The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1864-11-17
A Day ofJubilee for Soldiers Fami-
lies.
STATE OF ONO, EXECUTIVE DEP'T,l
CoLUNHus, Nov. Ia, 1864

lies,
STATE OF ONO, EXECUTIVE DEP'T,l
CobUnHus, Nov. Ia, 1864.
To the Military Committees,
The chilling blasts give token Of mp.
proRchinp winter. How are the families
Of our brave soldiers prepared to meet Il
and pass through ils trials Tue long
continued campaigns, the almost con.
slant moving ofsroops, has rendered dif
ficult, and in some cases impractioablo,
tho punctual payment the men. They
have not been able. therefore, TO remit as
much ns usual TO their families. 1n The
meantime, the prices Of food. clothing,
aud particularly fuel have largely odvnn-
ccd, and many families will want means
Of comfort and sustcnnnco unless or pco-
pie are liberal Of their gifis.
we must not weary in well doing.
How much Of our prosperity and security
We owe to our army in the field, can casi.
be understood and appreciated by every
citizen OF the State. DO not ask chart.
u for the famllics OF these men. osk
open manifestations Of gratitude for their
abors aud sacrifices, and Il liberal recog.
niton Of the obligations we are under to
them. The general sentiment of the
men is, We want less in the field and more
nt home. The State agencies have done
great work this year for our men, os
the forthcoming report will show you.
Now that the winter is upon us, while
we do not neglect the sanitary work in
the field, let W. direct a lnrger portion Of
our energies TO the wants oi the families
in cur midst.
Thursday, the Gath instant, we will de-
vote as day Of thanksgiving and prayer
to Almighty God for his mcrcics mud
blessings. We will be strengthened and
made fcrvcnt by 50 doing. Let ~ there
upon devote SATURDAY, THE 26rH INST,
Os a day Of fcasting aud jubilee 90 the
soldiers families.
In cities and towns fuel is n most i'm.
poftnnt item. Call upon farmers aud
iiichd. to como in with their wagons
loaded with wood, and let them make II
hcnping measure. OF their abundant
crops OF potatoes, apples, grains and veg.
ctablcs let them make liberal contribu.
tons.
Do not confno this TO county seats,
but let the same b. done in all the towns
of the county where there nro families
needing mid. The committee can rendi.
ly organize n smnl body Of respectable
citizens at each point, who will attend to
receiving aud distributing all such con-
tIibuiions. Incod not 60 into the details.
Stort the noble work in your county, aud
hundreds of willing hands will DO put
forth TO aid you.
Clothing is much needed among these
families, especially in towns and cities.
Almost every family can contribute some
thing in this particular, but wealthy men
eau contribute money, either 10 huy cloth.
ing. or TO purchase the fabrics which thou
sands of fcountrywomcn, with busy fingers
will fashion into garment for the needy.
The appeal is 10 all our people. De
not be backward or hcsitating on this day
of jubilee. Have no fears that too much
will be- contributed There is more nee
cssity than ever before. Tho large nun.
Der of men furnished this year, the put.
ting forth of the National Guard, and the
advance in prices Of the ncccssnrics oi
life, have all drawn heavily on the relief
/ fund. In many counties IL has been cx.
| hnustct. You are not likely TO exceed
the actual pdnis of the soldiers Iomilics
but cvun IL YOU should contribute some
what to their comfort, or even luxury, /
will BE- very small equivalent for tn
protection you have received and th'
prosperity you have enjoyed.
respectfully urge the Committee 4
give this matter special and immediate
attention. Give full notice of the move
mcni. Let the call upon the people b'
widely circulated. Give n few days t,
pcriccting the arrangements. Tho tint
is small, compared With that expended
for us by the men at the front. Sec tina
the relief contributed is cxtcdcd to il
objects; and thus we will make this
day that will gladden. the hearts of wive
and kindred at home, nnd strengthen tn,
arms. and rc.anmntc the courage os hus
bands, fathers aud brothers In the field
1t Is noble work; let 1t be well done,
Very respectfully, JNO. BROUGll.