Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-14
The Call for More volunteers.

The Call for More NOIunteers.
The call of the President for three hundred
thousand more volunteers to aid in the speedy
suppression of the rebellion, has been promptly
responded to by the authorities of the loyal
rally held to encourage and aid this new demand
uOon the patriotism of the people. A large and
enthusiastic meeting was held in this city on
Saturday evening in tie furtherance of this OBJ
ject, at which a number volunteered, while Others
contributed literally in money to aid those who
were willing to enlist.
Every demand of the President for men and
money to carry on the war has thus far been
promptly met. We have entire confidence that
the patriotism of the people will be equal to
every emergency that is presented to them. In
The judgment of the Administration to success
fully prosecute the waf at least three hundred
thousand more troops are needed. Without this
prompt increase of the army the forces before
Richmond can not advance, but there is imminent
danger that they may meet with still further re-
verses. Requirements must be sent them
promptly 10 prevent new disasters and to enable
them to take the offensive. Indiana has thus
far done nobly and to maintain the proud posi-
ton she occupies new efforts and sacrifices are
now demanded. We understood the Governor
to say at the meeting on Saturday evening that
if volunteering failed to meet the requisition
from this State. he would be compelled to resort
to drafting. We trust that such an expediency
will not be necessary to supply Indiana's portion
of the new levy. How can the new regiments
be promptly filed? The Governor in his proc
lamation says.
1 therefore call upon every man, whatever may
be his rank and condition in life, to put aside his
business, and come to the rescue of his country.
Upon every man 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 as the speedy
suppression of the rebellion.
That is the spirit which should animate the
people in the crisis which Is upon the country.
1t is not only our duty to preach, but practically
enforce the precepts uttered. The men of infu-
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 as 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 a muSket in the ranks, il would excite
an enthusiasm which would speedily fill the quota
required from Indiana. There are hundreds of
others in our city we could name upon whom the
duty to enlist as p~rivates 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 to its
rescue. While it is the duty of all to cheerfully
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, in better frank and con
dition in life" to escape the tolls, the privations.
and the dangers to which the private soldier is ex
posed. And there is another class specially called
ed by the war, those who have made money by
position OF by fat contracts, and who are urging
the vigorous prosecution OF the war as the best
means for "the speedy suppression of the rebel
lion" Ii the classes we have alluded to would
promptly ill up the new regiments required from
this State, it would not only inspire confidence in
their patriotism, but would be an evidence of ear
~nestness and zeal that would do more than aught
else for the speedy suppression OF the rebellion
Let our leading and wealthy men no longer say
ego" but follow me-" That's what will do the
work.