Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-06-03

No. lis ScurH sKvEsrH sTRkEr, PnILApKIrHIA,
APsIp4FH, 1864.
The Committee on eLabor Incomes and Revenues In
ve cooperation with them in the particular work for
which they have been appointed. no portion Of the
people patriotic than the workingnon and NO
of the country, it is but jusss and propar that the
should alike have opportunity D contribute to the o
ject Of the Ear The most equab plan for accomplish
ing this and, at the time the easiest one is to ask
for the contribution OF ssGLE pay LABOR from all
classes in the community. Manyysiil contrihgte day Of
their labor willingly, who would not subscribe their mon
cy. reach every department. af industry arr W be
work OF great labor but ii attained, will be- productive
OF immese results.
The success of tho plan will depend upon the hearty
cooperation ofeverEelement Of influence within our linn
it's and invite all the guardians Of the industrial inter
ests anaa others 70 take hold with urthcring this
| great work Of pasriotsm and humanity.
The Committee is charged with the following duty to
! wit:
FIRsTTo obtain the contribution of one days labor
OF earnings from every artisan and aborer foreman on
erave and employees presden cashier toer and cIcrk
OF every Incorporated and unincerporated eopany rail-
road and express company, employing firm, bank manu-
factory, rop-wcrks, oworks, MILL mine and pube Of
hee; from every private banker broker importer auc
honeer and merchant; clerk agent an salesman desgn
hnisher and artist; publisher prnter and mechanic
from every government offer, contractor and epIoyee
grocer butcher baker and dealer; farmer hortieulturist
ana producers from every mantua manker, milRer and
female operative; every individual engaged in turning
the so tending the leom any way earning liyeli-
hood or building ornne within the States Of Peansyl
1 vania NeW Jersey and Delaware
sEcoNRTo obtain the contribution Of one day's Grey
enne from all the great employing establishments firms
! corporations, companies railroads and works
IHIRD.-To obtain the contributions Of ones income
IRON every retired person, and person of fortunenae
and female living upon thermeans and from all clergy
men lawyers dentists editors authors and professors all
other persons eQgaged in the learned or other
Much OF this work must be performed by the personal
influence and efforts of ladies and gentlemen associated
or to be associated with the Committee in carving out
this plan.
The Committee feel the responsbility Of the work thew
have undertaken, which, to be successful viii require
very perfect rameation Of their plan and they therefore
can upon all earnest people, to assemble themselves
gether IN every town. township and county and form
ganlAatons OF ladies and gentlemen cooperate with
them IN THIS great work and Labor love- In the manu-
iacurng countless the coal and oil regions and in the
agricultural let there be organiza
tons IN the large towns that she young peOpe may
have an opportunity thus render assistance to their
aFes ana friends lighting the battles of the country
the armies of the nation.
The work of this Committee may be prosecuted where
no other effort can be made for the Fair in the mines
OF the coal regions days earnings the miners and
day product Of the mines, be obtained where
portable article could be procured for transportation
Indeed there IS part section of these States where
zoe Gay labor may not be obtained if organizations
| be formed to reach them.
| The Committee cannot close without urging upon all
Propretors Of establishments the duty taking prompt
and energetic action secure the benefit of the OF
| LABOR from all within their control.
The Committee deem it unnecessary to do more than
thus 10 present the subject to thepeope Of the three States
named In the coming campaigns of our armies the la
bors of the Sanitary Commission viii be greatly aug
mented BY the first Of June 700 O00 men-one of the
largest armies of modern meswi be operating in the
field SO large force, scattered regions to which
the men are unacelmated must necessarily carry along
with it large of Sickness suffering and death to
say nothing OF the gathered horrors of the battle field
These suferings il is bounden duty as men and
Christians to relieve. great and enlightened people
enjoying the blessings of government Of their making
cANNoT REFUSE assistance to suffering to maintain It's
| authority, and we will not believe that the GREAT
CENTRAL FAIR, drawing its products from the thsec
States of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware so M
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.
As Is desirable not to multiply crcuars further
authority than his circular viii be necessary Cor any
poyng firm company or any respectable committee Of
ladies and gentlemen TO proceed at once; the work Of
this eomttee and is hoped that under it. erganza
tons viii spring in all the towns and bury regions Of
the States of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware
Subscriptions viii he thankfully acknowledged in the
newspapers of Philadelphia; and is very desirable that
they commence soon, each fresh acknowledgment will
stimulate eHortsin other localities.
All subscriptions should be addsessed to JOHN W.
CLAGHoRN, Treasurer efice Of The COMMITTEE on La
Dor, Incomes and Revenues" No. lis South Seventh
Street, Philadelphia.
&-An needful helps ip Circulars and Posters win be
forwarded TO parties applying for them Direct to hs
Chairman Of the Committee above.
| J.. MONTGOMERY BOND, Chairman.
JOHN ". CLAGH0RN, Treasurer.
REV. Z. W. HUTTER, Corresponding Soc.
McGREG0R ]. MITcHES0N, Secretary.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
Ills Exeellepcy, A. G. Curtin Governor of Penna
His Excellency, Joel Parker Governor Of New JERSEY
His Exeellency, VIM. Cannon Governor Of Delaware
Hon. Alexander Henry, Mayor Of Philadelphia
Hon. Joseph r. Ipgersoll Pennsylvania.
Hon. Judge Carpenter New Jersey.
Hon. Judge Harrington, Delaware.
Major-General Geo. G. Meade, Army Of the Potomac.
COMMITTEE.
Right Rev, Bishop Potter. Mrs. Rev. Z. ". Hutter
Most Rev. Bishop Wood. Chairman.
Rev. Bishop Simpson. Mrs, George ". Dallas
Rev. DIR. Branerd Mrs John Sergeant
Rev. W. +. Breed. Mrs. John NJ. Scott
| and log others. and 81 others