Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1864-01-05
ne aIessagc Of Governor Tod.


We lay before our readers this morning
The message Of Governor Tod. As it is
brisf,Ws commend It to the careful exami-
nstiOn Of every reader. The duties ofthe
Executive during the past two years have
been very tOilsOme, and the State is under
obligation to our Governor for the able and
indefstigable industry which have marked
his Executive career.
he recommends an increase in the sal
Ary Of the Governor, Auditor and Treas
urer ofstate. We have no doubt our leg
islature will chserfully grant proper ad-
vance and that Immediately. The present
salaries are unworthy the great State Of
Ohio.
BE recommends the abolition Of the Of
fee Of Comptroller Of the Treasury as be-
ing Of no practical good.
The Governor justifes, as indeed there
WAS no need, his prompt measures taken to
rspress our domestic rebellion in Holmes
and Montgomery counties.
The financial sfairs Of the State are in
excellent condition. S15S, 0S have
been paid for sick and wounded soldiers
snd the capture of Morgan. The State
debt has been reduced S676, 1852 6S and
there yet reusins Si2S. 1861. The de-
linquent tax list is less than ever before
in the history of the State.
The benevolent institution of the State
are in hOurishing condition, although
there is needed q new building for the
deaf and dumb.
Governor Tod has granted Al, refused SO
and continued II, applicatiODsf for pardon.
The escape of Morgan is due to negligence
Of those hsving him in custody and mis-
understanding with United States military
authorities.
The Governor is highly gratifed with
the reports of the School Commissioner,
Mr.. White The militia system has proved
great success.
The Commissioner OF Immigration,
BennO speyer, Esq, has accomplished 8
great and good work for the State. We
trust our Legislature will continue it. A
great many claims for damage in the John
Morgan raid and chase are presented for
payment We trust that great care will
be taken in sitting these claims. Undoubt-
edly great many false ones will be pre-
ssntsd.
The Governor recommends a Bu-
resu Of military statistics. This is a
work that should be commenced immedi-
atsly; future generations and the honor
the State demand it.
Oar Pay Agents, at the pa!try cost
70 the State of S2,758.s9 have de-
posted in the State Treasury for
the friends of soldiers, 1851, ,s24Sl. This
sum is the beet argument in favor of the
continuance Of this work. We trust Gov
ernor Brough will multiply facilities for
saving the money of soldiers for their
families.
The Governor recommends an increase
Of the tax for the support Of soldiers
families, from one mill to two mills on the
dollar. By all means lei no soldiers
family suffer Ohio herself has put an
army into the field numbering no less than
2OO,671. No State has won prOuder dis
tinctinction than have these men for Ohio.
In battle and st the ballot they have proved
their bravery and loyalty.
A large amount Of miscellaneous cores
pOndenoe is transmitted with the Messagt.
As We shall examinine more in detail
The various questions discussed in the
Message, we content ourselves this morn
ing with this synopsis. We repeat again,
let every reader study the very lucid
statements of the Governor. Study them
and be proud Of the good works of our no
bic State.