Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-10-10
To the People Of Indiana.

overthrow of our Government, and the sub
version of our institutions, has extended
into our neighboring State of Kentucky.
On several occasions within the last few
months the people of Kentucky, by over
whelming majorities, have declared their
loyalty to the Union. and their determine
tion tn adhere to the Constitution. There
is, however, within her borders a desper-
ate and factions minority who are deter
mined. at all hazards. to plunge the State
into revolution and all the horrors of civil
war. lHlelaI ta lhalls taU .falsr
To this end they have inaugurated a reign
of terror. and throwing off all restraints of
law, proclaim war of destruction and des-
olation against the lives and property of all
loyal and Union loving citizens ~
In this atrocious attempt to eoerce loy-
al State into rebellion, they are aided by
large bodies ofarmed men from Tennessee
troops have entered the State from the
southeast through the Cumberland Gap.
from the southwest, occupying Columbus
and other points, but chiefly from the di-
rcction of Nashville toward Louisville. seiz-
ing and holding the Nashville & Louis
vile Railroad. up to within forty miles of
Louisville. A glance at the map will
show the immense importance of their po-
sition. and the advantages they have gain
ed From their camps south of Louisville
they can communicate by Railroad with
every seeding State but two; and can thus
transport to their aid, in few hours, men
and munitions of war, from every part of
the South. 1t is the determination OF the
invaders and conspirators to subjugatc the
loyal people of Kentucky. and seize for
plumber and vengeance the wealthy and
populous cities on the border of Ohio and
Indiana. 81 aaH s. g.f
1t should require no argument or appeal
now to arouse the people of Indiana to
put forth all their strength. When or
State was in her infancy. the brave men of
Kentucky came to the rescue of our people
from the scalping knife of the savage, and
their blood is mingled with our soil on
many field. And shall we not stand by
Kentucky now, in this her hour of peril?
Not to do so, were base ingratitude and
criminal folly. We can best defend In,
diana by repclling the invader from Ken
lucky. and carrying the war thence to the
heart of the rebellious States.
Indiana has already done as well as any
other loyal State. and better than many
Her troops are to be found in every camp
from the Potomac to the Missouri. and
wherever their valor has been put to the
test they have been found equal to the oc-
casion. But because other States have
not done their whole duty. it would be
worse than madness for us to refuse to do
even more than ours TO crush ont this re-
bellion and bring about tho speedy restor-
alton of Union, and peace with all its bless
ings. We have done much. but we can
do more. and the sooner it is done
the the quicker the conflict will be ended.
There is no curse like that of lingering
war. If with the immense superiority in
wealth, population and resources OF the
loyal States. their power was promptly ex-
erted in anything like an equal ratio with
the efforts made in the seeding States. this
rebellion would be speedily extinguished.
Let Indiana set the glorious example Of
doing her whole duty, and show to the
world how much can be accomplished by
the brave and loyal people of single
State. aa7ee
To this we are prompted by every con-
sideration of hope, interest, and affection.
All that we hope to be. is in issue. Our
cause is the holiest for which arms were
ever taken, involving, as it does. the exist
ence of our Government. and all that is
valuable and dear to free people.
If other considerations are required than
those Of duty and devotion to our cause,
they may be found in the fact that the war
has reached our own borders, and that il
the energy and insolence of the rebels
are not promptly met and punished, our
own soil is not secure from pollution by
an army Of traitors.
l, therefore. call upon all men capable
of bearing arms. and who can leave their
homes. to cast aside their ordinary pur-
suits. and enroll themselves in the ranks
of the army. Let the farmer leave his
plow, the merchant his store, The merchan n
IL his workshop. the banker his exchange.
and the professional man his office. and
devote themselves to their country, and
by enrolling themselves either in the SER
vice of the General Government or under
the military law of the State. be prepared
to defend their country and their homes
Every man in the State capable of bear
ing arms should be in the service of the
General Government or the State. Let
personal ease and private interest submit
to the overruling necessities Of the hour.
and let us show to the world by the sac
ri6ces we are willing to make in person
and property. that we are worthy of our
sires. and deserve to retain the inheritance
they have bequeathed to us. 49, ETA
Upon those who remain at home. I
would urge the solem duty of making pro-
vision for the families Of those who have
or may hereafter enter the army The SOL
diers in the field should have the sweetas-
surance that his wife and children, and all
who are dependent npop his laoor for a
living. will be provided with sufficient food
and clothing. Such an assurance would
nerve his arm in the hour of battle and
enable him to bear with ocheerf,ilncss the
hardships and privations of a. soldiers life.
1t would be a lasting disgrace to our pco-
pie IL the family Of any soldier should
want for bread or raiment while orr coun-
try Is full and oyerfiowing with all the ne