Delaware State journal and statesman., 1864-08-12
THE QUorA OF DELAwARr

But about three weeks more remain before
the draft will take place for Delawares
quota, of the 100000 men called for under
the Presidents Proclamation of the 18th of
July. Much can be effected in various ways
10 tighten the burden which will fall on our
State, if proper measures are employed by
our citizens, We want more thorough
organization in every Ward of the city, and
district throughout the Commonwealth.
Our quota is certainly too high but it is
from no fault on the part Of the authorities
either at Washington or here. The enrol.
ment, made according to law, shows that
there were at that time in the neighborhood
of 10000 persons in Delaware, liable to do
military duty. On this number the quota is
based. Since then hundreds have removed
to other districts; many have died, not a
few have volunteered and others have passed
beyond forty-fye. If the names of such
persons were all stricken from the enrol.
ment, we have no doubt that the quota Of
Wilmington would be lessened by several
hundreds and the State by as many thousands
1t cannot be expected that the officials
should be cognizant of the name of every
person who should be stricken from the list
The enrolled men in each district have the
matter most deeply at stake, and should use
every effort TO reduce the quota as low as
possible, by reporting the names of such per.
sons as have now no right to be on the en-
lpf "a l., -
thorough investigation would disclose th
fact that instead Of $4,000 persons liable /,
military duty, 10000 would be found to BIZ
the maximum number. This would reduce
the quota about one-third, or $50 men. II
will be found easier to supply that number
by the means suggested than by procurin,
substitutes, and at much less cost.
The enrolment list is open for public in
spection at the Provost Marshal's Office, i,
this city, and any citizen can call and ex
anime it, The authorities are ever ready t.
furnish all necessary information and no on
need have the least hesitancy in exercisin
the privilege here extended to him.
Every alien not subject to the draft shoul
see that his name is stricken from the enrol
ment.
All persons of manifest physical disabilit,
should make their claim for exemption.
Those who have passed beyond as years
and those who have not arrived at the az
of 20, but have been incorrectly enrolled
should have their names stricken from III
list.
If any one knows of any such US are her
enumerated, or of any enrolled person VIII
has removed from The District, died, or volur
teered in the service, he should immediatel
give evidence of the fact to the Board ,
Enrolment.
Every man has an interest in the subieC
and should not wait for some one else
move in the matter. Prompt action is ne
cessary to insure success. five can succee
in striking of the names Of all not liable
do military duty, and funds are raised to la
liberal bounties, we shall be able to fill ou
quota without resort to draft. I'll
Government will secure all that it need
and the pursuits of industry will suffer br
little detrlment therefrom. There is n
time for delay every moment is valuabl,
Let the work commence Immediately.