Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1861-08-23
VOL Kiln.


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,l-- tFrOn the Ohio state Jearnal, Aug. eO,I =
1T will be remembered that the Committee
on Resolutions Of the masked battery" con
vention made no bones In denouucing the
State Administration las well as National as
gni.ty ofidivers and sundry little peccadiiloes
which were characterized by the gentle terms
Of corruption, extravaganza, Incompetence,
and favoritism." This little averment of theirs
in relation TO such triHing matters is, of course
entirely capable of proof. No difficulty in do
ing Ihat-uot the slightest And Governor
Dennison, with a most eommendable zeal for
the good Of the State and the interests of the
public has politely requested them 10 do H.
That's all. He moreover, kindly proffers to
their use all the records, orders, acts contracts
and correspondence Of the Military Depart
nent under his Administration, iIl order that
this little affair may be adjusted m manner
so speedy as not to withdraw those gentlemen
for any long time from their eeuntFyis service
in aiding the schemes Of Breckenridge, So,
gentlemeO,g the contract is open. We hope
your nodesty win not prevent you from sub
stantiating your statements. The following
will show how the business stands IN
GOV. DENNISoN TO Fl. B. PAYNEe
THE STATE OF ONO. =
H- Executive DEPARTMENT,
Columbus, Aug. IA, 1861. j 4
Sir-Among the resolutions reported by
ynu, as Chairman OF Committee, and a1Opt-
ed by the Democratic Convention, which |
met in this city on the 7ih inst ! find the fol- |
lowing ze 'a-
"Resofred, That The corruption, extrava-
"gaEce, Incompetence and fayoritism shown in
" the War Departments Of the State aud Fed |
"eral Government. deserve and receive euFsun-
qualified condemnation, and ought to be i'm
"mcdiately corrected aud reformed
u These are grave charges. If well founded /
the State authorities, and especially myself as
the Executive, ought immediately to resign
their official trusts. If false, those who have
preierred and those who i've currency to them
must receive the merrited condemnation of an
people. Your resolution embodies
general accusations | call upon You for par
tculars and demand the evidence upon which
sou base yonr assault; the medium through
which it shall be givenaI leave you to deter
mine.
That you may be prepared Tor the fullest
exhibit of facts, l invite you to a thorough ex
animation Of everything relating to the War
Department of my Administration. Alt CON
tracts. correspondence, records Of appoint
ments, and or lers appertaining to the Depart
ment you have attacked, shall be freely ex-
posed, and you shall be furnished with copies
Of whateyerlpapeEs yOa 5esigHate. | extend
you also the liberty Of ipterrogating. at your
pleasure, every officer in my staff, and every
assistant in my own and iHltheir Offices il
If your Resolutions are not the exponent OF
a purpose, as old as the War. and as maevo-
ent as it is iuvdious, rot to simulate patfio-ism
and economy, but instil -lis'rls', BY waieh. p1
tical ambition and party avarice may be sub
served, public credit deprecated ana the ua
Lional government compelled 10 dis4raeefu!
with armed treason, you will
seize the opportunity give you to
show the people that those whom you repre-
sent are aetuated by motives OF honest anita
yonism to rebellion, not less than by anxiety
Tor the preservation of political identity and
The supremacy of doctrines, whi2i, by popular
rote the loyal States have condemned.
..r s Respectfully, -,.. --.r-.z r..
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