They are worthy of his
fame. May they save our poor four-footed 'Rogers' many a kick, and
elicit a deeper sympathy for earth's unfortunate vagabonds!
EDITOR'S TABLE.
THE METROPOLITAN FAIR IN AID OF THE UNITED STATES SANITARY COMMISSION.
Believing it to be the duty of all public and private citizens, of all
journals and publications, to do whatsoever may be in their power to aid
the Metropolitan Fair in the effort to sustain the Sanitary Commission
in its important functions, we propose devoting to this purpose the
pages of our Editor's Table.
Fort Sumter fell on the 15th of April, 1861; on the 16th, the
President's proclamation calling out seventy-five thousand troops to
suppress an armed rebellion was issued. The effect was electric,
startling the loyal States into sudden activity. Men rushed to arms, and
women thronged together to devise means to alleviate suffering likely
soon to occur among the brave fellows speeding to face death in behalf
of their country. Surgeons and physicians were invited to meet with them
and instruct them how to make lint, prepare bandages, and educate
nurses.
About fifty ladies met during this juncture at the New York Infirmary
for women, April 25th, 1861, and a committee was appointed to organize
the benevolence of our women into a Central Association.
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