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SERV VOL. 47, NO. 23. "WARREN, TRUMBULL COUNTY, OHIO. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14, 18G3. WHOLE NO. 2415. UHRONICLE E Hardware Trade of '62! OfEMSG I P. SPRING STOCK SOW ARRIVING AT R. H. BARNUM & . CO.'S. DES1KOUS of operating, during the present and eomiug season, in wlist may be called a " lively cash and short time trade. it t a very low rate of profit, in accordance with the ne cessities of war times, we shall offer to farmers ,. 4kbs builders, mechanics, merchants, steam mill ' ' men, house-keepers and ail others, every descrip tion of JliupXfiRK, llocss Paikts, Axles, Iron i Kails, Glass? Sash, Doors and Elikds at right lam oVvm fiffurC Instead of keepint the "bizcest stock west f th. . : mountains." we have aimed to be supplied with " .l every variety of roods La our line, which will be . constantly replenished by direct shipments from the r i Eastern manufacturing districts and the large Job- 'bine LIouseB of New York, Boston and Philadelphia . ,'frem whom, by recent arrangements, we are en- t .abltdto buy at very, w raits, hence rie. and in ' fact will sell cheap. n. ii. BAKxr.v sz to. Jobbers and Retail Dealers in Iron, Nails, Class. " Pine Doors, bash, Hardware, and Wheeler's Wr - ter Drawer. Market Street, Warren. O. T. B. Orders filled promptly. Good warranted to suit, ed to varieties and classes of toed, as follows! Band Kiddles, also assorted Sires. Cooper's Tool, ' extra 1st class roods. : Tile Spades, drain yonr lots, gardens and fsnns. ' ' The Ohio Agricultural Report, now being distrib- uted, have a good article on braining;, read it. iiarden Hoes. - - " Rakes. - - Ppades, .. .i ' ' Trowels. ' Cultivator Teeth. ..'.. ; Iron for Drag Teeth. I Blind Paints, A Ne. 1 quality. - famish, tip-ton article. ' Sheep Shears, Extra No. 1, some number " poor." Carbon Oil Lanterns, no need of stumbling dark " rights, be sure and buy one. Wool twine. . ' Sheep Shears attention Is once more called to them, as they are tip-top. 7 Clothes Wringers. ' ' Rifles and Shot Ouns. " Rifle Barrells and Trimmings.' -' Powder Fasks, 2, 4, 6 and 6 oanees. - Powder F.FF. FFFandFFF FOG. Snot, Lead. Cap. Wads. Ac. To Carriage and Sheet Builders. Baixch Co. ' would say We are in the market no house can undersell us. Never fail to give as a oalL Orders filled promptly. Goods sent by hack, railroad, canal, teamsters, or year neighbor. Bear it in - mind, B arxvm las-long been a dealer in this class . of goods; is well acquainted with Eastern manu facturers. Rolling Mills and heavy Jobbers, there fore is fully posted as to the market and ean just ' sell at rates which Ufn competition. -. Dandy Tire all sixes.- ; two Horse Wagon lire. : Sprinaa Eastern and Pittsburgh. ! Axles old and unproved styes. Two Horse Wagon Thimble Skeins. . English Wagon Boxes. Carriage Bolts. - - -.Tit " -m-; Wrenches, Nats, dashers, 4c. Nail Rod first class goods. ' Sweeds Iron. Axe Bar. -Cast Steel, flat, square and round. Busier Steel, also German and Spring. - Enumeration of-- mixed varie- ties , of goods on land and for sale at Bakni m's Hardware Sales Kooms at .Warren, Ohio. X. Ii. Jakes G. Brooks would be hap py to see his old and new friends --be can sell them goods at rates ruling, far below former prices. Lie sure and call on him at Mar num's. t i.: v". , . ' i w - -:- : ' t . i " -"- "; ' '- " Sooona, soma big and"little iron ones, , Knives aad Forks U varieties. ; ' ' ' ; r Pocket Kniweaoae, twstlrree and four blades. Pruning Knives use them this spring. Traoo Chains su-aicht and twisted. Halter . Log 7 : Wen - -. Pump " - - -Dog Iron Pumps, Rope and Cords.. Mortice Machines. . Cabinet Makers' Goods. Familyteelyards weigh right. Sad Irons Tailors' Goose. Button Hole Scissors, fcaears, of No. 1 quaiuy, , Bootjacks. Tile drain, dain lit Bouse Cleaning wants, such as Csrpet Tacks, Tack Hammers, Carpet Strechers, Scrubbing Brashes rood stove polish, Jtcv t - n ' 51- :-f - : . Pine Doors, -.. .. i:Sash, , ' ' . r ,iLlinda and Paints, ' Blind Hinges, ; :Door.Loks, i - i :4' Latches, ; quso Trimmings, a!! kinds, Putty, Oil, Glass, Xail3? every size, Lumber, Lath, Cleveland Shaved Pine Shinsles, Cot Pine Cut Poplar do do Call at K.H. Barn urn k Co Warren, Ohio. Hardware 'Kooms, in if it I be it to to so to of of GOVERNOR'S MESSAGE. Gentlemen of the Senate and Hovst of Hep-, : J I congratulate the State, our common ' constituenis, thut the period has arrived ' when you. their immediate neighbor and representatives, fresh from vour, homes, can participate in thorduties and respoiisioiiiues oi proviuing lor and pro - tecting their interests; ond it is a source of great rehef to myself to know that, with your presence, 'I shall have able counsellor to guide, and direct me in the j discharge of the many cares and repou-; resting upon the Executive. 