Mineral Point weekly tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1859-1868, 1865-03-15
4 Permanent Home for Wisconsin Soldiers.

1t is proposed to establish in Milwaukee
o Permanent Home, the object OF when
shall be to furnish temporary rest ana re-
freshrnent to soldiers passing through
Milwaukee on their way to and from the
fields of active operation, and an. Asy un
for soldiers honoraJly discharged from
the sergice, who have no homes, and dls-
abled by wou2ds or sickness, are unable
to support themselves.
Chartered by the Legislature. 1t IS de-
signed to make it an Institution OF the
State, yet the property of the people rear
ed by their liberal contributions, and lost
cred by their tender care.
When an appeal has been made to your
patriotism it has never been IN vain
/ Those noble charities. Il e Sanitary and
| Christian Commissions, attest your hoer-
| alitv. and It is our pride that Wisconsin,
( in proportion to her popu alton and wealth,
/ in contributions Of this kind, Of all the
| loval States, leads the van. But the time
is coming when the duties Of these chart
/ ties viii have been performed when our
SCARED aud war-wOrn Veterans VIII re-
turn. When many Of those who went
forth in the vigor Of youth and prime OF
/ manhood, wasted by disease, or manned
( IN battle, Will have no homes. Shall We,
/ who have been protected by the living
rampant which they have thrown between
us and war desc ations, sit down quiet V
say to them The counties have their
p0or>houses the cold charities Of the
| world are open to YOU to beg where you
will OF shall we, with grateful hearts,
say: "Ni>consin's soiiiers are Hiscon-
sins sons, and as the mother takes to her
heart the :irstborn, with willing hands
we gather into our folds our helpless war
riors, our proudest and happiest duty to
repay the sacrifices they have made for
us ?" Their wasted forms, their MANNED
bodies. their heroic sacrifices, their GAL
liant achievements, and their undyin@ pa
tr:otism, ali appeal to rs. PEOPLE OF
WISCONSIN! Through the charity which
we seek TO foster. we ask you, Shall that
appeal Ire made in vain?
For the purpose Of raising money for
the construction Of a suitable building. Il
Fair, designed to embrace contributions
from al parts Of the State, will be held
at the city Of Milwaukee. commencing on
the 18th dav of June next. All the APP
pliances of art and genius. taste and skill
Wi be brought to make it attractive
Several thousands Of dollars have been
already raised TO defray the expenses incl
dent 70 50 large m enterprise.
We call unon the people to give in pros
portion TO their means.
The farmer Of the produce OF his farm
| horses, cattle, sheep. hogs, grain, ve@ita-
blcs eggs, butter, milk, checse-anything
that Will realize money.
The merchant, of his stock; the mech
anic Of the fruits f his cunning handi-
work.
Let women weave the fairy fabrics
which render beauty more attractive
Let contributions Of the products Of the
mine, the field the forest, the loom, and
| the ocean, indicate the appreciation of
that patriotic spirit which has protected
these interests from utter desolation
We want evergreens, flowers and fruit
contributions OF whatever is rare and
beautiful in nature and art; relies from
the battlefield, and the tattered flags.
which in 4 hundred triumphant conflicts
have made our soldier sons immortal
For our tables we want III abundance,
everything that can crafty the taste or
tempt the palate.
We ask citizens of foreign birti..to Join
US let the German -iee us something
from the Father land, and the Irishman
from the Gem Of the Ocean, and the
scandinavian from lis northern home, to
make our Fair both profitable and attrac>
tive.
During the Fair, places OF amusement
viii be open, and the musical talent OF the
city viii lend its aid.
If any Counties desires separate de-
partment for the display and sale Of is
contributions, place viii be provided
Please notify the Secretary of the fact be-
fore the % Wednesday Of April next.
III articles forwarded must he direct
cd soldiers Home, Milwaukee, (lor
the FAIR, together with a letter by mail
to the Secretary, containing a schedule OF
articles sent and their value
! separate department VIII he provided
for the sale Of such articles IS may be
sent to he disposed Of with tickets or ral-
fling. Those making donations Of this
character VIII please notify the Secretary
Of their wishes in that respect
Those desiring to contribute money,
who live out Of Milwaukee, can forward
it directly to the Treasurer JouN ]. TAI
LNADGE, Esq, milwaukee,
Let every social, Christian, and charit-
+ able association in the state. take the mat
/ ter in hand, and stimulate the prosecution
i Of labors which result in material benefit
/ to this great work.
! Bear in mind that We seek to establish
I an institution organized under the FOSTER
J Iil@ S"tc o' tllE 'N'tlt. ~ 10 10 last curing
. the generation in which we live L is to
/ establish q home where helpless men, vet
/ in their youth. may grow gray, and in
/ their second childhood, recount to q gen
Grafton vet unborn, the glorics Of that
4 triumph which saved q nation, and per-
served to Us and them a home
/ Dated milwaukee,. January %. 1865
JcHN j. TALLMADGE.
Treasurer
/ T. l. BUrTRIcK