The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1870-10-13

IHE FUND FOR THE hELlEF OF THE CAft-
ToL SUrFERERs-Hou 1t lDas Distr1buted.--
The following is the report in full OF the
committee appointed to distribute the fund
for the relief of sufferers by the Capitol
disaster, presented to the directory Of the
Chamber of Commerce Mt its last meeting :
To Dauid !. Burr, President, and the Direc-
- tors Of the Richmond Chamber Of Com
merce: sr ..
" This committee, to whom your body en-
trusted the distribution Of the funds which
sympathizing and generous people had
contributed for the relief of the sufferers
by the fearful disaster which occurred at
the Capitol on the 9th of April last, now
offer such report as may not only inform
YOU of their proceedings, but may also con-
yey to the charitable donors themselves as
s,lranre Of the proper use and direction OF
their fund. rs -.
The first meeting Of the committee was
held OIL the 10Th of April. Thereafter until
the Sd of June, almost daily sessions were
held, and from that date, at intervals of 4
week. up to the 29th of June after that as
occasion might require. ~.
Through the agency of the Visiting Com
mittees (of which General John E. milford
was chairman), who were untiring in their
benevolent and most arduous work, every
case of suffering and destitution was
found out, and every fact connected
with the extent of relief proper
In each case was ascertained and reported
in writing to this committee. Thus the
fullest information was obtained upon
do complete justice, and the largest benefit
to all entitled TO share in this fund Of
charity. None were overlooked or neglect
ed. Many families in neighboring coun-
ties, some in distant cities, Zone In Rirming-
ham, Eng.,) were traced, and a due proper
ton of aid extended. ... z
The total amount received from all
sources (see 1'reasurer's report) was $780,
6O3.5S. OF this has been disbursed, as per
the statements and vouchers herewith pre-
sented, 81, ,20l.j SO; leaving in the Trea-
surer's hands (appropriated but not yet dis
bursed) $3,402.02. -.
The number of persons actually visited,
all more or less injured, is 199; the num-
her Of henefcaries, families or dependant
connections OF the injured, is 652; the
number of widows aided is 81 ; the number
of male survivors who are permanently in
jllred is II. Among these two latter classes,
after due provision had been made for all
Others, and proper classification deter
mined upon according to the number OF the
family, the extent OF destitution, &C., 4
final distribution was made OF the remain
ing funds. -.- g.
The whole amount expended for any prlr-
pose other than the immediate relief OF the
suffering and destitute is $3.50, as will ap-
pear hy the vouchers submitted herewith.
This was mainly paid for clerical services in
compiling the volumlnous reports OF the
visiting committees, also presented here
with, showing the expenditures in detail.
-, wait c,yh n6 0s
Clay Ward, Geo. S. Palmer and =. II. Srarke:
Monroe Ward, A. l.. Elicit and Maxwell T.
Clarke; Madison Ward, VIM. B. Isaacs and
VIM. G.. Paine Jefferson Ward, Geo. Watt.
j. Ii. Greaner, and George w. Mayo; Mar.
shall Ward, Henry Bodcker and Ell. Waller
stein; Manchester, John II. Hatcher and
| William G. Taylor; und from each OF then
constant and full reports were received
| from time to time of the condition OF those
| under their care, and the amounts appro
priated to their relief
From the date of their first meeting
David J. Burr, president of the Chamber
| Of Commerce. aud General John E. mul
| ford. chairman of the visiting committee
were present by invitation, confering witt
| the committee in their deliberations.
| 1t is due to the physicians of the city
who volunteered their services in care o
the wounded. that we should here acknow
ledge the kind and charitable spirit, charac
teristic of their profession, which prompted
this sacrifice and devotion on the score o
humanity.
TO the sympathizing donors of this funt
formal acknowledgement of receipt of thel
contributions has been made by Isaac Da
yenport. Jr., Esd, or treasurer. we Cal
| only add here the warm thanks of CRATE
full community. In their future the goot
deed will bring its own reward. 1t ha
been holy duty with us to see that thei
charity was faithfully dispensed, as they IN
tended. Respectfully submitted,
J0HN PURCELL, Chm'n.;
Isaac DAVENPORT, JR., Treas'r. /;
T. W. MCCANCE,
JOHN ENDERs, ..
f. o. Noting,
WILLIAM NJ. SUTTON,
Distributing Committee.
| Richmond, Oct. 10, 1870.