1 or tbk I'Eoplk's bspeesbntativis. There never has been a neriod itt. the history of our State when a faithful and vigilant effort at duty, on the part of the people's representatives, was more re quired than the present. The question of man's capacity for self-government is yet unsettled. The gigantic effort of wicked nnd bad men to overthrow our beautiful and heavenly form of' govern ment, which existed at the period of your adtonrnnient, has not yet been quelled We were given the reins of our State government, lor the time being, ty an honest and confiding constituency, with a special view to carry out their wish in maintaining the government as handed down to them by tlieir Fathers; we should look well to it, then, that we do not dis appoint their expectations. They have not faltered in this great work; but fullv appreciating . the mighty imortanco of preserving our institutions, tliey have yielded up everything with a degree of generosity unparalleled in the history of any people..': Lverytlung dear to them has been given to the cause. Husbands, fathers, sons and brothers have left their loved ones, to brave tho dangers, of the field of battle, and the diseases incident to camp life", with a cheerfulness never before manifested. The mothers, wives and sisters also. Lave fully demonstrated their elaiiu to the love and affection of these -brave und gnllant men. AH that woman can do, has been done to alleviate the distresses of our soldiers, and thereby stimulate them to dutv. Such being the character of our constit uents, it is impossible to measure the claim thev have upon us, their agents. Energy, integrity and purity of purpose. economy and industry, aie, at least,' due from us to them. Aside from tho cla'm that our constit uents have upon us for all this, the only true reward a public servant can win for himself, is to be able to claim, when com muning with his Maker, an honest and vigilant effort at public duty. If we can not claim this for ourselves, when we shall surrender up our trust, we will have worked to Litis purpose. the rzoPLE or omo and the rebellion. It is not necessary to discuss the que? tion presented by this rebellion with the people of Ohio ; they have, with great unanimity, determined that, cost what it may in time, treasure or life, the Union of the States, as handed down to us by our Fathers, shall be preserved unimpaired, and thus handed down to our children. They will not for one moment concede that there can be any cause sufficient to justify a State, or any number of States, withdrawing from the Union. Admit, you please, that the authorities of the Federal Government, for the time being, were to attempt to interfere with the do mestic institntions of either Ohio or South Carolina, to the extent even of introdu cing slavery into tho former or excluding from the latter ; this would not give the slightest pretext for the one thus at tempted to be interfered with, to take up arms against the government. The Fed eral Constitution ltselt expressly protects the State thus interfered with, from inju ry. Long betore any such attempt could be executed, tho people.in whose hands all power is placed, would, through the iieaceable, quiet mode pointed out Dy the Constitution, hurl the authors of such at tempt from power, and thus rescue the injured State. But no such attempt has been made or. thought of by the Federal officers now in power, nnd this the au thors and leaders of the rebellion wt)l know.- President Lincoln has, again and again, in the most solemn manner assur ed the people that it was his determina tion, so far as la in his power, to pre serve inviolate all the rights of the sever alStates. The Federal Consress, the sev eral State Legislatures of the loyal States, and the people of said States, in their po litical assemblies, have all, again and again, made the same pledges to the peo ple of the bouth. It was not, therefore, either the fear or' the belief that tlieir State richts were.nbout to be interfered with, that induced them to take up arms against the government. Mad ambition, and disappointment in not obtaining place and power, on the part of a few wicked men, was the. sole cause ; and other causes allegedly these leaders, are simply, to deceive their blind fol lowers.' To bring these wicked men to the pun ishment they deserve, and thereby restore harmony,"uw and urder throughout our common country, the peojjte of Ohio de sire to do their full share .ot duty, and to that end will bear any burden that may imposed upon them, j ; i I PROMPT RESPONSE OF OHIO VOLUNTEERS. The period since your adjournment has been one of great excitement. About the first of June our national capital was seriously threatened by the rebel army ; and, but for the prompt response to the rresiden.t'e call tot aore troops, would have been sacked and plundered. The gallant young - men of our State were among the first to rush to the rescue,-r-over five thousand promptly assembled at Camp Chase, and tendered their services. To their honor, and the honor of the State it should be known that although they thus assembled without officers, or military organization of any kind, a more quiet, orderly and well-behaved body of men or soldiers never met together, About three thousand of this number were promptly organized into regiments and sent to the vicinity of Washington City, where they remained during the term for which they were organized, ana is proper to add, maintained their high character for courage and gentlemanly bearing. The remainder were organised for duty at Camp Chase and other points within the State. Many of these, since their discharge have gone into the ser vice for three years, or during the war. - ATTEMPTEED INVASION OF OUR SOUTHERN BORDER. The desperation and audacity of the rebel enemy led them, early in Septem ber, to attempt the invasion of our South ern border. To repel this impudent ?nd wicked movement, it became necery call upon the loyal citizens of the State arm themselves, repair to the border, and drive back the insolent foe. Most nobly were these calls responded to. From the fields, workshops, stores, offices and sacred desks, both old and young, most generously turned out, and, armed with the same, old rifles used by the pioneers of the State, with the same old bullet pouch and powder-horn, aud with three days' rations, cooked by dear mothers