The national Republican., 1866-07-26

~ Appeal from Portland.-Ths inhsl,aS-
ants Of Portland smitien BY terrible disaster
than has ever fallen upon any American town Of like
population constrained to appeal to their country
men whom Goa hath prospsred to help them in this
great calamity. ~. [
Tho undsrslgned are sub -eommittss, appointed By
representative committee from s hp religions soeis.
ties In the place. to solicit and receive for
the relief Of our sufferers. .. ....r.. .l.
We would fain have waited day or txA til We could
present formal and definite staismss Of
and our wants, but already We are ehssrsd BY many
generous gifts from abroad anticipating appeal and
earnest inquiries 10 from sister cities and
towns in this State and beyond TO know whstws want
and what they can do TO help US. .-.Ia.
We hasten to answer, respectfully but implorngiy,
that We need contributions Of money, in large amount
and Is soon rs may be. ...
Many thousands Of people are homeless The hrst
necessities Of food and temporary shelter were supplied
By the activity Of our citizens and the prompt kind
Of the nsshtOrng towns greatly aided BY the use
Of stores under the and gen
srous sanction Of the Secretary Of War Bat every hour
Is revealing thousand distressing wants. which can
only bs supplied by the judeious sppsaton Of cash
resources In large aggregate smount Fl,
Thousands Of the sufferers have not change Of feioth-
Ing, nor bed, nor blanket Never was conaagraton
so compstely destructive. Great numbers Of families
have noihn0 e. Large quantities Of household goods
and other property were removed again and again to
places Of supposed safety, but dsvoursd BY the flames
last. .s.... ..l. .,.'
Our hearts bleed for the aged men and women for the
many hundreds Of little children, and for the helpless
Sick who had to through the horrors that dread
fui night, and now have NO homes. 1851.
We cannot exaggerate this calamity. sympathiIing
friends, who have in from other places declare
that oil rumors Of the disaster far short Of the
frightful reality. .- '
space Of more than one hundred and hfy acres, In
the very heart Of city but yesterday covered with
beautiful dwellings, with warehouses, stores mauuAo-
tories, and large number Of public sdiaces 10 now
dssoats and appalling waste This conasgraon ragged
more than twelve hours without any check and stopped
only when reached the vacant lands outside Of the
city. More than six miles Of streets, but yesterday
closely lined both sides with budngs and thronged
by busy and happy people, scarcely afford foot.
paths through the universal ruin We attempt 10 ind
whore the homes Of friends were standing three
days ago. and we lose ourselves In wilderness, with
out one familiar object for guide. %.
To relieve the innumerabls distress Of our homeless
townsmsp, TO sustain our laboripg men and women
while they are waiting employment to prevent far
As possible the separation Of families cheer the hsahs
Of hundreds OF mothers who, at this moment, do
nothing but hover their group. Of little children
to assist those who will erect humble dwellings on
the sites Of their lost homes aud 10 give courage aud
hope TO all Of who to bear the burden Of restor
Ing these wastes need all such peeuniary oontrbu
ons as the charity and good judgment Of those who
this appeal may prompt them to give.
Such is the activity Of people, and their disposi
on to take Of themselves that with friendly help
for time, they will rise above this calamity but
the great number Of to bs relieved demands large
contributions,
Countrymsni Priendsi Christiausi We know that
you will help We rely the impulses Of your pa.
trioc broherhood-op the mercies Of your Christian
sympathy Humbiy and thankfully We acknowledge
that we are still under the favor Of Almighty 0od and
We are sure that He will dispose your hearts 10 wsrk
with Him for relief
Contributors earnestly assured that all possible
care will be taken In the distribution Of the bounty
may receive All disburssmsnts will be under the ad-
vice Of responsible general committee, representing
all classes, and watching all suffering interests
Every effort viii be used to administer the supplies aim
ply In proportion to the necessities
Mr. Spring, one Of the members Of the sub. commit
tee, viii act as treasurer Of money donations.
II any persons or communities disposed, In addi-
ton to peounary gifts to contribute also brsadstus
cured meats Shoes CLOTH building materials they are
requested to give notice OF the same to Mr. HENRY
FOX, chairman Of the Executive Committee Of Rslief
who will advise ss to forwarding. l-s ,rt-.
Editor, q nsw.Pspsr' are rs:p.stfay rsqdsstsdt to
JACOB AoCLELLAN,
SAMUEL =. SPRING,
r.f.,'. Orr or PoRrLAHp,l
hAfoR's orPIeF, July = lsee.
sarns.tly eommend the object Of the forSgplng ap.
peal % the friendly soa.idsIssien o. ~ psyslSas
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