Loren went to a local meeting to raise troops and was mentioned in the local newspaper. From the Belleville Weekly Advocate newspaper, 19 April 1861, page 1 column 1 : (Local Matters), To Volunteers
A second Company of Volunteers is being formed in Belleville, and all desiring to join will please report themselves immediately at the Advocate Office.
It is desirable that all wishing to enlist in the glorious cause of the Union do so without delay.
Union Meeting in Mascoutah
Pursuant to a call, the citizens of Mascoutah, regardless of party, met at the Town Hall for the purpose of expressing opinions relative to the condition of our now distressed country. The meeting was called to order, and John Curtis appointed President, L. W. Emory, Secretary. The President stated the object of the meeting and
On motion, the chair appointed a committee of five to draft resolutions expressive of the sentiments of the people. The committee was composed of the following gentlemen : Dr. Ross, H. C. Fike, N. Land, A. N. Hamilton
In the absence of the committee the meeting was addressed by B. M. Cox, J. M. White and Addison Cox. The speeches were brief and to the point, and were frequently applauded.
The committee returned, reporting the following resolutions :
Whereas, The laws of the United States have been and now are disobeyed in several states, and the property of the Government forcibly taken possession of; therefore be it
Resolved, By this meeting, that we believe it to be the imperative duty of the Executive of these United States to call upon each State for sufficient forces to maintain and enforce the laws, and retake all government property, now unlawfully taken possession of by a combination of traitors.
Resolved, That we will, with all the means in our power, help to maintain the government and flag of the United States.
Resolved, That we heartily approve of the cause now taken by the President for our safety.
Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the several county papers for publication.
J. M. White, Webb and several other gentlemen spoke in favor of the resolutions.
The resolutions being called for were adopted unanimously.
On motion, the meeting adjourned to meet on Friday evening at 7 o'clock.
Belleville is a town in St. Clair County in Southern Illinois. Composed of a Americans who settled in the early nineteenth century and more recent German immigrants, although originally settled by the French, the area was a mixture of religions and political views. Belleville was the largest if the towns in St. Clair County.
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