The Van Buren press., 1861-09-25
A Call for Volunteers.

Ctta1en Soldiers 0f Arkansas -
have been authorized to raise troops for the
Southern Confederacy for the term of three years
should the war continue that length Of time if not
to be disbanded at the end Of the war deem it
useless for me to appeal to the patriotism of the
brave soldiers, who have been with me heretofore
They know the necessity Of prompt and vigorous
action, of efficient and decided resistance to the
merciless invaders Of the south 1t is sufficient to
apprise them that the country is in danger, and
they will again rally to its defence.
Gen. McCulloch calls for fifteen regiments of in
fantry, five from Arkansas, i've from Texas and five
from Louisiana Let not Arkansas be behind her
cbivalrous sister States let Gen. McCullochs call
be responded to with alacrty, aud let the Young
men OF Arkansas come forth. with fixed and deter
mined resolve to conquer or to die. Who will ling
ing toinvade our homes aud fire sides. with sword
and faggot? There is q stern reality before us !;
we must meet and repel the foe, or bow in abiect
slavery to an enemy who fights for plumber and re-
venge. We must meet and conquer the foe, - Of
ten as insolent fsnaticism prompts them to invade
our country or tamely submit to the desecration of
our soil! Who will stay behind when his country
calls. when civil liberty asks protectionf
Let 1t net be said that tie brave men of Arkan-
sas stand back when. over tour HUNDRED thousand
of their southern brethren are now under arms
Come forth at once. Let again enrol our names
on hbertys banner put our trust in the God Of bat
ties, and go forth to the battle field and the victory
is ours. 1t may be an Inconvenience, a sacrifice
venience is 80 great, no sacrifice enormous, as
that which surfenders your liberty and manhood
Who would not rather die. If necessary soldiers
death. in the defence of all he holds dear and sa-
cred. than live abject slave to the brainess ty-
rant who now rresides 1t Washington, whose pre-
tended craftsmanship has now become the :. laugh
ing stock " Of the civilised world.
Then again, say to the people Of Arkansas,
arouse from your supposed security Rally to
your countrys call and prepane to meet the ifyad-
ers Of your SOIL True, their name is legion, but
one Arkansian can whip . thousand, and two can
put ten thousand to fight We have met them ~
Oak Hills. and their nn6urried dead record . glo-
rious: and triumphant victory, ours.
Arkansians! Your fate 10 in your own hands
Il you promptly obey the call to ams. snd come
forth as believe you viii you can drive back the
intading foe. II you come not forth, the enemy
emboldend by Your apparent apathy will advances
Pon yoa. ~ waste Jour eoantry. drive your low
lenee follow in the train Of theinvaders. Then to
arms! Organize cosnpauies. elect your officers and
repost to me ct Fos4 SaitA, Arkansas, and YOU will
be rsfioned and provided for. snd - sooa as the
regiments are fully equipped. we. putting our trust
N HIM .ho ever Asus ths just. will 60 forth to
Respectfully. N. B. PEARCE.
2. Ss-Ia order 70 secure the comfort Of the
troope. until further provisons csn be made Il s
desirable that eaeh vylupteer should furuish him
ssIf with two suts Of Jeans elothine. oAe 6lankst
md one paaf Of 81 ID shoes ur b6u65 sad sockss
y sAs he tire In dfial nay be- sllut vould Ae
ssafly pteased 70 hage in tAA Confederate serviee
e many - possible Of the brave men Who 90 sue.
experience will be worth much sii win i.re.sS.
expedite speedy ossanisasios, and knowing Won.
have the utmost een6dence in your undsuntei
courage. and shah be ptoud again q eosum1nd vur
NBP.