From the Governor of Illinois.
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL.,, June 81, 1886.
SIR: One week ago to- day, the four regiments Of
volunteers from Illinois completed; and there
are forty companies-enough for four regiments
more-which have offered their services, but can
not be received. Judge Shields informs me that
many members of Congress from other States pre-
tended TO doubt whether any volunteers could be
raised in Illinois. Why such a doubt should exist
Is unknown TO me. Illinois is young State, il is
true; and her people have never had much opportu-
nifty to signallze themselves in war. The rush of
volunteers on this occasion must put the doubt at
rest as to their willingness 10 offer their services
And If the war should continue, you may confident
y expect that they will come in for full share of
the glory for a finer set Of fellows never were as
sembed than the volunteers from this State. They
will be all in complete uniform and will present the
hnest looking regiments from any State They are
the real bone and sinew Of the country. Many Of
our most distinguished men ara in the ranks as pr-
vates having sought no Office; and the officers will
all OF them be thorough soldiers, and men Of
the best talents. The people are almost unanimously
determined to support the administration and the
country in this war with Mexico to the very ut
most.


am, most respectfully, your OBJ servant,


THOMAS FORD.
Hon O. b FIcEIIN