\ LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 744 364 8 pH8J OP THE U¥IOSr YOLXJSFTEER REFRESHMENT SALOO¥. UNION VOLUNTEER REFRESHMENT SALOON— FOOT OF WASHINGTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA. The soldiers of no Government on the face of the earth are so tenderly cared for as those who liove volunteered since ific broaking ont of this-' unholy rebellion to stand between the republican liberty of America and a ruthless despotism that would subvert and destroy it. The United States may point with pride to her military ser- vice as showing a higher advance in civilization and the humanities of life than can be claijned by any other nation ; yet, though the purposes of our Government are so generous, and its plans for the most part so thorough, it must be evi- dent that, in the regulation of a department whose details are so countless, so intricate, and so new as those of our military service, many oversights must be made, and perhaps some blunders committed. It is precisely to supply the one and remedy the other that private exer- tion aims ; and the Refreshment Saloons were started on this basis, and have, we think, achieved this result. On the breaking out of the rebellion, multi- tudes of troops arrived in this city on their way to Washington, hungry, thirsty, and wearied by the fatigues of long travel, and yet no provision had been made or was likely to be made to re- lieve their wants or to afford them rest. Our citizens immediately and most generously rallied, and contributed towards these desirable ends as far as was practicable in their individual capaci- ties ; but the necessity for concerted action was soon apparent, and the Fnion Volunteer Re ire: h:.ieiit C^i.^L^u^.i-c ' -...m.. „_.* on the 2.7th of May, bllowing is a copy of the first ./ telegraph of the expected arrival of a regiment : '} Office of the Camden & Amboy R. R. AND Tkaxsportaxion Co., No. 20G S. Delaware Avenue (up stairs). Philadelphia, May llth, 1861. B. S. Brown: Dear Sir — We have a dispatch from New York, stating that, the 8th New York Regiment leave New York to-day, and will arrive here about 3, A. M. About 800 men in the regiment. Yours, truly, [Signed.] E. J. Burrows. The Committee procui*ed a small building (formerly a boat shop and riggers' loft), situated near the southwest corner of "Washington and Swanson Streets, and have gradually increased its dimensions, until the main saloon covers a lot of ground 95 by 150 feet, and 1200 men can now be accommodated at a time at the tables, while the most ample facilities are furnished for wash- ing, bathing, and writing letters. By these means nearly three hundred thousand have been received, entertained, and provided for since the commencement of the-. war... -Two hospitals a?,e t, j 3 THE FAIR RECORD. [ June, attached to the institution, containing at present fifty beds for the use of the soldiers or those who have been soldiers, who break down on their journey, or are too much enfeebled to proceed at once to their homes, and would otherwise have been thrown helpless among strangers. For this our Saloon was established. We print this little sheet to give an account of our stewardship, and hope that public expectation will not be disappointed by its perusal. AVe herewith append the state of our finances on the 2T-th of May, 18G3, with our first financial report, following which is a report of our fair of 1862, and such other matter as we think will interest those for whom we act, and should our first paper meet their approbation, it will be followed by others, containing interesting matter in our possession pertaining to the history of our institution and the war. COMMITTEE OF MANAGERS. OFFICERS. Chairman, Kecording Secretary, Treasurer, Steward, Physician, Correspouding Sec'y, Arad Barti Ba/.illa S. Hrowu, Joseph B. Wade, Isaac B. Smith, Sr., Erasmus W. Cooper, Job T. Williams, John AV. Hicks, George Flomerfelt, John Krider, Sr., Isaac B. Smith, Jr., Charles B. (brieves, James McGlathery, ARAD BARROWS. J. B. WADE. B. S. BROWN. J. T. AV ILL I A MS. E. WARD. ROBT. R CORSOX £jtl k L.t:.iD.£}!i . hn B. Smitli. Jtis Myers, VT. Eliab Ward, Chris. Powell, Capt. W. S. Mason, Charles S. Clampitt, D. L. Flanigan, Richard Sharp, James Carrel, Samuel B. Fales, Robt. R. Corson, John T. AVilson. Mrs. Miss Mrs. COMMITTEE OF LADIES. Mary Grover, Hannah Smith, Priscilla Grover, Sarah Holland, Margaret Boyer, Eliza J. Smith, Anna Elkinton, Ellen B. Barrows, Mary L Field, Ellen J. liowry, Mary D. Wade, Eliza Plnraer, Mrs. Emily Mason, " Mary Green, Miss Catherine Baily, Mrs. Eliza Helnibold, Mi.ss Amanda Lee, Mrs. Elizabeth Ilorton, " Sarah Femington, " Kate B. Anderson, Miss Anna Grover, " Martha B. Krider, " Annie Field, Mary Grover, Mary A. Cassedy, Mrs. Hannah F. Bailey, : .^'; ,' • M^-sf ^tary.Lee STATEMENT AND REPOET OF THE PICTURE FXTND. The Committee of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon had been for a long time clesirons of giving to the public a true exterior view of their institution, but were prevented from so doing, as they did not wish to use the money which had been received from the public for a special purpose. (The two i)revious views were issued by parties on their own private account. J A few friends of the cause relieved us of our difficulty by agreeing to contribute a sufficient sum to produce a lithograph which would not only be a true and creditable representation of our Saloon and Hos- pitals, but would at the same time jirove a source of revenue to our institution. By the report of the com- mittee of the lithographic pictures, the fact is sliown that the gentlemen who so kindly guaranteed our institution against loss have been repaid in full, either in cash or lithographs, the amount of their contribu- tions, and that there is a balance in favor of that fund. Amount received from subscribers, 95 00 " " " sale of litho- graphs, 552 85 Cost