Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1867-01-05
AID TO MRS. DAVIS.

Mrs. DAVIS, tne "iie Vi YETI h"'oN
DAYS., remarked recently that in regard
10 money matters, she could see her way
clear far three months, but beyond that,
"all was dark" The meaning of that
eminent and excellent lady was, that be-
yond that period, she did not perceive
from what source her means Of subsist-
ing her faniiy, were to be derived. In
other words, starvation was to be appre-
hended. 1t may, or may not be gener-
ally known that she is sustaining two
households, one at Fortress Monroe, and
one in Canada. Besides, her children
are to be educated, clothed and boarded.
These are facts, and must be recognized
and provided for by Mrs. DAVIS. She
can neithe ignore nor change them She
cannot perform the duties required of
her without money. The plaiuest com.
o. mon sense teaches that Money she
must have; but from what source is it to
be derived? 4. Clearly from no business,
for she can transact none. Her husband,
her legal protector, is a prisoner, and
cannot provide for her-not even for him
self Indeed, it is solely on has account
that she is thus afflicted. His fare is that
which the Government oles out to felons,
and is unsuised to his physical condition.
Rnt for the aid which the Southern peo-
nile have extended to Mrs. DAVIS, her
husband would not now be living. But
most important Of all, he is the repre-
sentative of the South. Every pang sent
10 his heart is meant for the punishment
of the people of the South. Every indig-
nity to which he is subjected is meant
for them. Any infamy which the Gov
eminent may ostensibly intend for hini,
is hurled at the South. lie isimprisened
and tortured that the South may suffer
stIn him the South is imprisoned; through
him the treason Of the South is to be
made odious.'' And if he shall suffer
death, tits expected that the death pang
will culver through the heart and soul OF
the South-that the South will be exc
cuted.
Now, fellow. citizens of Memphis. lot
ms reason together. Is it, or is it not,
our duty to relieve, as far as we can, the
sufferings which are meant for us?
Shall Mr.. DAVIS die Of starvation, when
we possess the means of relieving him2
Shall Mrs. DAVIS appeali in vain to the
honor of those of whom Mr.. DAVIS is the
representative Shall she be denied the
means of cheering his sad lot, of sup
porting her two households and of edu-
eating her children? We see your lips
culver, and hear from them the iudig-
naut No. No. then, let it be. Fifty
times no, let US speak it Let us glad
den the heart OF the great prisoner--let
us render beyond three months" lumin-
GUS, by sending on to Mrs. DAVIS hand
some sum of money. We can do it, and
live sciu do it All that is necessary is q
little action The disposition is abroad,
and many persons with whom we have
scouversed,p are anxious to contribute
But what is the best plan of achieving
the end proposeif May we offer sug
sestion Let prominent and Influential
gentlemen take the matter in hant
and arrange that each one shall
call on such persons as are sup
posed to be favorable TO the OBJ
ject. and obtain their contributions
The manner of canvasing can be ar
ranged when they come together. A
an incipient step, we propose the name
.fof ls
Col. Gas. Nolan, JoHS NEwsoN,
JoHx Il. BowEs, JoHS CANAAN,
MN. L. GRIPPING, FRED. WARSEE,
ANTONY CoRDAKo.
We ask these gentlemen to take thi
important matter in hand. We know
that they will perform a great and nobl'
deed. We know that the people o
Memphis viii respond TO their solieits
lions and joyously brighten the way o
those who have fallen from greatnes
into misforune, because they were th
friends aud representatives of tn
Southern people Whether the gentle
men whose names have been suggeste
shall or shall not comply with this n
quest, we say to the public that any on
disposed to assist the suffering famil
Of Mr.. DAVIS, can accomplish tia
object by leaving his csntribr
ton at the PUBIlc LEDcER oaic'
Whatever il may be in amount, twill b
faithfully appropriated to the purpos
Cor which 4 shall have been intende'
We conclude By asking our citizens
move in this matter at once. There ma
be paDgs in delay, and sorrow in pr
crasiination. Let Us act, and act
once. IT the gentlemen whose nam'
we have suggested as active leaders
this matter. cannot have an intervie