The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1862-01-17

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Ohio must, in all time 10 come, be able
to claim Tor herself her jus, share Of the
burden aud glory CT putting down this re-.
bellion. ln my opinion, this object car
be accomplished OILY by bringing TO con.
dign punishment the leaders OF the rebel
lion, and satisfying their misguided iol
lowers. by firm and generous policy .tha'
we seek, not the destruction OF any ol
their domestic institutions, but only the
msin,ensnce aud enforcement OF the Con
slilution and Laws Of the Nation "a Con.
s'itntion which their fathers. with ours
handed down TO US, with the solemn in'
junction, that We, together, should for
ever maintain and defend the same
These mercenary and wicked leaders,
governed by unhallowed ambition for
place and power. being securely disposed
OF, their deluled followers may be ex.
pected TO return again to tleir 10y atty =
Surely, with slch purpose ouly in view,
with unsiinted means in men and money,
managed BY brave, gallant and accom-.
pIished officers. like those al the head Of our
armies, the struggle can neither be long
nor doubtful. a" .H. 80
To insure an early triumph Of our arms,
we should not, either in word or manner,
Withhold our conf lence from those in
whose hands lhe command OF our forces
is placed. 1t is cruel TO impugn the mo.
lives and acts of those who are laboring
with zeal and integrity 10 preserve aud
project our best interests the man who
will do this, without cause, should be
avoided by all good men.
Fortunately, we have nothing to dis
tract our attention and energies from a
vigorous prosecution OF the war; at peace
with al foreign powers, without questions
OF moment to settle with any, we may
hope to maintain kind and amicable re-.
laIions with all. ''N
The magnanimity, coolness and diplo.
matte skill OF the President and his advi-
sers, eyinced in the settlement Of the del.
icale questions growing out Of the seizare
Of Mason and S!idell. afford a sufficient
guaranty that our honor and interests, so
far as they are involved in our intercourse
with foreign nations, are in safe hands.
10 view OF the importance to the happi.
ness and welfare of the people Of both
Governments, that friendly feelings should
exist between them, it is TO be regretted
that Great Britain should have demanded
the surrender OF these men; but the de-.
mand having been made, our Goverhmenl
could not have maintained its proud char.
hcter Tor consistency, without yielding to
the demand; for, in the language Of Mr..
Secretary Seward, 1--WE are asked TO do to
the British nation just what we have al.
ways insisted all nations ought to do TO
u.s."
Fortunately for US as a people and ma
ton, the occasion gives US an opportunity
Vi demonstrating TO the world our fitness
for selfgovernment. The arrest and i'm.
prsoumenl Of these arch-traitors & He'd the
hearts Of all loyal men with unbounded
Joy and satisfaction, and all hoped that
they would receive The punishment they
so justly deserved; but no sooner was il
known that their detention was in viola
iiCn ol the terms Of International lava
law that our fathers aided in establishing,
than. with one accord, and without mur-
mur. the people acqulesce. in their release:
higher evidences oi the fitness of our pop.
ular government for permanently could
The young men Of Ohio will have the
honor of furnishing from their number The
soldiers necessary TO protect the lair fame
Of the SAFE. From tho alacrity with
which they have al,eady volunteered their
services. It would seem that this branch
Of our duty is 10 safe hands.
To the older portion OF our ciisens
must we look manly, for the "sinews OF
war;; and il assessment shall be Justly
apporlionee among them, all sho'd delight
in contributing their quota. Look well to
il then, that our system Of taxation should
be just and equal. 50 that each ciiz n
shall pay no more nor any less than his
just proportion. The burthens of Gov
eminent as well as It's blessings, should
be shared by all alike, ~. - ..,....,
The National Government has been ne
cessita;ed 10 call upon the loyal Snates for
pecuniary aid. This call should be re-.
Sponded to promptly and cheerfully. The
extent ofthe call cannot, with any degree
Of certainty, be stated at this time; it is
believed, however, that the sum OF three
millions per annum for a few years will
fully meet al! acquisitions likely to be
made upon Ohio. II this amount should
be added 10 the large amounts ordinarily
assessed against the people. il could no,
fail TO prove extremely bur,henbome;--
hence. :hey will expect you. while making
provision for the wants Of the National
Government. TO relieve il possible, against
the burthens now resting upon lhem.--
This relief is 10 be obtained mainly by a
reduction OF salaries and per diem com :
peusation now paid, and by the reduction
OF local :ax.liun. Both Of these meas
ures 1 urge upon you.
The. salaries now paid 10 the several
State, county and township officers vary
but liule from $500. 200. aud with the
single exception OF State Auditor and
Treasurer. they will bear a Ieduclioa OF
twenty five per cent.-lhus saving the
sum OF $l25. 900. N-e'a tes
The amounts levied for local purposes,
for the year 1851. were: faf
County '....s........ s...... ,6l ,S26, 40 Il
fooT '''. -. ''.s.'''.' 3i5 .225 10
Road. '.'.'' 80. ',.. .......'...' 1902 9S5
Bridge ''...' .''..'.... 32l,I9O SO
Banding ...... .......... ...... 26I Oa7 40
Township .....-..... 3y3 DAG 50
Sub District School g. Sci House. 1878, ,s62 68
City, town and borough .,...... :. SIC 1877 SS
Other sDegai Durposes =. ......,. S9i nos AZ