The Weekly Perrysburg journal. [volume] (Perrysburg, O. [Ohio]) 1861-1???, 1863-12-09
Tuu GREAT SANITARY FAIR.


ouont, they are chccriully and promptly
mot 10y the loyal uen anl women Of the
North Aud tho more we give, the more
We feel inclined to givci the more frequent
the calls Of benevOlence, patriotism and
duty. the more expanded become our ~
pathies in behalf Of the great cause of lIu
manity. Aid to our soldiers, in the field and
in the hospital, Is constantly borne through
that great artery, the Sanitary Commission !
and the wants or thousands Of our brave
Jugs allcyiatod. Out Of our abundance we
could not be otherwise than generous
The Great Western Sanitary Association
has done an immense work since its organ-
lltjuu, and continues to bend all its cnor.
gios and tax every resource for tho care
and comfort Of unr country'b brave defend
ere. They noW propose to hold a Great
sanitary Fair ia CINCINNATI, commencing on
,he 2lst of this month aud continuing two
weeks, tho proceeds Of which aic to bo ap
piled 10 the great aim OF the Association.
The loyal women and men Of that city have
undertaken great work, and ask the car.
nest co cooperation Of all loyal citizens, in
ths great effort to minister to The comfort
of thei kindred, in the camp and tho field
who arc not only exposed to thu terrible
casualties OF BATH, but also 10 hunger
thirst, sicbnesaJ and death, away from
friends and home. The ladies who have
the preliminary arrangements in charge,
say that their appeal is intended to bo as
broad as tho interest in this cause is uni
versa, They ask the widows mite. They
ask the rich to contribute of their abun.
dance. In short, they plead that the heads
hearts and hands of all may be cheerfully
earnestly aud heartily engaged, in this most
commondabc work. They ask not for
money only. They ask for goods, wares
and merchandise. They ask for that which
is ornamental as well AS for that which is
useful. Thcy ask for the handiwork of the
cu"ning craftsman, as well as for fancy arti-
clcs from the hands of their countrywomcn.
They ask for something from ali, of all
crceds aud all professions; from the rich
and from the poor from the learned and
from the unlcarncd They ask for anything
that will sell, and is appropriate to be sold,
at such Il Fair, and for such purpose"
Major General w. :. Rosccrans is Presi
dent of the Fair Association. and is dcvoting
HIS indomitahIo cncrSy--cordially assisted
by prominent men and women of the Queen
City-to its successful issue. 1t promises
to be the largest and most magnificent Fair
of any kind ever held on tho Western Con
tjncnt We here append brief synopsis
of what il is to be, and what it proposes to
accomplish furnished us by the Correspond.
ing Secretary of tho Association, John D.
Caldwell:
Arrangements have been made, on an extensive
scale for collecting and dsposing of every article
Of salcablc nuturc that may he contributed.
Nothing will be amiss that can aid the Sanitary
Commission, either in funds Or in any OF the stores,
50 well known to be wanted IN the Camp and Hos
pital.
This Branch or the Sanitary Commission extends
relief throughout the armies of the Union operating
in the West and Southwest. 1t supplies, without
distinction, all who are IN those armies, no matter
whence they come.
Therefore the far East, and the Central States,
will see and feel as well as the Wost the grand oh
icct TO be accomplished by this Fair, aud may well
iuiu aud share with us in this grateful effort, before
the igors Of winter bcset thcm TO provide for the
wants, and cheer the hearts of their sons, who
with ours IN these fields.
Each congregation or society, of whatever name
in all the loyal States, Is invited to elect lady
| delegate, or corresponding member, who will be
gstered such, and II an active contributor will
| be entitled to handsomely engraved certificate,
commemorative of the occasion, bearing her name
| and residence
Contributions from far and wide will be thank
| fully received Contributions in Money contribu-
| tions of every production of the Farmer Manuac-
| turtr, Machinist, Mechanic, Merchant, Cothier,
Jcweler, Millinur, and Gardener contributions of
| Music, Decorations, Fruits, Flowers, aud Refresh
meuts contributions or loans for Exhibition in the
! Fine Arts aud Sciences Relics Memorials, aud
CurioSics Of every sort contributions OF Lectures
| Concerts and Dramatic or other Benefits and, to
give efficiency to all, A gcuera contribution of the
| Influence OF the Press, in hrthering efforts.
Every oAcring, in short, which can add beauty,
interest or profit to any Department OF the Fair, or
be used AS material in the work OF the SanitOr,
| Commission, will be acceptable
In order, moreover, that nothing, however small,
| which even our youth can contribute, may DO lost
tn the general Offering is requested that Directors
aud Teachers of Schools, public and private, every
| where invite their pupils 70 prepare articles OF
| their own hand,wcrE, which viii form a Special
| Department of the Fair And, above all, we in.
| woke the aid and influence of the women Of the
land, MS individuals in their hCmC and social cir
clcs, and classes in thcn churches aid societies
and other organizations.
Tho whole arrangements of the Fair have beer
assigned to committees on Finance Buildings, Ma
chincry and Mechanical Exhibitions, Public Con
| NcNanccs aud Transportation, Merchandise anC
Donations, Art Hall Gallery of Paintings, MuSi,
and Decorations Horticultural Exhibitions Relics
Curiosiucs and War Memorials, Lectures, Con
ccr,s aud Benefits each having duties correspond
ing 10 their titles.
Tho character of the parties comprising thest
Committees is sufficient ryid nee of their ability 4
provide extraordinary attractions and occommoda
/ tons for our visitors and patrons, no matter HOY
| large their number,
One or the chief a,trctouS OF the Fair will cnnsis
I Of an Immense Bazaar 400 feet long by 30 Zee
A wide, under change OF the ladies and devoted I
, the sale ot fancy and useful merchandise.
I Similar buildings tor use as RrfrShment Hal
. ! and Exhibition and sale Room Of heavier article
OF Merchandise, Machinery, sc.
/, Mozart Hall, and its autc-rooms, have been 81
I curod for the purposes OF Lectures, Concerts, Ia
/, hihuons, &c,
! The most liberal terms that could ho desired al
g prontred To our Transportation Committee, by a
the ENpress, Railroads aud Steamboat lines ccr
- trr,ug AT tins city,
e The Dining lIau will I've in charge OF a Con
10 mittcc OF Ladies, aud will be able to accommodate
a in space and variety, all who may como.
p, plan Is under consideration tor the puhlicatio
y OF vump,tv history ut the Fair, trOm its uccptu
q % is close. This is intended In embrace n list
NJ she 0nir1Ts, Committees, Managers and Corrrpuu,
# iug Members, the u1me OF every contributor; Il
"a OF the articles donated aud such other, matters
r interest as may occur and will serve to give We
IS msucucy. m history, "a Rs violence that the pc,
pie Il the Nvrth never forget their brave defender
n pIRgVuoNS 10 CoNrBIBUroRS.
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