Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1862-07-07
Proclamation.
TO the People Of Indiana:

The large number OF troops required 10 garri-
son and hold the great extent OF territory which
has been wrested from the possession of the
bells by the many and distinguished victories that
have attended the Union arms, enables the rebels
greatly to outnumber our forces now IN the vi
cinity of Richmond The greater part of the
rebel army has been concentrated at Richmond,
their last stronghold, for final aud desperate
struggle and the army OF the Union while IL htng
with gallantry hardly equalled and MAYER
passed in the annals of warfare. has by overwbelm-
ing numbers been compelled to a short and TEN
porary retreat
The President in the exercise of the powers
vested in him by the Constitution and laws of the
United States, has called for 300 900 men, force
deemed entirely adequate to the crushing out of
the rebellion and the restoration Of peace and the
Union of the States.
Again call upon the loyal and patriotic men
of Indiana to come forward and supply the quota
due from our State. Up to this hour Indiana oc
cupies a most exalted position connected with the
Her troops have been in almost every bat
tie, and have behaved with uniform aud distin-
guished gaIantry. Never before has the State
held proud place in the opinion of the world,
and II should be the PRAYER and effort of every
loyal citizen that she may not now fater, and
that nothing may hereafter occur TO detr.ct from
her well earned honors. But while we are Justly
proud of the high rank to which Indiana has at
tanned, we should never forget that our allegiance
and highest duty are due to the nation, of which
Indiana is but part; that, in struggling for our
National Government, we contending for our
national existence, honor, and all chat Is dear to
freemen; and that in this struggle we must sue
coed at srhafeuer cost that it is the duty of every
State to furnish promptly her full proportion OF
the military force called for by the President and
that in doing so she has no right to dictate the
terms of his military policy. or prescribe condi-
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furnished. To do so would be to recognize the
odious doctrine Of State rights as il has been
taught by rebel politicians for many years, and
which is but another name for secession and the
cause Of all our woe.
therefore call upon every mo "a, 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 tho
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.
Those who from age and infrmify can not
enter the army can yet do much To simulate
others: and ! want every man TO feel
especially called upon to exert himself, and by
public and private exhortaton and by every legit-
innate influence encourage the immediate filling
up of the new regiments.
And to the women of Indiana let me especially
appeal; to them whose hearts are so full Of love
of country, and who, by their labors and contri-
buttons, have done so much 70 relieve the sick
and wounded soldiers. Emulate the virtues of
the Roman matron; urge your sons, husbands
and brothers to the field Your influence is all
pervading and powerful. And to the mai
den let me say. Beware of that lover who. full Of
health and vigor. fingers at home la inglorious
ease when his country calls him to arms
The 18th and 10th Indiana regiments will be
rendezvoused at indianapolis as before provided.
AT present one regiment will be called for
from each Congressional District, to be numbered
and located as follows: