Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1867-05-31
w, ii. BLALoCK,
Sec'Y Relief Com. Fayetta Co. On

Sec'y Relief Com. Fayette Co, Ga.
This is 10 certify that the above is true
- statement of facts, as they now exist |
! L $. in this county, this 18th OF April, |
49, 1867. ARTHUR L. STOKES,
Clerk Superior Court
FAYETTEVILLE, April Goth, 1867.
HIS HoNoR, THE MAYOR or WILMINGTON.
SIR;-We, whose nAmes are undersigned |
were appointed d Committee, at meeting
of the cOlored people Of this county on the
cath inst, TO lake into consideration the
present distress prevailing among the people
OF our race, and devise the best means ior
relief from suffering and starvation Such
want and distress has seldom been known
III any country as now exists in this and the
surrounding counties especially among the
colored neople) who have nothing 10 buy
with and the farmers cannot employ them
for want OF means and provisions Many of
them are quitting and throwing off parts of
their farms, and no hope of relief unless il
can reach lis from distance, before harvest,
and that will necessarily be short, from the
amount that will have TO be fed TO stock before
il natures The object OF this letter is to ask
lhe good people oiyour city and the surround
ing country for help. Ours IS u distressing
urgent, pressing case. There ARE over one
thousand colored people in this county, who
must sniier the most extreme hunger, il
not starvation, unless help reaches us soon.
our former masters are disposed TO do all for
us they can, but are p0werless TO afford ade.
quale relief Should the recital of our suffer.
ing ouellIhe sympathy of your citizens so as
to cause response to this appeal, their dona-
tons may be sent TO William Bradley, of
Fayetteville, who is our chosen agent to
assist US in the distribution of whatever may
he sent us Sir We ask that you will bring
our case before The people as soon as posi-.
BE The means Of this country has been
exhausted much sooner than was once ex-
peeled, BY reason Of high prices Corn is now
worth 200 per bushel, of the railroad
JonesDolo is our nearest railroad depot and
express office. Prompt attention will ensure
our lasting gratitude. Yours, &c
SAML. WILLIAMS,
/ LEWIS WILLIAMS,
Iololed GEORGE BLALoCK,
| Committee, TosEPH GRAY,
HIRAM BLALocK,
ARTnER REYNOLDS.
! This is TO certify that the foregoing state.
ments are facts, as they now exist In this
| county T. B. BLALOCK.
Agent OF r., f. and A. l..
/ l, Arthur E. Stokes, Clerk OF the Superior
| Court OF Fayette Couuty, Georgia, do certify
that the above or foregoing are facts as they
]
L. i. under my hand and seal of office
- this 2Gth Of April 1867.
A. L. STOKES, Clerk OF Superior Court.
Dr. John A. Brown made short speech
in which he referred 10 the suffering in the
South, and urged the citizens to give liberal
" for the relief of the people of that portion
of our country. AT the conclusion of Iii,
remarks, he offered the following preambl,
and resolutions which were read
WHEREAS, There Is abundant proof tina
great suffering is prevailing through differen
sections OF the South for want OF the com
mon n1cessaries of lite, caused chiefly by tn,
extreme drought Of last year, consequent,
not attributable 10 any fault OF the citizens
therefore be it
L. Resolced, That it is the duty Of all who
are more favored, regardless Of all othe
conscientious, to feed the starving ant
clothe the naked.
g Resolred, That what is done in sucl
behalf should be done quickly in order Il
enable the people TO make and secure III
crops OF the present year, and place them
selves beyond danger Of a like calamity il
future
AND WHEREAS. All should feel it priv
lege to contribute something for 30 worth,
nm object: And whereas small sums AM
plenty OF them are all that is required, there
fore this meeting recommend that nm Oppol
, tuniiy be offered Tor contributions, with
/ the next seven days, IN all the churches
and sunday and Public Schools and differ
ent societies. and that said collections be pat
A over to the proper committee, on Monday
/ June 3D. to he invested in nroyisiona mn
' the latter TO be forwarded to responsible
. persons Tor dstril uion, where in the Judge
ment of said committee, the same may
/ most needed
q 8 Resolped, Thattle President of this meet
3 ing appoint seventeen persons lor the city an
e Two for each hundred in this county who al
A invited toact either collectively or seperatel,
l. TO carry out the object of this meeting.
4. RcsoEced, That this meeting proceed 1
Il appoint three persons, who, together wit
o The President and Secretary OF tins meelin,
shall constitute Finance Committee to Al
. cept and distribute whatever may be received
q aud report the result through the city paper
n The Rev Mr. Goodrich, Pastor of I'll
universaiss Church OF this city, took Ill
stand, md made an able and eloquent appe
g. to those present 10 come up to the help
z the starving people Of the South. He urge
II upon them 10 forget all former difference
ls and i'll true christian spirit relieve II
p wants OF the destitute and starving Southei
= citizens
+; Mr. George W. Curry, also made bri
u address, urging our citizens to come up
81 The relct Of the South in her hour OF nee
a, and deslituiion.
= The resolutions OF DIR. Brown were adop
ed, without dissenting voice.
The Chairman then announced the iolloI
! ing committees provided for by the resol,
tons
T. Wiming on-John Ferris, Geo. d. Arr
4 strong, James Morrow, Henry s. McCom
& David Chandler, VIM. H. Gregg, Washin
s. ton Jones, VIM. Bright, j. T. Cause, Stepht
n Postles, Jacob S Weldin, j. H. Muhhause
r. Albert Thatcher, William A. Wisdom. e. {
u Stotsenburg, Philip Plunkett, Joseph Eisin
j. Brandywine VIM Lea, Baldwin Tale
4 Chrisiiana-Johp Peoples, John Kilgor
~ Mill Creek-Dr Swithen Chandler, Jol
Z, G. jackson.
2; White Clay Creek-James H, Ray, j.
u Williamson
N Pencader-Robert NJ, Black, Nathan =,
u, Boulder.
g New Caste-Nathanel Wolfe, Robert ]
IN Hicks
Red Lion-F. D. Dunlap, John G. Clar
Ia Appoquinimink-Sam Townsend, LIE
~ W, Lattomus.
~ St Georges-Daniel Corbit, Chas Beasto
al Finance Committee-Dr. John A. Brow
George G.. Lobdell, Jesse Sharp
collection was taken up, when $111 we
H. subscribed The meeting then adiourne
be j. $. VALENTINE, Prest
JosHrA MARIs, Sec'y.