Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-05-06


No. ll6 SorIa SEVENTH STREET. PHILADELPHIA,
APsIL 4rH 1861.
The Committee On "Labor Incomes ana Revenues in
vito cooperation with them the particular work for
which they have been appointed As no portion Of tho
people patriotic than tho working and
Of the country, it IS but just and proper that they
should alike have opportunity contribute tho o
ject the Fair The most equable plaa for aceoapsh-
ing this, and the time the easiest one,
for the contribution Of SINGLE pays LABOR from ali
classes in the community Many viii contribute day Of
their labor willingly who would not snbscrb. their
ey reach every department of industry and viii bs
work Of great labor, but if attained win be productive
The success Of the plan viii depend upon the hearty
cooperation Ofeyery element Of influence within lin
its and invite all the guardians Of the industrial nter
etS and all others to take hold with US in tatherng this
great work Of pasrotism and humanity.
The Committee is charged with tho following duty, to
! wit:
FiRsr-To obtain the contribution Of one labor
earnings from every artisan and laborer forenan OPP
eratvc and employee president cashier tocr and clerk
Of every incorporated and unincorporated company rail
Foad and express company employing hrm, bunk,
lacory, iron-works, o-works, mil mine and public
nee from every private banker and broker importer
toaeer and merchant; clerk agent and salesman design
er fnisher and artist; publisher printer and mechanic;
rom every government offer, contractor employee;
grocer butcher, baker and DEALER farmer hoTticutGrst
n! producer; from every nantua manker mliner and
f uala operative; every individual engagod in turning
the 50 tending the loom, or in any way earning liyel
hood building fortune within the States q Pennsy
/ sania, New Jersey and Delaware
TO obtain the contribution Of oEse days 'Rey-
ue fron ALI the great employing establishments, ARMS
d rrafatiops, companies, railroads and works
NuRb.--TO Obtain the contributions of ones Income
every retired person, and person of fortunefnale
nd uafelirng upon their means, and from all clergy
men l, vet dentis editors authors and professors all
ah % oIs engage in the learned or other professions
ns p Tits work fuust be performed by the personal
ucn o. Efforts of ladies and gentlenen associated,
ar 10 be ated with Sae Committee IN carrying o0s
'piS Ti f the popsbiity of the work they
have undertakep. 'ESeh obe sneeesstgl viii require
very perfect rami6c An oi thelr pl .a sls5
5non ali eart e5pie, 30 assemble themselves i@
b - -. , ~ Mpship, ant county, aud fofin or
sanizations Vi ladies an ssnteLasH - "
tnem in this great work a. "a TT n ions ard :, ,t
iI,I dt Nfy, let tnere be organize
tions in the large towns, t. - stes 10 bi
have an opportunity thus to renA tis Of The conn, II
atives and friends lighting the "a Ns - - 80 s! ~
the armies of the nation. ..4s
The work of this Committee may 'LEos'eu.ea @nelo
other effort ae made Tor the EAl ,ai,sr ad
days prodactof the mines can be obtain ns-tat1 -
portable article could be procured for trznk -
Indeed there is part section of these St ;
the days labor may Rotsbe obtained, If organizal
be formed to reach them. IL
The Committee cannot close without urging up u ~
PTopretors of Establishments, the duty Of taking prol
and energetic action 10 the benefit Of DAY
LABOR from all within their control.
The Committee deem it unnecessary to do more than
thus present the subject TO theeope Of the three
named In the coming campaigns Of our armies, the la
bors Of the SANITARY Commission viii be greatly aug
Aented BY the first of june 7ge 200 men-one of tho
largest armies of modern tineswi be operating in tho
field. So large force scattered regions which
the unacclnaed necessarily carry slon.-
with large amount of sickness suffering and DEATH to
say nothing the gathered horrors the battle field
These suferngs it is our bounden duty, and
Christians to relieve. great and enlightened people,
enjoying the blessings Of government of their making,
CANNOT REFUsE assistance suffering to maintain its
authority, and We will not believe that the GREAT
CENTRAL FAIR" drawing its products from the three
Of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware
fluent in all mineral agricultural and industrial wealth.
