The daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1863-1864, 1864-05-20
We have already taken occasion to re

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We have already taken occasion to re-
mind our readers of the claims OF the San
itary Commission upon their benevoience,
and, really, it seems as though any argu-
mcnt or appeal is useless in behalf OF a
cause which so warmly commends itself
1t is incredible that there are any men so
completely shut up in the steel'armor OF
selishness. as that the cries of the wound
ed cannot reach their ears, nor the groans
of the suffering awaken in their hearts
sympathetic pang. 1t is incredible that
there is any considerable number of human
beings now enjoying the comforts and lux
uries of home in this country, who will
seriously claim that they should be exempt
from contributing to the relief of the SUI
feriug which. in countless forms, has been
produced By this unhappy war. If any
such there be, all the arguments we could
use or the most thrilling appeal we could
make would fail to reach the heart which
pity's touch could not soften. Neither do
we believe there is man so cmbittered by
party animosity, or SO exasperated by the
taunts and falsehoods which are so common
in these sad times, as that his heart does
not overflow with sympathy for his sick
and wounded countrymen. This is no par
tv question at ALL 1t matters not who be
gan the war, or by whose fault it is still
carried on: these sufferers are men, and
that is all the hearted can wish to
knew We pity the man who, before allie
waiting, to the utmost extent of his abili
ty, the misercs of fellow man, would
first ask what his political opinions were.
In the various hospitals in the Eastern aud
Western cities, and in all the military camps
in the East and the West, there are thous
ands of men suffering from disease or
from CHASTITY wounds received in battle.
They need and must have attention ana
assistance. 1t matters not whether they
arc aboliii mist, or sece>sioniSt>, Demo
Gratis or Republicans, they all claim our
sympathy and demand our aid. The SAM
tarya nd Christian Commissions have been
acting and still act as the agents Of the PEG
pie in distributing and applying where they
are mnst needed the supplies, whether OF
rood, or money that may be collected. The
recent battles and the consequent increase
n the number of wounded have drawn
heavily upon the resources of the Commis'
sion. Now is Inc best time to give. Con-.
tributipn, may he made through the local
Committee or may be sent directly to the
principal depots.
And in this connection. it may not be
an,iss to state that q number of the large.
hearted ladies' an gentlemen of our city
have project on foot by which duty and
pleasure may be combined They propose.
at no very distant day, to hold an exhibi-
ton of tabicaur of historical events, iancies,
a., which will b. certain to entertain and
please the audience, and The money so CD
iectei is to be used for the benefit CT the
sick and wounded soldiers. We wish they
may have full house as often as they may
be induced to repeat their noble Efforts.
Another opportunity of giving +" this
cause will tie afforded by the great FAIR to
be he'll IN Pittsbufg in few weeks. Wheel
in, certainly should be represented there,
and her departm mt of the FAIR >h""ld be
an Illustration of her prosperity AID enter
prise. rs well as an honor to the lihcrality
of her citizens
But the main point is--to give. 1t IN It
tiers not nov nor where, gee.
ssGive as the morning that flows out of heaven;
Give, the waves when their ch annel is riven;
Give, n the free AIR and sunshine are given:
Lavshly, utterly, cuelessly give.
Not the ,Ste drops of the cup OVERLOOKING.
Not the amt sparks of the hearth glowing,
Not pale bud from the June roses blowing,
Owe, rs He gave thee who gave theeto live.