Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1862-10-21
Blankets, Clo.Les. &C., for orr Army.

Biankess, CIothes, &C., for orr Army.
We would again call the attention of
our readers to the melancholy fact that
our soldiers are sadly in need of blan--
kets, clothes, and shoes. The Govern
ment must be depended upon to supply
shoes and we are rejoiced to see
that Congress made some provision to.
the attainment Of that end; but individ-
uals should come to the aid Of the Gov
eminent in supplying blankets and
clothes. Though our brave boys, who
are so dear to, rs and so indispensable
to the protection of all we. prize, have
their fair brows wreathed with laurels
and encircled with a halo of glory, yet
their backs, which they never allow the
enemy to see, are nearly bare, and
though the, fire of patriotism burns
brightly upon the altar of their hearts,
vet their limbs are chilled with cold for
the want Of blankets and good winter
clothing. Shall this continue to be the
casea Shall we, who are at home, shell
tered from the Northern blasts and the
drifting SHOWS and the. freezing sleet,
sitting comfortably by bright and blaz
ing fires, and having warm and soft beds
in which to sleep, do nothing to relieve
the condition of our brave soldiers who
are denied all OF these comforts, and
who are required, not only to meet the
foe upon the bloody field of battle, but
without blankets and with scanty cloth
inc. to sleep upon the cold, wet and fro
zen ground. with their knapsacks fol
pillowsand the, drifted snow fora cover
ingi No. We cannot fail to do, all
that is in within our power to furnish
them with the supplies they 50 much
need. What is required now is procta.
cal assistance-not false sympathy and
mocking sighs for the condition of the
"poor soldier but real, substantial
practical aid, in the form of blankets
and clothes. Those who are able to dc
so-and nearly all are able to a greater
or less degree should contribute o
their means, cheerfnlly and promptly
to obtain the articles needed. Thoss
who have blankets and clothing, or the
materials for making them, should a
once give then. for this sacked purpose
and those who have not shonld contri
butte their money that they may be
purchased. Every contribution for this
purpose is an offering upon the altar O
our country's defence, as well as al
act of benevolence and charity. Every
dollar so given will, like the bread cas-
upon the waters, return after many
days, and bless the donor a hundred
fold. Do not repose you heads upoI
your pillows to dream of the horrors O
war and the bleeding condition of YOU
country, till you have resolved to give
your share, though it be as small as tile
widows mite, to the relief of our brave
and suffering soldiers. If you have
money, give tiff you have blankets
give them. If the blankets are white
they can be colored very cheaply by the
use of bark, if other coloring materia
cannot be had. Nearly every house
keeper has one or more recipes for col
oring with bark. If you have nothing
to give but your labor, give that. W.
know that the ladies will cheerfuliy az
all they can. The demon ofselhshness
which has drunk up the "milk of hui
man kindness in the breasts of SC
many men, who are in continual break
neck race after the ;. Almighty Dollar
has never invaded the sacred precincts
of their hearts, and they are ever ready
to fly to the relief Of those in want
Our noble women are as patriotic al
they are humane, and consider every
labor tor the relief of our soldiers sla
Dor of love- Whatever they do fol
them they do CON. anaoa'e.