Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1863-11-07

The Gusar Northwesreru Sanitary FniT NJ
ChieaxO.
One OF the noblest enterprises projected
since the war commenced is that Of the
Sanitary or Soldiers Fair, for the North
west, ct Chicago The ladies of the North
west, with whom originated this noble
charity, like angels of mercy lowering
over distressed humanity, are unwearying
and indsfatigable in alleviating The an
guish and sufFerisg in camp, on the field, and
in the hospitals Of our sick s3d wounded
soldiers How must such an exhibition, on
the part Of noble, self sacrificing women,
Of devotion to their wants aud comforts
support ths brave hearts, and strengthen
the stout arms Of cur heroic soldiery, who.
taking their lives in their hands have gone
forth to battle for the Government sud tho
free institutions OF our land, SO ruGhlessly
ssssiled BY rebel, traitor hands. Chicago
and sll the Northwest, yea more, human
fly itself is honored BY this benifoent car
nival of true, patriotic, loving hearts.
The Fair was insugurated on Tuesday,
October 9Th, by grand procession, and
ceremonies filling the occasion. AS a man
Hesitation of their approval, and to encOur-
age tha enterprise, thousands closed their
places Of business and Joined in the inau-
guFati0n procession. TIE several
courts adjourned, the pOstofiee was closed,
tbs Board Of Trade adjourned, schools and
banks we're closed, and business in stores
shops, Offices, manufsotOrie7 etc, was sus-
pended in order to make great gala day
Of the inauguration of the Northwestern
Sanitary Fair. The whole was a magnif-
cent pageant, most gratifying success
The Fair has been in daily progress from
the day Of its inauguration up to this
date. The daily attendance has been eucr-
nous, and the contributions to the Fair Of
almost every conceivable article and COM
modify that can be made useful for the
work in hand have been most Lit sral, even
in many instances prineely in their muni-
fcsnce. The receipts Of some Of the Fair
days have footed up as high as $1,000.
Several pianos, each OF the value Of $500,
were donated, and were distributed as
prizes or the sale OF tickets. The Chicago
Tribune, from which We gather these fauis,
speaking Of one isy of the Fair, said =
HNot q railroad train came into the city
yesterday which did net bring contribu-
lions to the Pair. The Ibsrslity Of the
people in contributing for the sick and
wounded defenders Of the republic seems
to have no limit"
Merchants and trGdesmsn contributed Of
their stock. Silks, barrels Of oil, kegs Of
nails, iron mGnde-pieces, lumber wagons,
patent horsepower pitchforks, bonnets,
fancy articles, arm chairs, pOul-
try, an elegant velvet ciosk-wOrth |
$500, work tables, parl,r stands,
silver baskets, bsdsteads, etc, etc. Thus
contributions in endless variety pour in
from points near and distant, from city
and country, and from different States.
The fair dealers at the different booths
have busy time, and money pours in
upon them ike water. The interest does
not Gag. The Tribune Of Thursday says
the attendance On Wednesday, was larger
than on any previous dsy. The people
abroad have not ceased contributing. Ths
patriotic tide Of help for the soldiers flows
10 in an increased volume Great inter
est is manifested in the distribaiion Of
various prizes. On Wednesday, Of one
hundred ticket holders, Miss Kate Croker
WAS the fortunate holder Of No. S4 which
took an elegant and superb piano, worth
$500. And thus the patriotic work goes
on.
Who can contemplate an act, and scenes
Ike these, without a feeling of gratitude
and aduirstion-withOut the strongest
confidence that God will bless, and crown
with success such transoendanuy bensvO-
lent lsbOrs ss these.
God bless the brave soldiers in their
periIs, and their fair, sympathising
supporters and munifcent friends st home.
In view of this magnificent enterprise,
and Of the grand success Of this North
western Sanitary Fair, we respectfully sug-
gest to the fair ladies of the city of Clevs- {
land, the members Of the Aid Society and {
others, the prOpriety of holding similar
Fair in this city, for NORTHERN OHIO. Il {
is 3 work of patriotism, bsneVOlenos and
humanity, that will address itself to all
who love their country and truly sympA-
thiEs with it's brave defenders in their
psrils, their exposures, their labOrs and
their sufferings.
ID not the suggestion worthy Of serious
consideration 2
An RncOura ginE Spectacle. n
Notwithstanding the excitement in the