The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1862-07-16
Proclamation by the Governor.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

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FELLOW CITIzENs-You will be glad
to know that hearty responses are be-
ing made to the Proclamation of the
3D. inst. thus demonstrating that the
people of Ohio are alive to the military
necessities of the Government. | can
not, however, too strongly urge upon
you the absolute necessity of prompt
and vigorous action. .,.,..l. .,..
On the 9th inst, had the pleasure
of meeting the Governors of many of
the Westetn States, from whom learned
that their constituents are determined
to spend their last man and last dollar,
Unnecessary, to crush out this unholy
rebellion, and thus demonstrate to the
crowned heads Of Europe, who seem to
be doubling upon the question, that
the American people are unable to
maintain the glorious Government cs>
tablishcd for them by their Fathers,
and desire no Intervention from any
quarter.
Shall Ohio, the Empire State ofthe
West, be behind her sister States in
this holy work? If every man does
his solemn and religious duty, she will
not be. IF not, however, she may be.
The question of duty need not be ar
gued by nc; I will, therefore, onlyask
that each citizen, for himself, inquire,
"What can | do to maintain Govern
ment securing to every man equality
Of rights and priveleges?' The an>
swer can be no other than, "Tendcr my
services to that Government, or furnish
a substitute in my place. q t~"9'.nr @j
Many who are not liable to military
duty, can, withslnall pecuniary expense
and the devotion of few hours time,
procure the service of a substitute
This done, a military force can at once
be raised, far exceeding the wants of
the Government. [ have therefore to
recommend, that by common consent,
this course be adopted. A careful rec
ord shall be kept by the Adjutant-
General, of the names of all who thus
furnish substitutes. e,;' +
An effort is now being made toraise
twenty-five infantry regiments. et
Places of rendezvous and drill are
being established at Cleveland, Toledo,
Mansfield, Lima, Dayton, Portsmouth,
Marietta, SteubenviEe, and GAINESVILLE,
which, in addition to Camps Chase and
Dennison, are deemed sufficient at this
time. s'f .ass .f.a asa ..fs avss
Experienced commanders and sur
geons for these camps will at once be
appointed for the instruction and care
of therecruits. .,. aa, ia, 4. .,rc,, ,s.....
The several recruiting officers will
report with their recruits, from time
to time, at the camps nearest their To-
cation. a. s.. ...ra 70. ,,.... =. ...,.... =.
The several county Military com
mittees arc urgently requested to aid
me with their advice 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, hereto
fore issued, was not intended torevoke
the appointment of committees made
by my predecessor, but simply to secure
an efficient working con mittee in every
county; hence, all county committees
APPOINTED by Gov. Dennison will please
contin ue until otherwise notified by me.
District committees are dispensed
with, ''l'@
To the medical profession I must
also make Especial appeal. You have
already won great renown for your
profession by your prompt and gallant
services in, caring for our sick and
wounded. Your good work however,
must be continued. Our gallant sol
dicrs richly deserve the best medical