shall fall behind any similar effort which has yet been
made for the relief of the Nations children.
is desirable multiply circulars; further
authority than this circular will be for any
poyng firm company, any respectable committee Of
ladies and gentlemen proceed at IN the work Of
this committee; and Is hoped that under H. organiza-
tions will spring up all the towns and bury regions OF
the States of PennsyYania New Jersey and Delaware
Subscriptions will be thankfully acknowledged in tho
newspapers Of Philadelphia and it IL very desirable that
they each fresh acknowledgment will
stimulate efforts in other localities.
All subscriptions should be addscssed to JOHN W.
CLAGH0RN Treasurer Office of the Committee on La
Dor, Incomes and Revenues" No. lis Soath Seventh
Street Philadelphia.
8ss-A needful helps in Circulars and Posters wiz BE-
forwarded parties applying for them. Direct the
Chairman Of the Committee as above.
L. MONTGOMERY BOND, Chairman
JOHN W. CEAGI0RN, Treasurer.
REV. L. W. HuTTER, Corresponding Sec
McGREGoR j. MIreIES0N, Secretary.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
His Exeellency, A. G. Curtin, Governor of Pcnns-
Ills Exceleney, Joel Parker, Governor of New Jersey,
His Exeellency, Wm. Cannon, Governor of Delaware
Hon. Alexander Henry, Mayor of PhiadslphiS
lion. Joseph II. Ingersol, Pennsylvania
Hon. Judge Carpenter, New Jersey.
Hon. Jndga Harrington Delaware.
Major-Generat Geo. g. Meade, Army Of the POtomss.
COMMITTEE.
Right Rev Bishop Potter Mrs. Rev. E. W. Hutter,
Most Rev Bishop Wood. Chairman.
} Rev. Bishop Simpson. Mrs. George NJ Dallas
} Rev. DR.. Brainerd Mrs. John Sergeant
Rev. W. p. Breed. Mrs. John NJ Scott
and loo others. and 81 others.
a JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING CERTAIN
"A AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION.
Be resolped by the Senate and House Of Reprcsento
tires Of .ae OF Pennsypanio IN General
AseaJy met That the following amendments be propo
sed the Constitution OF the Commonwealth IN accord
ance with the provisions of the tenth article thereof
There shall be additional section to tho third article
Of the Constitution TO be designated as section four As
} follows:
SEcrIoS L. Whenever any of the qualified electors OF
this Commonwealth shsil be in any actual military
vice. under reuisitioh from the President of the United
states, by the authority Of this Commonwealth such
electors may the right of suffrage In all elections
by the citizens under such regulations are or shall be-
prescribed by law, fully if they were present ~
q their usual place of election. =
SECTION There shall additional sections to the
eleventh article the Constitution t0bo designated as
sections eight, and nine, a follows:'
SrcrIoS s. No bill shall be passed by the Legislature,
containing than subject which shall be clearly
n expressed in the title except appropriation bills
SECTION g. No bill shall be passed by the Legislature
granting any powers privileges in any case, where
the authority grant such powers privileges has been
or may hereafter be- conferred upon the courts of this
y Commonwealth
0 HENRY C. JOHNSON,
0 Speaker Of the HoGse of Representatives.,
0 - john 2. PESSY,
0 Speaker Of tbs Senate
o Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth.
4 .'e Harrisburg, April 25 1854.
PENNSYLVANIA, IS:
Il do hereby certify that the foregoing is full true
and correct copy the original Joint Resolution OF
H. s. the General Assembly, entitled Joint hesolu-
ton proposing certain Amendments TO the eenstiv
tuition" as the same remains on file in this Office.
In TEsrMoNY whereof have hereunto set my hand ans
caused the seal of the Secretary once to be axsd 'ns
/ day and year above written.