Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1864-04-28

loseIine.s and patriotism been gathered to-
All kueel TO woman, TO her beauty to her pu-
rity. knowing that whstever size does u always
right.
meeting 10 order. He stated tLst 1t Was called
Ia ascertain how many ladies would take the pls
ces Of gentlemen whose business or other reason
precuded their going to war lie said that il
was not supposed that any lady Who might vol
unteer would De ordered 20 the front; her servi-
ces would chiefly be required IN The rear. The
vacuum Ia our infantry must be file1 up. de
had no doubt. however. that the demand now
made upon Indianapolis would be filed by the
male portion ct the community. To das. he
thought. the citys quota OF the 2l.OO1 ju-t called
for would be filled. This cily. lac would tell III,
ladies, was the center. aud What WIS done here
would be felt To the extreme circumference
/ / he li'iies hsd more power IN tais country than
the President himself II the ladies' did not
stand by the President he could not carry on the
war hour
Col Blake concluded BY introducing Mrs
Governor Morton. who unanimously called
upon preside over the deliberations Of the
meeting Mrs. Gov. Morton. neatly elegantly
and like tue. noble aud patriotic woman spoke
returning thanks for the honor con erred. aud FL
planning the object OF the meeting IL was, she
tlemen aud conduct their business while they
were in the service Ut their country
/ Mrs Gov. Morton concluded introducing Mrs.
Cauheld, the widow OF gallant Ohio officer who
/ gave his life for his country on the bloody field
OF Shiloh. Mrs. Garfield. who Is cultivated.
intelligent and most accomplished lady, graceful
and dignided in manner came forward aud with
| perfect self possession, spoke as follows.
Ladies. am happy to meet you am vet
eran in the service. and coming but recently
from Vcksburg and the south west | stopped at
your city to interest aud call your benevo-
lence for an object in which am deeply inter
ested, viz: the establishment OF a colOred Orphan
Asylum at Memphis.
/ The call of your Governor for twenty thous
| and volunteers for one hundred DAYS, attracted
my attention; and realizing as DO the necessity
of hhsty and prompt response. sought to de-
wise in my own mind some plan to aid in respond
ing To the call.
After some hours deliberations / decided upon
making the following suggestions:
Call the LADIES, the noble the patriotic, TO the
rescue: they have always responded and will not
fall back in this hour of their countrys trial
show them what they can do and | know from
the feeling that prompts NV own actions, that
they will be but too ready to meet the emergen-
! CIV.
Let the ladies-and | address the young
and unmarried ladies Observation-Disclosures
their services To the merchants. shop keepers and
clerks OF the land, proposing 70 be accepted. and
| supply as far ia their power. the positions
which now occupied by the young men, for
whom the call s made
Let the salaries Of the clerks continue during
their absence, and their places retained for them
on their return; the young ladies' receive the sol
diers pay while they labor the soldiers substi
tnte In this way the sacrifice falls on all. The
employe will have OF necessity the inexperien
| ced salesman, the young man endure the hard
ships consequent To a soldiers life-the young Ia
dy gives up her life Of ease and comparative
leisure and devote herself To- the duties of the
salesman, which are necessarily combining and la
borOus-the community at large suffer the tenn
porary inconvenience of unpracticed attend
ants.
These were my suggestions and commun-
Gated them to Mrs. Morton. the patriotic vile of
your noble hearted and soldier-loying Governor.
who ouly needed To catch the idea to- move in the
work. This explains the call which | rejoice to
see mas been responded to SO nobIy. and trust
that every one here will act herself her
Influence TO encourage aud aid Others
Let every one show herself "A true woman
equal to any emergency. Let the soldiers
in the field who for YOUR efforts, and efficient
labor ia their behalf. heaping blessings uoon
/ you. be sustained. and urged on Ia gre deeds
Vi NatOT Wv YOUR AcLltlii III tnls tlUle Ol tteeL.
Letve not this work for those in the humble
walks oi lie. whose circumstances might prompt
them Ia accept these positions. but let those vol
unteer who are known To have character, posi-
ton and wealth, that il NAV be known. that the
world MY know. that patriotism prompts it;that
il j. for love of our beloved country, that we as
women, "a the daughters. sisters and wives OF our
brave soldiers, are ready to do to suffer and
die
/ Tatt bsl Id of Ind. IL 1aaI -, -
trotc and seli-sacrfring work. and Others Ct
your State, your sister of the neig hboring States,
on whom similar call has been made will toi
low example
Now is our time. let "a not filter; the work is
before US let Us do il boldly and ie,rles>ly al
| WAYS respectfully. and in "A manner becoming
our sex; never pre>uming on that tor which by
nature we are unified
Ladies. come as a stranger to you but OF
you and your work. Your patriotic ab0rs for
your noble soidiery, have long since bee ia
miliar. Your praise is ever Oh their lips Nheth
/ er ! meet them IN the camp, on the field IN the
/ hospital. in The walls OF military prisons Go
i on. let them know that your work j. not done
while they remain there. aud their blessings and
/ the blessings OF those Who have suffered untold
sorroWs, will rest upon YOU.
Let Us cease not. day night. in our efforts.
by our example. by our prayers. to aid in bring
/ Ing 10 speedy and honorable termination this
must wicked and cruel war, TO put down
bel"n the most gigantic the world ever knew.
and give TO our land peace which is the long
ing desire of every truly patriotic and christian
/ heart
Col. james Blake then called for the names OF
/ ladies who would volunteer 10 take the places OF
/ men in business AT home and let them 90
/ He asked them to hold up their hands. A most
/ beautiful sight of diamond rings and little fingers
was Immediately presented. and the following
names we're sent 20 the Secretary's desk:
Martha Jane Motif. lis West Michigan street.
! Amelia Piean, Delaware street.
| Jenny Schmidt. / Madison Avenue.
Lizzie Barker. ll3 East New York street.
Emma Nichols.
Demia Butler. near University.
Carrie l.. Nichols, Virginia Avenue
| Teacher
| Margaret Losev. l39 Virginia Avenue.
/ Netlie Losey. I39 Virginia Avenue.
/ MARY Stretcher North Tennessee street
| VI Helen Whiting. Mclean Institute. after
June 10
Mile Morey Mclean Institute. at once.
Mrs Cecilia Mcdonald. Mclean Institute.
Minnie Jewel. Mclean Institute. after June
4 10
Clara NJ Srurdevant. Mclean Institute.
Louisa V Stewart. Mclean Institute, alter
June 10.
Mary Rnehart, 45 Louisiana street
Hannah k Locke A. California street.
Sallie Greenfield o1Q West Washington street