Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1865-10-11
Gov. Tod's Speech at Columbus.

We have in the Columbus Journal
brie f synopsis of the speech made by
Ex-Governor Tod, at the Union rally,
on Tuesday evening. OF the duty of
the Union party, Gov. Tod said:
"With the organization of this par
ty came safety to the country, and it
has many duties TO perform. First.
to take care of wounded and disabled
soldiers. This was most peculiarly
our duty from our relations to them
We can through State and National
Legislation provide for them. The
National Government had done much,
perhaps all that was possible under
the circumstances, but Ohio as State
must do more. Your hospital over
here, donated by the National Gov
ernmept, is very well in its place, but
will not answer all purposes. The
widows and children must be provided
for at their own firesides. To do this
he was in favor ofincreasing pensions
on bounties. To accomplish this plan,
he would provide for the twelve thou
sand widows and orphans in Ohio
This would involve an increased annu-
al expenditure of 81, 100000, or an ad-
ditional tax of one and one-third mills
on a dollar He would inquire if there
was any man Che would not insult
Democrats by making distinction)
who would regret the payment of this
pittance. He would have the funds
collected by the proper county Off
GERS, without additional expense, and
disbursed by them.
To provide for these disabled SOL
diers is duty incumbent on the Un-
ion Party, and Franklin county should
send at least one member to the Leg
islature to aid in accomplishing
this, for Democrats cannot be trusted.
The National credit too demands
our attention. The obligation does
not rest as much upon the Democrats
as on US. The Governor referred to
the question of national securities be-
ing exempt from taxation, showed
why this should be, quoted the law,
ridieuled the idea of the bonds being
held only by the monied men, declared
the debt q sacred one and that it
must be paid, so keep the Union party
in power.
The future of the colored an is
yet to be considered. What is to be-
come of the negroes in Kentucky, of
the freedmen in the South 81? The
Union party is pledged to provide for
these men. He agreed with Gov. An
dersOn that the negroes just made
free were not prepared to be the gov
ernors of this great country. They
must be qualified for every position
before they can be given the right of
suffrage. God grant the period might
come soon. but he expected not to
live to see that time. The question
must bo left in safe hands-with the
Union party.
The Governor closed with a word
to the soldiers. The gallantry evine-
ed in rendering the Government their
services, the bravery shown on many
a battle field, were only equaled by
their department since their return
home. This has made us proud OF
you. Still continue so to act and
prove that you are capable of accom-
plishing what your warmest friends
have expected of you. By this course
you have added new laurels to these
aiready won, and in this course may
you continue.
Excusing himself from making a
more lengthy effort, the Governor
closed with a reference to the impor-
tance of the campaign and of its de.
serving the hearty support of all.