The Cadiz Democratic sentinel. [volume] (Cadiz, Ohio) 1854-1864, 1863-01-14

world, that our love for free institutions j
such, that We will, on moments warning
peril lie, property, all. for their preservation
1t is difficult TO estimate, with any degreu
Of accuracy, what number OF brave and pa
jtriotic men turned out on these occasions
They could be counted only by meas urin
the means Of transportation, for thousand
were turned back for want OF these.
AZ many points on the Ohio, above GIN
cinnati, we were, for many weeks, constant,
threatened with invasion; indeed, the people
Of nearly all the river counties have been in
a state of slarm most Of the summer anc
hll. The river has been unusually low, thu
forming but slight protection to our border
j am happy to announce, however, that the
vigilance and patriotism Of the citizens o
the counties thus exposed, have proved SUI
ficient to protect our border from invasion
without any material assistance from Other
portions Of the State ....--..
: The attention ofthe War Department was
called early to this subject; but although il
evinced a disposition and willingness to de
all in its power TO drive the enemy from
Western Virginia it was impossible TO con
centrate sufficient force Tor that purpose
until abou. the first OF O:lober. Ali is now
quiet on our southern border. .s----szv.s
Early in July, the President issued calls
upon the loyal States for 100000 more
troops. Ohio's quota fer these calls was
$4,000; and we were called upon to raise
this numIer promptly. Whenit is remen,
bered that, up to this date, We had raised
lis 200 troops, by voluntary enlistment, Of
which number at least $4,000 were then in
the field, this additional demand will be fully
appreciated. Large, however, as this de.
mand was, and great as the effort necessarily
would be to meet it. you will be proud to
know that the gallant men OF Ohio were
found equal to the emergency. With one
accord, the patriotic and loyal citizens all
over the State entered upon the good work,
and ceased not until it was finished.
OF this number, about 81 900 were, by an
Act Of Congress- passed July II. 1862, and
by the Presidents order, issued in pursuance
thereof Cd the 4th day OF August, 1862,
subject to be drafted, upon failure TO tender
their services voluntarily. >f1 .21G1 t
Anticipating the draft, on the 22d day oil
July, A. ID. 1862, requested the several
tow 1Ship and ward assessors to take an emu.
meration, and make per feet list of all citi.
zens, subject to military duty, within their
respective districts. This request was most
cheeriully complied with; and here return
my sincere thanks to the Auditor OF Sta'e,
and the several county auditors and towns
shipand ward assessors, tor their kind and
prompt assistance in this difficult and un.
pleasant duty. 'a'+|
The report Of the Hon. Martin Welker,
who was appointed to superlntend the execu.
ton Of the Presidents order relating to the
draft, is herewith submitted, and to which
your attention is invited. ~ = "at
1t will he seen that the whole militia
strength Of the State is 425, 147; that, OF the
$4,000 required from Ohio, about SO, 600 vol.
unteered between the date of the Presidents
order and the date fixed for the draft, thus
leaving but about 1900 to be drafted; tina,
OF this Il. coo about 4,80Q, either in person
or by substitute, volunteered for the tenn Of
three years; that $500 were discharged for
vaious reasons, and that j, 900 have, as yet,
failed to respond to the draft; thus leaving
2,4O0 as the number actually sent to the
ield for service uuder the draft.
The deficiencies, above stated, occssioned
by discharges and failures to respond,
mounting together TO $500, are more than
made good by voluntary enlstments, since
the draft, of men other than those draf ed.
Ohio has, therefore, fully responded to the
large calls made upon u.s. We all have rea
son to feel proud OF our noble State, to know
that she has within her borders so generous
and patriotic people. To the many gener-
Gus hearts, who have contributed so literally
in this great and good work. the people are
much indebted. 10 the several township
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The report oithe Adjutant General, here,
with, will give he disposition Of the large
army from Ohio. 1t also exhibits our total
forco now in the field. This report is wor.
thy OF your profound consideration. To Ad,
ju,ant General Hill, and his able and eff
cient corps OF clerks, am greatly indebted.
They have devoted themselves to the duties
Of their respective positions with diligence
and scrupulous fidelity.
The report of Quarter master General
Wright will advise you fully oil the opera.
tions Of his department. A perusal OF this
report will fully demonstrate the necessity
OF an efficient head, and competent corps OF
assistants aud clerks in this department.
The State has reason to be proud OF the gen
tlemen who now occupy these positions.
or all the departments Of the service, there
is none that requires more Wig lance care and
kindness, than the one having charge of the
sick and wounded soldiers. Thank God, we
can claim, for this department Of the army OF
Ohio, most faithful performance OF duty
With the efficient aid OF the good women Of
Ohio, and tie generous and benevolent sur.
geons and humane muses. found all over the
State, Surgeon Generals Weber and Smith,
have been able, most successfully, TO mnis,e er
to the sanitary wants and necessities of our
gallant army. of. a.a99a .7ti H
The reports Of Surgeon Generals Weber
and Smith, herewith submitted contain
full statement Of the operations or this de-
partmeDt; and while they show that there
has been great suffering in our army, they
also exhibit the gratifying fact that every.
thing that could be done, to alleviate the dis
tresses Of our soldiers, has been done. The
neble woman Of our State have toiled day
and night in this good work; The kind and
pure men Of the State have also done their
duty. The soldiers prayer, for Gods bles,
sings upon the heads Of all who have thus
mlnistered to their wants will be answer.
ed. i19TG ~ 32f#l-t @'l ii'Hi.8 HEHIt
Large and generous as your appropriation
was, for this noble work, you will see, from
the accounts herewith presented, that il is
no mors than sufficient, ~ I'D, a..;.;-, j.,
When you learn however, that your liber-
atty has saved the lives of thousands OF the
gallant sons Of Ohio; and that every dollar
Of the money has been judIciously expended
you will not, am sure, regret your generos
ity, This account with notes OF explana
tion from } Judge Hoffman, Private Secretary
is herewith presented; from which will ap
pear. chat there has been paid Tor The reno
val otthe sick and wounded by steamboats,,
Sal, ,0o9, 81; 70 the several railroad compap-