North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1864-04-27
UNITED STATES SANITARY Coxu,sstoy

| MARCR lst 1854.
( The undersigned, members of the Executive Com.
mittes Of the GREAT CENTRAL FAIR for the Sanitary
Commission, beg to invite the operation Of all
their ellowcitizcns, especially Of those resident in
ennsylYania, Delaware, and New jersey, in this
important enterprise, 1t is proposed to hold the
Fair in Philadelphia, in the FIRST WEEK JUNE
EExT and it is confidently expected that the contri-
bu lions, coming from population 30 bene,olent
and patriotic as that which inhabts the Central
States AMI representing the most important and
varsd branches Of industry and art, will a
result in aid Of the funds Of the Commission.
and tor the benefit of the Soldiers, at least
equal TO that which has attended similar undert ak
ngs in other cities 1t is not necessary to say a
work to stimulate sympathy for the soldiers We
feel for them all as brethren and the popular heart
seeks only the best mole Of manfestins that sympa-
thy in the most efficient and practical WHY. These
Fairs IN other places have been productive of great
results. BY this means Chicago has recently raised
for this object sixty thousand dollars, Boston one
HUNDRED and fifty thousand, and Cincinnati more
than two hundred thousand. We appeal then, with
the greatest confidence the Inhabitants Of th. Cen
tra States, especially to those who constitute the
great industrial classes to send as contribution, the
productions Of THAR skill and workmaash D. We
appeal to them in the interest no party radical or
conservative, Republican Democratic, Admins
tration or anti Administration. We know ouly this
that TO send national soldiers in the field sup
plies to supplement those government undertakes
to give them, but which they sometimes fail to re-
eeive and thus to relieve them when sick and in
in oF
work of intelligent patri tisin Also as economixipg
their life, health AMI efficiency, on which, under
God, the natcn depends in this ls time Of trouble
We therefore ask exery clergyman to announce
this humane undarta aking to his people, and 20 advise
them to do what they can to further It. We ask the
press to give it the widest publicity and TIM most
earnest encouragement. We call on ovcry workshop,
factory and mill for specimen of the best thing it
can turn out on every artist, great and small for
one Of his creatOns on all loyal women for the ex-
ercise Of their taste aed industry on farmers. for
the products Of their felhs and dsires The mrar,
the naturalist, tn man of science the traveller can
each send something that at the very last be con-
verted INTO blanket that will warm and NAV save
from dea b. some soldier whom government sup
plies have failed to reach. Every one who can pro-
duce anything that has money value is invited to
give sample OF his best work oferiug 10 the
cause of national unity, Every workingman, me.
chanie or farmer, who can make a pair Of shoes or
raise Jarrel of apples i, called on to contribu;e
something that be turned into money, and again
from money into the means of eeonomiziug the
health AMI the lite Of our national soldiers.
Committees have 6eea appointed in each depart
ment f industry and arr whose business it will bs
to solicit contributions for the Fair each in its own
special branch. These Committees will place them
selves in communication with those persons who may
wish to aid us. In the meantime il is recommended
That local committees associations should be
formed in every portion of Penns nsyvania, Delaware
and New Jersey, with view of OF rgonizing the IN
dustry of their respective neighborhord, SO as to
secure contributions for the Fair
Committee. Of Ladies have also been o-sarizei TO
cooperate with those OF the gentlemen in soliciting
contributions
We solicit the sympathy Of every true hearted
patriot in Pennsylvania. Delaware and New Jer.ev
and elsewhere, M far as our appeal may roaco, TO
respond nobiy and generously to call. We ask
their earnest ana untiring efforts anl ce-opcraton
and We confle-tiy hope that every county, city,
town and village will feel an honest pride in being
worhy represented At The Great Central Fair"
WewouIi say, in conclusion, that there is great
work before u.s. and bu. limited spsce Of time in
which t, accomplish it. We should therefore earn
estly represent to the ladies the Importance or form,
ing themselves, Ar ONCE into Sewing Societies in
every vicinity of country city the more effective
ly and agreeably 10 work for the approaching hu-
name and patriotic undertaking.
We feel every confidence that our Ioval countrvwo-
men, always ready to work in good cause even st
the cost of great personal exertions and sacrifices
will not now be slow in minsstering, though IxDI-
RECrLY, none Il less CERTAINLY, to tho wants and
suferings Of tle noble defenders of their couutrys
flag
n. B.-The prices Of all articles and donations
must be marked en- them, and the names OF the con-
trlbu:ors attached if desired Due acknowledgement
will be . of artirles rec ived
The cost of transportation will be borne by the
Sanitary Commission. Boxes and parcels to be adj
dressed; Warehouse Of Tho Great Central Fair,
Philadelphia, Pcnna for Mrs EPERAIA CLARK
Chairman Of Fancy and Useful Articles homc maie)
CHiLpREN's DEPARTMENT.
HAVING been assigned the "CHrLDRExs DEPART
AENr," including Toys and Small Wares. in the
GREAT CENTRAL FAIR, to be hell in this City in
June, we the undsrsign beg leave earnestly to 60
iicit YOUR operat ion
We puspose to make our Department unrivsiled
in attractiveness, especially the children. And
that it may not be behind any other department in
tive servlcc it will renler to the Bless ed Cause for
which the FAIR is to be held ask your aid. Our
thanks, and the thanks of brave soiors and the
blessings of our beloved country will be you're for
any assistance y'u may give, whether in toys or in
money. whether in dolls or dollars.
Annexed will be found ample instructions for fer
wardng contributions.
In forwarding contributions, please observe the
following directions
lst. Mark each box, package, or bundle, clearly
thua