Virginia Argus. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1796-1816, 1813-07-15
RALEIGH. IN. Co. July 9.
TO ARMS!!
GALLANT SPIRITS OF NORTH-C CA
ROLINA!

Our enemy. who have long blocked up
the ports and rivers of Virginia, and annih-
lated les commerce, have of late given new
characterize the war. They have recently
made descents uron its territory, wanton-
ly destroyed private property, burnt habi-
cations, laid plantations waste, and, insulted
and abused the Inhabitants in manner
that must rouse the indignant feelings of G..
very man and patriot. Their means of in.
jury and in insult have within few DAYS
been increased by the arrival of reinforce>
ments. The thousands of Virginia, have, on
every appearance Of danger, been freely
poured forth at the call of their countrv.-
The excrtions and sacrifices of her citizens
have been great. Shall the noble minded
sons of North-Carolna, now exempt from
the most pressing evils of the war. and al I.
most secure from their future visitation, look
with indifference upon this interesting strug-
glef No. The Vrsians aRe orr b,ethren-
they are members of the same family with
ourselves. We feel the full force of these
ties, and of the claims which they make up
On our duty. We remember also with CRATE
fulness the aid they afforded us on in our
war for independence, and trust in the ge>
nervous spirit of my fellow citizens, that we
shall now, in the day of their peril, give proofs
of our gratitude.
l propose to raise a corps of Mounte
Volunteers for three months service, to
march Immediately to the shores of the Chez
sapeake. This design has the favour and
appreciation Of the Commander i'll Chief
All who burn with the ardor of patriotism,
or feel a passion for military fame, are now
invited to rally round the standard of their
country. On Monday the 10Th inst. they
viii assemble at the court houses of their
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silions by afF2,ing their names to articles re-
quiring their ready obedience to such or
ders as they may receive from me or from
the Commander in Chief. a copy of their
musterroll, describing the age, height and
person of each individual, will be immedl,
ately transmitted ONE. BY the 25th of The
month, it is expected that every niember Of
the corps will be in readiness to march
From that day they may be in hourly expec
tation Of receiving orders.
II is required that each volunteer be
strong, healthy, and capable IT enduring ia
tigue thar he be respectable for his charac-
ter and manners one whose sense of honor
and love Of fame will supply the absence or
defect of rigid discipline: that he be tempe
rate IN the use of strong liquors, and able to
incur the expenses of equipments, travelling,
and other contingencies. Each must be we'll
mounted on strong active horse, of about
feet, or upwards, III height.
The uniforms will be round jackets (dou>
BILE breasted) and pantaloons of Cotton home
spun, dark blue and white, mixed round
black hats, with black cocades; suwarrow
boots aud spurs. Each will be armed with
n broad sword or sabre, or for want thereof,
cut and thrust sword, slung over the Shout
der by white belt, three inches wide, and
pair Of pistols. AS many as have rifles, and
are expert in their use, will be armed with
them. The others will be furnished with
muskets by the public.
Each volunteer will he provided with
Valise. Blanket, OverCoat or Cloak, with
such body garments to be worn under hisu-
inform as lie shall choose. Care will beta-
ken that all the equipments are in good con
dition. Where it is proposed to take servants
there will be such an arrangement made.
among the volunteers of each county as that
the corps will be incumbcred with as lew as
possible.
The officers win be selected by the Com
mander in Chief after the corps shall have
been mustered az its rendezvous. The Com
mandant will have the right of dismissing
from service any man who shall drink in.
toxcating liquors to excess or be guilty Of
any other ungentlemanly conduct.
North Carolin ans An appeal is now
made to your patriotism, your bravery, and
your love Of honourable fame. The cha
racter of yonr state depends on tie success
ofthis appeal. Arise, gallant spirits, and do
justice to yourselves and to the expectations
Of your country.
CALVIN JONES.
Raleigh, July 8, 1913.
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