Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-07-16
Local Matters.

PUBLIc MEErINo.--In aocordance With oal
heretofore published, large concourse Of th'
patriotic oltisenD Of Columbus assembled las
evening In Capitol square, on the west side o.
the State Hsuse. "fOr the purpose Of agreeing
upon some plan by which every citizen can con
tribute his share toward furnishing the full
quota of recruits called for from FRANKLIN
county" fE lNf
The meeting was called to order BY Hon
Samuel Galloway, and on his motion, Governor
Tod was appointed President. The following
gentlemen were chosen Vioe-PreSldents: MessrR
Lewis Heyl, Horace Wilson, D. W. Deshler
and l.. Hoster.
Messrs. H. R. Beeson and H. G. Noble were
appointed Secretaries.
After q patriotic and stirring address from
Governor Toj, he asked to be excused on &C.
count of the pressing duties in bis department
The Governor then retired, and the first Vice.
President, Lewis Heyl, Esq, presided during
the remainder Of the meeting
Hons. John W. Andrews and Samuel Gallo.
way were successively called upon to speak
Their speeches were eloquent and patriotic, and
were enthusiastically applauded throughout, by
tho thousands who were present.
The following gentlemen we're appointed q
committee to re2or. resolutions for the consid
Grafton Of the meeting: Messrs J. R Swan, F.
C. Kelton, J. p Bruck, Isaac Eberly, L. Yer.
rngion, F. c. Sessions and c. N. olds.
This committee then withdrew, and, after q
short absence, returned, and reported the fol-
lowing preamble and resolutions, which were
unanimously and enthusiastically adopted;
WHEREAS, A call has been Issued by the Pres.
ident of the United States for three hundred
thousand additional volunteers, to reinforce the
grand army Of the Republic; and,
WHEREAS, This call has been made necessary
by the persistent wlckedness of the leaders OF
this rebellion, In their insane attempt to break
down our National Government; and,
WHEREAS, This unnatural war 10 waged
against the very life of the Republic, and must
be fought ought at all sacrifices of blood and
treasure, until Constitutional Law Ia completely
viDdicated and the Union restored; and,
WHEREAS, IL is one Of the glories of our
present army, that IL is composed thus far, not
Of drafts" nor conscripts," but Of citizen
soldiers, voluntarily devoting themselves to the
service of their country; therefore, be IL
ResOlued, ]. That we, the citizens Of Colum.
bus and Franklin county, In primary assembly
convened, 90 cordially and promptly respond to
this call of the Executive for volunteers to
light this great battle for our national existence,
and will devote ourselves according to our sew.
eral ability, In aid of this good work.
RsSoLUed, 2 That we pledge to the Governor
of this State, and to the President of the
United States, the Executive officers Of the
Government, our hearty, unwaverlDg and loyal
co operation and support in the prosecution Of
this war to speedy and triumphant conclusion,
asserting our conviction to be, that that prose.
cu.on ID, tho best which will tho most directly
aud the most effectually exterminats treason
aud rebellion.
RssOlusd. 8. That we solemnIy call upon all
ciIizens, OF every occupation and condition 10
life, to stand by and defend our Government In
this It's fearful struggle, at every hazard Of life
property and honor.
Resolved, 4 As Is has been asoertained on ex-
animation, that an appropriation of funds by
our City Council, and which was anticipated,
can not be legally made for want Of the proper
authority TO do 60, and as such funds ss may be
needed must be raised from the private liberal
ity of our citizens, therefore
Resolved, That q committee Of seven be sp-
pointed by the Chairman of this meeting, to
obtain subscriptions to Military Fund which
shall be paid to Jos. H. Riley, Esq Treasurer
of the County Military committee, said fund
to be applied, under the direction Of said Mill.
tary committee, to aid in recruiting our quota
Of the volunteers Of Ohio, under the late call
of the President, and for the relief of soldiers
In the service. Further, that the Military COM
mittees of the several townships In the county,
be and they are hereby requested to call meet
ings In their respective townships, and cause
committees to be appointed, to obtain subscrip-
tons to said County Military Fund.
ResoLped, 5. That now, re sflrmipg our abid.
Ing faith 10, and our unconditional loyalty to the
constitutional Government of our Fathers, we
cheerfully and trustlDgly commend this Gov
ernment TO the good Providence of God, aud
to the strong arm and brave hearts Of our citi.
zen soldiery-and may God protect the right!
TAe following gentlemen were appointed the
committee on the collection of funds to ad.
vance the purposes and objects Of the meeting:
Messrs. J. w. Andrews, W. Failing, I. c. Aston,
W. E. Ide, w. G, Deshler, c. P L, Butler, and
Jacob Reinhard.
The following sums were then subscribed by
the individuals and firms named below, making |
in tho so0reoate &l7 665.