Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1864-04-20
GREAT CENTRAL FAIR,
FOR THE SANITARY COMMISSION.
OFFICE OF THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR, INCOMES }
AND REVENUES, No. lis SoUTH 7TH STREET
PHILApRLPH PHIA. April. 4TH. 1864

The Committee on Labor, Incomes, and Reve-
nues," invite cooperation with them in the
particular work for which they have been ap-
pointed As no portion of the people are more
patriotic than the working men and women of
the country, 1t is but just and proper that they
should alike have opportunity to contribute
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 cemmu-
nifty Many will contribute day of their labor
willingly; who would not subscribe their money
To reach every department of industry and art
will be a work of great labor, but. if attained,
will be productive of immense results.
The success of the plan will depend upon the
hearty cooperation of every element of influence
within our limits and we invite all the guardians
of the industrial interests, and all others to take
hold with Us in furthering this great work of pa
triotism and humanity.
The committee is charged with the following
duty, to WIT:
First.-To obtain the contribution of zone davis
labor, or earningsfrom every artisan and labor
er, foreman. operative and employee president,
cashier. teller and clerk of every corporated and
unincorporated company, railroad and express
company, employing firm, bank, manufactory. oil
works, iron works, mill, mine, and public Office ;
from every private banker and broker, importer
auctloneer and merchant, clerk, agent, and sales
man designer, hnISher and artist publisher,
printer and mechanic; from every Government
officer, contractor and employee; grocer butcher,
baker and dealer; farmer, tort ieuturist and pro.
Queer; from every mantau maker, milliner and
female operative; every individual engaged in
turning the soil, tending the loom, or in any way
earning livelihood, or building fortune within
the States of Pennsyl Tania, New Jersey and Del
aware.
Second.-To obtain the contribution of one
days Revenue from all the great employing es-
tablishments, firms, corporations, companies rail
roads and works.
Third-To obtain the contribution of one days
income from every retired person and person of
fortune male and female-liying upon their
means, and from all clergymen, lawyers, physi-
clans, 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 gentle
men associated, to be associated with the com
mittee in carrying out this plan.
The committee feel the responsibility of the
work they have undertaken, which to be success
ful, will require very perfect ramifcation of
their plan, and they therefore call upon all earn
est people to assemble themselves together in
cry town, township and county, and form organi-
cations of ladies and gentlemen to cooperate
with them in this great work of labor and love.
In the manufacturing counties. the coal and oil
regions and in the agricultural districts, especi
ally, let there be organizations in the large tow ns
so that the young people may have Opportu-
nifty thus to render assistance TO their relatives
and friends fighting the battles of their country
in the armies of the nation
The work of this committee NAV be prosecuted
where no other effort can be made for the Fair.ss
in the mines Of the coal regions A davis earn
ings of the miners, and days product of the
mines can be obtained, where no portable article
could be procured for transportation. Indeed
there is no part or section of these States where
the days labor may not be obtained, if organiza-
items can be formed to reach them
The committee cannot close without urging up
on all proprietors of establishments, the duty of
taking prompt and energetic action to secure the
benefit of the day of Labor from all within their
control.
The committee deem It unn Necessary TO do more
than thus to present the subject 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 juno OO.0OO-one of the largest armies Of
modern tiines-will be operating in the field. So
large force, scattered over regions to which the
men are unacciimated. must necessarily carry
along with 1t large amount of sickness, suffering
and death, to say nothing of the gathered hor-
of the battle field.
These sufferings it is our bounded duty, as men
and christians. TO relieve a great and enlight-
ened people, enjoying the blessings of a Govern
ment of their own making, cannot refuse assist
ance 10 men suffering TO maintain its authority,
and we will not believe that the GREAT CEN
TRIAL FAIR, drawing its products from the
three States Of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and
Delaware afluent in ali mineral, agricultural
and industrial wealth, shall fall behind any sim
liar effort for the relief of the Nations children
AS it is desirable not to multiply circulars -
No further authority than this ctrcukar sciU be
necessary for aay employing frue company.
any respectable committee 0fkiEeS 97la gstlemsH
to proceed at once IN Me scork Of this committee
And it is hoped that under it, organizations
will spring up in all the towns and busy regions
of the States of Pennsylvania, Now Jersey and
Delaware.
Subscriptions will be thankfully acknowledged
in the newspapers of Philadelphia; and it is very
desirable that they commence soon, as each fresh
Acknowledgements will stimulate efforts in other To-
ealities.
All subscriptions should be addressed to JoHx
Or ofr,,a ~ ~
on Labor, Incomes and Revenue No. lis South
Seventh Street Philadelphia.
All needful help in circulars and Posters will
DC forwarded to parties applying for them Di-
rect tO.the Chairman of the Committee as above
L. MONTGOMERY BoND, Chairman
JOHN W. CLAGHoRN, Treasurer,
REV. &. w. HUTTER, Corresponding Secy.
McGRGGoR J. MITcHEsON, Secretary.
HONORARY MEMBERS
His Excellency, u Curtin, Gov, of Penn'a.
His Excellency, Joel Parker, Gov. of New jersey
His Excellency, VIM Cannon, Gov of Delaware,
Hon. Alex. Henry, Mayor of PhiIapephia
Hon. Joseph r. Ingersoll of Pennsylvania
Hon. Judge Carpenter, New Jersey.
Hon. Judge Harrington Delaware
Maj. Gen. George q. Meade, Army Potomac
COMMITTEE.
Right Rev. Bishop Potter, Mrs Rev E W Hunter.
Most Rev. Bishop w ood, Chairman
Rev Bishop Simpson, Mrs. George NJ. Dallas,
Rev Dr. Bralnard, Mrs John Sergeant,
Rev. W. X. Breed, Mrs John NJ Scott
ReV. b. w Hunter, Mrs. General Meade,
Rev Isaac Lesser, Mrs j. L. Thompson
Samuel NJ. FELTON,, Mrs Jos Harrison ir
John Edgar Thomson, Mrs r. w. Leaning,
Com. r. T. Stockton, Mrs L. NJ Bond
Frederick Fraley, Mrs. George F. Weaver.
John Bingham, Mrs George w Harris
George Williams, Mrs. F A. Drexel,
Rev W Suddards, d. D., Mrs N NJ Kelley
Prof. Henry Coppee Mrs John W Forney.
Chas, Pendleton Tutt. Mrs Samuel A. Grocer,
DIR. Walter Williamson. Mrs Enocb Turlev.
Hon. Oswald Thompson Miss a. Sager.
Hon. j. R. Ludlow Miss Susan O,NeilI.
n. 3. Browne Miss Sallie Scott