New-York daily tribune., 1862-05-03
is intended must revive their spirits and alleviate
their paine; for sons, brothers husbands, oil OF
them lave shared, and can, therefore, appreciate


At the promise of snch an asylum, their eyes VIII
brighten aud their pulses qulcken for they will know
that from the moment lhey enter l's threehbod tney
Will exchange the rucs treatment Of irOn-handcd
war for tue comforts Of bone and the tender OF
woman. Nor need they fear that there Will be any
failure to keep the promise implied in the inviting
name which the ladies have given to their hospital
| IL will be to its inmates emphaically Home. with
every appliance for the aeyiation OF their suferngs
that skill and earnest sympathy can suggest. The
bnildng isef is "A model of liz class, ard admirably
adapted to the purpose 10 which ii il now TO he ap
plied. The wards are large and well ventilated.
/ They have been thoroughly cleansed and Gtted up
with appropriate furniture and excellent bedding The
surgical and medical staff embraces the bel, profession
nj skill in the city, The nurses will also be the beat OF
their class and better than all the ladies thenseYe,,
or at least portion of them will be In constant at
tendance, to infuee iltothe hearts OF others share
OF that devotion with which they apply iheuseiye e.
TO this benefcent work. Their efforts cOuld not be
employed in n0ber cause. Those for whooe vel
fare they are laboring richly merit all That can De
done in their behalf. at their c0untrys call they
promptly repaired TO the theateT Of war, voluntarily
ana without a moments hesitation, exchanging the
enjoyments Of home for the priyallcns Of the camp
and tie dangers Of the battlefield. Tney dld not
stop 70 count the cost. They knew that orr cher
ishod Union and is glorious emblem bad been as
taled by traitors, and with an unsehsh patriotism
worthy of all honor they instantly rallied 10 i1eir
heroic mission. The infamous rebellion, as we an
hope and believe, il well nigh suppressed. But III
the accomplishment Of this, many OF our gallant YC
untoers are returning disabled by disease or wounls.
1bese demand our special care. We cannot 700
bounifully provide for the wants Of such brave bat
unfortunate defenders, and l am sure You VIII oil
rejoice with me in the opportunity sharng IN tLis
iudlble effort to restore them 20 health and happi-
ness.
The Mayor. upon concluding, introduced Chancel-
- F..f =. g.. ..aftrr xrrk. nv
pained the plan of organization. He sald that TIE
active cOOperaors Of tie Home were principaly toe
lloies connected with the great Charitable LADIES
Union Bazaar, which bad realized over sZ,.VV TOR
the families OF the volunteers. Christian charity
WA cGthohc-the ladies were of various denoDinA-
tons of religion but having brothers, sons and hug
bands in the Volunteer Union amy, were united N
their desire TO relieve the wounded AMI SICK sold"fs
The Government had IL hospitals, but the Govern
ment process was cold aud f1d-Ihe soldiers wanted
the soothing influence OF mothers sIl silteIs .
work Government could not supily. Twas intended
to make this perfect Home aud 10 supply religious
eolsolation as well as medical aid 20 tho poor slck
aud wounded soldiers.
Tie Rev. DR.. GILLETTE then read The 18th Palm
and the 2Jth chapter OF the Go.Qel OF ST. Matthew,
commencing ut the 3lst veIse. After which The
Chairman introduced JAMS A. BuGCs, who made
eloquent and patriotic speech. In the course OF
his remarks he paid high tribute 10 the bravery oil
our soldiers, who on many occasions had peeh
formed in battle array sgalrtt superior forces hs
denounced the accursed barbaTlty vi the keOels-a
barbarity uneQualed since the commencement OF the
worli-iher accursed institution had given TEEN
vice in the place of virtue, treason IN the place OF
patriOtsm aud he hoped that II would soon DC
crushed out. Mr. Briggs bislly eolosl5od Iol' Cor-
coran now "a inmate OF a Rebel prison, pronounc-
ing him a true American In heart, and a brave SOL
der In concluding the speaker complimented ne
ldies who had engaged in tie establishment OF this
Home remarkIng taels was no lOdb. mat the s2l-
der. would be much better uIdeI their care than IN
the Government hospitals.
Auer On address by the Rev. hr. hOoPAAN, IN
r eucinQ many acts Of devotion on the pat Of women
the CH6RuAs introduced Mlj0r-G General AaDERsoN,
whom lie said would read TIE letter accompanying
tie hak presented by COmmissary- General Neieg.
Gen. ASDHnsoS was received with IL torrent Of
cheers, which subsiaius, he read aS fellows;
STATE or Ksg.YoES, CoNdi.. liESEsAL' ogrc5cE'
lf, GsoRss orpYEs PSsdcs u he Lddie' Ho@eJ'' seS
md HoEnief s5diets ,.
Nantv: have the honor Of rendering on the part
n tbe stat. Tor the sc.r,,nce OF your Aocs'ion the na
tonA aa. Which accompanis th' note h ge i.qgi'. .h-
20 M care and couva.csnc- OF sick and wounded soldiers
S,b p..nr, of attending the opening ceremonies
In thu. ss1ns your aceep,.Ies Of - o.
e,,s Of your As,ocstion svsJwherr appaanea su @
your humane aIi'e 'acgRc.rs aoo' wI isAih
r, the brow" With sentiments Of profound respect your
''i' 4-D'' - BESJ WEIGH r., coaui''ary.den'r'
c., Anderson said he would not attempt 10 make
spoech bacarse it WAS not bis duty MS hear' WEE
vh them on at glorious occasion, ana Ia the noble
vork in which they were engaged. God wouid
be,s them In the discharge Of their duties, ne ek'
horted them 20 go cheeriuy on. They could no, be
engaged in Ii better cause. At the conclusion oil the
uressut rebellion, they wOuld be a better and more
united nation than ever before. This war had been
brought upon us by our own wickedness ani II
would be concluded when that God whom we had
offended would become appeased lie had no 0tter
feelings against Our brethren " the South. lie
would thank Goi when, et the concilti2n OF tle
present contest they would become united as broth
ers again. Applame.
The fax was received by the venerable DR.. VAL
FNINE Morn IN q patriotic address
Al the request Of the Mayor, ,he audience rose
and united in singing the Star spapgled Banner, AID
Dayton leading.
President KisG Of Columbia College being intro
Jueed MAJ "a short tee.A which was received with
enthusiastic applause. lie c1incded fully with the
views expressed by Gen. ArdcrtOn, that TINS sr
was brought about by wicked aud reoellous peo'
MIA lie had two SONS and two grands0ns III he
Union army end should q her or al OF them fall IA
BATH. he shoudnot shed one tear Of reluctance, but
would give them mp freely for the noble and 11htoCs
cause IN which they were engaged. In concluding,
he highly comulineuted tho ladies who were en-
gagged in tLis excellent charity.
The exercises were closed with PRAYER by the
Rev. DR. IlurToN, when collection WAS taken ~
for the benefit q the institution.
After an examination OF the buildings, the several
wards of which were provided with comfortable
beds some Of tho company proceeded TO the Toct 90
witness the I.isng of the uow dag by DIR. Alex. j.
Mott.
IL was expected that several Of our city military
companies would he present and participate in tie
exercises Of the occasion, but they failed TO make
their appearance.
LADIES RELIEF ASSOCIATION OF THE
PARK BARRACKS HOSPITAL.