The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1864-01-09
The State Fa ir Assoc ia ton of the
women of Maryl Hand, for the
benefit of the "Christian and
Sanitary Com m isSiOms.''

The women of our State are, for the
first time, called to act unitedly. Great
ex,gencics demand uncommon effort. The
existence of civil war in our country with
its desola ing and bloody horrors, threa-
tenlng even he existence of The nation,
calls on its women to rouse themselves
to do what they can to minister to suf-
fering humanity, by ameliorating the
condition of the sick and wounded SOL
ders For this object, the loyal women
of Maryland, are now called upon to aid
in carrying out, by their uni ed effor $,
a vast plan for raising fund for the two
Commissions WHICH have already done so
much for the great cause.
The first meeting of The Association
was held December Sd, and a week after,
second meeting took place. From the
first of our assembling, i. was evident
that there was a spiri abroad among US
10 accomplish what we had undertaken ::
the different countie, were represented,
lhough less fully han was desirable, but
time had not been given 10 extend invi-
tations. Committees we're appointed
from Bal imore City, and from some Of
the counties; but we must wait for in
forma ion from other counIies before per-
fec ing the entire organization Of the
Committees.
1t is recommended that meetings shall
be called in each town or county of the
State, aud measures taken to bring into
active opera ion the means and industry
of the loyal women (the aid Of the men
also to be solicited) towards furnishing
articles for the Fair, which is to be held
in Bal more, in Eas err week 1t is de-
signed that each town or county shall
have its own tables, where there are ma
terials enough furnished from such local
ity. Fancy articles will be much in de-
mand, but contributions ofuseful articles
are solicited, as chldren's clothing, wi h
the great variety Of things required in
hospitals for soldiers, from shirts,
drawers, and dressing gowns, to lint and
bandages. Culinary preparations for
hospital use will be in demand, pur-
chased, as we trust, by the liberal, for
distribution among he needy. The fam
lies of poor soldiers are TO be Included
in our charity. We ask supplies from
the famers Of any products they can fur
nsh; and place of deposi: will be pro-
vided for the recep ion of wood, hay,
vegetables, &C., which we will sell
through proper agents for the double
benefit of our treasury, and the poor, for
whom in most cases, we may expec, he
purchases will be made. In the languag"
of a practical member Of our Association,
we will say tina even "au ironing hoid-
r, quilted of old calico" will be accep-
table 20 us, in this our enterprise.
Many domestic women may hesitate
at first. imagining that they have no
time to attend meetings, that their own
domestic duties demand all their at en-.
ion; and that, moreover, they have
nothing to spare IN these ''hard times"
But we are called upon 20 make person.
al sacrifices, as we never, before, have
been. The help of women is needed, in
This dark hour of our Country's calani-
ty. Let US heroica'ly resolve to make
sacrifices, rouse ourselves to meet
The demands upon us SO far from fear
ing to seem economical, let US be ashamed
OF extravaganza expenditures for ourselves
and fan.ilies. Thus may our national
caam'ties prove blessing to women,
by developing greater energies and no.
bier aspirations.
1t is requested that this Circular be
distributed throughout the counties, and
read a heir meetings
The names of those who become MEM
bers of the State Fair Association,
should be forwarded, with their sub
scripiion of one dollar each, to Mrs. A
Hyatt, Treasurer, a the Chris ian Com
mission, No II West Baltimore Street.
All Iemittances or con ributions to be
sent to the same address.
Commissions on the subject of the
Fair, may be addressed to
Mrs. LINCOLN PHELPS,
Corresponding Secretary.
EUTAw PLACE, Bait, Dec. IS, SO.