The Richmond palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1855-1875, 1864-09-07
An Appeal to the People of Indiana.

The magnitude anl Of the operations Of the
Sanitary Commission OF this state. and the steadily
growing necessity for their continuance, have Diet rn
always felt in the State Fair enlarge the
Socictys and if possible enable il to do all the
good urgently dema nded of it, IL has, therefore,
been decided that Fair and Bazaar for the benefit OF
the Sanitary Commission shall be held on the fair
GraunI and in connection with the State Fair, begin
ming on the 81 of October. and continuing during the
term OF the general exhibition The undersigned hav-
ing been appointed Superintend mt Of il, takes this
mode Of appealing TO the people OF Indiana 20 give
their best help TO il, that it may rebound no less 10
their credit than 10 the comfort and health of their
sons and brothers in the army.
IL would be superduous to enlarge on the invaluable
services of the Society the thousands OF sick and
wounded needy and helpless soldiers it has cared for
and saved from neglected DEATH for glorious service
in the army u happy return home on the health IT
has infused into enfeebled ranks, and preserved by
timely help of food and clo.hng on its universal
ministry Of good. in camp and battle, march and hos
ptal. The country knows all this-by heart. These
benefits have only been limited, but too often limited
by the want OF means to extend them. VIII not the
people OF Indiana to it that this opportunity TO re-
iieve grave a want shall not pass unused They
cannot be willing to acquesce in an interority of
libcray where other States have done pobly, and
where the reputation they have made soldiers, i
high and endearing. They have given OF their blood
avishly, and they cannot hesitate to be as Lavish OF
their goods which must far towards saving blood
and life. Let not New York. Philadelphia -. Louis;
Chicar 70, and Cincinnati with their contributions OF
hunireds OF thousands of dollars boast that Indiana
is Indifferent To her soldiers than they. The time
for Increased effort and is Fastening on Inc VIM
ter campaign will and its perils and
privatons be soitencl by the berahty Of friends
at home il we would not hear OF losses in camp
great and as sal as those Of the bloodest battle.
Times hard many necessary articles VIII be scarce
and time should be lost in collecting all that can be
obtained
Contributions may consist ot any article of food,
clothing. medicine that eau be used directly in the
army of thing that can be disposed of for money
manufactures OF all kinds. cloth, WOOD or metal ar
tcles OF pictures books, all kinds OF agricultural
products and curious things, natural or arucia
AM thing aud every thing that will add % the attractions
of the exhibition, or sell tor any sum however small
Other Sanitary Fairs have succeeded astonish'ngy
in forming rich and exhibitions, and II Is 10 be
hoped that FAIR it IT cannot present such won Ter
iul collection of curiostes as others may equal them
in the nobler wealth of substantial products.
As no effort which appeals TO popular an can sue
cecl without organization aud well digeSei plans II
Is hoped that societies 60 co-opeaate IN the getting up
aul carving through of this FAIR vii be furmei
where. Each county should have a parent so
eiety with branches in each township. to solicit con
tributinns 20 encourage AMI urge the manufacture OF
the NUMEROUS articles OF apparel and hospital service,
which are not furnished by the Government, 70 keep
alive zeal of the people, and finally to bring
many possible 20 witness the imposing and Oene
hcial exhibition which will be tue fruit OF their geuer
ositv and the OF their honor
An articles for the Sanitary Far should be sent TO
adrsss AMI delivered I the Sanitary Roums. north
Of the STATE House. until week Of the Fair, whom
they nav be sent directly 20 the Bazasr on the old
State AIR Ground corner of West and York streets
An contributions Of Whatever n1tare, will be ac-
knewlSl lgel through the newspapers.
Until tue Far op oifcs vii b. with Mr..
L'nms Secretary OF the State Bnlri ot Agriculture,
Hu5bari's Block southwest eorner ofWashingtan and
MarEiian streets.
ERIE LOCKE.
General Superintenlent SANITARY Bazaar.
lSDt,N,roLis. august lyih, lsj4
The Sanitary Fair Managers have re
ceived lctter from Commis ssioner Hol-
lowav, ut Washington City, rendering
the Washington relics of the Office for
the use of the Bazaar at their approach
iug exhibition. The collection Of ne
mentoes ofGeneral Washington. consists
OF suit Of clothing. sword. and camp
eguipage. and other things. and were a
chief attraction at the great Sanitary
Fairs at New York, Buffalo, Philadelphia,
and other places These relics alone
will be worth a visit from any portion of
the State or neighboring States Every
day we do not have the opportunity OF
seeing the articles worn by him who was
..frst in war, first in peace, and first in
the hearts of his countTymeh. or OF
eauipage in which he planned and fought
the battles of the Revolution. This ten :
der by Mr.. Holloway is most generous,
and will add greatly to the interest of
the Bazaar, and the success of the move
ment Let contributions Of all kinds
pour in from every part of the country,
and address them to Major Erie Locke,
General Superintendent Sanitary Bazaar.
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