and wives, rushed to our South ern border and drove the fiends back, and thus saved the soil we all love so much, and the Queen City, of which we are all justly proud, from ; invasion and de struction. The enemy seeing this evi dence of gallantry and power, were glad abandon their hellish purpose, and retire ; thus preventing an opportunity testine whether or. not - the old gun was still true to the steady and manly hand him who held the same. The enemy having thus retired, these patriotic volunteer had but to return to the reueotion. that their short term oi service, though bloodies, had ' demnn retetUatives Ktrated to the world that our love for free institution is such that we will, on a nuv merit warning, peril life, property, all. for their preservation. f t is difficult to estimate, with anv de- by ineaurin) the means of tratisirtatiou. for thousands wer turned back for t ie want of these. - At many point on the Ohio, abort sibilities Cincinnati," we were, fer many week, con DtTr !tantly threatened with invasion; indeed, i.i . . i i. n .1. : their anxious friends ; happy, however, in pree of accuracy, what number of brave and patriotic men turned out on these occasions. Tliey could be coitnte.1 only ue PI'" ' ""y ' have been in a state of alarm most of the summer and fall. The river has been un usually low, thus forming but a slight protection to our border. I am happy to announce, however, that the vigilance and patriotism of thocitizens of the coun ties thus exposed, have proved sufficient to protect our border from invasion, without any material assistance from oth er portions of the State. The attention of the War Department was called early to the subject ; but al thoueh it evinced a disposition and will ingness to do all in its power to drive the enemy from Western Virginia, it was im uossible to concentrate a sufficient force for that purpose until about the first of October. All is cow quiet on our south ern border. I j j BORDER. OHIO'S QUOTA OF THE 600, 000. Early in July, the President issued calls upon tho loyal States for 690,000 more troops. Ohio's quota for these calls was about 74,000, and we were called upon to raise this number promptly. When it is remembered that up to this date we had raised 115,200 troops by voluntary enlist ment, of which number at least 00,000 were then in the field, this additional de mand will be fully appreciated. Large, however, as this demand was, and great as the effort necessarily would bo to meet it, you will be proud to know that the gallant men of Ohio weie found equal to the emergency. With one accord the patriotic nnd loyal citizens all over the StjitA entered unon tne eooa worx, anu ceased not until it was finished. Of this number about 37.000 w ere, by an net of Concress, passed July 17. 1802. and bv the President's order, issued in pursuance thereof on the 4th day of August, 1802, subject to be drafted, upon failure to tender their service volunta rily. it THE DRAFT ANTICIPATED. Anticipating the draft, on the 22d of July, a. D. 1802, I requested the several townshit) and ward assessors to take an enumeration, and make a perfect list of all citizens subject to military duty, with in their respective districts, l his request was most cheerfully complied with ; and bera return mv sincere thanks to the Auditorof State, and the several county auditors and township and ward assessors, for their kind ana prompt, assistance iu this difficult and unpleasant duty. The Report of the Hon. Martin Wel ker. who was aDDointed to superintend the 'execution of the President's order relating to the draft, is herewith sub mitted, and to which your attention is invited. A in MILITIA STRENGTH OF STATE—THE DRAFT. It will be seen that the total militia strength of the State is 425,147; that of the 74.000 reouirea irom unio, auout o,- 000 volunteered between the date of the President's order and the date fixed for the draft ; thus leaving but about 12,000 to be drafted ; that of this 12,000, about 4,800, either in person or by substitute, volunteered for the term of three years ; that 2.900 were discharged lor various reasons, and that 1,900 have as yet, failed to. respond to the draft; thus leaving 2,400 as the number actually sent to the field for service under the draft. All the rest of our force in th service being for three j ears or during tho war. The deficiencies aoove staieu, occasion ed by discharges and failures to respond, "amounting together to 4,800, are more than made good by voluntary enlistments, since the draft, of men other than those drafted. Ohio has, therefore, fully respouded to the large calls made upon us. We ail have reason to feel proud of our noble State, to know that she has within her borders, so generous and patriotic u peo ple. To the many generous hearts who have .contributed so liberally in this great and good work, tho people are much indebted. To the several county military committees especial credit is due.