Nashville union and dispatch. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1866-1868, 1867-03-17

money and supplies for the poor and desti
tute in Nashville and Chattanooga. Tn
number present was not as large as coulr
be desired; the results accomplished, how
ever, we're quite satisfactory, and the pros
poets for raising liberal supplies of the mos
encouraging character.
Mayor Brown called the meeting to or
der, and after few appropriate remark
explaining its objects, nominated ex-Gog
Neill S. Brown for Chairman The nomi
nation was concurred in.
On taking the chair, Gov. Brown said he
was sorry that larger number was moi
present As it was they must 60 forward
and DO what they could A committee
would be appointed TO solicit subscriptions
from the citizens of Nashville to help the
suffering in our own city, and also in Chat
tanOoga and other places requiring aid. Ii
was he said, as much our duty TO help the
suffering and destitute as il is to pay our
debts. Human distress appeals to the beat
feelings Of our nature, and in an emereen-
cy like the present, when our fellow crea
lures are furnishing from hunger, the do
nations should be spontaneous and liberal.
Ii Is true that onr people here are not as
bad off as those further South, but let us
help those at home first, and then do what
we can for the suffering of other localities.
He was glad 10 see that throughout the
North a liberal spirit was being mani
tested, and that contributions we're pour
ing ont freely from that quarter for the saf.
fering and destitute ofthe South He hoped
that the people Of Nashville would not be
behind in the laudable work Of helping our
furnishing fellow creatures.
Thos Smiley, ESQ, said he was we'll sat
isfed that, although the present meeting
was small, the citizens of Nashville, pro-
verbal for liberality and benevolence,
would be prompt TO respond to the present
call made upon them. Ia former times,
when appeals Of the kind came from other
quarters, a prompt response was made, and
il il not az all probable that now, when
our own people here at home are crying
for bread, we will withhold the hand OF
charity.
Mr. A. J. Martin remarked that after
arriving from Chattanooga but day or
two since and seeing with his own eyes the
terrible straits to which the citizens Of the
place were reduced he could not sit here
without making known to the meeting the
urgent, pressing demand there was for re-
lief for the citizens Of that water-besieged
city. He said he was in Chattanooga from
Wednesday, the 9th inst, until last Tues
day evening about six DAYS.
During that time he never saw 30 much
suffering in his life A friend in Chatta-
nooga, a resident Of the place, told him
that thousands would be reduced TO starva-
ton. Even the rich and welI-to-do in the
town were brought to the verge Of want.
The people are cut of from supplies in
every direction. Both among the negroes
and the poorer class of the whites, there
was no doubt that if succor did not soon
arrive, numbers would die from actual
starvation.
Mr.. A. J. Duncan followed in an earn
est appeal for prompt and liberal action
from the people Of Nashville. The emer-
gency was an extraordinary one ard it is
our bounden duty to at once come to the
rescue.
Mr.. Cotton hoped that the committee be
authorized TO send forward at the earliest
practicable moment supplies for the desti-
tute Of Chattanooga. The situation in that
place demands prompt action from us.
Mr.. Smiley introduced the following res
which were read:
Whereas, 1t is known that, owing TO the
recent Indictment weather, there is much
and restitution in our midst; and,
Whereas The same cause has brought
upon the people of Chattanooga and other
points in the State severe privations and
want; and,
Whereas, We are advised that in various
localities in the Southern States, owing to
The failure Of crops during the last season,
thousands of people are threatened with
having neither the material of
subsistence within their reach, nor the
means to pay for it therefore,
Resolved, That we will contribute, as
far as we age able, to relieve their necessi-
ties.
Resolved, That a committee Of ---
be appointed, whose duty it shall be to So
licit and receive contributions either in
money or provisions, and appropriate the
same without delay, to the relief of such
rs are in want, beginning with our own
people, and extending It to localities of
other States, where the destitution is found
10 be greatest.
Resolved, That said committee be re-
luired 20 institute a correspondence with
persons of known character, 80 as to ascer-
ain the true condition of things, in order
hat the aid we may be able to give may
not be misplaced.
Resolved, That said COMMITTEES be au-
horized TO acknowledgements for any
actual expenditure they may incur in the
performance of their duties
Resolved, That the different railroad
connected with this city be re-
'pectfully requested 10 transport such
supplies rs may be furnished under these
resolutions free OF charge, to the places Of
destination.
Resolved, That we respectfully recon-
mend to other towns and communities in
he State 70 take prompt steps in aid of
he objects here intended.
. Resolved, That these proceedings be pub
ished in the different papers Of this city.
Mr. Colyar moved 70 amend the resOlu-
ion by adding the following:
That the chairman appoint - to open
correspondence with leading citizens in
.ach county, urging them to organize at
nee for the relief of the suffering.
On motion Of Mr. ----, a committee OF
Jewish citizens was appointed to act as an
auxiliary to the principal committees.
The resolutions as amended were adopted.
The names OF the following gentlemen,
O compose the committees, were submitted
o the meeting and approved, his Honor,
Mayor Brown, TO act as chairman
First Ward-Thomas Farrell, Robert
Thompson, Jas. Mclaughlin.
Second Ward-Ab. Turner, George 8. |
Kinney, Clay Roberts.
Third Ward-K j. Morris, Jas Sloan, /
". Stockell.
Fourth Ward-H. G. Scoyel, Jas. Hamii-
on, VIM Porter.
Fifth Ward-R. 3, Cheatham, A. J. !
Duncan, John Kirkman.
Sixth Ward-M A. Parish, }. w. VIII |
on
Seventh Ward-F. o. Hurt, J. ".
Ioyte, NJ. c. Cotton.
Eighth Ward-Dr. a A. Broiie, 4. G.
rignor.
Ninth Ward-J. II. Budaeke, Charles !
NircheT.
Tenth Ward-Sanuel Watkins, samuel
EdRefed-Wm. II. Morrow, w. 2. A.
Ramsey. 2. w. Maxey, Saml Davidson.
Auxiliary Committee Of Jewish Ciii-
.a,s-Gem Powers j Seernan. Julius SIX