of drawing on stone, 75 00 " press and seal, 3 50 " lithographic impressions and paper, 442 02 " iiorterage, 65 Paid subscribers, in money or views, 98 47 -$647 85 Balance of (?ash on hand, Lithographs and frames on hand, -$619 64 28 21 32 32 $60 53 FINAL PRESENTMENT OF THE GRAND JURY OF PHILADELPHIA, The Grand In([uest are gratified to observe that the number of crimes has much diminished, and tlmt very few of a higher grade have been brought to their notice. A careful examination of the calendar will show, in an extraordinary degree, the peace and good order in our city. The Grand Inquest in connection with this subject, deem it but justice to those having charge of the Volunteer Refreshment Saloons to state that in their opinion the peace of the city is pre- served, and tendencies to disorders are checked by the admirable arrangements which they have made for the feeding and comfort of the large number of soldiers who have passed and are pass- ing through our city. The comforts so well pro- vided keep the- troops together and prevent un- easiness of the public mind, that would otherwise necessarily exist whenever large bodies of men are suddenly thrown into our midst, and who for the time are freed from the restraints of military discipline. Flowers are the sweetest things God ever made, and forgot to put a soid into. — Beecher. Arba 1863.] THE FAIR RECORD. TREASURER'S REPORT. Balance, as per Report Jan'y 14th, 186^ $270 73 Cash received to May 27th, 18(53, 22,399 16 22,669 89 Amount paid upon orders of Finance Com- mittee, 21,787 58 Balance on hand May 27th, 1863, 882 31 THE ITEMS OF THE EXPENDITITRES ARE AS FOLLOWS : Bread, $1,967 76 Salt, 4 50 Bread 'jutter, 12 00 Cakes and mixtures. 5 00 Butter, 1,960 61 Soap, 20 00 Brushes & baskets, 35 51 Rice, 16 Boots and caps, 4 56 Axes and Saws, 1 98 Special appropria- Lemons, 1 04 tion to Hospital, 950 48 Lumber, 235 25 Medicine, 218 26 Labor and car- Cheese, 1,268 66 penter work, 1,852 29 Coffee, 1,772 43 Mattresses, 21 10 Roasting coffee, 40 60 Toweling, 25 46 Teas, 95 12 Roofing, 168 42 Coffee mill, 6 50 Soldiers' railroad Coal, 61 49 fares, 182 62 Ice, 62 51 Spices & mustard, 32 42 Crockery, tinware. Stove pipe and furniture, &c., 182 34 lamps. 31 30 Carriage hire, to Cigars and tobacco. 45 48 take sick soldiers Matts, 2 88 to U.S. Hospital, 6 50 L'lrd, 1 00 Sugars, , 1,245 02 Fluid and oils. 20 83 Insurance, 33 5u Platform scales. 15 75 Expenes of room for Apple parer, 7G sick soldier. 7 00 Liquor (hospital _), 6 i: Balls and concerts, Digging well at hos- for benefits, 76 00 pital. 12 75 Tacks, 23 Fleury Light, 12 10 Plastering, 28 40 Repairing eagle, 5 00 Branding iron, 1 00 fc^ggs, 2 59 Decorations, 63 27 Pies, 23 50 Plumbing and gas- Walling cellar, 14 00 fittinsr, 172 20 (Trading lot, 137 43 Hardware, 176 03 Checks and muslin, 60 88 Hair cutting, for Paper hanging. 5 00 ret'ng soldiers, 5 10 Sundries, 37 54 Lime, 5 58 Freight, 21 00 Table, 5 00 Powder, 64 Push Cart, 13 00 Firebrick, 1 52 Meat, 4,621 55 Lease of lot, 125 00 Telegraph disp'ch, 27 61 Expenses New Years' Express, 101 43 dinner Fiftieth Funeral expenses. Mass. reg't. 10 00 of soldiers who Bricklayers, 18 00 died at hospital, 221 9G Exp., Divine service i, 13 26 Paint and painting, 137 72 Curtain trimmings. 1 44 Postage, including Doors and sash. 72 42 soldiers' letters Flour, 28 36 left at Saloon, 103 56 1 'hips. 35 ■^Printing, pictures, Materials and mend- frames, and ing flag 13 52 lithographs, 970 15 Tin work. 132 65 Stationery, 38 83 Lumber, 100 00 Milk, 632 45 Carpenter work, and Washing, -20 27 wages on extension White-washing 94 06 of building. '633 63 Vegetables, 126 90 Vinegar & pickles, 57 25 Total, $21,787 58 SUMMARY. Cash rec'd from May, 27th, 1861, to Jan'y 14th, 1862, $12,339 70 " " " Jan'y 14th, 1862, to Jan'y 14th, 1863, 20,103 58 " " " Jan'y 14th, 1863, to May 27th, 1863, 2,295 58 Whole am't of cash received. Expenses from May 27th, 1861, to Jan'y 14th, 1862, 12,068 97 " Jan'y 14th, 1862, to Mao^ 27th, 1863, 21,787 58 34,738 86 Total am't of expenditures, 33,856 55 Balance, 882 31 [Signed.] B. S. BROWN, Treasurer. June 1, 1863. In addition to cash expenditures we have received very liberal donations of vegetables, eggs, sanitary stores, and delicacies for the sick, &c. * This amount has been returned in sales of pictures, and and is a source of income to the treasury. THANKS TO THE PHILADELPHIANS. A very proper joint resolution passed the Legislature on the llth November, 1862, tender- ing the thanks of the State of Vermont to the people of Philadelphia, whose hospitality and kindncs? to the many thousands of YolMrt^prs. from tlie East on their way to t.hft Sea* of War, has hccv. tho thenae ' ' uuu, ....o without number. Th introduced into the Senate by 8-^ ^,,iin.,;,i< ci^J ig as follows : — Resolved, That the grateful thanks of the State of Vermont are tendered o the people of the city of Philadelphia for their generous hospitality and kind and brotherly attentions bestowed upon the soldiers of this State, while passing through that city during the last year. Also, that the Governor be requested to transmit a copy of the resolution under the seal of the State, to the Mayor of the city of Philadelphia, to be communicated to the people thereof. Mr. Edmunds said that every one must be aware how the people of Philadelphia, by vol- untary association and otherwise, had extended tlie hospitality of that city to soldiers fr^n all the Northern States, and particularly ro^bur own soldier boys, whenever coming or going through tliat place. Since this hospitality was so agreeable to the soldiers and to our own feel- ings, the resolution was most certainly due from us. Tlie resolution was adopted unanimously, and subsequently was concurred in by the House. Now lovely woman scants her dress, With bandages the sick to bless ; And .stoops so far to war's alarms. Her very frock is under arms. Orpheus C. Kerr. THE FAIR RECORD. [June, The following gentlemen have kindly consented to receive contributions in aid of our fund : Al)bott & Noble, Allman & Wenger, Austin, John B., Brushraan & Courtney, Braiuard, Rev. Thos., Barker Bros. & Co., Bailv, Thomas W., Birckhead, P. E., Blodget, Lorin, Brooks, Rev. Phillips, Baldwin, M. W. & Co., Baxter, I. B., Jr., Burrows, E. J., Burkhardt, Wm. J., Bri.t^ V ^' "".. Bennett & Corson, Thus. «., Craven, Thomas, Cummings, Wm. & Son, Clarke, E. W. & Co., Carden, Rev. R. A., Cooper, Rev. C. D., Clay, J. C, D.D., Condie, Dr. D. F., Carpenter, Charles, Cresson, Prof. John C, Clothier, John G., Carrow, Rev. G. D., Carey, Henry C, Cook, Samuel C, Ck)(x{%, Wm. H., Croll, M. J. & Co., Coraegys, B. B., Caldwell, J. E. & Co., Claghan & Fizer, Cantwell, Rev. N., Clay, Joseph A., Carrow, John, Claghorn, John W., Cheyney, Charles H., Disston, Henry, T)(M'byshire, A. J., Dreer, Henry A., Dingee, Edward, Dnrborow, Rev. Sam'l, Durborow, Rev. G. A., Dreer, Ferdinand J., Dunn, Michael, Duffy, John B., Dutilh, Charles, Ephraim, Jules A,, Esler, George, Jr., Eldridge, S. Lustin, Eltonhead, Wm. B., El win, Alfred, M.D., Earle, James S. & Son, Evers, John A., Everly, Morton A., Field & Harde, Fraley, Frederick, Flanagan, Stephen, Flanagan, James M., Foster, Joseph, Field, Paul J., Foulke, Dr. John L., Flickwir, Joseph W., Fales, Lothrop & Co., Forney,^ John W , Frank, John A., Fi^cbfu, Wui. G , like, Charles M.D., icavos, Alexander, o^reble, Edwin, Gray, Dr. Wm. H., Gill, John, Gates, Jabez, Green & Co., Gulager, Wra., Gaul, William, Germon, Frank A., Goforth, John, Hand, Jas. C. & Co., Hallowell, Morris L., Hand, Thomas C, Hornor, John W., Hortz, Bowen & Co., Hoyt, Wm. J., Harbert, Davis & Co., Harding Wm. W., H utter. Rev. E. W., Hammel, Jos. R., Harding, J. Jr., & Son, Hough, Henry, Hughes, Arthur, Hailowell, Wm. P., Hoffman, John, Howell & Brother, Hill, George M., Ives, Anson B., lungerich & Smith, Johnson, Silas, Johnson, L. & Co., James, Kent, Santee & Co., Janney, Benj. S., Jr., & Co., Jayne, Eben C, Jones, Joseph, Jones, J. H., Jones, Washington, Jeans, Isaac, Kennady, Prof. A. L., Knight, Edward C, Klett, Frederick, Kehram, W. -R., Kater, John, Leibrandt ■■ M ' ^ down to the JSaloon and v ;vices, and many of thera were vei. ... selling small articles, and aLicuding tt^. scales to neigh ^ui guests, carefully handing into the general fund the money received ; and we made them free partakers of the ice cream and strawberries we had for sale. On the nth of June the Grand Bouquet was presented by the daughters of New .Jersey to the daughters of Pennsylvania, for their kindness to the sons of New Jersey on their way to and from the seat of war ; and we know of no better way to chronicle that event than to give the following brief notice from the Bulletin: " The presentation of the mammoth bouquet by the ladies of New Jersey came off fts an- nounced in yesterday's Bulletin. Thirty-four ladies, each with a bouquet, headed by ex-Sena- tor Savery, of New Jersey, arrived at the wharf about five o'clock, and were met by the Union Committee and conducted to the Saloon. Ex- Senator Savery, in presenting the gift, thanked the ladies of this city for their kindness to the soldiers who had gone forth to battle for the Union, and the care bestowed upon the sick and wounded returning home belonging to New Jersey, and said that this bouquet was but one of the many tokens of esteem due by the patriotic people of New Jersey to the ladies of the Union 6 THE FAIK RECORD. [June, Saloon. Rev. Dr. Brainerd, on behalf of the ladies of this city, replied in his usual happy stylo, and the large crowd were pleased with his quaint and patriotic remarks, which ended the ceremony. It took sixty ladies to make the bouquet, and was got up by the ladies of Gloucester and Woodbury. "The donations continue to be steadily on the increase, and they are as rapidly sold off, as no extortion is practised upon purchasers, a fact which has contributed materially to the success of the Fair. Every donation is carefully re- corded by the Secretary, no matter how trivial ; it but goes to show patriotism for the cause of the soldier, and the action of the Committee is commendable in thus noting small favors." " The festival at the Union Volunteer Re- freshment Saloon is proving very successful. Floral and other contributions have come in abundantly. In addition to the donations al- ready noticed, Birdsboro', Douglassville, Potts- town, Phoenixville, Port Providence, Pauling's Bridge, Fatland, Port Kennedy, Norristown, Sweetland, and Conshohocken, each contributed their quota, while the dames and lasses of the surrounding townships contributed profusely to the digplay. Upon their arrival in this city, they were taken to the Rolfreshment Saloon, where, dur u" *^ f> '''»v, thov '' ""e admired l)y tlie large concourse .(irtmged the building. It n ;i.y not >,^ . chis connection, to state that t^iC Festival has oeen in every w^ay successful. The interior of the Saloon is tastefully decorated, and the tables, from which so many thousand weary defenders of the Union have partaken of Philadelphia hospitality, fairly groan with the weight of the delicacies and ornaments offered for sale by the lady venders. " The success which has attended the efforts of the ladies who have charge of the Fair is most gratifying. The Saloon has been visited by a large number of our citizens ; and, although the jam on several occasions destroyed all the plea- sure of the visit, the object of the Fair has si- lenced all complaint, as this annoyance is most willingly endured for the great cause. A con- tinuance of the Fair another week is .strongly urged by the citizens in the upper Wards, and we hope the Committee will accede to the public wish by continuing it a few days longer. The labor imposed upon the ladies is very severe, as they are compelled to be on hand from ten in the