Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-01-15

the notes Of the Government from which
he demands protection for his person and
property.
1t is, 1 believe, conceded by all, that
the banking institutions Of our State, now
in existence, have been managed with skill
and integrity, and with a liberality to our
Government, highly cOmniehdable, it would
therefore, be ungenerOus to presume that
their managers will attempt to make i'm
proper use of the relief now recommended
but be the risk of this great or little, we
must risk ererythiny necessary to put down
the unholy rebellion.
The banks availing themselves of the
provisions of the Law recommended, should
be required to furnish the State, in proper
ton to their capital respectively, with par
funds necessary to meet the interest on our
bonded debt.
Long years of quiet prosperity, and SEEM
ing freedom from danger, have led us practl-
cally to disregard the safe maxim, SIN peace,
prepare for war"
Let the experience of the past year induce
us TO be ready, at all times, TO ''nipin the bud
J all IVBtilibn Mililns AIN lAOAlAig ASRN-"s
invasion from abroad. Such preparation will
be an ever present guaranty against temPta-
ton to commit any breach of the public
peace. A thorough organization of the mil
tia of the State should at once be commenced
and continued. This force, numbering about
$780, 900 men, should be divided into compan-
les, regiments, brigades and divisions. and
each should be well differed. The compan-
les should be mustered 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 Il moments warning, to call into cctual
service, in any portion of the State, a force
sufficient to prevent invasion from any quar-.
ter.
The duties, and also the compensation, per-
tanning TO the Staff of the C~ommander-in-
Chief, Should be clearly defined by law.
1t is expected that the military feeling now
exf,,ut will lead to efforts, on the part ofindi-
vidual enterprise, to establish military schools
in different parts of the State. The proprie-
ty of granting and, from the State, to such
of them as NAV seem wosthy of it, is respect
fully submitted to your C~onsioSgrat on. Small
appropriations, jadiciously expended, wouid
tend greatly to encourage such schools; a:2d
if well conducted, they could not fail to Con-
duce largely to the welfare and safety of the
public.
A few months military instruction will
qualify the young men of the State to take
command of our militia, even in time of war,
with credit to all. The time now devoted ex-
clusively TO recreation and pleasure by the
gallant boys of Ohio, during their long sum-
mer vacations, could thus be proftably spent;
and, doubtless, hundreds of them would thus
prefer to make themselves useful to the State.
Arms and other munitions of war should
be keptin Perfect order at the State Arsenal,
in quantity sufficient to meet any sudden
emergency.
Referring you to the recent message of my
predecessor, l congratulate you that you are
thus placed in possession of full information
to the condition and affairs of our State.
Gov. Dennison has devoted himself to the
of the Executive Office, with a zeal and
few men are capable of, and with an
integrity of purpose worthy of the highest
commendation. In his efforts to discharge
the o~nerous, delicate, and responsible duties
Of his Office, delicate, and responsible duties of
Office, during the most critical period in
the history of our State, he 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,
he pleasing commentator of his constitu-
ents, of "Well done, good and faithful ser
7ant."
And now, gentlemen, may we all, by IN
irIng industry, strict economy ~uEfinching
integrity and devoted patriotism. win for our
a just title TO the same high praise to
he sweet consultations of an approving con-
and to the rich blessings of our Di-
Tine Father. DAVID TOD.