Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-03-18
THE Great Central Far" for the United
States Sanitary Commission.
OfTIcE OF THE COMMITTEES ON LABOR, IscoNRs
AND REVEnUEs, No. ll8 SoUrH SEVENTH ST.,

OfIcE OF THE COMMITTEES ON LABOR, INCOMES
AND REVEnuEs, No. llS SouTH SEVENTH ST.,
PHILADELPHIA, March 10Th, 1864.
The Committee on "Labor, Incomes and Reve-
nues" invite cooperation with them in the par
tieular work for which they have been appoint
ed. As no portion Of the people are more pa
trlotic than the Workingmen and women Of the
country, Il is but just and proper that they
should alike have an opportunity to contribute
to the objects Of the Fair. The most tquable
plan for accomplishing this, and at the same
time the easiest one is 10 ask for the oontribu-
tion Of a single days abor from all classes in the
community. Many will contribute day Of their
labor willingly, who would not subscribe their
money. To reach every department of industry
and art will be a work Of great labor, but if at
tstned, will be productive of immense results.
The success OF the plad will depend upon the
hearty cooperation Of every element OF influence
within our limits, and we invite all the guardians
of the industrial interests and all Others to take
hold with us In furthering this great work Of
/ patriotism and humanity
The committee is charged with the following
duty viz:
First, To obtain the contribution Of "one
days lab r. or earnings from every artisan and
laborer, foreman, operative and employee; presi-
dent, cashier, teller and clerk of every ncor-
porated and unincorporated company, railroad
and express company, employing hrm, bank,
manutactory, iron works, oil works, mill mine
and public office; from every private banker
anu broker, importer, auctioneer and merchant;
clerk, agent and salesman; designer, iinisher
and artist; publisher, printer and mechanic !;
from every government officer contractor and
employe; grocer, butcher, baker and dealer ::
farmer, horticulturist aud producer ; from every
mantua maker, milliner and female operative ;
every individual engaged in turning tine soil.
tending the loom, or iu any way earning live
ilhood or building fortune within the States of
Pennsylyania, New Jersey aud Delaware.
| Second To obtain the contribution of one
days "fevenue" from all the great employing
establishments, iirms, corporations, companies,
railroads aud works
Third, To obtain the contribution Of one DAYS
income from oyeTy retired person and person of
fortune-mnle and female-liVing upon their
means, and from all clergymen, ply ysiclans, den
lists, editors, authors and professors, aud all
other persons engaged in the learned or other
/ professions.
Much of this work must be performed by the
personal influence and efforts OF ladies and gen
t,emen associated or to be associated with the
COMMITTEE in carrying out the plan.
Inc COMMITTEE feel the responsibility of the
Work they have undertaken, which, to be sue
eess,ul' Will require very perfect ramification
OF tDeir PLAN and they therefore call upon all
earnest people TO assemble themselves together
III every town, township and county, and form
organizations OF ladies and gentlemen to coo
erate with them in this great work and labor of
love In the manufacturing Counties the eoai
and oil regions, and in the agricultural districts
--especially let there be organizations in tbe
larger towns, 80 that the young people may have
an opportunity thus to render assistance to their
relatives and friends fighting the battles of their
country in the armies Of the nation.
The work Of this Committee may be prosecuted
where no other effort can be made for the Fair
as III the mines OF the coal regions. days
earnings OF the miners and days product oil
the mines can be obtained, where NO portable
article could be procured for Transportation.
Indeed there is no part or section Of these States
where the days labor may not be obtained, if or.
carnations eau be formed to reach them.
The Committee cannot close without urging
upon all propreiors Of establishments the duty
Of taking prompt and energetic action to secure
the benefit Of the day of labor from all within
their control
The Committee deem it unnecessary to d,
more than thus to present the subject 10 the
people of the three States named. Ia the oom
ing campaigns Of our armies the labors of the
"Sanitary Commission" will be greatly augment.
ed. BY the first Of June 100000 men-one oi
the largest armies Of modern times-Will be
/ operating in the field. So large force. scat
tered over regions TO which the men are unac-
Shuha'eii must necessarily carry along with il a
large amount Of sickness, suffering and death, to
field. " '"s 'A'''e
These suiieriugs 1t is our bounden duty. as
men ana Christians, 20 relieve. great and
enlightened people, enjoying the blessings of q
government OF their own making cannot refuse
assistance to men suffering to maintain ita an
'hori'y, anu We val not believe that the
GREAT. T.cENThAL FAIR.
drawing its products from the thrso s,.,.. .s
Pennsylyania, New Jersey and DeIaTSrs so
afiiueut in all mineral agricultural and indnsO o.
trial wealth, shall fall behind any similar eiSnr,
which has yet been made for the relief Of the
Nations children.
As it is desirable not to multiply circulars. no
further authority than his circular tCiH be nscessarn
for any employing firm or compang, or any resptci-
able Commiter Of Ladies and GeHtlemen, 10 proceed
al once IN tie tgOrk cfthiS committee.
Subscriptions will be Immediately acknow-
ledged in the newspapers of Philadelphia and
1t is very desirable that they commence at once,
as each fresh acknowledgment will stimulate
further effort
AL subscriptions should be addressed to JOHN
SLAGHoRs, Treasurer. Office Of the Committee
NO. llo south Seventh street, Philadelphia.
=, MONTGOMERY BosD, Chairman.
VI. j. MircHEsos, Secretary.
0anERED.-Lieut, Paul Quirk, of the Second
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