Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-27
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FELLOW. CITIZENS or Iowa: More soldiers arr
reqnii ed for the War. ], therefore, appeal to
your patriotism to complete at once the quota
demanded Of our State. Six regiments ot Ia
fantry and two Of Cavalry, composed Of your
friends your neighbvrs and your relations, ale
now in the field Three more regiments q
Infantry and one Of Cavalry composed Of th'
Fam. precious materials, are DOW IN Camp.
nearly org ~nized and eager to IN their broth
era in arms who have preceded them AM
still four more regiments are required. viii
you permit these patriots who have gone 'oT'i
animated win tbs spirit Of their cause t. -.
main unsupported and to fight alone the lat
ties " hich are imminent Remember, they
will not fight for theinsevea alone. Iii your
cause as we'll as theirs IN whirn they are eupag-
ed 1t is the cause Of government, Of home
Of country. OF freedom, OF humanity, o! t'ot
himself 1t is In this righteous cause that J
now call upon The manhood md patfioti-m o.
the State for cordial and hearty response.
The gallant achievements Of our nobh
"Iowa First have bestowed upon our 5}al'
AL Improbable rsnowu. Wherever fcrtitud,
il appreciated, and vanr r. cognizei ns the ~
tributes Of brave and great hearted people
the iowa Volunteer is now greeted with Iri :
and applause. Shall it be said that you weI.
unworthy the great deeds which were done H.
your behaiiby that regimen, OF heroes? that you
w.re laggarts in the noble " ork which thev Sc
well began shall the fair fame the STATE
which they hav. raised to the highest point o
greatness, lose ite lustre through your back
wgr1ness to respond to the cal Ut your coun
try made in Tia. hottest cause which has eveI
engaged the efforts OF peopl.? With yot
rests the responsibility. Men alone are want
ed. Arms. equipments. liberal pay, tn ap
plause and gratitude 0! a nation await llt
volunteer. cannot believe that you vii
prove Insufficient tor the occasion when yo,
know your county, need.
Two regiments Of those yet Lceied. are re
CURED Tor the defence OF our own border
ngaib,t the incursions of predatory tribes o
Indians While our loyal armies have been eL
gagged with civilized traitors in deadly e,rug
gle Tor the supremacy o! the Government - II
maintainence Of the Constitution--ihe enforce
msnt Ct the Ia ws--aud The PROTECTION of iriu
cent and dcfencel.ss ci tizens, our own border
have become exposed to the fava-es os savage
Some OF these lawless tribes are now in leagu
with the leaders OF the rebellion in Arkals.
and Missouri, others have leen melted Nv ,hefi
TO seize the opportuLity to prey upon defence
lees inhabitants OF our Stnte. Some Of Gu
sparsely settled ceuite. impetatlv1y dcmaL,
protection, and they must have it
-Four regimehts IN addition to those now or
gaoizing are needed. They must he had speed
lily. hoie for the good name OF the STAT,
they will be furnished without a resort to an.
other mode than that heretofore 80 -ucces sfull,
adopted Let those who cannot volunteer len,
eneourageIn.n Mt and assistance to Il ose who ca,
Let every one feel there is no more importan
work TO be done until these r. iments are Il!
lei.
SAMUEL J. kIRKwooD
SgATE OF Iowa, Art GENEGAL's OrfIcs.
Davenport September 10, 1851.
10 Captains Of Companies aud hecruitir
OFoers.
u order to meet promptly the requi.itio,
mad. upon this state u ortsh out retelli 7, an,
to defend our borders it is expected that ever
officer in command of a company organize
under she State laws, and every recruitin.
officer will promptly report to this department
the numb4r OF soldiers ready to volunteer j,
the defense OF their country. The fullest iufor
mation IL desrnb!e, and frequen. reports ar
requested.
N BAKER. Adiut.nt Gen Of Iowa.