Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-09-20

FKLLOW.CITIzENs OF IOWA: More eOldlere are
required for the War. l. therefore, appeal to
your patriotism to complete st once the quota
demanded Of our State Six regiments OF In.
fantry and two Of Cavalry. composed Of your
friends. your nsighbors and your relations, are
now In the field. Three more regiments Of
Infantry and one Of Cavalry. composed of the
came precious materials, are DOW in Camp,
nearly organized and eager to join their broth.
ers in arms who have preceded them. And
still tour more regiments are required. Will
you permit these patriots who hav. gone forth
| animated with the spirit of their cause to re-.
main unsupported. and to fight alone the bat.
tles which are imminent? Remember they
will not light for themselv es alone. 1t is your
cause as we'll as theirs In which they are engsg.
ed. 1t is the cause Of government, Of home,
Of country. Of freedom, Of humanity, Of God
himself It 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 imperishabls rsnown. Wherever fcrtitude
is appreciated, and vslor recognized as the at.
tributes Of . brave aud 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 we're done in
" ere laggsrts in the noble work which they 80
we'll begany Shall the fair fame Of the State,
which they have raised to the highes. point Of
greatness, lose its ustre through your back.
wardness to respond to the cal OF your coun.
try, made in the holest cause which has ev er
engaged the efforts OF Q people? With you
rests the responsibility. Men alone are want
ed. Arms, equipments, liberal pay. the ap.
plause and gratitude Of q nation await the
| volunteer. | 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
sgainst the incursons of predatory tribes OF
Indians. While our loyal armies have been co.
gagged With civilized traitors in deadly etrug-
gle for the supremacy of the Government-the
msintsinence Of the Constitution-the enforce
ment Of the laws-snd the protection Of limo.
cent and defenceless citizens, our own borders
have become exposed to the ravases Of ssvages
Ssme Of these lawless tribes are now in league
with the leaders Of the rebellion in Arkansas
and Missouri, others have been melted ty them
to seize the opportunity to prey upon defence
less Inhabitants Of our State. Some Of our
| spsrsely settled counties imperatvely demand
protection, and they must have it.
Four regiments in addition to those now or.
ganizing are needed. They muet be had speed.
lily. hope for the good name Of the State
they will te furnished without resort to any
other mode than that heretofore SO 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 regiments are fl
led.
SAMUEL J. HAYWOOD
SRArE OF Iowa, ADs1. GENERALS OFFICE,
Davenport, September 10, 1861.
To Captains Of Companies and Recruiting
officers.
In order to meet promptly the requisitiou
made upon this State to crush out rebellion and
to defend our borders. it Is expected that every
officer in command of o company organized
under che State laws. 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-
maticn is desirable. and frequent reports are
requested.
N. B. BAKER, Adjutant Gen. Of Iowa.