The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1863-11-13
STATE OF MAINE.
Executive DEPARTMENT, !
Augusta, Oct. -. 1868. )

Augusta, Oct. ~. lcoo'
FELLOW CITIZENS: ,,,.,
nj volunteers, to meet the present and prospec-
tive exigencies of the war.
or this additional force Maine is expected 10
furnish her quota, and she will not disappoint
that expectation. Now, as heretofore, her pa
triotic men will respond TO the call, and prompt.
~ furnish her full share of the force necessary
20 vindicate the integrity OF our Government,
and maintain the supremacy Of the laws of the
Union.
Our people. with almost entire unanimity,
have determined that the present rebellion shall
be suppressed, and that the Union which il was
designed TO destroy, shall be maintained. For
this purpose they entered upon the contest, and
20 this end they will persevere until the object
be accomplished. and until the world shall be
satisfied that free men can endure more, and
perseverc longer, for the preservation of free
government, than can the most desperate and
determined traitors for its destruction.
The length Of the conflict is not TO be meas
urcd by years, but by events. Treason is 10
be put dotcn, and TO that end should all the
measures OF the Government be subseryient.-
Great progress has already been made. Two
years ago rebellion was bold, defiant, and ap-
parcntly successful in half the territory of the
Union, and our National Capital was literally
bcsieged by armed traitors. Since that time,
PEELED from the greater part OF this territory,
and the banners Of the Union now float in tri-
umph over more than half the States which
were then claimed rs component parts Ut their
boosted COnfcdcracy.
They now find themselves on the point Of
strangulation BY the clOscness with which the
arms of the Union are pressed upon them
Thousands of loyal men In the South, who have
been awed into submission by their despotism,
are now docking to our standards.
A little more pressure, q few more vigorous
blows. and the work of suppression will be ac-
cOmplished, and our Union will stand forth in
all its former glory, not reconstructed, because
not destroyed, but stronger for the assault
which has been made upon il. These are en-
couraging omens.
hut the work accomplished has cost immense
labor, and has required immense resources in
both men and money.
To sustain our armies who have struggled so
hcroically and successfully, Ia I'LL their ranks
which have been reduced by the return OF those
whose term Of service has expired, and thinned
by the casualties of the field, aud to enable
them 10 hold the vast territory which has been
conquered by their yalor. and 10 bring the war
TO successful and speedy termination, more
men are now wanted. Will those men be forth
coming? Who that knows any thing OF the
past, or the patriotism of our people, can doubt
wait for any coercivc power to call them tn du-
~ all they desire to know is, how much addi-
tional aid Is desired Of them, and feel full as
surance that such aid will be rendered. there
FORE with great confidence, call upon the citi-
zcns Of this State, rs with one mind they have
resolved to suppress the rebellion, with united
hearts to find the means necessary TO accom-
plish this object.
The provision for the soldier is most ample.
With liberal wages and Bounty of hundreds
Of dollars. he can 90 forth with the assurance
that those dependent upon him will receive all
neeled support in his absence, and with the
consciousness that his efforts will contribute to
the perpetuity Of our free Institutions, the glo-
ry of our country, and the honor of her brave
defenders. / summon, therefore, the loyal men
of this State TO aid in the speedy accomplish
ment IL this work. call upon the representa-
tiycs of every class 10 contribute of their mum
bers and their means. Personal efforts and
personal sacrifices are unworthy considerations,
in comparison with the immense issues at stake
Let not these be imperilled through our mac
tivity. believe that proper appreciation of
the necessities of the Government on the part
of the people of this State, would render but n
few days necessary TO answer the call OF the
President upon US. am too well acquainted
with the results of determined effort in the past,
to doubt this. ABNER COBURN,
Governor and COMMANDMENT Chief