, 1862-07-16

am called upon to furnish, at the earliest |
practicable period, nine regiments Of infantry |
for the three yeaza' service, being part Of the
quota Of the State under the call OF the pres
ident for 900 men. An order of Adjutaut |
Gen. Fuller, this day published, will give the
details OF the mode Of raising the troops,
Subsistence, transportation, places Of rendez-
vous, etc.
The war has now arrived at the most critical
point, a series Of splendid successes has
crowned our ar1ns. The enemy has been
driven from Tennessee, Missouri aud Ken
tucky, from Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas,
and from the sea coast at almost all points.
The Mississippi has been opened from Cairo
to the Gulf. The Potomac has been opened
f-om Washington to the Chesapeake. Beaten,
broken, demoralized, bankrupt and scattered,
the enemy has fed before our victorious le-
gfons, leaving us large area Of conquered
territory, and almost innumerab1e posts i
IN the enemy's country to garrison with
our troops. But the rebels, whose leaders
are bold and sagacious, and with whom
the fate Of the rebellion Is now neck or noth-
Ing, have with the energy Of desperation re-
solved to cast all upon the hazard Of single
battle; aud while weak at every other point,
they have, by the evacuation Of Corinth, and
By the rapid: concentration Of their scattered
forces at Richmond, brought together q great
and powerful army, far superior in numbers to
that Of our own at the same point. With
ccnsnnmate skill and jgeneralship they have
planned SO as not only to defend their own
capital, but also, should they be successful in
driving back Mcclellan, to take ours; aud
raise the rebel flag upon the capitol at Wash
ington, with the expectation that SO great
conquest would reanimate the South, revive
THEIR fading fortunes, and secure them the I'M
mediate corporation Of the two great powers
Of Europe-England aud France.
This is their last great stake. The desperar
ton with which they have fought has deVel-
oped the depth, intensity and recklessness Of
their designs. Their mode Of warfare is the
most malignant, desperate and savage. Thus
we ere brought to the very crisis Of the rebel
lion, and all our hopes, and the hopes Of this
great country, hang upon the issue.
It is for tii5 reason that the president te1e-
graphs me in private dispatch, 't Time is
everything. Please act in view Of this.''
llllnolsans! In view of the crisis, when the
battles soon to be fought will be decisive,
when the alliance with foreign powers is not
only sought, but confidently relied upon by
| the rebels, and When our brave volunteers
contendipg against unequal numbers stretch
| out their hands for help, I cannot doubt the
response You will give. Indeed I am most
hgppy to state that in response to most active
measures already taken, every mail brings me
| the glad tidings Of the rapid enrolment Of four
I volunteers in the nine regiments which are
| forming.
| Covered all over with glory, with name
honored throughout the earth-shining with
| tie lustre Of the great achievements of her
sons On almost every field, Illinois will not
nobly earned. To the timid who suppose that
the State will not now respond, say " take
| courage" They vastly underrate the patriot
ism and courage ofthe men Of Illinois. But
repeat, time is everything. Defeat now would
pro1oDg the war fol. years. Also remember
that. every argument Of public necessity, OF
patriotism, every emotion Of humanity ap-
| peals to the people to turn out in ogerWhelul.
lug demonstration, SO that the rebellion may
| be speedily crushed and an end put to this
| desolatlng war. Remember The words of
| Douglas, that the "shortest road to peace is
the most E:upendous preparation for War'
| Your all is at stake. Tue crisis is such that
every man must feel that the success Of out
cause depends upon himself, and not upon
his neighbor. Whatever his position, his
wealth. his rank or condition, he must be
ready to devote all to the service Of the couu,
try. Let all, old and young, contribute,
work, speak and in every possible mode fur
ther the york Of the speedy enrolment OF our
forces. Let not only every man, but every
woman bca soldier, if not to fight, yet to
cheer and encourage and to provide comforts
| and relief for the sick and the wounded. Tac
public as yet knows but little how much the
country is indebted to the noble women q
our State for their assistance to our soldiers
in the field. All along the path Of our army,
upon the banks Of our rivers, flliug oui
steamboats, and a,nbulances, in the tents ol
The soldier far from his home, I have witness
cd the bright traces Of wonlan's enduring love
and benevolence. When the WAT shall have
| closed and its history ehal1 be written, tut
| lahtrs of our sanitary associations and aii
Focle'1es will present pages as bright as tht
loficst herolsm OF the camp and field. Let
all loyal men and women perseyere in th'
good work
1Ilinoisans! Look at the issue and do no
1a1tcr, Your all Is at stake. What are you
: beautiful prairies, comfortable mansions a1t
, rich haryests what is even life worth it you
government is lost? Better that the desofa
. ! over the State than that the glorious work Q
our fathers should now forever fail. Lool
out upon your country with government S.
? | fTecr institutions 60 noble, boundaries g.
broad-n beautiful sisterhood Of States so pros
! porous and happy. aud resolve atresh that q
;, yonr fathers gave 1t you,y you will hand it do y
: TO your children, q glorious inheritance of Lit
erty and union for their enjoyment foreyel
l For seven long years our fathers endured
: suffered and fought to build up the fair tabri
IT American freedom. The precious boon pun
C chased by patriot blood and t:ea -ure, was COZ
c nl,tcd to us for enjoyment, and to be trans
ni'tco TO our pos1erlty with the most solcm
+ injunction that man has the power to lay 0
Ii man. By the grace Of God, we will be faithft
!, to the trust. And if need be, for seven yea,
l. to come will re struggle to maintain q pc
a feet Union, q government Of Que people,
l. / one nation, under one constitution.
~ The coming Of the brave boTs Of I11ino
II | will be hailed on the banks OF the Potoms
= and james River with ehouts Of welcome.
During my recent visit East, felt my hca
= TO leap with e9ustant delight at the praise
p Illinois heard from every lip. You will
>, 1I,iltd as the brothers Of the men who hat
L. faced the storm OF battle and glorionsly Il
[e urnphed at Donclson, Pea Ridge, Shiloh, al
e. | olhcr memorable fields.
Go then, and doubt not the result. We a
Is SURE to triumph. The Gcd Of liberty, 5usti
l. and humanity is on our side.
Z our nil and your children's all-a11 that
j. worth hsing Or dying for is at stake. Til
II rally once agan for tie old flag, for our cou
- try, Union and liberty.
IL RICHARD YATES, Governor Of Illinois.