Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-07-16
Governors Proclamation.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, o., July s, lS6:

/ FELLOW CITIzENs:-You will be glad to
know that the hearty responses are being
made to the Proclamation ofthe third inst
thus demonstrating that the people OF
lOlio are alive to the military necessities
OF the Government. / cannot, however.
too strongly urge upon Won the absolute
necessity OF prompt and vigorous action.
I On the 4th inst, had the pleasure of
meeting the Governors of MANY of the
Wes ern States, from whom learre that
their constituents are edeterminedto to spend
their last man and last dollar. if necessa-
ry, to crush out the unholy rebellion, and
! thus demonstrate to the crowned heads
OF Europe, who seem to be doubling upon
the question, that the American people are
able to maintain the glorious Government
established for them 10y their fathers. and
desire no Intervention from any quarter
Shall Ohio, the Empire State of the
West, be behind her sister States in this
holy work? If every man does his solemn
and religious duty, she will not be. Ifnot
however, she may be.
The question of duty need not be urged
by me. / will, therefore, only ask that
each citizen for himself inquire. ..What
can l do to maintain a Government secur-
ing to every man equality of rights and
priVileges?" The answer can be none
other than, Tender my services to that
government, or furnish a substitute in nv
place"
Many who are not liable to military
duty, can, with small pecuniary expense,
and the devotion of few hours time, pro-
cure the services of a substitute, This
done, military force can at once be raised
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ment- | have, therefore. to recommend
that, by common consent, this course be
adopted. a careful record shall be kept
by the AdJutant General, of the names of
all who thus furnish substitutes.
An effort is now being made to raise
twenty-five Infantry Regiments. Places /
lished at Cleveland, Toledo, Mansfield. |
Lima, Dayton, Portsmouth, Marietta,
Steubenvllle and GAINESVILLE, which, in adj /
dition to Camps Chase and Dennison, are
deemed sufficient at this time.
Experienced commanders and surgeons j
for these camps. will at once be appointed |
for the instruction and care of the recruits. /
The several recruiting officers will re-
port, with their recruits. from time to time,
al the camp nearest their location.
SAstl NOuiltl -fLll4ldIl
are urgently requested TO aid me with their
advice and assistance. They can do
much to lessen the vast responsibility rest
ing upon me. In this connection, it may
De proper to state that the circular letter
issued, was not intended to re-
Toke the appointment of committees
made by my predecessor, but simply to
ecure an efficient working committee in
very county. Hence, all County Com
nittees appointed by Gov. Dennison will
please continue until otherwise notified
Oy me.
District Committees are dispensed with.
10 the medical profession, must also /,
make special appeal You have already
von great renown for your profession, by :
our prompt and gallant services in car ,
ng Tor our sick andwounded Your good :
york. hweyer. must be continued; our
,allant soldiers richly deserve the best
medical talent of the State and it is ard
,ntly hoped, that surgeons of the very
Irst rank Will continue to tender their 7
ervices. To be eligible for regular DO
itlons IN the army, it is indispensable, by {
rider of the War Department, that re- i
iptents of commissions be examined and 9
ppPoVed by the State Board of Examin- a
RS; by this, 1t is not intended, however, !
hat members of the regular profession, of {
ong practice and high standing, shall {
ubmit to school=boy examination. lis