- " REPORTS OF ADJUTANT AND QUARTERMASTER. GENERALS. "The Report of the Adjutant General, herewith, will give the disposition of this lame army from Ohio. It also exhibits our total force now in the field. This re port is worthy of your profound conside ration. To' Adjutant General Hill, -and his able and efficient corpB or clerks, l am greatly indebted. They have devoted themselves to the duties of their respect ive positions with diligence and scrupu lous fidelity. - The Report of Quartermaster General Wright, will advise you fully of the ope rations of his department. A perusal of this report will fully demonstrate the necessity of an efficient head, and com petent corps of assistants and clerks, in this department. The State has reason to be proud of the gentlemen who now occupy these positions. ry is to to CARE OF SICK AND WOUNDED SOLDIERS. Of all the departments of the service, there is none that requires more vigilance, care and kindness, than the one having charge of the sick and wounded soldiers. Thank God, we can claim for this depart ment of the army of Ohio, a most faithful performance of duty. With the efficient aid of the good women of Ohio, and the generous and benevolent surgeons and humane nurses found all over the State, Surgeon Generals Weber and Smith, have been able, most successfully, to minister to the sanitary wants and necessities of our gallant army. The Reports of Surgeon Generals Web er and Smith, herewith submitted, con tain a full statement of the operations of this department ; and while they show that there has been great suffering in our rniT. thev also exhibit the gratifying fact that everything that could be done to alleviate the distresses of our soldiers, been done. The noble women of our State have toiled day and. night in this trood wc?k : the kind and pure men of the elate nave aiso uoiie ineir uuiy. The soldier's prayer for God's richest blessing upon the heads' of all who have thus ministered to tueir grants, will tie answered. to . HOW THE APPROPRIATION WAS EXPENDED. Large and generouS as your appropria tion was, for this noble work, you will see, from the accounts herewith present ed, that it was no more than sufficient. When you learn, however, that your liberality has saved the Uvea of thou sands of the gallant sons of Ohio, and that every dollar of the money has been judiciously expended, you will not, I am sure, regret your generosity, mis ac count, with note of explanation from Judge Uoffman, Private Secretary, is herewith presented ; from which it will appear that there has 'been paid for the removal of the sick and wounded, by steamboats, $41,009 58; to the several railroad companies, for transportation of soldiers and nurses, and volunteer sur geons and nurses, up to the first day of November, a. d. 1862, the sum of $06,352 20, of which there has been collected and paid back the sum of $24,992 72, and yet due and unsettled' to the roads, flCy as of of to I 9:'.4 SO leaving, as paid for transporta tion Ironi the contineent lund, tn sum of $30,524 !W. Of tliis sum we have a claim for pnrt against the soldiers trans ported ; how much will be realized -.from this claim, it is impossible now to esti mate with any decree of accuracy. For telegraphing for the several military de partmenta, $11,814 29 t for State assistant surgeons. ,i tor ptiv agents, ser vices and expeiiMs, ?.-j,yo-i lor pay and expenses of volunteer-t'ireiins and nurses, sanitnrv aaents and stores, the sum of $7,(VS3 , and medical board of examiners, military printing, advertising nnd postage. "ioldiers' Home!' nt Cin cinnati, expenses of lalioratory and ar senal, clerk hire, pav of messengers and traveliiii: expenses, Ac. &j!i,2i'2 mak ing together the total sum of $127,071 47 up to the ltli d;iv ol Uocember. l. D. ISC.2. These several sums will be ?linrtred up against the r eueraldovernment. aiu! tliey will, it is presumed, be allo-ved. MILITARY AND CONTINGENT FUND. It is diffiotiH at this date to fix, with any degree of accuracy; upon a turn suf ficient lor the military contingent luml for the ensuing year. A conference with the Military ond Finance committees o; your respective bodies, towards the close of the session, is invited for that purpose. In the meantime, however, I ask an early appropriation of mi amount Eiillicicut to meet current wants. SURGEONS DISMISSED—PAT AGENTS. The allowance of an extra Surgeon to each Uejiiment. by an act of Comrress, has enabled me to dismiss from the State service, the ns-istant surpeons whose ap pointment you authorized at your l.u-t session. The operation of the system of pay agents was not us successful as was antic ipated. The total amount paid into the State Treasury, through this agency, is ?320,94." 1!1, at a cost to the .State of S2, 054 31. There is now but one pay agent in the service. A necessity, howi ver. may arise for the employment, of addi tional agents; hence, I recommend that the law authorizing the appointment ' these ngents, be sufi'ered to remain as is. PROCLAMATIONS—MILITIA ORGANIZATIONS. Copies of the several proclamations and orders, relating to the military ser vice, issued since jour adjournment, are herewith submitted in a communication from Colonel Young, my Aid-de-Camp, which your attention is respectfully invited. The necessity of a thorough organiza tion of the militia of the State, must now be apparent to all, and your atten tion is earnestly invited to the subject. plan, embracing my views and opin ions on this important subject, will be presented for the consideration of the Military Coinmitteo of the House, in a few day. I h.rve given the matter much consideration, and hope that my. labors may provu of service to "the committee. STATE MILITARY SCHOOL RECOMMENDED. In this connection, allow mu to call your attention to the propriety of foster ing, by State aid, a school for instruction military science. Although tve can point, with pride and pleasure, to hun dreds of our accomplished oliicers now iu the service, who had never enjoyed the benefit of military education before buck ling on their swords, still, this doe's not prova tbnt such schools are nut necessary. These gallant officers uih all tell us, that their first duty wag to study the art of war, and .that without this study they could