Baltimore daily commercial. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1865-1867, 1866-02-17

the American tH,0a CoAuw55s59a, iocatet IN NC"
The Constitution adopted by the '.Coqsmissioa"
declared the humane objects for which 1t was
Recently the American Union Commission" cub
mited to the tn G , 10 ta2
Aid Society embracing the objects Of both organi-
cations.
After due deliberation, the "INmyland Uni,n
fommission' declined to recommend the proposed
union, believing that 1t would be injurious to both
Associations:
union of TIE National Ijeeddeaa id Society," and
the "Americun Union Commission" was nevertheless
consummated.
This action serarS ted the "Jalyland Union Coa.-
mission" from the "AhleTican CaiO Com8ti4s;oa.'
as the latter ceased TO exist separate organia,
ton without the concurrence Of the former.
ety." with which the "Amcricaa Union Comiaissio..
has united is humane and praseworthy; and will be
literally sustained b. a generous public. providing
for the proper relief and education Of The freedmen
of our common country.
There is however. ample room for both associa-
tons, and all matters calculated to embarrass or
hinder the operations of other should be carefully
The. "Narvlana Union Comr.i,sio,. will hereafter
be distinct organization. and prosecute the benev-
oient work heretofore commenced upon the basis of
industry Education, Freedom, Cnd Christi0a Gioyal
ity. in the States Impoverished by the war, without
regard to caste or color. relying upon generous
The aid Of neighborns States, cities and towns il
Union Conn" issiSns, and forwarding their receipts
TO the Maryland Union Commission" Office No. q
w est baltimore street, Baltimore. Md.
The extent and Importance of the work now being
accomplished through the Union Commission, is not
sufeeEEty k1G S to those outside OF the Assoca-
organized in May, 1865, eleven thousand dollars have
been received in money, and over ten thousand Of
this amount expended in goods farming indictments
food, medicines, and for educational purposes Tho
value Of nine thousand dollars has also to hand
IN GGtng books Ks and other useful ma
districts impoverished by the war. Also 40t4 books
including Bibles and Testaments making an aggre-
IA of IiSfri pto1 -
twentythree individuals have been assisted at the
office and one hundred and five families.
Notwithstanding all the good which has been done
here and elsewhere there is yet much do to ale
yiate the unparalleled suffering in those desolated
with local samaran socoes t to eeTe be
wants, but with haggard poverty and torturing fam
inc on their track
In Virginia. East Tennessee, North Carolina and
other portions of the South dwellings stock farming
implements, and personal effects, have been consumed
or destroyed by the dreadful consequences of war
Letters are continually received from ministers Off
GERS and other responsible men, asking help plead
ing for just enough to keep the people from sarya
ton.
Patriots Phiianthropists and Christians the widows
and orphans pitcously plead your aid. they call for
peace prosperity aud safety: Give US your generous
support lend us your hearty cooperation, The
have suffered through the fearful ravages of war
he that hath pity upon the poor lendeth to the
Lord, and that which he hath given will He pay him
Will not ministers oS the Gospel make an appeal 10
their congregations in behalf of our work and send
us some generous contributions? All money and
goods go directly to the suffering people.
The entire work of the Commission il conductea
with triaing expense All goods conveyed South
by Adams d Co. 5 Express, free of charge, through
the generosity of one of the members of the Board
Samuel M. Shoemaker, ESQ. The rooms of the Com
mission granted free Of rent by the President OF
the Association who together with other officers and
local agents devote their time and services gratui
tousy to the success of its operation.
We have agents appointed at different points to re-
ceye and distribute our goods, free of charge They
are wise, Judicious men, well qualified for the office
and well acquainted With the wants of the people in
their several districts. All donations will be THANK
fully received and faithfully applied directly By these
agents. "
Send Food, Clothing. Grain and other articles tn
the care of &. S. GRIFFITH, No. 81 W. baltimore
and Baltimore streets. W