The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1861-09-12
Union Defence Meeting.

Upon calling the meeting 10 order the Chair, sal,
that we felt brighter, than last Saturday night
The reported death of arch traitor Dacfs the Proc
!smaton of Fremont and It's approval bv thd Pres
ident, and variety of other starting announce
meHts, could not but inspire us with patriotic sen
timents and he hoped the citizens would be ponte
IL their expressions.
J B. Jlsun, Esq, Immediately brought up til
subject OF the Home Guards-said The necessity G
llmmodiate cooperation in filing it's ranks, bu
would make way at this stage OF the meeting TO
others 10 make remarks
| j Is. Wheeler, expressed the fear thal III organ
| izing Home Guard, it might retald the enlistn
now going ON here to fill up Company q VIII
had gone forth and returned from the conflict, will
such honor 10 themselves and their leaders, ali,
suggested 10 delay action until the company wa
filled. "
j. Bond Esq, rose and said that he considered
now the very best opportunity and time, that al
might fall in and Obtain military instruction, an,
perhaps this instruction would soon be for GU
gain, when necessity called upon us TO act--ht
could not coincide with Mr.. Wheeler and states
that he supposed come of the officers now in tn,
city would cheerfuly give them instruction to fl
them for active duty when called upon
II. Lines, Esq, thought that Home Guart
would be beneficial and that he would move tina
we proceed to organize which was seconded anC
carried unanimously.
j. Bond suggested that the Secretary take dow
all that would hand in thei. names.
Lieut.. Col. Lane, hoped that all able bodice
men from is to as, would Immediately come for
ward and form the Home Guard at once as i
would make capital timber to draft from, wher
necessity, compelled us to such course
j. j. Petit, Esq.,, rose and said he had beer
reading lately that in Arkansas Ia larger per cen
Of the population were invading Missouri than il
any other part of the UniOn-there were now ovel
81 900 Arkansas men in arms. away from home anC
kindred, engaged in this rebelion-three in every
four OF its male population, were already in the
field. II such power rises up against our Gov
eminent, what is the duty which devolyes upoi
us put my name down as one of the Home
Guards-as serious matter regarding it as my
duty, when my country is in jeopardy, the pros
perity of our country demands immediate action
All should enroll themselves in the Home Guards
so if necessity calls we can go forth-and perform
military achievements, which this instruction
would give IA capability to performs honor
to be handed down to posterity
Col. Frank suggested, that the Secretary pas
round the room, with paper, and procure thc
names while the meeting was going on. Geo. H
Nichols and L. T. Handbook each took one sid,
| of the Hall-and returned the list, here appended
The Chairman stated, thai in the Southern States
men, women and children were suffering every
privaton and self denial to fit men for the field
and stated, that there citizen of this place
who had served in the Mexican War, now at Rip
on, with Col. Daniels, endeav oring to raise ccm
pany ,-and all that was necessary was LITTLE
means to pay some expenses that have always t,
be made in recruiting duty,-the amount required
would not be over $5O-and were it not for the
mcdesty of many of cur military men, this would
be but little barrier. He would be one of ter
or fifty to make out the required sum.
j. Is. Wheeler said, that from the remarks q
Col. Lane, member would suppose that the Home
Guards would be called upon for recruits for the
War-he did not understand it, although il
found that he was able TO go through the neces
sary preparations, he for one could not make any
ol. Lane said he would do all he could cheer.
fully for the II lone Quad lit might be that JEFF,
Davis would come to life again-and send his
mnions amongst us, when our services would be
needed He had just been up to Racine, and was
asIonshed to see the military activity and
and energy that was being manifested there
There we're two companies inning there Com
pany g, bad DULY about 90 men-thus far and he
would like to sec how taany there were in the au.
dience that would so in the first regiment
Judge Jilsun also remarked OF the activity he
found III Raclne-and supposed that correspond.
ing activity might be manifested here. CAPTAIN
Lyon Of Racine, was having a fine company for
the LIST Regiment. and Hills Of Burlington has al
ready q company OF 96 men.
EFhe Chairman urged any one desirous o. enlist
ing i'll company sc" 10 come forward, and they
would give TIRES cheers for each volunteer.
j. Bond, Esq, said that he did not feel like urg.
ing any one to enlist for the War, when he was
not able to do it himself-f he was able bodied he
would quickly take up his mpsllet and do battle
for his country, it was severe task for many to
leave their especially those who had
young children TO look after and educate but
sacrifices have to be made, for The good Of the
country, and if there were any here, able bodied
men. he hoped they would join now-and gave
statement OF the pay of privates who would serve
till hon0rably discharged. He also made allnsion
to the Republican Banner Town, and hoped, THAI
we would show corresponding activity in the
object under considerations
Col Frank, said he apprehended there mi Int he
a mistake in coming forward 10 join the Home
Guards, that it Waa TO take up arms and 90 TO the
war There were more reasons than one for en-
listing in the Home Guard mot Cor inyas{cn--eI-
though such might be the case--public sentiment
needs to be concentrated and purified Such SEN
iments as have been Ssemnated never should ex-
st ia this city. sentiments should be in behalf of
be Union tleFe was an open sympathy with Sc
,ession in Darn midst. Liberty of thought, liberty
If the pIess-what did they aVal--sylIers tb,,re
was 10 restraint-it was not more or less than
awless anarchy and confusion-these rights never
hogld be exercised to the injury of our neighbor
we do it ae are amena bic Cor it, Men should
De accountable for ACT and speech. The mill
airy now are invested with extraordinary bowers
The suspense II OF the NcGeas Ccy2us act has been
'aiicd for, III case of invasion and rebellion and
~ , CHisSh'j 10 control the Gov
eminent at bis will, willie we are in state of
yar-t'te Co stltntion provides for all this Dis
lnionists canshow ten facess-but not their SEN
'ments Cries of good, 500. If we cannot con |
ro, 1t at home, we are out Of the proper beat | |
I'M not III tavGr OF abridging action on speech-I
LOOK to the Laws of your particularly the |
he special laws Of Wisconsin passed at the last
ession, and you viii agree with me-that they are
ound and wholesome, and if carried out TO tLe
etter, you will soon gan to see their practical
esults a
G. w. Bennett, said that he had Just retained
rom Madlson-eyerything there wears warlike
spect. Two Regiments now forming thete-and
or companies of the 9Th already in camp. The
Governor would receive 40 men in company as
Don rs enlisted lie was sorry that when ofbar
laces-were SO forward in action--that Kenosba
ounty, one Of the most populous-had done-so
Inducements held out, to able bodied
Dung men, to take hand-it was good business
ecunarlly constant em. loyment; but there was