Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-02-04
Tmnortantto Armyand Nnvy.

Some weeks since we called attention to
an excellent movement under the auspices
of the American Temperance Union. Mr..
Geo. E. Siekels, the general agent of that
noble and tried national society, is now in
our city in prosecution of the work of
sending to the army and navy the admi-
rable tracts prepared expressly for their
reading. Abundant testimony as to the
good results of this work is being con-
stsntly received by the Secretary from
Chaplains and others now in the army.
No one at all acquainted with the facts can
doubt the great value of such efforts. The
various branches Of the U S. Sanitary
Commission have everywhere expressed the
fullest sympathy and ready cooperation.
Brief extracts from the letters of cOmmen-
dation, shown us by Mr.. s., will be decis-
i've as showing the interest Of those who
know best the condition and wants of our
men. Judge Skinner, President of the
Chicago Sanitary Commission, after giving
vivid description of the terrible evils Of
intemperance in the army as known tC
him and his associates in that Commission,
says: The Sanitary Commission, in car
ing for the health and efficiency of the
army has a close and immediate interest il
Mr.. Sickels' noble work, and cannot there
fore be Indifferent to his success. We take
pleasure in recommending to the benevO-
lent and patriotic, his charitable work.
Lon. Fs. n. Durnet, President ef the Gin.
cinnati Sanitary Commission, fully en-.
dorses the earnest words and commenda.
dations of the Chicago Commission, and
urges the importance and immediate ne
cessity of carrying forward the goot
work" DR.. S. NJ. Smith, Surgeon General
of Ohio, also an active member of the Co
lumbus branch of the Sanitary Commits
sion, with his associates, DR.. Thompson
John W. Andrews, Esq, F. C. Sessions
Esq, and others, strongly commend, over
their own signatures, the plans of tht
American Temperance Union as most feas
ible and laudable. Our highly esteemed
citizen, Dr. J. s Newberry, the able and
indefatigable Secretary of the Western De
partment of the U. s. Sanitary Commission
is equally emphatic and candid on the sub
ject. In his letter addressed to Mr.. Sick,
els, he says Il take great pleasure il
commencing you and your work to all il
the army and out, who have at heart the
interest of the soldier and the success ot
our cause. You may rely on The
sympathy and cooperation of the agents
of the Sanitary Commission wherever you
meet them-for your work is ours and
your success will be an equal triumph O
our cause. This is the feeling of all who
have seen much, done much, or cared much
for our bravebut sadly tempted soldiers.
The Pastors and the Sabbath Schools
here, as elsewhere, manifest the most cor.
dial interest. The agent can only visit the
principal cities on his way east, and to visit
camps, hospitals, and fleets, in order tC
complete arrangements to render more eff.
fective his work. He will call upon some
of our benevolent citizens for their aid
We have done well-splendidly-for the
physical, and something for the moral
wants Of our Ohio regiments. But nothing
has been or can be done SO effective fol
their moral good, it seems to us, as to helE
carry out the work of the American
Temperance Union. Our citizens will
gladly afford their material aid. The cause
is worthy.