The Jeffersonian. [volume] (Stroudsburg, Pa.) 1853-1911, 1864-05-05
Great Central Fair,
FOR THE
SANITARY COMMISSION.
OFFICE OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR,
INCOME AND REVENUES,

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PHILADELPHIA, APRIL 4TH, 1864
The Committee on "Labor, incomes
and Revenues, invite cooperation with
them in the particular work for which
they have been appointed. AS no por
tion of the people are more patriotic than
the working men and women of the coun,
try, it is but just and proper that they
should alike have an opportunity to con-
tribute to the objects of the Fair The
most equable plan for accomplishing this,
and, at the same time the easiest one, is
to ask for the contribution of single
days labor from all classes in the commu-
nifty. Many will contribute a day OF
their labor willingly, who would not sub
scribe their money. To reach every de-
partment of industry and art will be a
work of great labor, but, if attained, viii
be productive of immense results.
The success of the plan will depend
upon the hearty cooperation of every ell
ement of influence within our limits, and
we invite all the guardians of the indus
trial interest 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, to wit:
l. To obtain the contribution of "one
days labor" or earnings, from every ar
tisan and laborer, foreman, operative and
employee; president, cashier, teller and
clerk of every incorporated and unincor-
porated company, railroad and express
company, employing firm, bank, manu-
factory, iron works, oil works, mill, mine
and public Office; from every private
banker and broker, importer, auctioneer
and merchant; clerk, agent and salesman;
designer, fnisher and artist; publisher,
printer and mechanic; from every gov
ernment officer, contractor and employee. ;
grocer. butcher, baker and dealer; farm
or, horticulturist and producer; from ev-
cry mantua maker, milliner and female
operative: every individual engaged in
turning the soil, tending the loom, OF in
any way earning a livelihood, or building
fortune within the States of Pennsylva-
MIA. New Jersey and Delaware.
2. To obtain the contribution of one
days 'Revenue," from all the great en-
ploying establishments, firms, corpora
tions, companies, railroads and works.
8. To obtain the contribution Of one
days income from every retired person
and person of fortune-male and female
living upon their means, and from all
clergymen, lawyers, physicians, dentists,
editors, authors and professors; 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 gentlemen associated, or to be
associated with the Committee in carry
ing out this plan.
The Committee feel the responsibility
of the work they have undertaken, which,
to be successful, will require very per-
feet ramiGcation of their plan, and they
therefore call upon all earnest people, to
assemble themselves together in every
town, township, and county, and form
organizations of ladies and gentlemen to
co-operate with them in this great work
and labor of love- In the manufactur-
ing counties, the coal and oil regions,
and in the agricultural districts, ,-espe-
eiaIly, let there be organizations IN the
large towns, so that the young people
NAV have an opportunity thus to render
assistance to their relatives and friends
fighting the battles of their county 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 in the mines of the
coal regions. A days earnings of the
miners, and days product of the mines,
can be obtained, where no portable artl-
Gle could be procured for transportation
Indeed there is no part or section OF these
States where the days labor may not be
obtained if organizations can be formed
to reach them.
The Committee cannot close without
urging upon all Proprietors of Establish
ments, the duty of taking prompt and en-
ergetic action to secure the beneht OF the
day of labor from all within their con-
troll.
The Committee deem it unnecessary
to do more, than thus to present the sub
iect to the people of the three States
named. In the coming campaigns OF our
armies, the labors of the Sanitary Com
mission" will be greatly augmented By
the first Of June 100000 men-one OF OF
the largest armies of modern tlmes-Wlll
be operating in the field. 30 large
force. scattered over regions to which the
men are unacclimated, must necessarily
carry 'along with it large amount Of
sickness. suffering and death, to say moth,
ing of the gathered horrors OF the BATTLE
field.
These sufferings, it is our bounden du-
ty. as men and Christians, to relieve. A
great and enlightened people, enjoying
the blessings of a government OF then
own making, cannot refuse assistance &c
man suffering to maintain its authority
and we will not believe that the "dREAI
CENTRAL FAIR" drawing its products