Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1862-11-26
Por the Yorkyille Enquirer.

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a. Messrss Editors, :: It has heretofore been
announced in one Of the public journals,
that portion Of the citizens Of York Dis.
srict, held . meeting at Rock Hill, on the
4th inst, to desis means to aid our suffer-,
ing soldiers, Meetings fora similar pur5
pose had already been held, and attended
with good success, at Fort Mills, Neily's
Creek, Church and probably elsewhere.--
The meeting at Rock Hill was we'll attend
ed appropriate discourse was deliver.
ed by the Rev. L. Golden, Of the Baptist
church. The resolutions submitted were
earnestly and eloqueutly enforced by the
Rev. n. r. Dickson, of the Presbyterian
church ;;aud the COMMITTEES appointed, en-.
tered upon the discharge of their duties
with, great zeal and efficiency. They al
ready report collections amounting to near.
ly six hundred dollars, randShave forwarded
a valuable box, containing shoes, blankets,
wearing apparel and other articles to the
most needy and destitute. The committee
are ipdefatigable in their 2exertions, and
whilst so much remains to be done, it is to
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be hoped, they will not relax IN their praise
worthy endeavors. We have not heard
from Fort Mills and Neily's Greek, but feel
persuaded, that their contributions will be
in proportion to their meansa
The following are the Resolutions adopt
ed on the occasion !: ,.-...... ...,..s-....
Whereas we have information from au.
thority the most undoubted, that our SOL
diers in Virginia are subjected to the most
painful suffering, for the want of shoes,
hats, socks, blankets and clothing, both m.
der aud outward aud, whereas, We have
met for the purpose Of raising money and
clothing, with view to alleviate to some
degree, these sufferings.
Be it RESOLVED, $50 ~
l. That whilst We recognize superin'
tending Providence, interposing in human
affairs, and directing all events, even the
most minute our thanks are due to our SOL
diers, who, as instruments in the hands Of
Providence, have so faithfully discharged
their duties in the series of bard foug h'
battles through which they have passed.
g. That, whilst we sympathise with the
friends Of the fallen brave, and with the
wounded, disabled living, we cherish the
fond hope, that the survivors will manifest
in the future an intrepidity and bravery
commensurate with the past. .
8. Having heard from undoubted sour
ces, of the destitution of our soldiers, as tt
clothing and all things necessary to render
them comfortable, we sincerely sympathise
with them in their sufferings, and hereby
pledge ourselves to use our best efforts tt
ameliorate their condition, and alleviate
their wants, and in the mean time fondlJ
hope, that they will neither be discouraged
nor yield to despair. ...
4. That subscription be taken up al
the present meeting, the proceeds to bt
applied to the Immediate wants Of the mos
needy and destitute.
S. That committee be appointed, whose
duty it shall be to 60 from house to house
to solicit donations of money, of clothing, O.
blankets and of shoes; and where these can
not be had as free-wiH offering, to pro
cure by purchase such articles as may bt
speedily converted to the use OF our suffer
ing soldiers.
6. That this committee take charge O
all articles provided, and adopt measures tt
forward without delay to the most needy.