The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1864-04-22
An Appeal TO the Women Of Min.
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For the Pioneer.
Sitting at home by our hearthstones, we
have listened for three long years to the echo
of the battle from afar; all of US with heart
throbs of patriotism, mingled with tears of
sympathy some of US, alas, with deathly
fear at our hearts for those who never may re-
turn. But in these latter days, amid tho
CHASTITY war din, voice, not of the common
mouth, appeals to u.s. the voice of those wo-
men who have risen throughout the land, to
fulfil their Gods appointed mission, in bestow-
ing aid and sympathy where it is needed most;
to alleviate the daily hardships OF brave SOL
diers in the camp or on the field to send cheer
and comfort to the couches of our dying he
roes, and. perchance, raise many into life once
more. to gladden. the darkening lives of those
who love them, and to fight again, better than
ever, their country's battles. -sn5)
Much, very much. has been done, but the
work IS as yet incomplete. While thousands
of brave men are lying, stricken by the foe, or
more deadly disease, in the pain-filled hospital,
or languishing in dismal prison while thou
sands more are marching on TO death with
unfiinching hearts. or bivouacking beneath the
open sky, in rain, and heat and cold; can We
refuse our assistance in the good work Shall
ing the burden and heat of the day. Nay,
rather let Us show them of what stuff we are
made. Let as nobly strive TO emulate
their zeal, and if our own Minnesota cannot
vie with more wealthy and older States in the
munifcence of her gifts, she may, at least, in
the devotion and patient selfsacrificing spirit
of her daughters. i'-'@1 ta'' sa4TT
Women of Minnesota Our soldiers have
been the heroes of many well-fought battle
field. Do not forget that you lay claim to
an honor proud as that of any Ro-
man matron OF old, in being wives, moth
ers, daughters and sisters-of men whose
names are synonyms for bravery wherever they
are known. Whose standard waved longest
over dark Manassas and led in the foremost
ranks at glorious Gettysburg? Whose life
blood has dyed the streams from the Potomac
to the Mississippi? Shall we not heed the call
of these, and of their brethren in arms, as
brave and true as they9 Rise up to the work,
oh, my sisters! Put your hand to the plough
in right good earnest. We are endeavOring to
organize Society in this State, in aid of the
Sanitary Commission, and we wish you ALL to
join US. Fear not, nor stand back because you
have little to give. Remember that the two
mites OF the poor widow were accounted as
more than all that the rich gave of their abun-
dance into the offerings of God:
. The Florida Disaster.
We give elsewhere Gen. GILMoRE's re-
Fort of the operations in Florida. The
only step taken by the President seems
to be the following: "a atot1 ,,ft
Executive MANSION,
WAsHIseroS, Jan. 16, is64.|
To Mai. Gen. Gilmore: t..sa.5 l-a .11sTg .
T understand that an effort il being made bv
some worthy gentlemen to reconstruct the 10y.
Al Saate Government of Florida Florida IL In
YOUR department, and it IS not unlikely that
Won may be there in person. hare given Mr..
with some blank books and other blanks, to
aid in the construction. He WIN explain the
use of the blanks; also what my general views
have been on the subject. 1t Is desirable for
all to cooperate, but If irreconcilablo differ
encee Of opinion arise, you are master II wish
sible, 90 that when done it vim Be within ranee
Of the hate PROCLAMATION on the subject. Detail
labor win Of course have tn be done by Others,
but shah be greatly obliged If yuu VIII give
Il sneh general mpervision % yon can find con-
sistent with your more strictly military duties.
- t(A&neO 9DDQlsnW09 9diAoL LINCOLN.
The expedition, numbering .6,00o Or
food; was placed by G1IMosE's order I'M
der Gen. ER1houR, and Rear Admiral
,lAnfanEM furnished three gunboats' Par
ticplars BIZ these operations are given,
which hays beeno Substantially conhnnni-