morning until eleven at night ; yot they have expressed a willingness, notwithstanding the arduous labor, to keep open a few days over the appointed time. " The tax which has been imposed upon the liberality of the patriotic citizens of this city might very properly be supposed to have reached the culminating point long ago ; on the contrary, there is a disposition to do better for every cha- rity than heretofore dreamed of, and the dona- tions to this Fair are a fair evidence that the citizens have not in the least wavered from the benevolence which was so munificently started in the early days of the rebellion. Thus from day to day the donations came in and were as rapidly sold, netting a very handsome sum. In accordance with the many solicitations, we held our Fair three days over our original intention, and the result of the extension was of the most satisfactory character. We shall closethis report byplacing below each day's receipts, and the expenditures, showing a balance to the credit of our fund of $5,349.40 ; we deem it also our duty to republish in this work the general card of thanks issued at the close of the fair, for the benefit of those who failed to see it at that time. TO THE LADIES OF THE UNION VOLUNTEEE REFRESHMENT SALOON. The Treasurer of the Ladies' Floral and Strawberry- Fair, held on the sixteenth of June, and continued to the twenty- fourth day of June, in aid of the " Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon," makes the following gratifying report, viz : There has been received for tickets and saK>s during the holding of the fair, includ- ing premium on silver aud treasury notes, after deducting discount on uncurrent funds, and including interest at 4 per cent, on run- ning accounts, $6,549 83 There has been disbursed, in payment of bills, including $12.27 in counterfeit money, 1,200 48 Leaving a balance subject to order of $5,349 40 Premium Short. Over. Monday, June IGth, 297 87 Tuesday, 6 (J5 524 75 Wednesday, 4 46 725 79 Thursday, 6 74 668 99 Friday, 4 99 3 59 707 09 Saturday, 2 62 7 35 581 13 Monday, 3 40 3 41 283 27 Tuesday, 15 j345 31 Wednesday, 5 62 1 51 558 79 June 2(j, 1 75 132 51 July 2, 63 776 20 " 7, 47 1 80 558 80 " 21, 277 68 " 24, 207 75 August 4, 60 90 32 87 15 27 7 00 7 00 6,506 83 8 27 8 27 Premium, 24 60 24 60 Interest on running account, 4 per cent., 18 40 $6,549 83 1863.] THE FAIR RECORD. 11 New England. In Dr. Ward, the soldiers find not only a skilful physician, but a genial, kind and benevolent man. The eating room will accommodate at a time 452 persons, and in eight viinut'S from the time one division leaves, the tables are ready for another. The officers are seated, but the men take the food standing. This arrangement is very judicious, for the soldiers are always fa- tigued with sitting while riding on the train. The wash-room, a very important department, just occurs to my mind. Here clean napkins and pure water are provided, so that one com- pany can bathe and then give way for another. Few are aware how heartily the dusty soldiers avail themselves of the privileges of bathing. Sometimes by mistake a company will go to the tables and commence eating before washing, but when told of tlie excellent privileges for bathing they will leave the repast instantly, and steer for the wash-room. The food furnished the men is better by considerable than the average fare at our city hotels. The bill of food emljraces beef of all kinds, ham, pickles, sweet and common potatoes, excellent white bread, tea and coffee, and often cakes and pies. The coffee boilers hold 180 gallons, which is reduced on account of its strength to 360 gallons. Each regiment upon an average uses seven barrels of coffee, be- sides many gallons of tea. The averagr^ cost of a soldier's meal varies from nine to ten cents. Since opening the Saloon, $10,000 have been expended, not including the large contributions of raw and cooked provisions which have been sent in. All of this money has been raised by voluntary donations from the citizens of Phila- delphia. Twenty-four places are open for de- posits, and the stream of silver and gold flows steadily forward. Since opening the Saloon one hundred and thirty thousand weary soldiers have been fed and sent forward loaded with pa- triotic blessings. On one occasion 7000 were furnished with food daring twenty-eight hours. Within the last ten days 12,000 volunteers have shared in the general bounty. These numbers do not include those who were collated at the " Cooper Shop" near by. The rooms are open at all hours, with dishes on the tables and fuel under the boilers. When a regiment leaves Jersey City a telegram is sent to Philadelphia, and a cannon is immediately fired to inform the citizens that the soldiers are on the way. When the men are within a few miles of the city another gun is fired, which brings out those who wait upon the tables. The ladies who attend to the soldiers are true women in every sense of the word. Their constant endeavor is to show the soldier that they love the great principles of our government, and that they also love every brave volunteer who goes forth to defend them. When they see a soldier who appears homesick or low- spirited, no .false dignity prevents them from go- ing up to him and cheering him with kind and loving words. Let no cold-hearted critic say that this is a wrong method of procedure. We must respect our soldiers, and the more we im- press upon their minds the idea that we love them, the higher will be their standard of action, and the braver their deeds upon the field of battle. The questions as to the manner in which this benevolent enterprise originated will of course rise in the mind of the reader. When the three months men commenced passing through the city, there were no arrangements for feeding them nor for taking care of the sick. The citi- zens living upon the streets between the landing and the depot gave the soldiers water, tea and coffee, and often more substantial nourishment, but, being hard-working people, they could ill afford even so limited benevolence. At length,- Bazilla S. Brown gave notice that he would re- ceive and dispense at a convenient place upon the sidewalk whatever articles of food his friends might see proper to contribute. He commenced his labor of love with eleven pounds of coffee upon a curbstone, and from that sim]>le begin- ning of a poor but '^n>,\ iiifiiK this ^'i-.U!. "):;.