Daily Union And American

In view of the impoverished condition of a portion of the people of Georgia, Gov. Jenkins has issued the following appeal to the capitalists of that State.

A portion of the people of Georgia, in districts overrun by both armies during the late war, are suffering for lack of food, and unless speedily relieved must suffer more, perhaps starve. Their more fortunate and benevolent neighbors have done much for them, but can do little more.

The evidence of these facts is full and startling. The Legislature have appropriated money for their relief, but the money is not in the Treasury. They have authorized the borrowing of money, upon most satisfactory security, but it will require time to have the bonds and mortgages prepared and executed. And while this time runs against the sufferers, their sufferings will be terribly intensified. I am ready and anxious to act, but lack the means. In the name of patriotism and humanity I appeal to you to furnish them. It will be a good pecuniary investment, and something more, a commendable charity. Bring forward the money on loan, for ninety or one hundred and twenty days, or six or five months, or thirty years, as you prefer, with seven per cent. interest. You will do WELL and THE HUNGRY WILL DO BETTER.

All editors, friendly to the object, will please give the above a few insertions, and briefly direct attention to it.

CHARLES J. JENKINS,
Governor.