The New York herald., 1865-01-10
AID FOR SAvANNAH.

The sub committee from the special committee Of the
Chamber Of Commerce. appointed under the resolution
most practical and enbcent manner the view Of the
Chamber In favor Of furnishing supplies 70 the suffering
citizens Of Savannah, respectfully submit the following
i That public appeal be made 70 the citssns Of New
York for contributions, either Of money or provisions
That books for subscriptions with suitable headings
prepared and furnished 10 each member Of the CON-
Tha, the following special committee for soliciting
Frons Bankers Mr. James NJ Brown, Mr. Dennine
Duer. Mr. D. BaDcock, Mr. Simon do Wiser and Mr.
Jrsrrance Cov,pamies r. 8. Lsshrop, Mr. Moses
a. Grnnell, Mr. r .. Winston, Mr. A. B. Bayliss and
Sh,ppino-Mr Charles a. Marshall, Mr. Guion, Mr.
George W. Blunt, Mr. Henry n Taber and Nj. j. Austin
Drs Goods and Rardpavs-Mr Alex. +. stewan, Mr.
8. Chittenden MI VIM h Lee. Mr. A. @ Richards
and Mr Wm Bryce
s,eopins, VIM Vi vermiyea and R L Cutting.
Corn Ezchan0e-Mr Archibald Baxter, Mr. Ezrs Nye,
Mr. Thomas Durham, Mr. Hiram Walbridge and hr John
Gyocers-MY Jonathan sturgis M Josiah o. Low,
Mr. John D. Mckenzie Mr.. Sheppard Candy and Mr.
/ That Mr william A. Booth be appointed Treasurer.
and that he be requested 70 acknowledge In the papers Of
s That in soliciting provisions the committee spe
caiiy invite contributions Of bacon, pork lard sugar.
potatoes kiln dried corn meal white beams hard bread
aud aourthe articles particularly needed at this time
That suitable arrangements be mmediaaely made te
receive such contributions
Respectfully submitted,
ARCHIBALD BAXTER,
ELLIOT C. COWDIN,
: 3 .ATHRoS, IAnao ''"M''
EZRA NYE
Are, some discuseion the Following appeal read
By Mr. John Austin Stevens Jr, secretary OF ehc sub
AN APPEAL TO THg CITIZENS or NEW YoRx FoR THE
RELIEF OF THE DESTITUTE AND SUFFERING People
OF THE CITY OF sAvANNAz-
bcr Of Commerce 70 receive contributions n money
provisions, 70 be distributed among the suffering people
them follow csoas o New YT DSG
lief, With as little delay as practicable. =
This appeal comes 10 us by the authority OF the Mayor
Of Savannah under tho sanction OF Hso. General sher
The city Of Savannah no longer In arms against the
government Is gates have been opened freely TO the
entrance Of the Union armies and is people public
meeting assembled the 28th ultmo declared theiI
willingness 10 sesk 10 have peace by laying down theil
srms and submitting 70 the national authority under the
In making this declaration they have wisely chosente
the words addressed BY the President Of he United
II may fairly be assumed therefore, TINT the member
Of community, numbering moro than twenty thousand
the government ard 70 reesabish psscsful rotations
under the constitution and the laws Of tho Union
From portions Of ,s. sas n.sS =;
want Shall Il be denied because Of past transgrcs.
SiousS Or shall NOT rather initiate the Divine
ample which teaches us the dutes sf forgiveness and Of
chariiyf
The fact has been made known 10 us that large so-
rom The suhsrings and sorrows Of the s four year
their release from remorseees dcspstism and their
restoration to fcrme rights and privileges under the
Their conduct on the occasion Of thsr return The
legitimate authority OF the nation In strong contrast
with that OF other communities similarly stuated, and
Justly merits our approval At shis moment however,
amid the qualification which have given 10
deprived Of the ordinary comforts os fo Of s
absolute necessareG Hunger 10 the inmate OF many
The Community Of New York, comprising the sister
cities has worldwide reputation Tor hs munifccnt
generosity No cry for relief from actual suffering was
ever heard by II IN vain, has i@ bonevoence cvcr
beer restrained by State national boundaries Neither
Ore food, famine has ever afflicted our fellow
bu, their appeals for help have touched our hearts
awakened our sym .hes and called forth
know edgment of Christian charity
The present occasion Is . remarkable one and I'D
oresscs self forciby 70 accustomed benevolence
A large and dourishing city, long and Intimately
connected with by social ties aud business relations
after esd experience Of the horrors and miseries OF civil
war comes back 10 rcjoicngly TO claim recogni
ton, our friendship and our protection
With this comes Slso the sad story Of past sunerngs
and present distress.
FeiIew citIzens-ret us treat this new call upon
sympathy in .hc spirit Of the precept that II Is moro
blessed give than 10 receive. Lot the cities Of New
York and Brocyn and the growing communities which
crowd their borders, once more distinguish themselves
by beta catholic and ,aEnanimous recognition OF the
c'sns OF sorrow and Of suffering
II proposed appoint select committees az speedily
a. possible 70 present and urge this subject upon the
geerous of the various Industrial classes
II the hope Of securing early and effective response
Tire ComEktee trust they may be excused Tor pre-
scntrg this ca earnestly and hopefully 70 the clergy In
chasge of chs hes Of the various denominations with
the rques, thu, may be commended by them to the
congregations respectively under their capc
Contributions may Dc made to the members Of the
several sub comm iitres directly 70 MT 8 Babcock,
the Treasurer al No . Nassau street.
Donations In provisions or other neccsssries may DO
delivered the der o MT Archibald Baxter a. Getty
warehouse Trinity place the Of Trinity church,
or 10 any one OF tbs organized express companies
Of all donations In kind viii bc furnish
cd free u cost BY government vesssls or by private
steamers.
This appeal Is slgnc,i by ar the members Of The CON-
ni'tes
kr O. ". LAW ,ns, ed thxt the charity Of New York
might be extended TO NJ ,shvls and other places where
Southern refugees were be found - wen ~ 70 Bayan
nah
relief Immediately 70 SaS, innah
On rotiop OF Generai W AaDGs the report and appeal
were both adopted vi.aala further argument
The Cg,rKnAs read sVts : from the Nov YORK ano
Washington Steamship Cc>ni any rendering one OF their
vessels 10 bring goods 20 g. Ninnah Tho generons oner
comsn,,ee OF I've was t~p appointed 70 supervise
The entire matter Of purci Nsng provisions and other
articles aud sending them TO Savannah This commit
fs S cHssis gsssr = aSon sS lolsSss ssscss Sys
Some Ave thousand dollars ) W Announced - De'ng
Alfeudy received.
The meeting then adjourned
Meeting In Boston in Aid or the People
of savannntL
Bos vos, Jan. Q, 1s6S
large number OF merchants al leading men Of
Boston met IN Fanuel Han to-day, TO iraugurate mea-
for sending food aud Other wary supplies 70
Ihc people Of Savannah Mayor Lincoln resdod. Reso-
onons sdopted to ecc, the object Of ,hs meeting,