Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1862-07-10
eovernor's Proclamation.
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COLUMBUS, o., July g. 1882.
FELLOW CITIZENS :--K on win be glad TO
know that hearty responses are being made
TO the Proclamation Of the third inst, thus
demonstrating that the people Of Ohio are
alive to the military necessities Of the Gov
ernment. I cannot, however, too strongly
urge upon you the absolute necessity Of
prompt and vigorous action.
On the 9th inst I had the pleasure Of
meeting the Governors Of many Of the
Western States, from. whom learned that
their constituents are determined to spend
their last man and last dollar, If necessary,
to crush out the unhOly rebellion, and thus
demonstrate TO the crowned heads Of Eu-
rope, who seem TO DO doubling upon the
! question, that the American people are
able to maintain the glorious Government
/ established for them by their fathers, and
desire no Intervention from any quarter.
Shall Ohio, the Empire State Of the 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 argued
| by me. 1 viii, therefore, only ask that
each citizen for himself inquire, "WhRt
can do to maintain government seeur-
ing to every man equality of rights and
privileges2' The answer eau be none
other than, qTender my services to that
| government or furnish q substitute in my
place"
Many who are not liable to military
duty, can, with small pecuniary expense,
and the devotion of few hours time, pro-
cure the services Of a substitute. This
done, military force can at once be raised
far exceeding the wants Of the Govern
ment. have, therefore, to recommend
that, by common consent, this course be
UdOPted. careful record shall be kept
by the Adjutant General, of the names Of
all who thus furnish substitutes.
An effort is now being made to raise
/ twenty-five Infantry Regiments planAa
of rendezvous and drill are being estab-
lished at Cleveland, Toledo, Mansfield,
Lima, Dayton, Portsmouth, Marietta Steu-
benville and GAINESVILLE, which, in addition
to Camps Chase and Dennison, are deemed
sufficient at this time.
] Experienced commanders and surgeons
for these camps, will at once be appointed
| for the instruction and care Of the recruits
The several recruiting officers will report,
with their recruits, from time to time at
the eampnearest their location.
The several County Military Committees
are urgently requested to aid me with their
advice and assistance. They can do much
to lessen the vast responsibility resting
upon me. In this connection, it may be
| proper to state that the circular letter here
tofore issued, was not intended to revoke
/ the appointment of committees made by
I y,radaraopo,. kr,k esr,-1rr eor,,,.,
/ efficient working committee in every coun-
/ ty. Hence, all County Committees ap-
pointed by Gov. Dennison will please con-
tinue until otherwise notified by me.
/ District Committees are dispensed with.
To the medical profession, must also
make a special appeal. You have already
won great rehown for your profession, by
your prompt and gallant services in caring
| for our sick and wounded. Your good
work, however, must - continued; our
gallant soldiers richly deserve the best
medical talent of the State; and it is ard
emily hoped, that surgeons Of the very first
rank will continue to tender their servi-
ces. To be eligible for regular positionsi in
the army, it is indispensable, by order of
the War Department., that recipients of
commissions be examined and approved by
the State Board Of Examiners by this, it
is not intended, however, that members of
the regular profession, Of long practice and
high standing shall submit to a schoOl-boy
examination. desire only to know that
they are worthy to be entrusted with the
high responsibility. of ministering to the
gallant volunteers who may need their ser
vices.
AND Up& friepds Qf the yQalE free Coy
the rich harvest with which God has bless
ed us shall be safely garnered, enable the
Executive of your State to announce that
the call of President Lincoln, whose pa
triotism and frmness has won the admir-
alton of the world, has been promptly an
swered
DAVID TOD Goyorno,