H. C. Nash War Meeting Resolutions

War meeting

Ottawa July 22nd, 1862.

A large and enthusiastic war meeting was held in the Court House this Evening. Short and patriotic speeches were made by several home speakers. And the following resolutions were unanimously adopted.

Resolved, that we recommend to the Board of Supervisors of LaSalle Co. that they call a special meeting to consider the call of the government for more men, that said meeting be made public, and the public generally be invited to attend.

Resolved, that we request Gov. Yates to appropriate any sum of money he may see fit to those who volunteer, as a bounty. And that we pledge ourselves to send members to the Legislature who will sustain his action.

Resolved that the Citizens of LaSalle Co. be invited to meet in mass meeting at Ottawa next Saturday at one oclock.

H. O. Nash. Secy.

Resolutions

Passed at War Meeting

Ottawa July 22d 1862.