The weekly Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1860-1863, 1862-01-16
INAUGURAL ADDRRSs
GOVERNOR OF OHIO,
DeliTsred Before the
SENATE AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
JAN, 10, 1852.

S0.esss"'0"' ~ S"o Netute ana i70uSe CJ |
Representatives.: Eg
In appearing before you, TO assume the
inlies OF the Office 10 which. generous
and conddiug people have assigned me, it |
will be expected, and it is but proper, that
| ann3uncs to YOU my views upon she
subjects now occupying public
Fa e
The high duties and responsibilities
pertaining to the Office of Chief Executive
Of our State at this time, are duly appre-
cialed; and we're il not for the fact that l
purpose calling to my ASSIST adce,meh Ol
known high moral worth, and large expe-
rience, would shrink from the task but
with such aid, and with the full belief
that those, whose servant | am, win de !
maCd only an honest andVigilant etFort, |
will undertake lbe performance of these
duties. a.. -.7.
Upon the grost and all absorbing ques-
ton Of the dayAthe war for the mainlen.
ance Of our National existenco my posi-
ton is, perhaps. sufficiently understood.
| am indebted TO the friends of our Union
for their generous selection, mainly from
the well known fact, that was willing to
surrender everything but honor, to quell
the unholy rebellion igoaa sidrrsIao'
The more reflect upon this important
matter, the more thoroughly am | con
vince that the future welfare of ourselvfs
our children and our chldrsn's children,
dspends upon preserving at ell hazards,
the integrity ofour National Union
maintaining it under the Constitution, as
our fathers gave it to US. .......t.i...
To be happy and prosperous people,
we must have domestic quiet, and our
commerce must be protected throughout
tho world. To secure these blessings tive
Union of the States was formed; and 10
maintain them. the Union Of the States
must be preserved. In no other way
can We hope 10 demonstrate to the world
that man is fit for self. government. 2.
II this Union cannot be preserved we
will To compelled 10 resort 10 some other
form Of government, and thereby confess
that our fathers were mistaken, in claim
ing for their children, ability to govern
themselves. | am proud to know that
our constituents thus view the issue now
made for us. and so highly do they prize
the rich blessings Of self.government,
tina, they are most chcerfully willing to
beaA every exaction that may b. required
for that purpose, .ls.
AS their agents, then. for the timo be-
ing, we should exert our best energies 10
tie gallant and liberal support Of the Off
GERS Of the National Government. ia their
efforts 10 restore that Government TO iis
former grandeur, and to project and main.
tain most beneicent Union and Consli.
tuition rgainst all foes, whether domestic
or foreign, | '. ,
| am most happy to be able 10 express
the opinion that the helm of State of our
National Government is in honest, pure
and patriotic hands; that President Lin.
coin seeks, and is determined to conduct
the war with an eye single to the speedy
restoration Of the Government 20 its for
mer harmony and vigor, irrespective of
the influence this may have upon the do
mesIio institution Of any Of the States,
In this glorious work. the people Of Ohio
have most nobly done their duty thus far
laying aside all party prejudices and par.
tialities, they have more than met the ca lis
made upon them for men and money. and
not content with this, they are still willing
and eager to meet any further demands
upon their means ard patriotism. Let us
look to il then, that in our action VIC do
not dissppoint the expectations they en-
terIainad, when, laying aside all consider.
atoms save determined vigorous and
liberal support Of The National Goyern'
mcnt, they com mitted to our hands the
vast responsibilities now resting upon us.
Ohio must, in all time 10 come, be able
to claim for herself her just share of the
burden and glory of putting down this rc-
bcllion. In my opinion, this. object can
be accomplished only by bringing to con,
dign punishment the leaders OF the rebel
lion, and satisfying their misguided fol,
lowers, by q 6rm and generous policy,
that we seek. not the destruction of any
of their domestic institutions, hut only
the mainenan anl enforcement of tho
( Constitution and laws Of the nation "a
Constitution which their fathers, with ours
handed down TO ous. with the solemn in-
junction that we, together, should forever
maintain and defend tho same. ..r ...
These mercenary and wicked leaders,
governed by unhalowed ambition for
place and power being securely disposed
of, their deluded followers may be expsc,
tod 10 return again to their loyalty. Sure.
ly. with such purpose only in view,
with unstinted means in men and money
managed by brave. gallant and accomplish
cd oIh,ers, like those at lha head Of our
armies, the struggla can neither bs 10 G
nor doubtful. ....... ....,..
TO insure an early triumph Of our arms
we should not. either in word or manuer,
withhold our confidence from those in
whose hauds the command of our forces
is PLACED. 1t is cruel to impugu the mo.
tiyes and acts Of those who are aboring
with zeal and integrity to preserve and
protec. our best interests the man who
will do this, without cause, should be a
volded by all good men, a , ,..as.t s..
Fortunately, We have nothing to dis,
tract or divide our attention and energies
IRON vigorous prosecution Of tho wal;
atpesce with all foreign powers, without
questions Of moment TO settle with any,
we may hope to maintain kind and amica,
blo rel,tions with all.