Evansville daily journal. (Evansville, Ind.) 1863-1866, 1864-06-28
TO Hhnm II mar CONCERN.

Authentic Information derived from
various sources leaves no room tor doubt
that the several counties ia Indiana
along the river below Louisville, are ia
imminent danger of invasion BIZ the
rebels now in Kentucky, who are goviBg
at will, in comparatively small bodies,
al over the Western portion Of that
State. Although these small bodies Of
men seem TO act separately and indie
psndsntly, they are in fact acting in con
cert, and can at any time be concenira-
ted into large and effective force upon
very short notice They contemplate such
concentration, and intend to invade In
diana, partly for the purpose Of plumber,
but mainly, perhaps, with the vain and
foolish hope that their presence will sx-
cite instruction, strife and bloodshed in
lndiana-that we, With the example Of
Kentucky and Missouri before US, will
inaugurate anarchy, and 60 abous des-
troying the lives and property Of each
other
The want Of organization among the
peaceably disposed in Kentucky has Sc
cured impunity to guerrillas, who roam
about, even in small squads, without
fear or molestation.
II we neglect TO erganizs and prepare
for defense, We may, and probably viii,
/ In a short time find ourselves in the full
enjoyment OF all the rights and privel.
eyes now enjoyed by the people Of Ken
lucky. Bat If, on the other hand, We are
thoroughly organized and prepared for
var We shall have peace.
In such = crisis proper regard for
the common good ought, even in he abb
senes Of all law, 10 supply q motive snE
heient to induce every man who enjoys
the protection of the society in which be
lives, TO give ; portion Of bis time to the
| public Eevery man should be wiling
to do his share That sordid sel6shness
that would cast all the public burtkens
! upon the generous and patriotic, il not
/ less despicable than that grade Of dis
loyalty which manifests itself IN sympa-
thy for treason and fellowship with trail
tors Il is TO be hoped that no such
selfshness or disloyslty win De found
/ among us, and that all who are subject
TO military duty will promptly and in q
patriotic and fraternal spirit respond to
every call. Each shoald act upon his
own convictions Of public duty, aud not
wait to see what his neighbors will do.
am charged by the Governor With
the duty Of organizing and rendering eff
6eiens for defense, the militia Of ths
counties Of Posey, Yanderhurgh, War
rick, and Spencer. The cheerful aequi.
sscenee and cooperation of those whose
private interests are at stake will render
the performance of that duty compare
lively easy; bat, whatever obstacles nay
be found in the way, It ciIl be per formed.
Without drill and discipline no body
of soldiers can possibly be Efficient Foz
the want of these no amount of courage
viii compensate. Il viii therefore Be
necessary that or the regimentAl com
manders should, from time to time, issue
orders requiring those who are liable to
do military duty to assemble for drill and
instruction. II such orders are obeyed
promptly and cheerfnlly ali sia be veil,
and none viii regret the loss to himself
OF the small portion of his time which
hewiH be called on to devote to the pub
lie. II, however, eosrcivs measures
should become necessary, shall not hes
itate TO adopt them. Delinquent officers
will receive my special attention
JAMS G. JoSEs, Col AID Ind Vols. :
Commandment.
Evansville, Ind, jane q, 1864