The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1878-12-05
Final Report of BseItef Committee
AUSTIN. Nov. %. 1878

AUSTIN, Nov. ~, lc7S
The relief committee appointed by
the citizens of Austin 20 aid the fever
stricken people of the Mississippi val
ley beg to announces that they have
terminated their labors and submit the
following report:
The receipts of the committee from
all sources were $780,. &c; of which the
following amounts were received from
points outside OF Austin and vicinity:
San Marcos, $94. 60; Burne', $SS. 80;
Bagdad, $52; Liberty Hill, $40; Bel
ton, 1925; Richmond, $40; Milford,
$3.50; New Salem Church, Polk coun-
ty, 81; L.tton Springs Church, s. /;
Dripping Springs, $1.7J. And to each
and everyone of the donors we beg to
tender the sincere thanks OF the AZ
tiicted who have been the recIp-
tents of their kindness. OF the
above amount there was remitted and
disbursec for the yellow fever sufferers
at Memphis, Tennessee, aud Holly
Springs, Mississippi. 1881 90 In adj
ditiOn to the above the generous citi-
zeus OF BRENNAN seat up by Col. p. II.
Swearingen, on September 3. $33775,
which was handed our physicians the
Same day.
All of the before named remittances
were turned over by DR.. Swearingeu to
the Howard Association at Memphis
and the relief committee ut Holly
Springs, except one small, specific do
nation, which was applied as directed
by the committee. Upon his return
he made q full and satisfactory repOr.
to this committee. Besides what was
collected. as above named, there was
some $500 collected by the various
churches, firemen, Masons, Odd Fell
lows and other charitable orgsnizs-
tons, who RENTED their own funds
direct IN their own way.
OF the good done through the ef-
forts of our people We have abundant
testimony:
Our physicians, who left to do bat
tie with the dread disease. discharged
the full measure of their duty, with u
zeal and fidelity that shed Iustre
upon their names. One "fell where
true soldier glories in dying, in Che
front rank and on the field of battle, "
and sealed with his life his devotion
to us, full of honors and testimonials
of gratitude from the people he
served so well, and we can never for
get his noble conduct in leay-
ing his family, friends aud practice
here 10 minister to the afflicted. OF
our nurses, special mention aud thanks
should be returned to Mrs. Kate Davis
and Mrs. Emily Ford, who, with hero
ism worthy OF all praise, volunteered
to nurse the afflicted at Memphis, al d
remained at their posts until the cpl
demic ended, doing great good by
their gentle ministTations OF mercy;
to +. S. FAsDascbt, who under DIR.
Swearingen, at Holly Springs, was
Jealous and tried nurse in any and eve.
~ capacity, as ''true as the needle 20 the
pole" and remained faithful to the
end. And Manuel Jones, the trusty
colored nurse, "whose devotion 20 DR..
Manning was unparalleled, should
never be forgotten by this people. All
honor to him.
In conclusion, your committee can
not omit to express for themselves per-
sonally, and for the community they
represent their high appreciation
of the conduct OF the officers
and employees Of the International
Railroad, and Houston and Texas Gen.
trai Railway Co., both Of whom offer
ed every facility to send forward ply
sicians end nurses free Of charge, also
free passage back 10 their homes 10
every one. To Messrs. D. =. Pillow and
w. A. Pillow, OF the Wesiera
Union Telegraph Co., for the Rfafni-
tous services rendefed By them aad tie
never failing promptuess with which /
they stood 10 their wires in al the |
days OF on. suspense. They we're g.
ways ready TO aid us ia every way IN
their power; and lastly 10 the press Of
our city who aided our cause - freely /
by gTatuitous publications during our
existence.
Rsseleed, That our thanks are tea
dered 70 the Texas Express Company
and Capt Mccullough, their manager
here, for the generous ofTer made BY
them. 1t the beginning Of the epidemic, /
10 carry, free Of charge, ali contfibu- /
tons 20 the fever stricken people 81 |
the Miasissippi valley, and 70 J. K.
DoDnan. Esq., for valuable services
rendered fhs COMMITTEES IN clerical