The heroes of our armies especially the wounded and sick, have claims upon us all which we must not neglect. An appeal comes to us from the sick and wounded for dried and preserved fruits, especially dried apples. Hundreds of our readers have more than enough and to spare. With a harvest of fruit that has scarcely ever been equaled, it would be a shame to us all that our sick soldiers should want for it as a comfort, or even a luxury. Let societies be formed, and social gatherings held, therefore, all over the country, for the preparation of fruit for our sick and wounded soldiers. Think what blessings will ascend to Heaven for you. A few days since we saw a wounded soldier drop one of his crutches, and crossed over to him and picked it up. We could not hear his words of thanks, but we can not, and do not wish to forget the look he gave us. We shall cherish it proudly as long as we live. Do not let it be said that horticulturists contributed nothing of their stores to mitigate the sufferings of the sick and dying.

We gladly make room for the following circular of the Sanitary Commission:

Central Office, Sanitary Commission, Washington, October 2d, 1862.

The inquiry being frequently made whether the Commission wishes to receive apples for the use of the wounded, it should immediately be published, as widely as possible, that dried apples can not be sent to its depots in too large quantities.

Town and Village Relief Societies are requested to make arrangements for paring, cutting, and drying by their members, and such volunteer assistance as they can enlist, and to notify farmers that they will receive such good fruit as they may be disposed to offer and are unable themselves to properly prepare. Dried apples may be sent in barrels or boxes, or in strong bags marked " To be kept dry".

Dried fruits of other kinds, and all good canned fruits, will be very acceptable.

Fred. Law Olmsted, General Secretary.