Daily Iowa State Democrat. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1856-1859, 1857-12-21
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NY-Hs origin, progress and future prospects
For several years past. and up to the
commencement of the summer of 1857, our
city was without a military company of
any kind, and in fact, very little, if any
thig. had been done towards establishing
permanent institution Of this nature in our
midst. This defect had been felt by not a
few of our prominent citizens, who well
understand the advantages to lie derived
from having a well organized and thorough
ly disciplined military force in this city
not that We are 80 near the frontier, as to
require constant military barrier to pro-
tect us from the inroads of any real or i'm
aginary foe, but to make good an old in
junction ofa worthy American statesman,
and philosopher, "In time of peace prepare
for war We do not intend to give des-
serthtion upon the mer Is or dcmerits of
standing armies, military achievements,
nor anything of the kind which does not
come under the purview of the above cap
tion-we speak particularly of the incip
ent Artillery Company of Davenport.
This company had its origin sometime in
June last. and was first brought into notice
by our fellow citizen, Capt: c. N. Scuyler.
who used every warrantable effort to organ
ize permanent military company which
should be made up Of the active young men
OF this city, and so discipline them that they
might not only lie an honor to our town.,
but should exigencies require it, be able to
render our coutry immediate and efficient
service, whenever called upon so to do
Soon after its primal organization, from some
cause, the movement fell into decline, and
the project was counted by many as being
entirely abandoned, but it was only for a
season, "s we are now happy to notice. AT
ter the summer was over, the matter was
again taken in hand, an srmory secured
and through the untiring efforts of the pro-
jectors of the scheme, We are highly graft
fled to announce that the Davenport CITY
Artillery Company is now not only thing
~
talked of, but is SO far advanced as to be-
come matter of fact-a permanent institu
ton OF our young and prosperous city, and
it is highly gratifying to know that many
of our most worthy and influential young
men are almost daily joining its ranks or
signifyinp their intention to do so. The
company already numbers forty active
members, and within the next few weeks
we expect to see that number increased bv
at least one-fourth The uniforms have oil.
ready been ordered and it is the intention of
Capt. Schuyler to have <the company make
its debut on the 22d of February next and
We have good grounds for believing that
the occasion will be one which our citizens
will be proud Of The Armory-Le Claire
Halls now undergoing thorough and
complete repairs; which will render
that portion Of the enterprise cheerful and
inviting.
Wetrust our citizens who are not expected
to become active members, and still wisl. to
see the enterprise carried on, will lend their
assistance, as some have already done, by
making liberal donations for the perpetuity
Of the cause. 1t is matter in which all
are and should be interested, and those who
cannot work-thcse who cannot serve their
country in person-l.t them signify their
willingness to do 80 to such an extent az their
means will warrant. The expenses incident
upon such project are considerable. and
every American citizen should feel that it il
mutual expense, which should be paid out
Of the public purse.
There are yet in our city many active,
energetic young men who should esteem it
in the light of privilege as we'll as duty
to join this enterprise. On our young men
depend its success, and that success will re-
fleet greatly to their honor. We would ad-
wise that portion Of community which COM
prises the able-bodied. young and middle
aged men, to become members, and with no
other view or determination than this: to
establish we'll regulated military force in
our city; to stand by it. and if called upon
50 to do, to be ready and willing to defend
the country in which We live, and which we
are proud to call our own. To the young
men, and our fellow citizens in general, We
commend the foregoing remarks, and trust
they will 20 regard them % to extend earn.
ct and liberal support to the Davenport
CITY ARTILLERY Company.
VOTE FOR AC611lf COanth.