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R.1864.idiauaregi-ont of sido ofd, and Tho y everjrman,i been so farlltief: [ichaol ; Johu5, andhu W. ot pro-•any G, Scot'., it willsever alMeeting for Hie Relief of Re*ftigees.A public meeting of the citizens of New Albany was convened at the Court House on Satorday evening, for the purpose of considering the best method to be adopted for the relief of the many refugees from the South now arriving in the city. Capt. John R. Cannon was chosen President and C. W. Cottom Secretary.The object of the meeting was explained by the President. He stated that large numbers of refugees from the South, men, women, and children, were daily arriving in our midst, compelled to flee from their homes by the outrages of rebels. Their property had been destroyed, they had been despoiled of all they possessed in this world’s goods by the hands of the enemy; and hence these refugees come among us in the most destitute condition. Something must be done for their relief. Most of them were whole-souled Union men. Their destitution appealed to our humanity, and there should be no hesitation in offering to them immediate relief.Labor was scarce in Southern ludiana— it was scarce in our own city aud county. These refugees were able and willing to work, and what was now needed most was a house where they might find a temporary homo until they could procure situations as laborers. A Refugee’s Homo was needed forthe accomplishment of this object, where persons arriving from the South could find axiretne -ti)e home for a few days. A register should be)lk lie bept at this house, containing the names of refugees arriving, their former place of resi-t of At-1 dence, aD(l whero they may locate. This )rtified I would accomplish a double object: it would enable families long separated to find each the ] other, and would also enable those wishing to employ laborers to find them readily. Hundreds of these refugees could find profit able employment in Southern Indiana today. This section of the State ha9 been greatly depleted of labor by the war, aud every man coming among ua who is willing aents of I to work could find employment, and the number settling among us of this population would an£ag3- j prove of immense advantage to our city, anooga, I county, and State. Ho hoped, therefore, tion at | this meeting would take steps for tho immediate establishment of such a homo in thisnear us inlave al-t excit-veck.I. illus-Second 5 heroescity.rdships i’s cam-nobly, always bearing d by a sacredin the , on the mspicu-Short spoeches favoring this proposition were also made by Jessee J. Brown, Esq., Judge Lafollotte, S. 0. Day, J. W. Gale, Maj. E. Sabin and others.On motion a Commitlo of five was appointed to confer with the Mayor and to take such steps in the matter a are necessary to ensure the speedy accomplishment of the objects in view. The committee consisted of D. W. Lafolletie, Capt. J. R. Cannon,Lawrence Bradley, Capt. J. B. Ford, and Major E. Sabin, and a meeting of the cora-Theatre—T Octoroon.—Tb is offered to-nigl of the “Octorooi drama is iltarin Southern scene* scene is laid up Judge Peyton, i Louisiana, on I roan is the nam eighth blood, oi a white father.The first ac Terrebone, the iand a Southern The incidents a wua dan skee! George Peytonam Peyton am good old Judgi tion of Zoe. T •ion. The stra isting between band’s natural showing South Zoe! the .Oc' wside and Dora. George cannot of Zoe. McCl tomer. Paul, dian Hunter, A tion between tl companions 11 the Indian st Mail. Forecl tation to be so! ing the estate, Closky’s love marry you, bi the richest eslcut diamond, understand ei his love for 5 free papers c dark hour. 1 Act 2—Ti sirri! The 1turns to his lt;graph. Paul brings territ George’s decl not know whi The Indian a The savage’s it a deadly v trait. The 1 sigh. “Terre will be mine death of Pau Act 3. ParPreparation the pound of Pete's stump bred’ren”—“ kies.” Dari sale of slavei Magnolia. lt;engage- mittee was callled at 9 o’clock this (Mon-1 children. “1casual-j day) morning.The attention of the meeting was called Bayor. | to the destitute condition of several families in the city, and a sufficient sum of money was contributed by those present to afford them such relief as they required.On motion the meeting adjourned subject to the call of the committe.J. R. Cannon, President.0. W. Cottom, Secretary.Young, n head;b. V—and Pri-orporal e Mari-e killedauction star cheap. Con ing incident George. EDora’s revenj her lover. S Act 4. D*iog at nigh “Take her gt down into tb
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New Albany Daily Ledger
New Albany, Indiana, US
Mon, Jun 27, 1864
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