Muscatine weekly journal. [volume] (Muscatine, Iowa) 185?-1890, 1863-11-06

plies are most needed, without reference to
their origin. The officers of the Iowa SAM
tary Commission advise that all contributions
from iowa should be forwarded to the Chica-
90 Branch of the National Sanitary Com
MISSION" ard through their officers and
agents to the army and hospitals. When
sent through this channel, we learn that our
goods are, as in the other case, merged into
the common stock at Chicago,-an are new
er afterwards known as Iowa goods. Others,
ignoring these arrangements. have been car
rying supplies directly to the field and hospi-
tails under permits from the Secretary of
War.
And others, of high social position and
commanding influence, of ,undoubted benevo-
lence, and large means, have stood aloof from
all organizations and individual efforts, be-
lieving that selfish motives and personal in
te, est have prompted too many Of those who
have been most active in these enterprises
On these accounts many of those, the most
efficient at the beginning of the war. have be
come lukewarm, and many societies have
suspended operations.
1t is proposed, therefore, that convention
shall be held at the city of Des Moines, Iowa,
commencing on Wednesday, the eighteenth
day of November, to be constituted of dele
gates from the Ladies' Soldiers Aid Socie-
ties, 1.-THE societies cooperating with the "Iowa
Sanitary Commission" s'Loyal Leagues %
SOLDIERS Christian Commission" and all
other organizations in the State, which have
made regular contributions for the welfare of
the soldiers, for the following purposes
FIRST. To devise the necessary means to
coouro bo r,,,opu hot Tho vo r;o,c o~~o =;
cations, and the co operation of the people of
the State, so as to crown our mutual efforts
with higher degree of success.
SECOND. To cons der whether it is best to
forward our contributions hereafter, as here
tofore, through the "Western Sanitary Com
mission" the Chicago Branch" of thee Ma
tional Sanitary Commission" as advised, or
whether some other means and instrument
talities should be adopted, which may secure
their transmission to the armies in the field.
THIRD. 10 consider whether the efficicn-
cy of the organizations may not be increased
by the establishment OF a general depot at
some eligible place in our own State, to be
placed under the immediate control of a
thorough business man, and such assistants
a smay be needed, subject to the supervisory
control of the officers of State Society or
Com mission.
FOURTH. To consider whether the eficien-
cy of our societies might not be increased,
and our contributions greatly enlarged by
the employment of an agent or agents to trav-
ell within the State, so as to enable the agents
appointed by the Governor, under an act of
the Legislature, to give their whole time to
the work Of distributing goods in the field
and hospitals, and looking after the interests
of the soldiers, in the vicinity of the enemy
and whether the number of the latter class of
agents might not be increased.
FIFTH. To consider whether any further
legislation is desired by the societies, with
a view to petitioning the legislature for aid,
if deemed advisable; or whether it would be
best to sever as far as practicable all connec-
ton with the State government, and rely, like
other benevolent organizations, exclusively
on the generosity of the people.
SIXTH. To consider whether ladies or gen.
hensen would probably be the more efficient
agents for the shipment and distribution of
goods near the enemy's lines, and other ex-
posed positions.
SEVENTH. To consider whether female
nurses may be employed with advantage in
greater numbers in the hospitals; and wheth-
er our societies could not aid the superinten-
dents of hospitala in procuring persons Of
proper qualifications to serve in this capacity.
EIGHTH. To devise means, if possible, of
securing regular, as well as constant supply
of hospital goods.
NINTH. 10 devise some plan for securing
care and fidelity on the part of agents en-
trusted with our goods and means,-by re-
curing strict account to be kept with them
or otherwise, as may be thought advisable !;
tory evidence of the proper application of
their contributions.
TENTH. To consider whether the payment
of salaries to agents is necessary to procure
the requisite talen' and qualifications; or
whether persons Of the greatest capacity and
fitness would not more cheerfully donate
their time and strength in cause so holy.
ELEVENTH. TO consider and adopt some
uniform plan for providing for the welfare of
soldiers families during the approaching win
ter more especially for the widows and Or
phans of those who have fallen in defense of
our homes and country.
TWELFTH. To consider such other peril
nent business matters as may be presented
during the session of the convention.
To secure fair expression of opinion, it is
suggested that each society should send at
least from two to five delegates.
1t ia also suggested that gentlemen as we'll
as ladies', not present as regular delegates,
feeling deep interest in the success Of our
cause, should be admitted to honorary seats
on the floor of the convention.
Delegates will be entertained during the
session of the convention, by the citizens of
the City of Des Moines, free of charge.
The Burlington and Missouri River Rail
Road, the Keokuk, Fort Des Moines and Min
nesota Rail Road, the Mississippi and Missou-
ri River Rail Road, the Dubuque and Sioux
City Rail Road, the Western Stage Company.
the i" Kate Cassel " and "Jennie Whipple"
steamers have generously agreed to carry del
egates at half fare. 1t is expected that 9TH
er Rail Roads and Steamboat Companies in
Iowa will manifest the same liberaity.
Each Society should be careful to notify
the Ayent of ths Western Stage C,mpany at
Eddyville, Grinnell, and other places of EN-
barkation, at as early period as possible, of
the number of delegates who will desire pas
sage, and the probable time of arrival at those
places, respectively, to enable the Company
to be provided with the requisite number of
coaches.
Icy Papers friendly to the objects of the
are respectfully requested to pub
lish this call.
Mrs Thss D Evans. Pres s.MrsE chittenden, Ksoknk
A. Soc ,Fairfsld. Mrs Wilson, Fairfield
Mrs r Curtis, Keokuk Mrs Geo L Epps, Pres 8. A.
Mrs r . Norris Ottumwa Soc, Denmark j
Mrs Withrow, Des Miss jennie W Tsylor, Sec
Moires s. A. Soc, Denmark
Mrs " slsgel, Fairfield Mrs " Edwards Pres L.
Mrs W Cattell, Des Moines ". L, Mt. Pleasant
Mrs Hart, Iowa City Mrs D Pierson, Pres 8. A.
Mrs jas Harlan, Mt Pleasant Soc- New London Il
Mrs Nourse, Des MoinesMrs W Andrew, v. Pres s.
Mrs h Gray ! Officers Of A. soc., New London
Mrs Warner loyal LgeJss Piper, Treas s. A. Soc,
Mrs II L Davis) Desmones New London
Mrs w Perry, Keokuk B Moore Sec. 8. A. Soc,
Mrs W Palmer, Desmoinos New London
Mrs Jas Grimes, Burling- Mrs Withrow Pres 8.
ton 4. Soe., Salem
Mise Emily Knowles, Keo-Mrs Johnson v. Pres 9. A.
kuk Soc, Salem |
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