The Jeffersonian Democrat. [volume] (Chardon, Ohio) 1854-1865, 1863-08-14
CHARDON, ,GEA UGA COUNTY, OHIO FRIDAY AUGUST a ,Sea

l am panied to be compelled TO apnounc,
that u few gallant spirits have been taker
from us. Prominent smopg The number /,
tho bravo Major Daniel McCook, tho hon
ored father Of tho heroic boys who bear hi,
namc, and who have won 90 much plor,
aud ronown tor our arms in this great strug
gle. Major McCook, although advanced ia
years. has pcriicd his life, as q volunteer
upon many Of our battle fields believing
that he could DO Of service ia riddng tb,
State OF her invaders, be volunteered with
his "usty rifle. as a private, and fell in IN,
engagement noar Buffiogtons Island. Iii,
memory will be cherished by all and the
sincere sympathies Of sli true patriots will
be given to his widow and children.
Throughout tho entire contest, I was In
cans,ant communication, both night aud
day. with Maj Gen Burnside, who had com
mand OF the entire forces and I take gres
pleasure In testifying TO the zeal fidelity
and ability with which he has cond ucte the
campaign.
Tho damage to property will necessarily
DO largo in dollars and cents, but insipniG
cant when contrasted with the beneficial,
results to our State and country.
Promp. measures have been taken TO as.
certain the names of the s.f.rers, and the
amount OF damage sustained, all Of which
will DO communicated TO tho nex, General
Assembly. Steps have also been taken to
adjust and pay for all sorvico rendered by
the militia. ample provision for which was
made by tho last Gonerai Assembly.
And now, fellow citizens, do not for q mo.
ment doubt but that this raid of MORGAN
will ultimately prove a benefit to us as O
people. II has taught an insoient foe that
however 90 we'll provided, or however 60
large, he cannot with impuDi,y invade our
State. Ii has demonstrated TO ourselves,
that when acting 10 concert. tho pe,p'e of
Ohio arc a tower Of strength-remembe Dor.
'nst our military organizations had neyur
mustered; the officers we're not even ve,
commissioned still, thus fresh and un.
known to each other. they wore able 70 do
such efficient service.
Lot mo say. then. TO the military for.
cos OF Ohio, both volunteers aud militia
go vigorously forward with your oreaniza.
tions. This raid has taught you the lesson
that you have something to do, and that
your trainings arc not mere idle ceremonies
you are to be the oonservstors of peace
upon you. tho poopIo Of the State depend
to maintain law and preserve quiet and or.
der !" every ncighborbood-be prepared, ~.
once, to do your duty folly.
In come Of our sister Staios, serious riots.
resulting in the loss Of many lives. aud largo
destruction of property, have occurred on
account o! the # ,rts of the Federal au,tori
tics to enforce tho laws for the preservation
Of our Government.
lam happy to announce to the people Of
tho Slate. that there 10 no just cause for CD.
pretending such disturbances within our
border ; but. be this as II NAV, ample pro
vision hos been msde to queIl any such dis
turbance, should any be attempted.
Thank God, We have but few bad men In
Ohio; and tho good and virtuhus of every
n'ighborhood are able to preserve the peace
and dignity Of the State.
The Stste authorities have but little TO
do. directly, with tho enforcement of tho
draft, They havo looked TO II, however, in
season, tha, honest and faithful agents. c,ti-
z"ns Of the State have been selected by the
Federal authorities to execute tho draft
Fairness aud jus,ness. therefore, arc guar.
antecd to every citizen. Additional troops
arc required to maintain our glorious gov.
ervmept Our brave and gallant boys in
the field require assistance in men, from
home,a they must have il. Ihsve, there
fore, choerfully given to the Federal author.
itios all aid in my power to enforce the
draft soon to bo made; and I earnestly i'm.
plore tho assistance Of oil good men thr ouph.
out the State in this necessary work.
The brilliant achievements of our forces,
during the present month. resulting in the
destruction and capture of over hundred
thousand of the enemy. together with their
suongholds. give as the hope that the war
will soon terminste-the drafted man,
need not anticipate q three years campaign.
He may safely depond upoa bis neighbors
at home. and the law.msking power Of the
State. to take care of ,bose dependent upon
him during his absence.
Let US all then, follow citizens, with one
hoars. and with ope voice. choerfully stand
by our Government. in this It's hour Of
trouble. The reflection hereafter, that We
have done so. will cheer and sustain US on
our way through life; our children will love
and cherish. our memories, and God will
bless us for so doing.
DAVID TOD. Governor.
Widowhood in Bengal.
The very day girl becomse widow.
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