The western Democrat. [volume] (Charlotte, N.C.) 1852-1870, 1862-08-19
From the Richmond Enquirer.
A NEW ARMY COMM

Tn another column will be found blncolns W ar
Orders, calling for the prompt filling up of the
late reQusition for 100000 men to serve during
the war. If this number be not made up by
,r,lunteers, by the 18th of August, speciat
trait is to be made upon the militia for the
deficiency.
In addition to this multitude, Lincoln calls for
a Immediate draft upon the militia for another
BODY OF like number, to serve for nine months.
1t is thus seen that six hundred thousand more
soldiers are deemed necessary by Lincoln, to prose-
cute the war against us An army Of 100000,
according to Cameron, and even more than that
according to other authorities, has been projected
against US in vain, These came with all the
appliances and equipments of war in great excel
lence and abundance. Nor had they far to come;
no tedious ocean voyage to make, no consuming
tourney by land. In vast bodies and in fresh
condition, and under able leaders, they poured
themselves swiftly upon us.
The history of the modern world tells of no
people who ever before endured such shock.
Our Confcderacy is already immortal Its hero
soldiers have made the circle of stars that adorns
our flag a wreath Of glory. For themselves they
have won the everlasting fame OF having saved
their country from onset more formidable than
ever assailed the liberties of people, since the
time that Xerxes essayed to trample down little
Greece with his rabbe array.
And what compliment does Lincoln pay our
Confederacy and army, in the new call which
he makes Where is his great host of last year,
that now he must ask another? Has the dcsplsed
Confedcracy which was TO be troGden out IN thirty
days and sixty days, and ninety days, so swiftly
destroyed its invaders, that in one year the vast
number must be replaced?
Lincoln now confesscs that if he is to conquer
u.s. it will only be after having hurled against US
thirteen humdrcd M0usand men of arms. What a
I ctron,rtb onD skill and cOuraup'
Nor is this ALL The starvation policy is to be
lded. Our houses are to be burned and our
lands dcsOlated, as a necessary support to the
grand army" in their work Of subju@ation! His
soldiers, in open arms, are I"SHNctcW tor the
task.
Soldiers and citizens of the Confederacy, well
nlay you be congratulated on what you have ac-
complished. The cortd is praising "the gallant
and vigorous people who have made powerful
and heroic strugge.-You our bafficd and humilia-
ted enemy confesses your extraordinary proves,
aud writhcs under your heavy scourgings. What
you have already done will make bright and
glowing page in history, and distant generations
shall do homage to your fame.
Notwithstanding, therefore, that our work is
not yet completed, we may thank God and take
courage! The worst ofthe road has been passed
1t only remains for US to continue exertions
and enlarge them occasion requires to crown
the full story OF our struggle Win blaze OF
undying glory.
The maddcned enemy coming at us with
increased forces. We, too must swell ranks
accordingly. We have not indeed much to fear
from their new levies. Dragged to a hated task,
raw in discipline, and untutored to the battles
alarms, they cannot stand before our veterans and
before men fighting for their homes. Let US then
prepare to rush upon them with zeal and spirit,
and they will be quickly driven before us.
Let the Government, State and Confederate,
gather up all its strength against the army
and for the onset And let every man be
ready to render all the assistance in his power.