Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-04-24
Old Randolph Aroused-S1,000 Made
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1t having been announced that there would be
citizens meeting held at the Courthouse in
Winchester on Wednesday evening TO deliberate
upon the perilous condition of the country, and
to adopt such measures the exigencv OF the
occasion demanded, at an early hour the Court
room was literally packed with as an enthusiastic
and patriotic assembly of humanity as was ever
convened. The meeting was organized 10y call
ing Judge James Brown to the chair and ap-
pointing H II. Neff, Secretlry
Three long and hearty cheers were then given
for the Union and the Constitution.
Judge Brown then stated the object of the
meeting. His remarks, though brief were full
OF patriotism and to the point, and were well
received
On motion, the Chair appointed the following
gentlemen a committee to report resolutions for
the consideration of the meeting: Hon Col
grove, Hon. A. Stone, Asa Teal, Esq, Lieut.
Lee, and ] B. Houth, Esq.
Hon. Slas Colgrove was then vociferously
called for, who came forward and responded TO
the cali, by addressing the meeting in a manner
that aroused the patriotic feelings Of the Assem-
bied mass TO such degree rs was never before
witnessed in the old Courthouse in Randolph
/ county. He concluded his remarks by annOunc
ing that he volunteered his services in behalf of
his country. and made very feeling and touch
ing appeal 10 the young men OF the county to en-
list with him.
Thomas Vi Browne, Esq, was next called out,
who also promptly responded. To those who
know Tom, it is needless to say that he made a
thrilling speech: the occasion was one that called
forth the no5lest effort of his life He concluded
by saying that he ready to respond to the call
OF his country in any position that ma, be as
signed him.
The Rev. Mr.. Campbell was then called for,
who came upon the stand and made some very
appropriate and suitable remarks He said that
were it not for his physical inability to perform
military duty, he could not resist the call of his
country to come to her rescue in defending her
honor against the assaults of traitors and rebels.
The committee on resolutions made the follow
ing report, which was unanimously adopted:
WHEREAS, We the citizens of Randolph coun-
ty, without distinction of party, in mass meeting
assembled though deeply regretting the neces
sity that has made it the imperative duty of the
President of the United States to call upon the
| law abiding citizens of the Government for fj,
600 volunteers to suppress insurrection and main
tain the laws, yet believing that it is the duty OF
all true and patriotic citizens, irrespective of party
names and dstictions to ignore for the time be-
ing all past disSentions and party bitterness To
unite as one people in the support of their com
mon country, therefore,
| RcSolUed. That. inasmuch as in our opinion the
laws OF our government must be enforced anc
traitors dealt with according to laws. that we
heartily second the call of the President and the
proclamation of our Governor, and pledge our
selves to use our utmost exertons to raise vol
unteer company from this county rs per requisi
tion and general orders of the Governor and Ad
jutant General.
On motion the following resolution was unani
mousy adopted:
ResOIred. That as an earnest of our love and at
tachment for our common country that We vii
appropriate liberal share of our means to aid il
the organization and equipment of yoluntee
companies i'll Randolph county.
In compliance with the foregoing resolution.
call was made for contributions. which was re
sponded to in subscriptions amounting to abou
81 900.
\ committee was also appointed to solicit fur
ther subscriptions and urge the enlistment of vol
uuteers.
Atthe conclusion of the meeting thirty patriot
young men came forward and enrolled thei
names as volunteers.
On motion the proceedings were ordered TO b
published in the Randolph County Journal, In
danapolis Journal and Sentinel and Cincinnati
Commercial, Gazette and Enquirer
JAMES BROWN, President.
, IL H NKFF Secretary.