Fremont journal. [volume] (Fremont, Sandusky County [Ohio]) 1853-1866, 1862-01-17

our banks are unable to receive, IN pay
ment Of debts due them, OF on deposit,
lany Of this vast description Of currency;
lfor, not being permitted to pay 1t out, Of
course they cannot receive it safely.
This condition OF things must necessa-
rily affect the credit and circulation Of the
issues OF The Federal Treasury, aud great
ly cripple it in obtaining means to prose-
cute the war. Great as the evil of toler-
atibg by law a suspension of specie pay
FmeRts, to any extent. is known TO be, il
is bettor to endure it, than to embarrass
the Federal Government in obtaining
means to vigorously crush out the rebel
lion. have, therefore, TO recommend
that you at once authorize the several
banking institutions Of the State to offer
in payment OF their issues, when present
ed for payment, the notes Of the Federal
Government. payable on demand
The broker or Shylock, W no may wish
TO hoard his money, In times like the
present, should not complain il he is Of
fered the notes Of the Government from
which he demands protection for his per-
son and property. E9g
1t is, believe. conceded by all. that
the banking institutions Of our State. now
in existence, have been managed with
skill and integrity, and with degree Of
liberality to our Government, highly com.
mendable; it would, therefore, be ungen.
erous to presume that their managers
will attempt the improper use Of the re-
lief now recommended; but be the risk OF
this great or little, we must risk every
thing necessary to put down the unhOy
rebellion.
The banks availing themselves Of the
provisions Of the law recommended,
should be required to furnish the State,
in proportion to their capital respectively,
with par funds necessary to meet the In
terest on our bonded debt.
Long years Of quiet, prosperity. and
seeming freedom from danger, have led us
practically TO disregard the safe maxim,
4" In peace, prepare for war;"
| Let the experience Of The past year in
duce us to beready, at all times, to nip
in the bud" any rebellion within, and
promptly repel any invasion from abroad.
Such preparation will be an ever present
guaranty against temptation 10 commit
any breach of the peace. A thorough
organization Of the militia of the State
should at once be be commenced and con-
tinued. This force, numbering about
$4,000 men, should be divided into
companies, regiments, brigades and di-
visions, and each should be well off
cered. The companies should be mus.
tered at least twice in each year, as
companies; and at least once in each year,
in regiments.
All this can be done at small expense,
and if well done, we will at all times be
ready, at moments warning, to call in
to actual service, in any portion of the
State, force sufficient to prevent inva-
sion from any quarter.
The duties, and also the compensation
pertaining TO the Staff of the Command
erin Chief, should be clearly defined by
law. UIf
IL is expected that the military feeling
now exiant will lead to efforts, on the par
Of individual enterprise. to establish mil
itary schools in different parts of tht
State. The propriety of glanting aid
from the State. TO such Of them as ma,
seem worthy of it, is respectfully submit
ted to your consideration. Small appro
priations. judicously expended, would
Tend greatly to encourage such schools
and if well conducted, they could mo-
fail to conduce largely to The welfare and
safety OF the public.
A few months military instruction viii
qualify the young men oi the State tc
take command OF our militia. even in
time of war, with credit TO all. The
time now devoted exclusively 10 recrea.
ton and pleasure by the gallant boys o.
Ohio. during their long summer vaca
tions, could thus be proftably spent; and
doubtless, hundreds of them wonld prefe
thus to make themselves useful 10 tbs
State.
Arms and other munitions Of wal
should be kept in perfect order at the
State Arsenal, in quantity sufficient tc
meet any sudden emergency.
Referring you to the recent Message oil
my predecessor. congratulate you thai
you are thus placed in possession OF full
information as to the condition and affairs
of our State. SO .urt.s tgEf
Governor Dennison has devoted him
self TO the duties of the Executive office,
with zeal and energy few men are capa-
BILE Of, and with an integrity OF purpose
worthy Of the highest commendation.-
In his efforts to discharge the onerous,
delicate and responsible duties of his Of
fee, during the most critical period in the
history Of our State. be has never, for a
moment, consulted his ease. nor even his
health; but has been constantly found at
his post Of duty. He has richly won for
himself, what all public men should seek
alone to win, the pleasing commentator
of his constituents, of "Well done, good
and faithful servant hnras
And now, gentleman, may we all, by
untiring industry. strict economy. un-
flinching integrity, and devoted patriot
ism. win for ourselves just title to the
same high praise; to the sweet coDsola
tions Of an approving conscience; and L
the rich blessing Of our Divine Father!
DAVID TOD.