The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-05-02
THE WAR SPIRIT IN THE WEST.

THE WAR SPIRIT IN THE WEST.
One Of our reporters who has been spending few
the Western States gives the following report OF
The stato Of Affairs there
There but single sentiment peryaing the entire
West all localities and among 9TH sexes and all classes
Of the people Even in places where there strong
democratic majority last fall, the unSnmty Of feel
ing and Of actor, too, prevails Party feeling Is COM
plstely buried Party nes arc completely obliteraied
Party have vanished like unsubstantia pageant
and have left behind The peore of the West
recognise but psry-the party OF the Union and OF
the country. They have but egthe honored Stars
and Stripes. They moved but by one watchw ord
sThe Union, aud forever and inseperaol., and
death 10 all traitorsp They determined that the go
vernnens and the administration shall be sustained
a, the sacrifice OF personal feeling This plain duty they
must and viii perform II the South has supposed tina.
in this struggle they would have the syrpsthes aud the
aid Of large and influential party either in the Northern
or Western states, they have made grevous mistake
10 far az the latter are concerned And FOR de-
tails
In Illinois 1t may be said that the whole State is one
vast camp An extra session OF the Leg stature was called
But without waiting for this the people OK the state have
held meetings, organized regiments Of VOLUNTEERS, and
from one end Of the State TO the other nothing Gao
be seen OF heard but the din Of preparation,
Ahe paraphernsla, and all the pride, pomp and
circumstance or glorious war -bese movements
were initiated on Sunday the l4lL the day the news
arrived there OF the attaek Fort sumter That day
was 10 sabbath Chicago The churches were deserted
gkcwds collected the hotels and in The streets Stir
sing and patriotic speeches made The national en-
sssn was disryed amid the most frantic excitement
The ode Of the sar spaDslcd BaGuer was sung by par
ts Of men who Streets ami these crowds Of
n.fati In hmm - n mar
On the next day, week from yest ay, the work or
organizing military companies began, aud has been kept
MP since.
The military organization OF the State 70 not psreot
and an attempt made at the last regular session Of
sbe Legislature remodel me whole systeman attempt
which was not then attended with The various
military companies the State boweyer, were already
fair state Of discipline and these constitute nucleus
around which the military strength Of tho State will rally
ne companies composing the military OF Chicago have
during the week Allied up their ranks to the fu compile
nept, constantly under arms, drilling and acous
tcnng themselves TO the use o. arms Inc famous Sni
enc hundred and twenty muskets rney are All young
fellow but they are all strong hearty S muscular ia sna
pine and win give good account Of themselves The
Chis 90 Light Artillery with four brass field pieces and
tho full complement Of men and horses, are ready to
march, ald are good artcrists any in the regular
army. They begged I, be sent direct to Washington
81 once, and may be ror,s Depend
ppep a. they viii light vol The celebrated Chicago
Lieht Guard the elie corps Of the city, constitutes
part OF the Slxe,h regiment OF the state and wiz
and discipline, and aie armed with the Minie musket
The Chicago ghsnd Guard have hed up their ranks TO
the full component, and are drilling all day and every
day Several companies OF cavalry also drilling at
Chicago particular the Chicago Drag ons making
The Quincy Blues, Of Quincy Illinois, 100 strong, and
wearing United States uniform, ready TO march
nan The military con panies OF Springfield Of
activity, and have cent saucy challenge 10 Chicago to
che VIII beat her in the number OF troops
yamed. The companies in Jacksonville, Ia Sale, Doca-
tur Mendoza PEORIA Naples and in the counties or Coles
Marion, win Du Page snd lroluois are sl under arms
zent. Lieutenant Frederick Harding, Of Chcsgo has
organized new company Of 100 men, which has been
accepted and he has received his commission as captain
He commanded the Chicago Light Guasd on the only oc
sAson when they called out in active service, and
distinguished himself tra occasion for hs courage,
Illinois will offer to the ment, not six regiments,
which 10 her quota, but sixteen ul res ments Of
thousand men, and the whole win be ready to march in
me federal treope that have been stationed in Mime
SOFA and at various points the Far Northwes passed
through Chicago route for Washington. An show
Ing the spir. Of the people we may STATE mat they
spn Of twelve thousand of the best citzeDs o. the
place, with banners, muec aud torches, with lusty
cheers, and shouts OF God speed. The honest fellows
seemed little astonished at such demonstration but
were evidently much pleased.
The ladies Of Chicago are not behind the mer IN mill
tzy ardor They attend the drills OF the sol1ers, and
inspire them with double portion Of patriotic Dire they
80 aho ergag, IA making variety OF prepn atoms Tor
the comfort of the Illinois soldiers the march and
While in camp They 90 all this cheerfuly but without
ievify They thed tears the separation (perha
twcver) from their Husbands, brothers ard sons; but
they In secret One lady the mother OF four gro
up eons has insisted that tLey should all go every
enc has volunteered. beautiful and accomplished
young lady, only married three months has not oAy
consented bot expressed the wish that both hubbard
and two boihers would join the uoops, aad they have
And these are by no means solitary Instances
The clergy, too, OF almost every denomination have
teo up their voices for the Not a1gfny but ssdy
and reuctsnily yet firmly. Ether IN thelr prayers
in her monp they have called upon the people 70
member lhat their rtt duty sffor their duty 70 their
God, their oGy 10 their Couuty, that s1eir country
now Cs rp1n ali re for support and that - refuse
NE support would be the highest offence ag iiGst
.fsud.
The vc.so Of tho Western p.ess has been strong aui
Tor The Tho papers publish al the calls
~ volunteers, Lotces Of meetings Tor drills &c free on
snHse mo accompany them wa.h stirring appeals Of
Tho noreytd Of the West have contributed "a 20
mlhtari expenses u volunteers; merch&a,g
h"o Se.sIe nave sfo rtsebied Dsny ufefu article ain
ssAbIs, goStsi blankets, thoes stock ings &C. All o.
wkh ~ 10 very conf abe FOR tb,m Taul,,rs 40
Aeeneral rule, have 6gree1 continue ito a. erls on
tLsH smpoyef during their ABSENCE and & go tu,ls
siua ioIs Tor them The eccertric fahn Wen, a ri
ptsle TO the yourg o. Illinois In pap IL
tbst he time ior hem 20 achieve IN oot atty I'd
dtsihiess Lsne; that no men Afterwards az oopq
lar among their count nen az those who served n Ine
AsycsD War and thai II viii be 70 With tho scrys
IN the war. aoupd sgc that. Good for eoogsed
IA az n n NJ oosia usgr