Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-10-04
Ohio 9tntesmam
TELEGRAPHIC.
GFOr late" TelegTaphic NerOs, see 3D. Page.
Morning and Noon Reports.
The GOvernOrs' Address TO the PresI.
dent,
[oOncluded from yesterday morning !

dent.
tConcluded from yesterday morning
The right of any person to retain euthorit,
70 compel any portion Of the subjects Of the ma
tlonal government to rebel against il, or I;
maintain its enemies, implies In those who al
lowed the possession OF such authority to rebe
themselves; aud therefore the right to estab
lish martial law or military government in q
State or territory in rebellion, Implies the rjphl
and the duty of the government to lberate the
mi5ds of oil persons living therein, by appro
pirate proclamation and assurances of proLec.
ton, In order that all who are capable, intel
lectualy and morally, of loyalty and obedi.
ence' may not be forced into treason as the
willing tool OF rebellious traitors. To have
continued indefinitely the most efficient cause,
support and stay OF the rebellion, would have
been, IN our Judgment unjust to tho loyal peo-
pie whose treasure and lives are made q willing
sacrifice on the altar Of patriotism; would have
Disseminated against the wife who is conpell-
cd to surrender her husband; against the pa-
rent who is to surrender his child to the hard
ships OF the camp aud the peris of battle, and
IN favor OF rebel masters permitted TO retain
their slaVes. IL would be final decision alike
against the humanity, justice, the right and
dignity OF the government, and against sound
aud wise national policy. The decision Of the
PRESIDENT to strike at the root of the rebellion,
VIII lend new Vigor to the efforts and new life
and hope to the hearts of the people,
Cordially rendering to the President our
respectful assurances of personal and official
confidence, we trust and believe that the policy
now inaugurated will be crowned with SUCCESS
ana will give speedy aud triumphant victorios
over our enemies, and secure the nation and
people the blessing and favor of Almighty God.
we believe that the blood of the heroes who
nave fallen, and those who may yet give up
tnelr lives to their country, will not have been
shed In vain. The splendid valor of our sol.
dlers, their patient endurance, their manly
patriotism and their devotion to duty, demand
from US and from all their countrymen the
homage OF the sincereet gratitude and the
pleoge OF our constant reinforcement and sup
port A just regard to these brave men whom
We nave contributed to place in the field, and
ior the Importance of the duty which NAV law
fully pertain to US hereafter, has called us into
friendly conference, and now presenting to our
national Chief Magistrate this conclusion of our
delloeratons, we devote ourselves to our cOun-
try's service, and will surround the President
IN our constant support, trusting that the fidelity
and zeal OF the loyal States and people will al.
Ways assure him that he will be constantly sus-
tained IN pursuiDg with vigor this war for the
preservation of the national life and the hopes
of humanity
(signed) A. G. CURTIN,
yNO. A. ANDREW,
RICHARD YATES,
ISRAEL WASHBURNE, JR.,
EDWARD SALOMON,
SAM'L j. KlRKWOOD,
O.P. MORTON 10y D. D. RosE,
- his representative J,
WIN. SPRAGUE,
F. Fl. PIERPONT,
DAVID TOD,
N. S. BERRY,
AUSTIN BLAIR,