with one
of natures western Samaritans for his wife
This noble woman, in one Of her vista of
mercy, found in the hospital several cases
difficult, if not impossible, to be treated sue
cesstully with accommodations there tone with
pleurisy). Her large heart and willing hand
soon transferred these sufferers into her own
comfortable beds-herset their nurse For
weeks they had been cared for with all the
tenderness of sister ; on entering a most
inyitingly arranged room, everything carefully
prepared. there sat one with book. in an
easy chair; another, able to be removed from
his bed to lounge, for change, during the
day. Letters had come from third touch.
ngly expressive. He had partaken largely,
and his etter was overlooking from a brimfuIl
heart towards his benetactress. We can not
Ego and do likewise" but we can continue to
offer from our abundance, or drop in Il mite.
which will be registered indeby on the has
oms OF those who are relieved by our handi-
work. From Louisville we have had several
valuable and interesting letters, from a lady
ever busy in doing good deeds. There, nearly
all ladies', abundantly able to render assistance
to our soldiers, are enrolled in secession ranks.
Clergymen preach it in most of the churches.
Many loyal husbands mourn over the fatal de.
fusion winch separates family sympathy. The
path OF those true to their country cause is
difficult and embarrassing; much to be done,
but lew hands extended 10 Join in the work.
In tins state of things, how pleasant it is, after
our offerings are received, to have their re.
turning messages! A loyal gentleman from
mat region, recently on a visit in this CITY,
was shown package, directed. After regard.
ing 1t with sigh, he remarked, at is well YOU
send things from here. Not much can be done
where nearly all the women are strongly on
the other side" The call for aid was perhaps
never more urgent than at the present moment.
a gentleman who accompanied an officer,
distributing the contents of one of our Wor
cester boxes to men guarding prisoners taken
at fort DOneson, relates to U.S. that it was on A
cold and windy February day, as the pilts
were received and appropriated Some spoke
out from the fullness of the heart others found
no word, but mois;ened eyes expressed what
emotions were stirring in their breasts TO
have such proofs of thourhtiul care from
friends in distant state Will it not assist
them, and give fresh courage
SOLDIERS FRIEND.