Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-12-18

rates Of material, and 10 meet this emergency
we propose 10 the wOmsn Of Northern Ohio
60 initiate the example of our sisters Of the
Northwest, who, by their recent splendid
effort, have given new impetus to the Sani-
tary work in that Department.
The first step in this enterprise must be to
secure the cooperation of those friends
whose warm sympathies and liberal benefsc
tions have heretofore carried US on so sue
eessfully in our work, From each member
of the Branch Societies, and from all who
have contributed to this cause, we ask as
sistaDee to enable us to prosecute our labors
with renewed energy. We feel satisfied that
tho project can be successful, without impOs-
ing upon any heavy individual tax, nor in
any way retardiDg our daily labor by draw
| ing from the current supplies.
Aside from the pecunisry benefit which We
promise ourselves in this undertaking, an op-
portunity will be offered to extend a cordial
personal greeting to many with whom we
are connected in common cause. To them
we owe no small share of the honor which
has made the Soldiers Aid Society ofNorth-
ern Ohio a strong arm of the Commission,
known and recognized no less on the bloody
battle field, than in every hospital which the
soldier has o9nseerated by sickness and suf-
fering, through the length and breadth of the
West. -
We call upon our friends to join US, that we
may work with new zeal and more ardent
patriotism in en- undertaking whose scope
and aims cannot be over estimated. This
early appeal is set forth that that the atten-
ton Of every town and society may be secur-
| ed. We shall hope to receive from each ac-
cording to its ability. We propose to devote
a separate portion Of the hall, to the respec-
tive contributions of each Branch.
It is impossible at this early day to furnish
a definite programme of the festival. No eff
fort will be spared to render it in the highest
degree profitable and attractive. The plan
pursued will be similar to that Of the Chica-
go Fair, and will comprise the sale Of every
variety Of fancy and useful article. During
the continuance Of the Fair, a daily dinner
will be furnished, and We must look to our
friends in the country, to assist Us with con-
tributions of milk, cream, butter, eggs, veg
etables and poultry.
Miss Anna Dickinson is expected to deliv-
/ er two lectures, and other attractive enter
tainments wilt be presented. Further par
ticulsrs and information will be furnished as
the occasion demands,
| We. would suggest that each society con
vene its members, and lay this circular be-
fore them, that We may secure their imme
diate and prompt action. Arrangements will
/ be maze with the various hallfoad Compan
les, by which an opportunity will be afforded
of coming and returning to Cleveland the
same day.
We ask of those who have never failed to
respond to our appeals, with firm faith in
their continued well doing.
MRS. B. ROUSE, President
MRS. VIM. MELHINCH, ! Fice
MRS. L. BURTON, Pres'ts.
MARY C. BRAY TON, Secretary.
ELLEN F. TERRY, Treasurer.
The press throughout Northern Ohio and
Western Pennsylvania will confer great
favor on the cause by copying the above cir
cular.