Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1863-11-13

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Ts the Military Committees Of the State.
TIE STATE OF Quo. ]
Executive DEPARTMENT.
CuL.UMBUs, Nov. Z, 1864 }
To he Afil.korv Comm me- of -

To the Military COmnlates Of -- County:
GExTrMEN ~ have heretofore invoked
your aid to raise our States quota Of the call
made by the President Of the United States
for three hundred thousand troops under date
Of the l7.h uIt., and am happy TO know that
you are giving me the aid desired.
I have now to inform ynu that Ohios quota
Of this call is 29 352. and that this number
has been justly appOrtiOnrd among the several
townships and wards Of the Stale, in propor-
iiOn TO the military strength of each, after
first giving due credit TO each for all the troops
heretofore furnished. The number thus ap-
poriiOned so each township and ward of your
cOuniy, you will learn from the newspapers
published in your immediate neighborhood.
Herewith send you copy OF my CORES
pondence with the War Department, dated re-
spectively Sept. 18th and 23j, showing the plan
for securing the volunteers now asked for
From this you will observe that the recruits
now 10 be raised are all designed for regiments
in the field, hence no new organizations will be
attempted.
You will also observe, that gallant and
brave men, who have already earned their CON-
missions, are TO be sent home to receive from
me promotions upon condition that they raise
a given number Of recruits. A moments con-
sideration will satisfy you of the wisdom and
justice of this policy.
First-It secures to the soldier who ha,
won position the promotion that be richly
merits.
Second-It places the raw recruit by tbe
side of the veteran soldier, by whom he will
be kindly received and at once taught how 10
avoid the dangers and diseases incident to Gang
life.
Third-It secures to the Government bo
dy Of men who will at once, with the advant
ages indicated, become efficient troops.
FOurth-lI saves to the National Treasury
much Of the expense incident to the organiza
IiOn OF new regiments, and very large pro-
portion OF the amount that would otherwise
be expended upon superBumery officers.
The enclosed letter from the War Depart
ment, usder date of Srpr. IS h. designaies th.
bounuies 10 be paid by the Government, and
the periuds when paid. These bountirs, y,Iu
will observe, are $4O2 fuI the volunteer who
has seen nine month continuous service, aud
1902 for the recruit who has never been in
service, $72 Of which, in both cases, is to be
paid at the time of muster in and all during
the continuance or su the expiration of the
service, irrespective OF the time when this oc-
ours. The recruit will be permitted to select
the regiment that he wishes to jOin.
It is confidently expec:ted that the regiments
uow in the field will, 10y the reenistment Ol
the officers and mn now there, be Continued
for the term Of three years or during the war
hencp, the new recruit has no reason to dread
or fear being placed in any new Organization.
Should We fail to raise our number within
the time named by the President tO-wiI :: the
5Ih OF January next, draft will certainly
take plpce on that day to make good The deic.
il. This draft will be made from the town.
ships or wards in default, and not from Ihose
which may have furnished their quotas
Hence il becomes the duty Of the residents o.
each township and ward to Look TO it in time
If they desire TO save draft ut their owl
homes.
All inclined to enlist viii be encouraged by
the reflection that the incoming State admins
Iration, both Legislative and Executive, will
continue to do its full duty in providing Eor
those whom they leave behind dependent upon
them for support. Surely it can hardly be
necessary that [ say anything to men who Sc
fully appreciate, as you do, the mOmeutuous
issues at stake, with the view of stimulating
you to action. The existence of our glorious
Government is yet in jeoupardy the wicked
men who have confederated together TO over
throw it, can be put down only by military
force. To accomplish this . few additional
men are absolutely necessary. Thus far, Ohio
lhe State we all love SO well, has generously
nobiy done her full duty. Shall we flag now
when single farther effJrt is only nee essary
to accomplish the great and holy purpose oil
maintaining our national Union?
/ am not insensibe to the deep debt oil
gratitude that the people of Ohio owe you
tor the generous aid that you have heretofore
given her authorities in this great work. yet /
feel constrained in their behalf to make this
further call upon you, and lODdly hope that
you will OF yet weary in well doing.
You are aware that am soon to surrender
the highly responsible duties now resting upOn
me. will, therefore, avail myself of this
probably the last occasion for addressing you
TO return TO you my profound thanks Tor the
generous and willing aid that you have .reto-
fore given me, in discharge of the arduous
duties which have been thrown upon me.
Respectfully yours,
DAVID TOD, Governor.