Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1863-03-27
TOOUR PEOPLE.


the largest force that President Lin
coin can ever assemble against us,
with our brave amy Of veterans stand
Ing firm as their own loved hills, de-
sermfhed to do their part, but relying
on those at home to render them all
sthe facilities in their power, should
we not endeavor to keep UP their con-
fidence and strength?
Men, though brave they be, who
are away from their homes and fami-
lies, and have entered the army ex-
pecting the termination of the war, by
the time twelve months, for which the
majority of our men first enlisted,
should have rolled around, having
made their arrangements accordingly,
but by the acts of Congress, rendered
necessary from circumstances, COM
PEELED to remain for a longer period,
must naturally feel great anxiety for
the sEloved ones at home"-must feel
great reluctance TO remain unfur-
Laughed away from them, ignorant
whether they may be supplied with OF
destitute of the necessaries Of life.
This being their natural feeling it
remains for those who are at home,
possessing the necessities, if not enjoy
ing the Injuries Of life, to relieve this
anxiety, by inquiring if those, who
have been left by their protectors,
without the necessary resources to sup
ply their wants, be in need, and if so
supply them and render them able to
state to their husbands and fathers
that they are well cared for. We are
led to speak Of this from the fact that
we have heard Of several instances, of
worthy families, who have strivcn by
hard labor and close economy to fur
nish themselves with whatever might
be actually necessary, being in want,
but at the same time feel gratified to
state that several benevolent people in
our county are arranging for the re-
lief of these so scantily supplied Let
lis seek out those in need. who, brave
as their own loved ones in the ranks
of our army, would prefer to meet
starvation rather than ask for assis-
lance, even when they have earnestly,
honestly, and faithfully endeavored to
supply themselves with whatever their
wants might call for, and give as far
as we are able, whatever of necessities
we may have. We can all assist in
this good work, but most especially
the kind-hearted farmers of our coun-
ty can be of greatest service by fur
nishing needful things to those fami-
lies, in town or country, who are I'M
able to pay the extraordinary prices,
at fair prices to themselves, and where
renders this impracticable by
donating, rcserving the high prices to
be paid by those who are able to pay.
Even the Mechanic, working for
prices he would be ashamed to ask in
times of peace, can not support his
family from his daily labor at the
present prices Of things, then how can
we expect the poor woman with her
needle or perhaps without any auxili-
airy save her own brave heart, to make
a sustenance for herself and children.
Give ear to this We noble tillers of the
soil, and strive to produce whatever
will assist in sustaining life, not with
a view to hoard up riches thereby, but
that you may be blessed by genera
tions to come as benefactors of your
race and thereby exalt the proud name of
farmer in the estimation of the right
thinking portion of the world.
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After the adjournment of the
County Court on Monday last, Genl.
w. H. Hartman read communication
from Genl. Imboden, relative to the
destitute condition of some ten fami-
lies in Pendleton county whose pro-
tectors are in the Army, and asking
assistance for them. Genl. Hartman.
after calling. attention to the want Of
bread as stated, called upon those
present to contribute, and altho'
there were but few in attendance.
yet, in a very short time, $3.50 in
money was raised, together with con-
srlbutions Of -four and salt, amounting
in the aggregate to more than $4OO.
Mr.. Saml H. Bell of this county
Very kindly offered to procure an