Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-05-27
GREAT CENTRAL FATR.
SANITARY GnMMISSIAN.
FOR THE

APsIL 4TH, 1864.
The Committee on "Labor, Incomes and Revenues in
vte cooperation with them ia the particular work for
which they have been appointed As no portion AZ the
people are more patriotic than the working men and wo
of the country, it is but just proper that they
should alike hayc opportunity contribute to the OBJ
ject Of the Fair The most eqnable plan for accomplish
ing this, and at the time the easiest one is to ask
for the contribution of SINGLE DAYS IARoR from an
classes IN the community Many will contribute day Of
their labor willingly, who would subscribe their mon
ey. reach every department of industry and bo
work OF great labor but If attained will be productive
Of immese results.
The of the plan win depend upon the hearty
cooperation ofevery element Of influence within our lin
its and invite all the guardians of the industrial
ests and all Others take hold with us in furtherng this
great work Of pasriotism and humanity,
The Committee Is charged with the following duty to
wit:
FIRsrTo obtain the contribution of one days labor
or earnings from every artisan and laborer foreman op
eratiFe and employees president cashier toer and clerk
OF every Incorporated and unineorpOrated company rail
road and express company, employing firm bank manu-
factory iron-works, o-works MILL mine and public Of
hce; from every private banker and broker orer ac
toneer and merchants clerk agent and salesman design
err hnsher ana artist publisher, printer and mechanie
from every government oer contractor and employee
grocer butcher baker and dealer farmer horticultris
and producer; from every mantua manker mliner and
female operative; every individual engaged in turning
the SOIL tending the loom or in any way earning ye
hood or building fortune within the States of pennsy
vanIa, New Jersey and Delaware.
SEcOSD.To obtain the contribution Of one da VS. Grew
enne, from all the great employing firms
corporations companies railroads and works
THIRD-To obtain the contributions Of ones income
from every retired person, and person of
and iemae-livng upon thermeans and from all clergy
men lawyers dentists editors authors professors; all
other persons engaged in the learned 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 carrying out
this plan.
The Committee feel the responsibility of the work they
have undertaken, which, be successful win require
very perfect rameaton of their PLAN and they therefore
call upon all earnest people, to assemble themselves
gether in every town. township and county and form or
CARNATIONS Of ladies and gentlemen to with
them IN this great work and labor love- In the manu-
facturng countless the coal and oil regions and in the
agricultural distrctseSpecaly let there be organza-
mons IN the large towns, that the young people may
have an opportunity thus assistance to their rel
atYes and friends fighting the battles of the country in
the armies OF the nation.
The work this Committee may be prosecuted vvbere
no other effort be made for the Fair asn the mines
Of the coal regions day earnings the miners and
days product of the mines be obtained where no
portable article could be procured for transportation
indeed there Is part section of these States where
the day labor may not be obtained if organizations can
1 be formed to reach them.
The Committee cannot close without uroino unon all
Propretors OF Establishments the duty taking prompt
and energetic action the benefit Of the DAY OF
| LABOR from all within their control
The Committee deem it unnecessary to do more than
thus to present the subject people Of the three States
named In the coming campaigns of our armies the la
bors of the Sanitary Commission wiz he Greatly ave-
mented. by the first Of June 10000 men-one of the
largest armies of modern times-wl be operating in the
field so large force, scattered regions to which
the men unacemated necessarily carry along
withlt large amount OF Sickness suffering and DEATH
say nothing the gathered horrors the battle field
These suherings it is our 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 its
authority, and We viii not believe that the GREAT
! CENTRAL FAIR, drawing its products from the three
States Of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware af
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 it Is desirable not multiply circulars: further
authority than this circular viii be necessary any
poyng firm company, any respectable committee OF
ladies and gentlemen to proceed in the work OF
this committees and It hoped that under it. organiza-
tions will spring up in all the and bury regions
the States of Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware
Subscriptions viii be thankfully acknowledged in the
newspapers Of Philadelphia; and is very desirable that
they each fresh acknowledgment will
stimulate efforts in other localities
All subscriptions should be addsessed to JOHN W.
CLAGHORN, Treasurer, Office Of the "Committee La
Dor, Incomes and Revenues" No. lis South Seventh
Street, Philadelphia.
&.s-An needfn helps in Circulars and Posters win be
forwarded TO parties applying for them Direct the
Chairman of the Committee as above
L. MONTGOMERY BOND, Chairman.
JOHN W. GLAGH0RN, Treasurer
REV Z. w. HUTTER, Corresponding Sec.
| McGREG0R J. MITCHES0N, Secretary.
HONORARY MEMBERS.
His Exeellency, A. G. Curtin Governor Of Penna.
His Excellency, Joel Parker, Governor of New Jersey
His Excellency, VIM Cannon Governor of Delaware
Hon. Alexander Henry, Mayor of Philadelphia.
Hon. Joseph r, Ingersoll, Pennsylvania
Hon. Judge Carpenter, New Jersey.
Hon. Judge Harrington, Delaware
| Major-General Geo. G. Meaqbs Army of the Potomac
COMMITTEE.
Right Rev. Bishop Potter. Mrs Rev. E. ". Hutter,
Most Rev. Bishop Wood Chairman.
Rev. Bishop Simpson. Mrs George NJ. Dallas
Rev. DR.. Branerd Mrs John Sergeant
Rev. w. p. Breed. Mrs. John NJ. Scott
and l06 Others and 81 others.