Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1862-01-22
Governor Tod's inaugural.

To say that the inaugural of Governor
Tod has given general satisfaction to the
loyal citizens of Ohio, whether they belong
to the Republican or Democratic persuasion,
is to speak no more than the truth. The
spirit Of determination to preserve the
National existence by crushing out the re.
belliOn, which breathes throughout his
message, is but another utterapce Of the
liked purpose to maintain the Constitution
and laws at II hazards, which has marked
every public word and act Of his since the
first outbreak of the rebellion. This is
the great question, and beside it all others
sink into insigniicancc. In regard to it.
his declarations are franka and free; there is
no equivccation, no room for czvil or for
doubt. Hesays:
4 am indebted to the friends
Of eur Union for their generous selection
mainly, from the well known fact. that |
was willing to surrender every thing but
honor to quell the unholy rebellion. The
more reflect upon this important matter
the more thoroughly | am convinced that
the future welfare of ourselves. our chill
dren, and u children's children, depends
upon preserving. at all hazards. the intee-
nty OF our National Union-maintainins
It under the Constitution as our fathers
gave il to Us.
1t will be seen that the Importance Of.
this consideration cannot be over estimated,
when we reflect that not only is our ma
tional existence at stake, but 50 also is the
safety of cur property, our homes, our peace,
our liberties, cur persons and our lives
The>saFa5e atrocity with which this war
has been wagcd by the rebels. the bitter
hate manifested by them towards the @peos
pie Of the North, the murderous threats
made by men, women, and children, the
plumber and destruction of all property
belonging to northerr. men, and to loyal
citizens Of their own States, a., these show
that there Is no middle way. but Eve must
conquer, or be conquered"
Gov. Tod. expresses his confidence in
the honesty, integrity and ability of Presi-
dent Lincoln, and pays a high compliment
of like nature to his predecessor. Gov.
Dennison. He congratulates the people of
Ohio for having, for the time, laid aside
party p~redjudices, and so nobly and prompt
~ responded to the call of The General
Government for men and money. and that
they are still ready and willing to do more,
and claims that this State must in
future demand her share of the glory and
burden of restoring the Nation to its form
er status.
He recommends the cheerful response Of
the people to the demand of the Govern
ment for more money. advises the immedi-
ate reduction of % per cent of the salaries {
Of State, County, and Township Offices.
Except State Auditor and Treasurer and {
a diminution of SO per cent of the usual {
taxes for local purposes. and also. a more :
equable and equitable mode of taxing rail {
road property, to all of which suggestions, t
people at large, viii, we are certain. I
respond afirmatiYely. :
He recommends the authorization by the +
Legislature of temporary suspension of 0
specie payment by the banks, (Which the I
Legislature have already done)-suggests :
the better Organizatiop of the militia, and the :
establishment of a State Military School, s
schools. le