, 1864-12-15
CUR INDIANAPOLIS LETTER.
The Weather Soldiers Families Ref
uGeek Pouring into Indianapolis
Rebel flcts.
IFrom Our 6pccim Correspondent
1EnthEArNTtE Dec Il +

INDIANAPOLIS, Dec. l., 1851.
Winter has set in III earnest. The weather
during The past few days llas been cold, and
SNOW TO the depth Of Two or three inches has
fallen. The approach of the inclement sea-
son brings with it grave cares and weighty
responsibilities. There arcthousands through
out the State who, deprived Of their natural
protectors by the calamities Of war, are with
out the means Of support. They are the
wives and >children of the dead heroes who
gave their lives for the Republic! Governor
Morton Issued IN appeal to the people Of la-
diona last week In behalf of these sufferers,
apd yesterday issued the following additional
one:
The evidence CONES to me IRON every part
Of the State. that many Of the wires, child
ren and parents Of our soldiers, arc destitute
Of the neeessa1ies of 1ife, and mnst greatly
me- aga!n earnestly cntrcat the patriotic, hu-
nane and Christian people Of Indiana, to de-
yotc themselves at once to making m ample
provision for NIL who are dependent upon
our soldiers for their support and comfort,
end let me entreat them not to wait until
seek out the needy and the
suffering. Some Of these are unable to give
notice 81 their condition, and know not where
to apply for relief; while others arc too
proud OF too sensitive to ask for that which
thculd have been freely offered by o patriotic
npd dChristian people. Let NE especaally Gu
treat the clergy Of the various DENOMINATIONS
to address themselves Systematically to this
great work Of religious and patriotic duty.
ard, By thorough visitation and inquiry.
MALE themselves acquainted with cyerT case
OF reed In The nejghborhood in which theY
live. ind then make earnest appeals to their
congregations to supply the wants which
they hare discovered. In this way, I nm as.
eu,cd that they can accomplish more than
any other class Of men. And again. LET me
etI:ea1 to the various county and city autho-
rites throughout the State, to make ample
appropriations for the relief Of soldiers' faini-
lies in their respective Jurisdictions. Some,
It is true, have made Liberal provisions, others
/ taken action which comes far short Of meet
Ing actual necessities.
Every consideration Of patriotic duty, hu-
mainly, christian obligation, and thehonor of
ur people enjotns it alike upon our authort-
ties and our citizens, that no soldiers family
should be permitted to want for the neccssa-
rics and comforts oflIfe, In State overflow
ing with prosperity and abundance.
Q. ?. Monros, Gov. Of Iudiana.
December 10th, 1864.
Another source of uncastncss is the refugees
thet are daily pouring upon us. These poor
wntehes, nine-tenths Of whom are women
Gnd children, naked, hungry md sick, are ar-
irving on every train. Their case is truly hor-
rihle. And what to do with them, is tile alb
eo1 bing question. They must not be allowed
to starye or to freeze. and the burden upon
ouE people, already great, is thus increasing.
individual charity: Ia becoming. exhausted,
and The necessity Of the case absolutely do
1nend6 The establishment Of a systematic hun-
drcd-handed relief board. Even at this in