not have discharged their urduoas and intricate dutieau ith credit to the State or themselves. Assuming that you will agree with mo upon this subject, I beg leave tj call your attention to the act of Congress, passed on the -d day of April last, entitled "An act donating puh-t he lands to tne tevcral Mates ani terri tories which may provide colleges lor the benefit of agriculture and the mechanic arts." ly the provisions of this act, O.,0,lHH acres of land are granted to the State, for the endowment, support and mainten ance of at least one college, where the leading object shall be, without excluding other scientific and classical studies, and including military tactics, to teach such branches of learning .as are related to agriculture and the mechanic arts, in such manner as tho Legislatures of the States may respectively prescribe." Hie act lurther provides that all the avails arising from the grant shall be in vested in sale stocks, yielding not less than nve per cent.; and that the money shall constitute a perpetual fund for the maintenance of the college. 1 respectfully urge upon you the accep tance of the provisions of this law, upon the terms and conditions prescribed in tho act. Agriculture, mechanic arts and milita tactics can bo taught in liarmony; and in a time of war, like the present, it difficult to determine which of the three branches of study is the most im portant. m . .... i tie acceptance oi tne grant will - in volve an expenditure of money sufficient establish the college. It is impossible fix, with certainty, upon the sum nec essary tor that purpose ; it is believed, however, that $60,000 will be ample. Deeming this matter to be -one of vital importance to the Mate, 1 invited a con ference with the State Board of Agricul ture, and am happy to be able to an nounce that the project meets their hearty concurrence. I commend the whole subject to your deliberate conside ration. SICK AND DISABLED SOLDIERS. ThJ large number of sick and disabled soldiers found about the principal railroad depots of the State, seeking their homes, unattended by friends, made it an act of humanity to establish agencies ut these points for their core and assistance ; and such agencies were established at Cincin nati, -Columbus, Cleveland, Crestline and Bellair. I he expense of these agencies, together with the cost of subsistence fur nished to thousands thus relieved amounts $1,937 58. SETTLEMENT OF ACCOUNTS OF SOLDIERS. To promote the prompt settlement of the accounts or soldiers discharged at this point, and .at the same time to protect mem irom irauus iiKeiy to be practised by unscrupulous agents, 1 directed the Quartermaster General, in July last, to es tablish a bureau in his office for this espe cial purpose. A copy of my-order to Quar termaster Ueneral Y right, and alsoot my letter to James t. i,cwis, Jv-o., designa ting him as the clerk to take churge of the business, are berewitV presented. The report of Air. Lewis to Gen. Wright, and attached to his report, will demon strate the wisdom ot this: measure. It will be seen that Mr. Lewis, at December 15, 1802, has settled the accounts of sol diers to the number of 550, whoso aggre gate pay amounted to ?0J,li 1,0 ( ; that ac counts to the number of 089 have been adjusted and are now ready lor t-avuient soon as tne pay master snail tein lunds, amounting to about $02,000; and that 085 claims are in process of adjustment, to an amount of nearly $78,000. These claims. $198,000, have been attended to at a cost to the State of $1,250, without any cost to the soldier. The great success attendine the labors 2Hr. Lewis induced me quite recently establish similar agencies at Cincinnati and Louisville. The agency at Cincinnati have plated in charge of A. B. Lyman, Esq., of Trumbull county ; that at Louis ville in charge of Koyal Taylor, Esq., of Cuyahoga county. .Both of these gently man are well known to be men of high kwrtw fr iutajritj and superior qual- twn 19 CTITTTO aoont two H 1 ifications for the duties ot these position- Tho expenso f these agencies Will bo de frayal from the military contingiiit luml for the time being, anil I doubt , not will innet your approval. MEASURES FOR THEIR RELIEF AND PROTECTION. TIOV. The several measures for the relief and protection of our soldiers, hi rein referred to, embrace all in our power, so far as they are personally concerned ; but we have yet the further duty to erform of caring for their families in their absence. We afe proud to know that every neighbor beod of our State is blessed with generous and benevolent souls, who are liappy in extending the hand of kindness and char ity to thou- distrcs-.til neighbors, and who will seek out those who have been left by t i" gallant volnnt-ers in our army, and cerfullv minister to their wants; but tiia few unwilling to do their full duty in this matter should le compelled by Ij-v to perform it. I, therefore recommend tho lev of a special tax for this purpose. The act of February 13, 1SG2, should be continued. As. however, the number of soldiers in the field largely increased since the j.avsage of this act, it is necessa ry that the levy be increased. A rate ol one mill on the dollar, which would raise the sum of SSOO.OOO, added to tho volun tary efforts of the generous, it is believed would be ample to make" t':e mothers. wives andJittle ones (whose natural pro tectors are absent battling tor the support ond maintenance of the Government which protects all that is dear to us,) com fortable; and a knowledge- of this tact will cheer and 'stimulate the soldier to further duty. It need not be feared that such