The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1883-03-14
ALONG THE LOWER OHIO.
Relief Expedition of Mayor Jacob, of Louis
ville-A Tribute to Indianas Generosity.

EVANSVILLE, Ind, March 13.-Mayor Jacob,
of Louisville, who went down the river to
distribute money to the sufferers by the flood,
sends the following report of the trip:
The first point of inquiry was at Union
town, where it was found that 81, 900 had
been sent by the John Shillito Company of
Cincinnati, and $500 by James Gordon Ben
nett, this 81 800 being the only foreign help
received by the town. The impression was
that Uniontown was badly afflicted, though
Mr.. ]. G. Hamilton informed Mayor Jacob
that the wants of the needy were being met
He seemed disinclined to accept aid. Mayor
Jacob, however, gave him check for $500,
expressing the hope that it would be judi
ciously spent.
Raleigh, very small settlement, was found
substantially annihilated, except two fami-
lies; the remainder OF the people had retired
into the country Mr. Jacob offered these two
remaining families 800, which they refused
unless the remainder of the inhabitants abb
sent shared the benefice, among them two
colored families. Mr.. Jacob thereupon
awarded them $500, which will be equally di-
vided among all those who suffered at this
point. The generosity of the remaining FAM
lilies deserved equally generous treatment.
Captain Damron will see that this money is
properly applied.
At Shawneetown, while the work of the
food was apparent, it did not impress us as
being so complete and far-reaching as has been
announced. Many houses removed from
their foundations will yet be serviceable, and
the town appears throughout thrifty. Like
Kentucky, we found Illinois had aban-
doued her river towns to the charity
OF outsiders. Mr.. Jacob offered to
leave sum commensurate with
what would appear the necessities of the
town; but he was told the people were get
ting along nicely He left $500 to the order
of Mayor Millspaugh, with instructions to
call on him if further aid should be needed.
1t was our judgment that Caseyville and
Uniontown, proportionally, have been more
severely stricken than Shawneetown. The
fact of their being smaller, and decidedly be-
low the scale of wealth of that town, makes
the distress in them harder to bear. There
are fewer to bear the burden. The Mayor ac-
cordingly gave $500 to Mr. d. A. Brooks, for
the benefit of Caseyville. Mr. Brooks said
there were fully 400 families in and about
Caseyville needing daily rations.
At Weston, 500 was left with Mr.. I. L.
Lamb
At Rose Claire, 5000 was given to Mr.. D.
w Bell for relief OF that town.
Smthland is in wretched state There
are many old people here who have little or
no means of sustenauce, and it was learned
that much distress prevailed among them.
Mr.. Jacob handed to Mr. Sylvestere $3.50 for
this town.
New Liberty was the last town relieved
and Mr.. J, A. Shearer was given $500 to sup
ply relief to the needy.
All along the route the mayor and his
party recognized at once that the work of
the flood has been terrific and that the farm
ers must be heavy sufferers. 1t was a matter
OF regret to the party to discover that the
noble example set by Indiana in helping her
children was not followed by other States
who are as able and as much in duty bound
to shelter the thousands in need among In
diana's neighbors. 1t would appear that
these unfortunate people must look to
strangers Tor succor