Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-01-10
NORTHWESTERN RELIEF COHIIs-
SION FOR THE AID or TIE DES-

RELIEF COHpIIs-
SION FOR THE AID OF TIE DIS I
TTTTTE ~ sOrTHERN STATS.
II d NEwCOMBE, President.
VICE PRESIDENTS.
VIM. Garvin, W. B. Hamilton, A. A.
Gordon. John B. Smith, u. NJ Sherley, I.
Sleviu, r. A. Robinson, George Ainslie,
Thee. Schwartz, J. +. Bamberger
J.. i. WARREN, Treasurer.
j.. 2 HUNTOoN, Secretary.
ExBrUTivE CoMmTTEE.
james Trabue, b. +. Guthrie, Arthur
Peter, B. T. Scaily, 7. J.. Jefferson, 4.
Gralam, y. Bloom, w II. Fox, K. 4.
Robinson, Geo. W Morris, p. G. Levi, j.
B. McFerran, Warren Mitchell, John I.
Moore, Geo W. Wicks, +. /. Huffman, }.
T.. Smvser.
SAMtEI. A. MILLER. General Agent and
Corresponding Secretary.
APPEAL-THE DESTITUTE SOUTH.
The very deplorable condition OF many
Of our own people in the Southern States
at the present time is matter Of grave
consideration. The many appeals for char
| ity all around as, and the calls from abroad
| for help, have attracted our attention and
secured our aid. But we desire YOU not
| to too much disregard a call that is at your
very doors, and, we believe, in many re-
spects more urgent than any laid before
| our people. a people once blessed
| with all the comforts Of life are now sui-
| fering Tor the very necessities 20 sustain
! that life The devastations of the late wal
! and a failure Of the late crops have rem
dered pennies many families TO supply
themselves with necessary food and cloth
ing. The heads Of families, being unabl,
from the prostration consequent upon the
war and the deficient harvest, stand power
less TO either sustain themselves or succo,
their wives and children Of their house
hold. Old age stands helpless, and th'
orphan and widow with them Join in tn
| cry OF give US bread The common
| comforts and convenience of life are no
| asked for. but only that which life itselfre
quires, and God in his goodness vouchsafe
10 man everywhere, viz: bread and raj
| ment. Instances Of destitution and suffer
ing could not be cited that would excit
| the sympathy Of the most heartless. Ba
we can only say, in the language of TIA,
| Governor Of Albania in his letter to thi
| commission, 4" that the destitution extend
| all over the entire States, and is truly ap
palling and increasing every day"
Fully alive TO the necessities Of promp
and energetic action, a commission ha
been formed, having solely in view tn
care and sustenance so far as lies in thei
power of the destitute South" Thi
| commission is now fully and permanent,
organized and is composed Of the yer.
best and most substantial Of our citizens
competent in every respect to accomplish
much work, and thattoo in an effective an'
satisfactory manner.
This commission has already receive,
from the citizens Of Louisville donations O
money larger than ever before given 70
any charitable purpose. Auxiliary socle
ties which act tributary and in conjunction
| with this, have been formed 10 the countie
of Henry, Spencer Caldwell, Trimble
and Green, and many other counties ar
now moving in the same direction. lie
the people Of every, county, city, and town
ship stir up the citizens in their vicinit
to the importance of this goodly work. lie
societies and organizations be formed, hav
ing in view the aid and Strengthening q
this commission.
Arrangements have been effected wit
all the railroads and packets plying TO an
from the city to bring forward here an,
carry to the South all supplies free Con
tributions Of corn, cured meats, clothe,
and moneys are particularized. Gum
bags will be forwarded to individuals ant
organizations who desire to send corn.
Any information or assistance rendere
on application.
Let a prosperous people respond to tn
, cry for help, and the blessing of God vii
rest upon those who find in their hearts {
feed the hungry and clothe the poor.
BE merciful after thy power; if tho
hast much, give plenteous; if thou has
little, do thy diligence gladly to give c
that little, for so gatherest thou thyself
good reward in the day Of necessity"
This appeal is not only made to the cit
zens of Kentucky, but to the charitab
disposed in out sister States of Indiana, II
linois. Ohio, and all other citizens VIII
may feel interested in this charity.
All newspapers who feel disposed vii
confer 4 favor by inserting this appeal. b
order of the
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
SAM'L A. MILLER, General Agent an,
| Corresponding Secretary.
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