(• v..- lent institution has sprung rorth. iSowhere in history have I read of an enterprise so noble, so patriotic, and so freighted with kindness to the defenders of a nation's honor. We are prone, in thinking of war, to dwell too much upon the dark side of the scene. There are many bright pictures, and we should not overlook them. In these volunteer refi'eshment saloons there is a very pleasing and gratifying retrospect. Hun- dreds, and I may safely say thousands, who be- fore have never thought out of their abundance to feed the hungry and tend the sick, have by these benevolent channels been incited to open their hearts to the claims of the weary and suf- fering, and have learned how blessed it is to do good. The Cooper Shop is near by the one which I passed over, and is in fact an offspring from it. Rivalry exists between them, but it is a noble and generous strife as to which institution may accomplish the most good. It may be proper to remark before closing that these saloons are governed by a board of officers, consisting of a chairman, secretary, treasurer, steward, physi- cian and a general committee of twenty-two prompt, faithful and energetic men. By this method of government there is little or no chance for a wrong application of the funds. 13 THE FAIR RECORD. [June, THE SECOND LOUISIANA. MAY 27th, 1863. Dark as the clouds of even, Ranked in the western heaven, Waiting the breath that lifts All the dread mass, and drifts Tempest and falling brand Over a ruined land ; — So still and orderly, Arm to arm, knee to knee, Waiting the great event, Stands the black regiment. Down the long dusky line Teeth gleam and eyeballs shine ; And the bright bayonet, Bristling and firmly set, Flashed with a purpose grand. Long ere the sharp command Of the fierce rolling drum Told them their time had come, — Told them what work was sent For the black regiment, "Now," the flag-sergeant cried, " Though death and hell betide, Let the whole nation see If vre are fit to h" T yea ,s eJapsed, when the news came that Fort Sumpter was taken, and that the Southern thieves intended to steal Washington, to keep all their plunder in. " The whole country was in a fever of excite- ment, and nobody seemed to know what to do. Everything was upside down. I heard them say that somebody else would soon take charge of the country, which he did do, and began to re- duce confusion and bring order out of it. He called workmen to help him, and when they be- gan to go to his assistance the main gates were shut, and he was compelled to open a new road. They then sent me in charge of a detachment of jolly tars to Perrysville, to protect it from attack. We remained there until our good Uncle had opened his old road, when we returned to the Navy Yard, where I did not stay long, for I was soon loaned to the Union Volunteer Re- freshment Committee, to be used as a signal gun, mounted on a clumsey carriage captured in the castle at San Juan de Ulloa in 1848 ; and here I am, and I make as much noise as possible whenever I know our noble Volunteers are com- ing to our Saloon. I do this to welcome them, and call our Committee from home to wait on them, for they deserve good treatment ; and if they cannot get it in New York or elsewhere, I 14 THE FAIR KECORD. [ June, am certain that they are well taken care of in this old-fashioned, hospitable town. " You would be pleased if you could hear their loud huzzas and 'tigers,' for no hungry men could cheer as they cheer, and they are in earnest too, for I often hear them say, ' Bully for Phila- delphia I' 'They do things up, don't they?' ' That's the best meal I have had since I left home.' I once heard a sick soldier who had been in the hospital say to his comrade whom he had brought down to see me : ' Tliey could not have taken better care of me if I had belonged to tliem.' I sometimes think that all this talk of the volunteers induces the gunner that feeds me to cram too much down my throat, for often after a large number have been at the Saloon, and the excitement runs high, and everybody is overflowing with good humor, and other troops are expected soon, he gives me a big dose, or greases my mouth, and when he fires me off the glass rattles from the windows around. It makes no difference to me, for I have b7^ass sufficient about me to break anybody's windows that hap- pen to have the sash down, and those that suffer must raise them or take the consequence. " I have talked "perhaps more about myself than I should, and now I will say a little to you, the denizens of this city. '• How luauy, among the hundreds of thou- sands tiiat resicle"h<.