legislation will cause the benevolent and generous to relax tlieir individual ef forts in this direction. Tho truly gener ous are never weary of well doing, and etiout'li will still be -found for them to to. SUSPENSION WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS. Before dismissing the subjects relating to the military operations of the past year,-it may be proper that I remind you, that the j'.xuctitivcs ot the loyal States are co-workers tvii'o, and in a 'Teat measure irrenU of, the authorities of tho Federal Tiovernment, in the raising and orsaniz- mg of the Federal forces. In view of this I doubt not you will be glad to know, that in the discharge of the various exciting and delicate duties thrown upon nie by these authorities, I have been able to maintain entire harmony und friendly re lations with them. Sincerely 'believing that the President and those who sur round him have acted solely with a view of restoring peace and harmony to our distracted Government, and to all its ci'". zens whether North or South, I have promptly rendered them all the aid in my power, cheerfully nnd diligently. Without reeling and manifesting such ft spirit, the power ol our great State, in orushtng the rebellion, would have Wen wasted und frittered, away. This spirit and determination led mo, most cheerful ly, to acquiesce in the several orders of tho President denying certain privileges heretofore enjoyed by t!io people, and still highly prized by ail. I allude partic ularly to the temporary modified suspen sion of the writ of Habeas Corpus, and the order for tho arrest of citizens guilty of 'interference with enlistments tind with the order for the execution ol the draft ; and their temporary confine ment before, hearing or trial. Necessity, slern necessity, will alone tolerate such orders. This necessity, in the absence of State legislation.'it is known to all who read, did to some extent exist in our State: and tho individual who will complain of the execution of these orders, under the circumstances attending them, would complain of the neighbor who should break open his mansion, when on fire, to save his child from ptrishing in the flames. For the honor of our State, it should be made known, that but eleven such arrests have been made within our borders, so far as known to me. Of these three persons were removed from the State, four were confined for a short time at Camp Mansfield, and the remaining fonr at Camp Chase. All those confined within the State, have been set at liberty. All the' arrests, so far as I am advised, were made by virtue of orders from tiie War Department, and but two upon my reconimendat ion. From the'ktiowledgo I have, as to thecauses of arrest, I believe the action of the Department was based upon sufficient grounds. That this exercise of military power was necessary, to enable the sever al State authorities to rui.-e tlieir quota-of troops, I have no doubt whatever ; and so believing, 1-most cheerfully approved it. It is the duty of all good citizens to submit to any ami all sacrifices necessary to maintain our Government ; and the man w ho will complain of the acts refer red to, when his neighbor on either side of him has jyven up lorever his darling son, should be frowned upon by all good men. God grant that neither, again, may ever be called upon to make the sacrifice! INTERFERENCE WITH ENLISTMENTS AND DRAFT. As this, however, may not happily prove to be the case, and as we may yet be cull ed upon to raise additional troops, it is recommended that provision be made by law, to prevent all interference by evil disposed persons, with tho persons in trusted with that duty. The Act of April 20, 1S01, entitled "An-Act to punish trea son and other crimes," should be so amended as to embrace this offense. The duly constituted authorities of our State would then be able to take care of all of fenders within the State, nnd thereby re lieve the President of the United States and all acting under his authoriiy from this, to them, unpleAsant but but neces sary duty. POSTPONED MEASURES OF LAST SESSION. Referring to the measures you had un der consideration at the time of your adjournment, postponed, I presume, for the want of time duly to mature the same, I beg to call your special attention to House Bill No. 140. "Toauthorize volun teers from this State, in acfual service at the time of a general election, to vote wherever they may be," and Senate Bill No. 153, "To create the office of Assistant Adjutant- General, and Assistant Quartermaster-General. The first of these measures is based upon justice to a class of our most meri torious citizens. The right of participa ting iu the election of the officers of our Government, is perhaps, more highly prized by the citizen than any other po litical right or privilege secured to him by our Constitution. I therefore resicct fully urge you to secure by law, ns far as practicable; to every citizen of the State who may be in the military service of the country, this inestimable privilege. A prompt discharge of the business in the offices of the Adjutant General, and Quarter Master General, in which every portion of our State is now deeply inter ested, demands early and favorable action upon the second measure referred to. CIVIL DEPARTMENTS OF STATE GOVERNMENT. In calling your attention to the civil departments of the State Government, I regret to be compelled to announce, that to? the want of time, I have been able to devote but little personal attention to them. The care and attention to the army from Ohio, has fully occupied my time. I must therefore simply refer you to the reports of the officers in charge of the different departments of the government, herewith submitted. It affords me pleas ure to bear testimony to their fidelity to duty, tneir reports win prove their in dustry and economy.' THE STATE BENEVOLENT INSTITUTIONS. It will be seen that the several Benevo lent Institutions of the State are in a most prosperous condition. I have carefully Joet rrLTi-f P'-Tit"' considered the recommendations of the several Hoards of Directors, and commend them t your favorable consideration. Economical as onrconstituentsdesire their representative to be, they care but little what amount of mony is expended in pro - i: - c .1.