Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-04-01
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COM Ml9Ah0Ns
II is to be hoped that the prople Of our State
will cordially and earnestly respond to the Gov
ernOr's appeal in behalf Of the Sanitary Com
mission. The cause Of our sick and wounded
brethren who are poFilling their lives for US is,
aud ever ought TO he very dear 10 us All. Il
ought 20 be considered more privilege than
duty to provide for them the comforts Of the
hospital and the means OF relief still more nec
esssry on the helds There ia certainly no cause
OF more enlarged benovolenee, Of truer chris
hsa charity or Of more disiniereated patriotism
than this We who have been SO long accus
toned to the pesceful AsOcasions of life, who
haze received protection and blessings from
civil government, without being required to
make any sacrifice Of time, money, or labor for
them, are too apt to forget the necessities of
war or the duties which the impending struggle
imposes upon us. Let it not be said that In
these times tha; try mems s1uls and that strong
y and closely test mems principles and bensy-
olence, we stood Indifferent or careless upon the
great and living issues Of the day. Let it not
be said that We have failed to come up to the
full measure Of our duty, or that we have not
sustained the ancient fame Of which our State
so proudly boasts.
What eau We do Every man. every woman,
every child can do sOmsfhinS. Let this result
be kept steadily 10 view, to wit; In the Great
Fair about to be held for our sick and wounded
heroes, let US see to il THAT DELAWARE TAKES
THE FItsr HosoRs. That for every man, woman
and child within her borders, One Dollar bo se-
cured for this noble purpose, making an agRre
gale Of One Hundred and Ten Thousand Dollars.
This may seem like large contribution for SO
small State that has already done SO much and
50 nobly but the heart Of the people is willing,
aad the gallant little State is equal to such a
demand. Can it be done II LoYAL men are
EAHEEsr men Il can
Who will lend helping hand &? Already men
and women, foremost in all the blessed charities
OF life, are at work in the good cause already
the heart Of those who appreciate this grand
struggle has been touched, and their willing
hands are busy to bring relief TO the suffering
soldier But the work ought to be more gen
eral' II ought to enlist every loyal person.
But what can do Is asked on all sides.-
DO anythiagj give anything. Knit, sew or write
collect relics, autographs or photographs con.
tribute money, fruit, or any article Of manufac
tnre or sale. Get up entertainments, tableaux
charades or concerts. Have lectures delivered
in all parts of the State, charging small ad
mil'ance fee' Stir up your neighborhood, max,
II feel as if there was cause aud war 10 sun
portit worthy Of the Interest and labor Of ever,
one. See that every neighbOrhood is alive viii
busy hands in this good cause. Let our patriot
ism and our praiseWorthy pride, the sympath,
We have for our soldiers and the claims which
humanity has upon us, rouse us to the duties o
to-day. Actusted by one purpose, aud co oper
allng with one heart and motive, Vieing will
each other in willingness to do, we she'll refec
honor upon our State, and perform a service +
our country which will strengthen her in he
iife'struggle, aud make US all feel that we hay
done our part to save her.