-re never aroam of me or the j great institution fWtli which 1 am connected I Although a large number have called and gone away rejoicing that they can claim a residence in the goodly city of Pcnn, thousands stay at home and permit others to weave laurels with which to crown their brows. I speak this boldly, because it is true, and why ? Visit, if you please, any isolated farm-house, village, town or city, in the Eastern States, and announce yourself from Philadelphia, and at once you will be surrounded by a joyful group, all eager to do you honor. They have heard of us, by letters home from father, brother, son, and their hearts overflow with gratitude as they read of their reception among us. You will hear, per- haps with astonishment, what has been done in your native city for the sturdy volunteers, and no doubt your cheeks will tingle with shame that you cannot say you are familiar with the work- ings of our Saloon. Therefore, y« who have never visited us, call and see for yourself, and then if you leave home you can wear your honors proudly. It will be your crowning glory to tell the stranger, wherever you meet with him, who you are. '" When the history of this war is written its brightest page will be adorned by the recital of the unwearying hospitality of the citizens of Philadelphia at the Volunteer Refreshment Sa- loons. Some months have passed since I pub- lished my history, and many changes have oc- curred, and I have been induced again to relate my experience. "Owing to the stupendous improvements of the Baltimore Railroad Company, who by the energy of its worthy President and Directors, are now prepared to accommodate the largely increased business of this well-conducted road, and transport immense amounts of freight across the river without changing cars ; I and the house containing me have been shifted about so frequently that its joints are seriously affected, and it was in a very dilapidated condition ; but since all the work has been performed I have been finally located in a new and splendid house, highly ornamented by the characteristic taste of my committee man, and supported in my rear by a beautiful flag-staff from which waves our na- tion's emblem, and I assure you I feel quite safe from molestation with it above me ; yet many, born beneath its ample folds would trail them dishonored in the dust and glory in its disgrace. Such glaring ingratitude will meet its own re- ward, and palsied will be the hand that dare send therefrom a single star, and treason's deadly blight will follow to an unhonored grave the craven heart that sunders but a thread ; how nobly has it withstood for near a century the tempest's blast, or gleamed brightly victorious amid the battle smoke ; and now, shall those whom it has cherished and protected, be permit- ted to blot its glories from history's page ? The response is heard from every battle-field ; the wounded patriot, as life ebbs slowly away, catches a glimpse of its " heaven-born hues," in his last convulsive throes, exclaims, "for thee I die ;" and tens of thousands now stand ready to consecrate with blood its glorious future. Two large hospitals have been erected in ad- dition to the original buildings, capa))le of accommodating over one hundred with beds, also a commodious bath-house, where the weary and travel- worn can lave, and thank God that he is in Philadelphia, under the care of veterans in philanthropy, whose only reward is the meed of praise from the lips, or that silent look, far more expressive than words, that the soldier offers. " Now friends I again retire to my old house, and when next you hear from me, I hope I may be enabled to utter from my brazen throat, loud tones for victory won, and peace restored to our beloved Union." It has been said, and truthfully, that we can earn genuine manhood only by serving out faithfully the period of boyhood. 1863.3 THE FAIR KECORD. CAKD OF THANKS FROM THE LADIES OF THE UNION VOLUNTEES EEFfiESHMENT COMMITTEE. The Ladies of the Union Volunteer Refresh- ment Coniraittee feel it their duty to briefly return thanks to a generous public for the extra- ordinary liberality with which assistance has been rendered to thera by the patriotic people of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. It was our intention, at first, to publish the list of donations, with the names of the contributors ; but, when the last day of our Fair drew nigh, the entry book had become so filled up, occupying near one hundred pages, that the intention had to be abandoned, as the expense would have been unnecessarily great. We therefore publish this card of thanks, which we earnestly hope will be acceptable to those who have assisted us in our undertaking. The Fair was contemplated some three months since, in consequence of our funds becoming exhausted by the heavy drain upon the treasury in our having a large number of sick and wound- ed soldiers with us constantly, as well as many gallant volunteers passing southward to the seat of war, and receiving our hospitality. They, too, felt, that the good citizens were already heavily taxed in many noble charities, and were loth to appeal for money. Like the mothers of the Revolutionary War, they could see no other mode than putting their hand to the plough, which has resulted in turning up a furrow of gold which will gladden the hearts of many patriot soldiers. During the Fair, every effort was made to render it a pleasant place of resort, and it gives us great pleasure to say that no word of com- plaint reached our ears of any remissness on our part to make it agreeable to the many thousands of visitors who came during the nine days the Fair was held. It was intended at first to close the fair when the six days expired ; but at the earnest solicitation of numerous friends, we con- sented to an extension of three days, with the assurance that our efforts by the extension would be crowned with success. That success, we are are glad to say, was fully realized. We sent, the past week, to several of the hos- pitals, a number of cans of cream, beside other delicacies of a perishable character, which were duly appreciated by the sick. Among the many handsome donations that came to us, we received a number of bouquets from children, some of which were made in the plainest manner and of ordinary material ; but we feel it to be our duty to thank, first on our list, the little ones of the neighborhood who brought their humble contributions to assist the soldier, as it speaks volumes for their zeal and goodness of heart ; and may all related to these children, who have gone forth to battle, be shielded from sickness and danger, and have vouchsafed to them a safe return ! To the ladies of this