- : c . T ...:... viuuig I" uie mimes iu mesu jii-luu- ( ided only that tho expedituro is necr ry. and that it be made with economv and integrity. It will be seen that number of these provided for at these several j Institutions, on the 11th day of Novem- ber V D ISC" was- . At the 'v'e,al Lunatic Asylumi ( a aiittin, I At the blind Asylum -''per. NS ::::rZZZ'S Totttl number iu all.-.. . SJ And the total expense to the State, for ll,mtvr tMSI.I.URTS.V The blessings extended to these several classes of unfortunates, cannot be measur ed by dollars and cents. - It cannot fail to gladden the hearts of all our people, to know now generously they provided for their unfoitunate fellow-citiiens. , ! ; ' , COMMON SCHOOLS. The ninth annual report of the Com missioner of Common Schools exhibits the gratifying fact that our system of Common Schools fuily meets the expectations of its most ardent lriends. It will be seen that the average number for scholars in at- teudance was 5,943 over the number for tho previous year, swelling the crand army of tho children in our State acouir mg knowledge, to the number of 1 23,bt9. The nu in ber of teachers was: inalcs, 10,559 and females, 10.931. - The number of school directors in the State is about 40,- ixrj. The number -of officer other than directors, connected in some way with the management of our schools, is about 4000. The number of school districts is I - 072. The number of school houses is 10,- 422; their estimated value ?4, 649,903 The average pay of male teachers is $20- mm ues m- .s per month, i tic. re ceipts into the Treasury for school pur- pnaes, during the year, were ?2,i04,SUo 1 0. The expeditures during the year, were s2.5Ul.058 49. The levies. State and loc:d, for school purpifses, current year nre i44t5,a4 00 less than for the year 1SC1. is PENITENTIARY. j The report of the Directors of the Pen itentiary should command your deliberate consideration; nnd the Institution itself, together with the accounts thereof, should be carefully examined. The receipts and disbursements tire large, ami hence the opportunity for fraud and peculation is gre:.t. This recommendation is not sujijrcstcd from any want ot conudenee in either the Directors or anv other officers of the Institution. On the contrary, thev ill have my fullest confidence, both for integrity und capacity; but 1 recommend the investigation, that you may so bear ev denee of them, to our constituents. The report sho-.vs the number in prison, on the 15th of November last, to be Msla. ., -:) r email's 1-S Whites Culureil Ul T-itul number t!ien then in prison 7t3 being 150 loss than nt November 1st last year. 1 he number admitted within the past year was 24; ; the number ilisc-hargfd during the same time, was 393. as follows: By ciyiration of eneno C-C 4 My tjoYernor...s. By arluu by 1 resident... ii Mv Hcr.th liy writ of error .. By stilt to Reform Farm By escape The number of applications for pardon, ni.ide during the year, was 108, A list of the n:ui,es of those pardoned by the Governor, with n brief statement of the roasoiu therefor, is herewith pre sented, in a communication from Judge Hoffman, Private Secretary. in in to REFORM SCHOOL AND FARM. The report of Commissioners of the He- form School ami Farm, in Fairfield coun ty, herewith, presents a mot cratifyins exhibit of that Institution. The number in uttendance at the close of the year, was ltsi. The total expenses .f the Insti tution for tho ver.r, were $1 J.070,40 The high character of the gentlemen in clmrge t tins Institution, should command lor their lepoit your favorable consideration. REPORT OF STATE TREASURER. The report of the State Treasurer, here with submitted, as a gratifying-'exhibit ot our financial condition. It will be seen that the payments into the Treasury- Irom all . sources, durin the fiscal year ending on the 15th of No vember, l.)b2v was S-0,2o'.',223 I I, and that the payments therefrom, during the same period, amounted- to ?a,tyo,t I4J I'S, ant! that the cah balance in the Treasury, on that day, was S44;0 o'J. ijiider the authority derived from the Act entitled ''An Act to establish the In dependent Treasury of the State of Ohio, passed April 12th. 1858, Royal Taylor, sq., of Cuyahoga- county, Ohio, was, on the 15th day or September, A. D. 1802, appointed toexai.'ine the accounts of this department, and count the funds in the iron chest. Mr. Taylor's report of this examination, which was made without a moment's pre vious notice to the Treasurer, herewith submitted, proves, what all who know the Treasurer and his assistants had reason to believe, that they are honest, men and competent accountants. L of REPORT OF AUDITOR OF STATE. In calling your attention to the report of the Auditor ot Mate, you are invited, really, to the consideration of a true, per fect and. full history of all the opera tions of the State government for the past year. This officer is entitled to .great credit for the care, skill and labor he has bestowed in preparing this" important doc ument. Ilis several recomendations are entitled to your fullest confidence; nnd without troubling you here with a recital of them, 1 commend what he has said to your favorable action. It will be seen from this rejiort, that tho total amount of taxes levied during the -year, 1801, was ?1 1,071. 