Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-11
PROCl.AM MTION.

FELLow.CIrIGENs OF Iowa: More soldiers are
required for the War. l. therefore, appeal to
your patriotism to complete at once the quota
demanded Of our State. Six regiments Of Ia.
fsntry and two of Cavalry composed of your
friends. your nsighbor and your relations, are
now 10 the field Three more regiments of
Infantry and one of Cavalry, composed Of the
same precious materials, are DOW in Camp,
nearly organized and eager to join their broth.
ere n arms who have preceded them. Aud
stil four more regiments are required Will
you permit these patriots who have gone forth
animated with the spirit of their csuse TO re-
main unsupported. and to fight alone the bat.
ties hich Ars imminent! Remember, they
will not fight for tn emseves alone. 1t is your
cause as we'll as theirs in which they are engage
ed. 1t is the cause Of government, of hons,
Of country. Of freedom, Of humanity, Of God
himself 1t 10 10 lhis righteous cause that
now call upon the manhood and patriotism Of
the State for a cordial and . hearty response.
The gallant achievements of our noble
"Iows Fret have bestowed upon our State
al imperishsbls rsnown. Wherever fortitude
is appreciated, and valor 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 were
unworthy the great deeds which were done in
your behalf by that regiment Of heroes! that you
we're laegarts in the noble work which they 80
well began! Shall the fair fame Of the State.
which they have raised to the highest point OF
greatness lose its lustre through your back
wardness to respond to the call OF your coun-
engaged the efforts OF . people2 With you
ed. Arms, equipments, liberal pay, the sp-
plauss and gratitude Of q nation await the
volunteer. l cannot believe that you will
prove insufficient for the occasion when YOU
know your 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 a deadly strug.
gle for the supremacy Of the Government-the
msinta;nence Of the Constitution-the enforce.
ment Of the laws-and the protection Of limo.
cent and defencless citizens, our own borders
have become exposed to the ravsgss ofesvsges.
Some of these lawless tribes are COW in league
with the leaders of the rebellion in Arksnsaa
and Missouri. others have been melted BY
them to seize this opportunity to prey upon
defenceless inhabitants Of our State. Some Of
our sparsely settled counties imperatively de.
msnd protection. and they must have it.
-Four regiments IN ADDITION TO those now or.
ganzing are needed. They must be had speed
lily. hope for the good name Of the State
they will be furnished without resort to any
other node 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 i'm
portant work to be done until these regi.
msnts are filled.
SAMUEL J. KrRK WOOD.
STATE OF Iowa, ADs'r. GKNEaALis OyrIcE,
Davenport. September 20. 1861.
To Captains Of Companies and Recruiting
C6fcsrs.
In order TO meet promptly the requisition
made upon this State to crush ont rebellion
and to defend our borders. it is expected that
every officer in command Of . company organ
ICED under the State laws, and every recruiting
officer will promptly report to this depart
msnt, the number Of soldiers ready to volun-
teer In the defense of the country. The fullss.
information is desirable. and frequent reports
are requested.
n. B. BAEEa. Adjutsnt Gen. Of Iowa.