The Portage County Democrat. [volume] (Ravenna, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1863-05-20

and have them sworn to before Justice of the peace
notary public. directed by Prof. Kirkland, of
G eveland. made out six eight of these certh-
rates, and was qualified to them before William |
Goodman, ESQ., have been guilty of this crime Of
crime 1t ISL and 30 has almost every physician in the
country.
just here permit me to say that do not desire a
fatering testimony than that given by the acts
of Prot J. P. Kirkland Out of less than 300 drafted
men examined in Cleveland from this (Portage) Co.,
this number had my certifcates of disability In their
possession. Some is or I6 from the town OF RaveDna
were examined by Prof. Kirkland, four of whom
exempted, and every one had my certificate of disa
bility in hi pocket
passed muster in Cleveland On the other hand do
not know of one single man that pronounced capa-
BILE of performing military duty but was passed by the
surgeon Al the urgent demands OF .toutsiders the
commissioner recalled 25 30 persons from Shalers
pointed other ply ysieians to examine them; and Com
missioner Horton told me that, with very few ex-
ceptions, the decision was the same that made by
me.
Again, Mr.. Beebe harps long and loud upon my
charging two dollars head for examining during
part of tH o days. cannot deny it, The deed was
done in broad open day and in the light of the nine
tsenth cenitTyII
On the morning commenced the examination, |
connciled with Commissioner Horton to what 1
should charge and how should charge. 1 also met
with the Military Committee in1eon enton, and had
the whole ground talked over. There appeared no
ference OF opinion as to my right to charge; rms
Military Committee was composed of Col. Mcintosh
Squire Kneeland, Col. Carter, A. Hart and Sam'l d
Harris, Jr.
My instructions from the Committee was to charge
every man alike-the man that ot exempted the
| same rs the ma that was-and charged according
ly. and the Committee was acces sorry to tn fact.
| The Committee and myself were in on this
| point; and the same error committed in othel
couaties through the State, as have been informed
| telegram from the Governor put an end to It,
But there was no order in the dispatch, commanding
me to rsfHd,o stated by Mr.. Beebe In his ddreT
tiSsnent. But did refund to every man before tbs
examination closed il recolect correctly at leas
have not been asked for a dollar since last fall
there should be any who has not received his two
dollars, wish he would cali upon and receive 1t
i know Of none
In conclusion, have this to say, that appoint
1 lena. Arkansas. there found surgeon in charge
i reported back to Columbus Ohio. Remained l.
anxious suspense for nearly four months on and o
duty, when was informed that could receive pa
i for zine nor monies expended That an error hae
been committed. s
against me until heart them in Washington. de
med the charges then. They more true now.
Several men testify that they believe him to be stoU
: hearty man. None of these men are physicians
Their te timony would not likely far before med
cal men. know that Chamberlain was treated b
several physicians during the winter, and since h
return to Camp Chase, in the latter part of Marcel
has been in the hospital up to the present time.
!, he is sound man. why keep him in the hospital?
- There appears to be enough work, about this tint
for stout healthy
. Mr.. Becbe appears very sorry To have this matte
- brought before the public. He would rather keep Il
: whole matter in the dark. Really, am pleased
know that he could be brought out, although it CO
tim and labor to get il to the light of the
No, never had any particular being deca
n tated in secret would take just as much real pie
q sure in being executed on the public square
. family ireside.
Mr.. Beebe had acted upon his knowledge of thin
g and not upon Tztmor, or statements made bv thi
fourth person, he might act with more assuranc
aud would not have failed in many cf his &c wat
!" hanli' arrests
!, Mr. Beebe, they would not present very euviat
i picture.
j.. ALCORN. M. D.