Juliet signal. [volume] (Juliet [i.e. Joliet], Ill.) 1844-1???, 1862-07-22
proclamation of Gov. yates.

thousand men. An order of Adjutant Cen
eral Fuller, this day published. will give
tue details as to the mode of raising the
troops. subsistence, transportation, places
Of rendezvous. etc
The war has now arrived at the most
critical point. A series of splendid sue
cesses has crowned our arms. Tha-enemy
has been driven from Tennessee, Missouri
end Kentucky. from Arkansas, Louisiana
and Texas, aud from the sea coast at almost
all points. The Mississippi has been open
ed from Cairo to the Gulf. The Potomac
has been opened from Washington to the
Chesapeake. Beaten, broken, demoralized
bankrupt and scattered, the enemy has led
before our victorious legions, leaving US a
large area of conquered territory and al
most inuumerable posts in the epemv's
country to garrison with our troops. But
the rebels, whose leaders are bold and sa-
gacious, and with whom the fate of the 70.
bellicn is now neck or nothing, have with
the energy and desperation resolved to cast
oil upon the hazard Of single battle and
while weak OF every other point, they have,
by the evacuation Of C0rinth, and by the
rapid concentration of their forces at Rich-
mond, brought together great and power
full army. far superior in numbers To that
Of our own at the same point. With con
summate skill and geoeralship they have
planned so as not only TO defend their oWn
capital. bot also. should they be successful
in driving back Mcclellan, to take ours,
AND raise the rebel flag upon the capital at
Washington. with the expectation that so
great a conquest would reanimate tue South
revive their fading fortune, and secure
them the immediate co operation of the
two great powers Of Europe-Engiands and
France. ,.
This is their last great stake The des-
peration with which they have fought has
developed the depth, intensity and resk-
lessness of their designs. Their mode Of
warfare is the most malignant, desperate
and savage. Thus we are brought to the
very crisis Of the rebellion, and all our
hopes, and the hopes of this great country,
hang upon the issue.
IL is for this reason that the President
telegraphs me in private dispatch,
Time is everything. Please act 10 view
Of this"
IllinOissnsl In view of the crisis, when
the battles 5000 to be fought will be deci-
sive, when the alliance Of foreign powers is
not only sought, but confidently relied upon
by the rebels. and when our own brave
volunteers contsndipg against UNEQUAL
numbers stretch out their lands FOR help, l
csn not doubt the response you will give
Indeed am most happy to state that in
response to most active measures already
taken, every mail brings me the glad It'd
ings of the rapid enrolment of our volun-
teers IN the nine regiments which are form
ing.
Covered all over with glory, with a name
honored throughout the earth-shinng
with the lustre Of the great achievements
OF her sons on almost every field, Illinois
will not now hold back and tarDish the
fame she has 90 Dobly earned. To the
timid who suppose that the State will not
respond, l say, stake courage" They
vastly underrate the patriotism and cour-
age of the men of Illinois. But repeat,
time ia everything. Defeat would now
proloDg the war for years. Also remem-
Der that every argument of public neces-
sity, OF patriotism, every emotion of hu-
manity appeals to the people to turn out
IN overwhelming demonstration, so that the
rebellion may be speedily crushed and an
end put to this desolating war. Remem
Der the words Of Douglas, that the short
est road to peace is the most stupendous
preparation for war"
Your all is at stake. The crisis is such
that every man must feel that the success
OF our cause depends upon myself, and not
upon his neighboI. Whatever his pusitiou
his wealth, his rank or condition, he must
be ready to devote all to the service of the
country. Let ell, old and young, contri-
butte, work, speak and in eyery possible
mode further the work of the speedy en-
rollment OF our forces. Let not only every
man, but every woman be a soldier, if not
to Tight yet to cheer and encourage and to
provide comforts AMI relief for the sick and
wounded. The public as yet knows but
little how much the country is indebted 70
the noble women of our State for their as
sistanee to our soldiers in the field. All
along the path of our army, upon the banks
OF our rivers, filing our steamboats, and
ambulances, III the tents Of the soldier far
from his home, ] have witnessed the bright
traces OF womau's enduring love and be-
Devolence. When the war shall be closed
and its history shall be written, the labors
of our Sanitary Associations ana Aid So
cieties will present pages as bright as the
Ioitlest heroism OF the camp aud FIELD. Let
ali l1yal men and women perseVere in this
good work
lllinOisansl Look at the issue and d,
not falter. Your al is at st, ke. What are
your beautiful! prairies, comfortable man
sions and rich harvests what is even life
worth If your government il lest? Better
that the desolstion Of pestilence and fam.
inc should sweep over the State than that
the glorious work Ct our fathers should
now forever fail. Look out upon your
country with government so free, insti-
tutions so noble, boundaries so broad-a
beautiful sisterhoo1 of States so prosperous
and happy, and resolved arresh that as your
fathers gave it you, you will hanc it down
to your children, a Curious inheritance of
liberty and union for their enjoyment for
ever. For seven long years our fathers en-
dured, suffered and fought to build I'd the
fair fabric Of American freedom. The
precious boon purchased by patriotic blood
and treasure was committed to US for en-
jayment, and to be transmitted 10 our DOS
terity with the most solemn INJUNCTION that
nah has the power TO lar on man. By the
grace of God, we will be faithful 10 that
trust, Add if need be, for seven years to
come will We struggle to maintain a per-
feet Union, government of one people, in
ono nation, under one Constitution.
The coming Of the brave boys Of Illinois
will be hailed on the banks Of the Poto-
mac and James Rivers with shouts Of vel
come.
During my recent visit East. felt my
heart to leap with exultaut delight, TO the
praise Of Illinois heard from every Iip.-
You will lie hailed as the brothers of the
meu who have faced the storm of battle and
gloriously triumphed at Donelscn. Pea
Ridge, Shiloh, and other memorable fields.
Go then, and doubt not the result. We
are sure to triumph. The God of Liberty,
Justice and. Humanity is on our side.
Your all and your cbildren's all-all
that is W nth living or dying for is at stake.
Then rally once again for the old flag, for
our country. union and liberty.
RICHARD YATES, Gov. of Illinois.
Exploits Of the Arkansas.