Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1864-05-26

'neAi country. L 10 not tnink their
patriotism has ever been equaled in
the history Of the world"
RELIEF OF FAMILIES OF THE
OH NATIONAL GUARD. -..-
The following circular was recei-
we'd yesterday by the Military Com
mittee of this county: J .t = a..
The STATE OF ONO,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
COLUMBUS, May Is, '64.
To Military Committee If Gala Count:
Upon more careful examination of
the provisions of the Relief Law, 1
feel constrained to change my for
mer position as to the right OF fami-
lies of the National Guard to its ben
etits. Tney have the same rights as
families of other soldiers in the SER
vice. Still, our people should bear
in mind that with the large addition
thus made to the dependant families
of soldiers, this fund will now be Sc
verely burthened. The taxation was
made on the basis of our quotas un-
der the calls We have now added
over thirty thousand men; and to that
extent have increased the number Of
families that will require aid. There
fore, it is necessary that we should
add to the fund, by voluntary contri-
button, to the extent at least, of is
increase of its liability. You should
see that your County Commissioners
levy the discretionary tax for this
year; or, at least have clear record
of refusal TO do 90. A-sv al 1-s
Some complaints fn-regard to the
action of Trustees in the distribu-
ton of this fund, are answered in
this form: .r.. 90 fH.....
lst. 1t is asked, Where the ab-
sent soldier owns a house and lot, or
a small tract of land on which his
family resides, is the family thereby
debarred from relief Certainly
not; unless the property, independent
of furnishing home for the family,
is productive of the means OF sup
porting it. Unproductive property
may be an incumbrance, in the way
of taxes and other expenses Sensi-
bic and well meaning men should
not have any trouble in deciding
questions of this kind. A helpless
family may not be able to work
ground, even to the partial extent Of
q livelihood. The simple question
with practical men should be: Does
the family, considering all its cir
its capability to produce,
It's ordinary industry and economy,
need aid to live comfortably2 Ifso,
The aid should be extended. It is
notifying to add, that in few cases
Trustees are represented as deciding
hat where tie family held a small
entirely unproductive,
t was not entitled to relief until the
be sold, and its proceeds
Such q position is at va
lance alike with the provisions Of
he law, and the dictates of human
IS.
I'd. 1t is asked, whether the fami-
y of deceased soldier in receipt OF
Government pension, is entitled 10
The answer depends upon
he circumstances, stnsibly viewed.
s the pension, considering the size
nd helplessness of the family, suffi-
lent for its support If not. relief
hould be extended from the fund,
nd the amount of the pension is to
,e taken into the account when equal
zing the fund in the township.
Other questions that may arise
hould be settled, not by the strict
ules of legal refinement, but upon
he principles of practical common
iense. The trust should be literally
md honestly construed. There is
10 requirement. to practice niggard-
v economy, but to fairly distribute
he fund in the spirit of Justice and
and accomplish with 1t the
,reatest amount of good.
In cases where the Military Com
nittees feel warranted in doing 81.
hey can relieve themselves of So ne
abor and responsibility, and pr 1ba-
,ly secure a more equitable dist .ribu-
ion, by apportionIng the vol Intary
contributions among the tow nships,
-pon the basis adopted by tie Coun-
v Commissioners, and hSAnding the
mounts to the Township, Trustees,
o be paid out in the same manner,
md as a part of the relief fund.
Please have this Circular publish
I'd in your county. fh's
GODS Very respectable.
JOHN BROUGH