Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-14

thousand more troops arr needed. Without this
prompt increase 81 the army the forces before
Richmond en- not advance, bat there l. imminent
dsnger that they may meet 9th still further re-
verses Reinforcements must be sent them
promptly to pTeveat nes disasters and TO enable
them TO take tie offensive. Indiana has thus
far done nobly and to maintain the proud posi-
now demanded. We understood the Governor
to say at the meeting on Saturday evening that
IL volunteering failed 10 meet the requisition
from this State. he would be compelled to resort
TO drafting We trust that such an expediency
will not he necessary tn supply lniiana's portion
Of the new lew II ~ can the new regiments
be promptly fl elf The Governor in his proc
lamation says.
therefore call upon every man. whatever may
be his rank ard condition in life. Ia put aside hrs
business, and come 10 the rescue Of his country
Upon every nan Individually let me urge the
solemn truth, that whatever may be his condition
or business he has no business or duty half so
important To himself and family the speedy
suppression OF the rebellion.
That is the spirit which should animate the
people in the crisis which u upon the country.
II is not only duty to preach. but practically
enforce the precepts uttered. The men of indu-
ence of position and Of wealth should illustrate
their love OF country by putting aside their bust.
ness and coming to its rescue. for whatever may
be their condition or business. they have no duty
or business half so important to themselves and
families "a the speedy suppression of the rebel
lion. Officers are plenty, but men are wanted in
the ranks If our distinguished Governor would
practice his admirable precepts by volunteering
to shoulder musket in the = Il, il would excite
an enthusiasm which would speedily I'll the quota
required from Indiana. There hundreds OF
others in our city we could name upon whom the
duty to enlist as privates rests with tenfold more
force. than the poor men who are expected to go.
The man who has no family to provide for. or he
that has one and can leave them comfortable, the
country has peculiar claims upon to come 10 its
rescue. While il is the duty of all to cheeriully
and promptly respond to the calls of the Gov
eminent. the poor men who have families de
pendent upon their daily labor for support. should
not be asked to make sacrifices and permit those
in better circumstances ia better rank and con
dition in life" to escape the tolls. the privations
aud the dangers TO which the private soldier is ex
posed. And there is another class specially called
upon in this crisis. IL is those who have profit
the war; those who have made money by
On by fat contracts. and who urging
vigorous prosecution OF the war as the best
means for 1.-The speedy suppression of the rebel
lion" Ii the classes we have alluded TO would
promptly fill up the new regiments required from
this State, it would not only inspire confidence in
their patriotism. but would he evidence OF ear
ne-tnsss and zeal that would do more than aug lat
else for the speedy suppression OF the rebellion.
Let our leading and wealthy men no longer say
go" but follow me-" That's what will do the
work.