Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-15
ANOTHER WAR MEETING.
Snpport ro the Families OF soldiers
Land and Money subscribed.

the war, and more especially TO provide for the
families OF those who volunteer. The evening
papers had given notice Of the call and as the
bells peeled forth the streets leading To the State
House were filled with eager throngs. The meet
ns was held in the grove and was very large and
very enthusiastic. How many were present we
have no means of estimating, but they would
count by thousands.
The meeting was called 10 order and James
Blake, Esq, called to the chair
Mr.. Blake stated briefly the object of the meet
ing. twas 10 encourage volunteering by raising
means TO support the families of those who went
forth 70 uphold the banner of the Union In this
wicked rebellion. De did not intend to make a
speech. The time for speaking had passed, and
the time for action had come.
o. NJ. Wilson, Esq, was chosen Secretary of
the meeting.
Governor Morton. being loudly called for came
forward. He said that the meeting was called 10
raise means to support the families of those who
imperiled their lives in defense of the property
and liberties of those who remained at home He
did not intend 10 make a war speech. He had
made many. The meeting one OF the
citizens OF the capital. and should be directed by
those whose interests were here. He hoped the
measures devised here tonight would be such as
might be adopted by other portions of the State
for the furtherance OF the laudable object in view
tie pictured the suiferngs and the sacrifices of
our soldiers. and compared their condition with
that of those who were surrounded with all the
luxures of home, and eloquenty appealed to the
men of wealth to give of their abundance. He
took "a rapid review of the events Of the last few
days in Kentucky and Tennessee, and said that
our own borders might soon be exposed to the
ravages OF the marauding bands OF Morgan. ii
they were not kept back by constant action. He
had been urging the Southern counties to place
themselves in state of defense BY putting the
Legion on a war footing, but until within the
last few days, with but little success. Now
however, they are fairly aroused there. He had
sent over 600 men to Kentucky, and to morrow
would send 400 more
In regard to the aid to be given to night he
proposed that it should be done in such way
that the families of soldiers could claim their
quota a right. Persons who subscribed
should give a legal obligation for the amount
subscribed. The excitement of the moment
might pass off, and those who had assembled now
might be cold and lukewarm when the money
was called for. This would not do The sol
dier must not be defrauded.
He introduced Alfred Harrison, ESQ, who had
a plan to propose which he thought would be &C
ceptable to the meeting.
MIR. Harrison read his proposition (which will
be found in this day s paper.) He proposed
not to give 500. or 5000, or whatever the sum
might be but that each subscriber bind himself
to pay that amount per annum during the to
the family of the volunteer. The foremost place
of honor was in the franks, but many like himself
were too old to bear arms and the next place of
honor was of those who would give literally Of
their means. Mr.. Harrison then called upon tn So
who we're willing to join him in thus binding
themselves, when the following names and
amounts were announced:
w. III. Talbot. 80 acres land in Illinois, worth
800 to the first company; W. c. Holmes. 800;
Alfred Harrison. 500; Geisendorff 4 Co, $3.50;
John New. $3.50; A. Ii. Connor, $3.50; Ovid
Butler, 500; indianapolis Rolling Mill Com
pany subscribed by employees, 1920 per annum !;
Tousey, (of firm Of Tousey & Byram,) 500; j.
W. Frost. 800; James G. Douglass, 500; VIM
Sheets, $3.50; I. B. Elliott, 500; Mr.. SpeigIe,
(of firm of Speigle 4 Co.. $780, r. Browning.
500; L. Billiard $780, Captain John Burke,
| 500; Wright, Bates & Mcguire. 500; j. W
Suit, 800; ID. E. Martindale, 500; J A. Gross
man, 500; James NJ. Ray, $3.50; James NJ.
Wood, forty acres land in Jasper county: Red
500; N. McCarty, 800; W. p Fishback. 500;
Root, Bennett & Co., 500; A. & H. Schnul,
500, employees Belletontaine Freight Depot.
500: Levi Comingore, forty OF land in
Jasper county; I. +. Ryan, 500; NJ. Dougherty,
500; l.. McCrea, Wayne township, S50-tota.
81 60 so acres land in Illinois and 80 in Jasper
county.
On motion of Mr.. Elliott the Chair appointed
the following named gentlemen committee to
receive additional subscriptions:
A. II. Connor, J. II Morrison, W p Fishback,
j. W. Holland, H. G. Newcomb, r. B Duncan.
Alfred Harrison, John &. New, L. Il. Elliott A.
Wallace, j. II. McKernan.
| The crowd during these proceedings became
impatient for a speech, and called loudly for their
favorite speakers. Mr.. X. j. Ryan introduced
Mr.. Jones, the Representative from Vermillon
county.
Mr. Jones said he did not desire to consume
the time OF the meeting by speaking. He was
glad to see the center district awake to the
grave cause in which were engaged. The
West was fully aroused, and the little county Of
Nermillon, numbering only / ZOO voters. had al
ready sent four companies to the war and had two
more now in readiness to leave for Camp Morton.
They had raised $4,000 aid the families of
volunteers. The center must look to its laurels.
Three rousng cheers were given for little Yer
million.
Mr. Ryan was repeatedly and loudly called for.
He said that Mr. Newcomb had placed in his
hand the following letter from Gov. Yates of
Illinois, to Mr.. Lincoln, to read to the audience:
EXECUTIVE DErARTMENrl
Springfield, Illinois, July III.
President Lincoln, Washington, ID. c.:
The crisis of the war and of our national ex-
istence is upon us. The time has come for the
adoption of more.decisive measures Greater an
linus and earnestress must he infused into our
military movements Blows must be struck at
the vital parts OF the rebellion
The Government should employ all available
means compatible with the rules of warfare TO
subiugate the traitors Summon TO the standard
of the republic all men willing to fight for the
Union Let loyalty, and that alone. be the d.
viding line between the nation and its foes. Gene
rails should not be permitted to fritter away
the services of our brave men in guarding the
their hands loyal blacks, who offer US their
labor and who seek shelter beneath the Fede-
raj flag.
Shall we sit supinely by and see the war sweep
off the youth and strength of the land. and re-
fuse aid from that class OF men who are at least
worthy foes of traitors and the murderers OF our
Government and of our childreny
Our armies should be directed 10 forage and
quarter on the enemy, aud TO cease paying tral-
tors and their abettors exorbitant exactions for
food needed by the sick or hungry soldier.
Mild and conciliatory means have been tried in
vain 10 ,ecall the rebels To their allegiance The
conservative policy has utterly failed to reduce
them to obedience. and restore the supremacy OF
the laws They have, by means of sweeping
conscriptions gathered in countless hordes, and
threaten o. beat back and overwhelm the armies
of the Union With blood and treason in their
hearts. they hauEt the black Tag of rebellion in
the face of the Government. and threaten to
butcher our brave and loyal armies with foreign