city, who have sent us such bountiful supplies of articles of every de- scription, we owe a debt of gratitude; and our especial thanks are due to the volunteer lady assistants, who were at the saloon from morning till late at night, helping us in our severe labors. To them we feel grateful indeed. The ladies of New Jersey, for the mammoth bouquet, will accept the pledge of the Commit- tee, that no soldier from that gallant State will want attention so long as it is in the power of the Union Committee to render it. During the exhibition it was greatly admired for its beauty and dimensions, and at the close on Wednesday evening the greater part of it was sold as me- mentoes. Miss Willis, of the Buena Yista House, ex- Senator Savery, and the gentlemen who brought it, have our thanks. The ladies of Germantown, and their friends, are not forgotten. Their testimonials were coming in continually, and it was gratifying to feel that their ardor in the great cause was enduring Chester Valley will long be the theme of praise for its bounties; the Committee did not wait long to know what ^.c 4ti'^''?3 -f tu.*, -jcti--" would do, nor to what extent ; each day told its own story, and that the fair ones of Chester Valley know how to get up donations in the shape of bread, pound-cakes, and flowers, is an" established fact, and we may safely infer that they have a never-ending desire to do good ; the memory of Valley Forge and Paoli truly keeps their patriotism in a fervent glow. We will ever remember the bounties of the ladies along the Reading Railroad, and to Dr. -Leaf, of the Adams Express Company, and to Captain Parker, and the proprietors of the Ches- ter Valley store, and others, for taking charge of the same, we return our thanks. To the ladies of Frankford, Camden, Wilming- ton, Chester, and all others around us, who in any manner contributed, we are grateful for the kindness you have extended to us ; without your aid the beauty and success of our undertaking would not have met with the success it has, and you will share our triumph and reward in the cause we are engaged in — to feed the hungry, and take care of the sick and wounded ; and may the dark cloud which overhangs our glorious country be dispelled, and the sunshine of Union spread its genial rays over us, once and for ever- more, is the earnest prayer of the Ladies of the Union Committee. 8 TH.R FAIll RECORD [June, EXTBACTS FBOM LETTEBS BECE.YED BY THE COMM.TTEE. We make the following extracts from the many letters in our possession to show that the efl'orts of the citizens of Philadelphia and vicinity to sustain our institutions are fully appreciated : FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. Executive Mansion, ) May Ibth, 1862. | My Dear Sir : I would gladly say^ a word for the two establishments at Philadelphia, one called the " Union Volunteer Refreshment Sa- loon," and the other the " Cooper Shop," if I could do so with propriety and good taste ; but I know nothing of the facts myself, and could only say hypothetically that if they have dealt so generously with our Volunteers as I have frequently heard and believe, they ai'e indeed worthy of all praise. Yours, very truly, [Signed.] A. Lincoln. Governor Washburn, of Maine, writes : " Having heard from the officers and soldiers of the Maine regiments a thousand kind, good words in regard to what your Committee have done so admirably for their cheer and comfort while en route to and from the seat of war, I desire, in their name, and in behalf of their '. ienua — m v\ nose '.^jrrrtsts your praise — to thank _you most siu'ercly for your tinielv , '^enerous, and patriotic labor in this nuiiuiiic uhU ^ rise, and the .citizens of Philadelphia for the noble liberality which has enabled the Committee to do so much real good." J. A. Andrew, Governor of Massachusetts, writes : " Gratefully acknowledging the comfort, en- couragement, and consolation afforded to many thousands of our New England soldiers, to whom, in their hunger, thirst, weariness, and sickness, our devoted friends in Philadelphia have admin- istered with unfailing generosity, kindness, and solicitude." Governer Berry, of New Hampshire, says, in a letter to the Secretary, of May, 28, 1802 : " I can assure you that the citizens of New Hampshire fully appreciate what has been done for the soldiers in your city." Governor Holbrook, of Vermont: " Over six thousand of the volunteer soldiers of Vermont, on their way to the seat of war, have been refreshed and comforted at your Sa- loon, and our "Green Mountain Boys" remember the kind attentions of the citizens of Philadelphia with lively gratitude. On behalf of the State of Vermont, I return hearty thanks for the kindness shown to our soldiers on their passage through Philadelphia." Extract of letter from Goveimor Curtin, of Pennsylvania: " I believe the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon of Philadelphia, was the first systematic organization in the country, established for the relief of our brave and loyal people who have taken up arms for the defence of our government, and I congratulate you upon the feeling of satis- faction and pride with which you must have ob- served the effect of your example on the other cities of the loyal States." Governor Olden, of New Jersey, says : " The excellent quality of the refreshments, the completeness of the arrangements, and the kindly attentions of the managers, have been heartily appreciated by our men, and I assure you of their gratitude." Governor Buckingham, of Connecticut : " Such disinterested and self-sacriheing bene- volence will be gratefully remembered, not only by the soldiers, but by their many friends in this State." Guvejmor Morgan, of New York, writes : " The Volunteer Refreshment, of Philadelphia, well deserves the high estimation in which it is held. The Volunteers from New York, in com- mon with those from other States, have largely enjoyed its advantages." Extract from a letter from Governor Sprague, of Rhode Island: I take pleasure in expressing the high opinion I have of your institution. It has done a great amount of good to our troops passing through your city, and has been truly benevolent in its object and practical workings, You have my best wishes for its successful continuance." Wm. n. Seward writes, under date. Depart- ment of State, Washington, 8th August, 1862: " The disinterested patriotism and benevolence of those who manage that institution have for some time past attracted my attention and ad- miration. It is to be hoped that the time may not be distant when there may no longer be occasion for their good works." Wm. H. Allen, President of Girard College, under date of Girard College, October IT, 1862, writes : "I have seen the eyes of New England sol- 1863.] THE FAIR RECORD. 