The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-06-14
RELIEF FOR THE DESTITUTE IN
SOUTH CAROLINA.

It is pleasing, during the present depression, to
note that in all sections, and among all parties
North, there is the same feeling Of sympathy e1-
pressed for their Southern brethren. The en-
ployees in the United States Treasury Office at
New York, have recently raised a contribution
among themselves for the destitute Of the South,
and have requested WIZ. GILMORE Snnds, Esq.,, to
act as their almoner. The following is the CORES
pondence between the donors and DR.. SndMs:
UNITED STATES TREASURY,
New YORK, May 81, 1867.
ss sss s. s a1 Ens9sd S bgs gsssi b find sonsg
ton Of the officers and employees Of this Office,
for the relief Of their destitute brethren Of the
South. As the contributors are desirous that the
swidow's mite" should be productive OF all the
name that you viii give the distribution your per-
w. HAWKINS FERRIS. +
+ W. GILMORE snhs, Esq, Charleston, g. G.
WOODLANDS 8. g., June 8, 1867.
My DEAR SIR: am sensibly. touched by the
compliment paid me by yourself and the officers
and employees Of the Treasury Department Of
New York Personally acquainted with most Of
their their worth and general Intelligence, through re-
peated association and kindness to myself, it is
grateful to think that possess their confidence.
have received the certificate OF deposit for $3l5,
their and your contribution, which you have sent At
our people, I have promptly proceeded to its dis
tribution, in such manner as Ihave thought best,
and in full exercise of the discretion which you
have accorded me. You speak OF it as the widows
to my appropriation Of it. Our country is filled
with widows and with orphans Among these
there are thousands who never clamor about
their priyations, ,cto suffer and are silent
But it is impossible wholly to conceal the fact
that they do suffer. have applied your hand
some donation almost wholly to this class Of per-
sons in our country districts-my own especially
and all Of them, and their circumstances, are
wholly within my knowledge. Most OF them are
persons who have been habtually independant,
| free of care accustomed to indulgence, living in
comfort il not III the enjoyment Of absolute a6au-
| ence. Many Of them now are not merely destitute
Of help and the attendance Of ordinary servants,
| but as I believe, suffer from want OF the
simplest and most wholesome food. Your dona-
ton will be made to relieve from much priyation
will afford comforts TO revive an exhausted nature;
to encourage rapidly declining hope, to say moth
ing Off faltering aithl What I say Of the te,o Of
whom speak is, I am sad to say, the truth as re-.
spects our whole country. And see no prospect Of
change or relief The South, unless the Govern
ment shall rise to that highest wisdom in Govern
meht, ,oltich is naaanan,ity is destined 10 oe the
incubus Of The Union. The wisdom OF Coy
ernment can only be shaped by the morals
feel 'T as those do who, ike yourselves, are
prepared to recognize humanity, irrespective Of
politics and party, there would be no difficulty.
But must not trespass upon doubtful province.
It is not to be denied to me, however, that in the
present aspect of the country, should despond.
my better nature prompts me still to hope. You
will be 80 good as to say to my friends and yours,
your associates, that their swidow's mite, in my
hands, shall not be wasted; and you may assure
them also that it's good will be gratefully felt and
frankly acknowledged; and, under Scripture assur-
ances, you may add that the compensative returns,
in blessings, will certainly reach them after 'cer-
tain days." It will be always grateful to me to
serve nv people as the agent Of such generous
friends as tnose whom you SO honorably represent.
| Very respectfully,
Your obedient and obliged servant,
| w. GILdORE SIMMS.
W. HAWKINS FERRIS, Esq, U. s. Treasury, New
York.