Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1862-07-18
Proclamation by Gov. Todd.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, COLUMBUS,
Liz 1890


July 8, 1852.
FEILow CITIZENS: on will be glad to know
that hearty responses are being made to the
Proclamation of the 81 inst, thus demonstra-
ting that the people of Ohio are alive to the
military necessities of the Government. I can
not, however, too strongly urge upon you the
absolute necessity of prompt and vigorous ac-
ton. On the 4th inst, had the pleasure OIL
meeting the Governors of many of the Wes-
( tern States, from whom | learned that their
i constituents are determined 10 spend their last
man and last dollar, if necessary, 10 crush out
the uuholy rebellion-and thus demonstrate to
the crowned heads of Europe, who seem to be
doubling upon the question, that the Ameri-
can people are able to maintain the glorious
+ Government established for them BY their IA
/ theirs, 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 re-
/ ligious duty she will not be; if not, however
she may be, the question Of duty need not be
argued by me. | will therefore only ask that
each citizen for himself inquire, What can
do to maintain Government securing to ev-
cry man equality Of rights and privileges?"-
The answer can be note other than: "Tender
my services to that Government or furnish
substitute" Many who are not liable to mil
itary duty can, with small pecuniary expense
and the devotion Of few hours tine, procure
the service of a substitute. This done, mil
itary force can at once be raised far exceeding
the wants of the Government l have there
fore 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
I Is now being made to raise twenty-five infau-
try regiments. Places Of rendezvous and drill
are being established at Cleveland, Toledo,
Mansfield, Lima, Dayton, Portsmouth, Mari
eta, Steubenville and Zanesville, which in ad
dition to Camps Chase and Dennison, are
deemed sufficient at this time. Experienced
commanders and surgeons for these camps will
at once be appointed for the instruction and
care Of the recruits. The several recruiting
officers will report with their recruits from
time to time at the camp nearest their location
The several county military committees are
urgently requested to aid me with their ad-
vice and assistance. They can do much to
lessen the vast responsibilities resting upon me-
In this connection it may be proper to state
that The circular letter heretofore issued was
not intended to revoke the appointment Of
committees made by my predecessor; but Sim
ply 10 secure an efficient working commiite
in every county. Hence, all county commit
tees. appointed by Gov. Dennison will please
continue Hntil otherwise notified by me. Dis
trict COMMITTEES are dispensed with To the
medical profession mnst also make a special
appeal. You have already won great renown
for your profession by your prompt and gal
liant services, in caring for our sick and wound
ed. Your good work, however, must be con
tinued. Our gallant soldiers richly deserve
the best medical talent of the State, and IL is
ardently hoped that surgeons of the very first
rank will continue their services.
To be eligible for regu!;r positions in the
army, it is indispensable, by order of the War
Department, that recipients of commissions be
examined and approved by the State Board of
Examiners. By this it is not intended, how
ever, that members of the regular profession
Of long practice ard high standing shall sub
nit TO a schoolboy examination. | desire OH
/ ly to know that they are worthy to be entrus-
ted with the high responsibility of ministering
to the gallant volunteers who may need their
| services.
And now, friends of the only free Govern
mont on earth, with one heart and one will
/ prepare for the good work, ana when the rich
harvest with which God has blessed US, shall
be safely garnered, enable the Executive OF
| your State to announce that the call of Presi-
dent Lincoln, whose patriotism and frmness
have won the admiration of the world, has
been promptly answered.
(Signed) DAVID Tom, Governor.