9 diers brigliten when I met them in their camps in Virginia, at the mention of Philadelphia, and have heard their heartfelt expressions of grati- tude for the kindness and hospitality they have received, here and at the hands of the Commit- tee." Hon. Edward Everett writes : " No one circumstance, I am sure, has contri- buted more to the comfort and health of our patriotic fellow-citizens who have obeyed their country's call. It has given your city a new and most commandino; title to her beautiful name. " G. F. Adams writes, under date, Legation of the United States, London, 25th May, 18G2: " The liberality of the citizens of Philadelphia will find its reward in the gratitude of thousands of thousands of hearts, which will be bound by it more than ever before to that great principle of National Union which lies at the foundation of the political and social well-being of the United States." Mayor Henry says of the Saloons : " Tliey have conferred a distinction upon Phila^ delphia which has endeared its name to the grate- ful recollections of thousands who have Llms been refreshed and cheered on' their mission of patriotism." Extract from a letter of Bishop Potter, dated Philadelphia, May 19, 1862 : " The Volunteer Refreshment Saloon at the foot of Washington street, has now, as it well deserves, a national fame. The cordiality and promptitude with which nearly 200,000 of our weary and way-worn soldiers have been welcomed, and fed, and cheered ; the untiring assiduity with which women and men, moved by the simple spirit of charity and love of country, have min- istered to them by night and by day, and the tenderness with which the sick who have been left behind are nursed and cared for, fills one's heart with thankfulness and with hope." General Butler, on his way to the seat of war, then a colonel in command of the Sixth Mas- sachusetts regiment, in a speech to the Committee of Ladies and Gentlemen of the Union Volunteer Refreshment Saloon, made the following signifi- cant remark : That in coming through New York city they received a military reception ; but here in Philadelphia they received a substantial one, which did more to encourage and refresh the Union soldiers than any other that could be given. TESTIMONIAL FBOM BBOOKLYN. Brooklyn, New York, June 8th, 18G3. S. B. F., Esq., My dear Sir, — I have been quite ill since my return from your city, and only find myself to- day able to fulfil ray promise to give you the little incident I promised to communicate, and which I fear may prove too late for your pur- pose. I was conversing a few weeks since with an officer o# one of the Eastern regiments, which had been for some time in camp, in East New York, before going to the field. He was one of those brave, earnest men, of whom New England (and Pennsylvania also,) has furnished so many, who have entered the army from a sense of duty and love to their country ; a man of high moral and religious character, thoughtful and careful of the welfare of the men under his care. We were speaking of the demoralizing influences of camp life, and he remarked that wFiile at East New York, his regiment, composed in large part of farmers' sons, and lads who had had a con- siderable amousnt of moral training at home, had become sadly demoralized. The camp was sur- rounded by gKog- shops, and the rations were of the poorest — filthy, insufficient, and not half cooked, and all the associations of the camp wer-j fvil : liie men had bec^, and hi . i • sleeps On the banks "■ *1 i Shenrv-xl .;a'. . iVes ; His home or his kindred alike are unknown ; His reward in the hands of the Giver. We placed a rough board at the head of his grave, " And left him alone in his glory ;" But on it we marked, ere we turned from the spot, The little we knew of his story — "I fights mit Sigel." G. P. R. Large numbers of Rebel prisoners are daily arriving at life foot of Washington street wharf, en route for Fort Delaware, where barracks have been built to accommodate 5000 men. These prisoners are just from Vicksburg, having been captured by Grant's army, and are a sorry- DISTRIBUTION. The Union Volunteer Refreshment Committee have received and distributed to the soldiers from their organization to June 30th, 1862, three thousand five hundred Prayei'-Books and three thousand Tracts, from the Presbyterian Board of Publication. Also ten thousand Prayer- Books and Cards from the Rev. John Long, through the aid of fi'iends in the Episcopal Church. They wish to return their thanks to the proprietors of the North American and Uuited States Gazette, Philadelphia Inquirer, Public Ledger, Press, and the Evening Bulletin, for the many thousand newspapers sent them for gratuitous distribution to the troops. God save my country, the United States of America! — Last Words of Gen. Sumner. 16 THE FAIR RECORD. LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 013 744 364 8 [June J A]\IES S. EARLE & SON, No. 816 Chestnut Street, above Eighth, Opposite Girard House. 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