Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-19
PROCLAMATION.

FELLOw-CrIIzENs Or Iowa: More eoldiere are
required for the War. l. therefore, appeal to
your patriotism to complete ct once the quota
demanded Of our State. Six regiments Of To-.
fantry and two Of Cavalry, composed Of your
friende, your neighbors and your relations. are
now in the field. Three more regiments of
Infantry and one Of Cavalry. composed Of the
same precioue materisis. are DOW in Camp,
nearly organized and eager to join their BROTH
ers 10 arms who have preceded them. And
still four more regiments are required Will
you permit these patriots who have gone forth
animated with ths spirit Of their cause to re-
main unsupported. and to fight alone the bat.
tles which are imminent! Remember. they
will not fight for themselv es alone. 1t is your
cause as well az theirs in which they are eDgag-
ed. 1t 10 the cause OF government. OF home
OF country. Of freedom, OF humanity, OF God
himeelf 1t 10 In this righteous cause that
now call upon the manhood and patriotism OF
the State for cordial and hearty response
The gallant achievements OF our noble
Iowa First" have bestowed upon our State
an imperishsble rsnown. Wherever fortitude
is appreciated, and vslor recognized as the at.
tributes Of brave and great hearted people,
the Iowa Volunteer is now greeted with price
and applause. Shall it be said that you we're
unworthy the great deeds which were done in
your behalf by that regiment OF heroesf that you
were laggarts in the noble work which they so
we'll began! Shall the fair fame Of the State,
which they have raised to the highest point Of
grestne ese, lose its luetre through your back
warduees to respond to the call Of your coun-
try. made in the holiest cause which has ever
engaged the efforts Of people! With you
rests the responsibility. Men alone are want
ed. Arme. equipments. liberal pay, the ap.
plause and gratitude Of nation await the
volunteer. l caunot believe that you will
prove insufficient for the occasion when you
know yonr country's need.
Two regiments Of those yet needed, are re-
Quired for the defence Of our own borders
against the incursions OF predatory tribes Of
Indians. While our loyal armies have been en-.
gagged with civilized traitors in deadly strug
gle for the supremacy OF the Government-the
msintainence of the Constitution-the enforce
ment of the laws-and the protection Of inno-
cent and defenceleee citizens our own borders
have become exposed to the ravaees Of eavages.
Some Of these lawless tribes are now in league
with the leaders of the rebellion in Arkansas
and Missouri, others have been incited by,hem
to seize the opportunity to prey upon defence.
lees inha bitaDts Of our State. Some OF cur
sparsely settled counties inperatively demand
protection, and they must havsit
TOuT regiments IN 6uull!On 70 tnOse now Or
ganizing are needed. They must be had speed
lily. | hope for the good name Of the State
they will Ge furnished without resort to any
other mode than that heretofore 90 successfully
adopted. Let those who cannot volunteer lend
encouragement and assistance to those who can
Let every one feel there is no more important
work to be done until these reg giments are FL
led.
SAMUEL j kIRKwooD.
SEATE OF Iowa, AMIR. GENERALS Orr'cE,
Davenport, September 10. 1851.
10 Captains Of Companies and Recruiting
Officers.
In order to meet promptly the requi.itou
made upon this State to crush out rebellion and
to defend our borders. it is expected that every
officer in command Of company organize
under che State lave, and every recruiting
officer will promptly report to this department
the number Of soldiers ready to volunteer in
the defense Of their country. The fullest infor.
matcn is desirable, and frequent reports are
requested.
N. B. BAKER, Adjutant Gen. Of Iowa.