127 89; that the ordinary expenses of the State gov ernment for the year, were 715,41 1, 13 : and that there was paid, for interest on the State dejt, ?874,3S,J 88. It - STATE DEBT. That the entire indebtedness of the State, on the 15th day of November, A. D. 1861, was $14,897,273 34, of which there was paid during the year, the sum of $755,010 73, leaving due, November 15, 1802, $14,141,006 01. That of this debt, the sum of $2,879, 379 29 is payable, both principal nnd in terest, nt the State Treasury, and is de signed, from this fact, as tho Domestic debt of the State, and is supposed to be owned, mainly, by our own citizens; and that $13,283.t7S 80, the balanco of the redeemable debt, is payable, both princi pal and interest, in the city of New York, which fact it is called tho Foreign debt, owned partly by citizens of our own State, but mainly by citizens of other States. of of it SUSPENSION OF SPECIE PAYMENTS. l".y 'the Act of January 16,102,' enti tled "An Act to authorize the banks tem porarily to suspend specie payments," ic, it is provided, that "any solvent banking institution of this State,- availing itsell of the provisions of this suspending act, shall duriug its continuance iu suspension under this act, if n juired by the Treasu rer of State, furnish him sight exchange, payable in New York, in coin, for its own notes, in the proportion that the circula tion of such bank bears to the circulation of all the solvent banks of this State. at a rate not exceeding one-half of one per cent, premium, to the extent requir ed to pay the semi-annual interest on the present rorsigrt hoi3rff CtH7P-'T"" "' be ters, each tor itselt, to lurnisn tneir sever tions, 1 proportions of tho coin required, much of the principal ns is now or may provided for by law." Ail the banks "of the State I believe, availed themselves ' of the provisions of this nr.f. and hence became liable, on presentation of their rper at thcr coun- ' . . .. . . 1 r - , ., - PAYMENT OF INTEREST ON STATE DEBT. T. , , . .. x , . . The sum needed to pay the July mter uufortunates f l- 3 U.d T Pro?PU-' fn.shed by the several banks, withou exacting the presentation of their Dr.pcr; swing the State the npenae inci-Lonir-Tiew dent to assorting nnd presenting their pa- The difference between coin and cur- rencv. or. legal tender notes, prevailing ,ew T- , Z ""TO,J lu uc V - "V, liberality on the part of the banks world be reix-uted. for our interest becoming due Jarr-nry 1st, 1S03, amounting to 392, 506 0". Hence the financial oflic-rs of the '.-tte wisely provided themselves with the notes of tho several banks, for present!. lion. Thus provided, the several banks promptly met the demand upon them. Tfce interest, therefore, upon that portion of our debt, made payable out of the State, has promptly been paid in com. The interest upon our domestic . debt has been paid, like all ordinary transac tions betweeu man and man, in what is known as currency, which is now, and has been for soma months past, about thirty per cent below coin. It is difficult to find any good reason for making this diS'erence with our creditors. It is there fore recommended that you make provis ion for the payment of interest in coin, upon all of our debt, or that nil be paid in the leg.l tender notes of tho Federal Government. The banking interest is not alone interested in this question. It true, that for the past year, this inter est has sustained the burthen i but it is idle to suppose that it will continue to do so, for any length of tiiae. Much as the hankers may desire to continue in the bu siness of banking, it is safe to assume that thev will be governed by what they may consider tlieir ultimate interest. And it requires but little knowledge of the busi ness to see, that they cannot maxe money purehasinz coin at thirty . per cent. and selling it at a half per cent. A fail ure, therefore, on your part, to relieve the banks from the provisions of the net here tofore recited, is substantially inviting them, at once to vcind up their business. This great interest is so intimately con nected and -blended with all the other varied interests of the State, that any measure, tending to drive them out of existence hurriedly or rashly, must nec essarily derange nil other interests. It is thereforo recommended that you relieve the baks of this burthen. Upon tho question, itselt, of paying our interest in coin, much may he said on either side. In favor of the measure, it may be claimed that Ohio agreed to pay com, nnd having thus agreed, and abundantly able to perform all her agree ments, we cannot with honor, compel our creditors to take any thing else. tn the other side, it may be said, that when this figreement was made,-it was not even contemplated by our wisest statesmen, that any thing bnt coin" would ever be declared a legal tender, nor that the national government would ever be compelled to issue a currency, and require the business community to receive it at par, when the samo would not command coin its nominal value This state of things, however, is upon us, and tne wisest cannot tell how long it may continue. Is this a suUicient reason justify us in violating an agreement ? Surely our constituents will respond. No. The! und Connn;.-v.ionei's should there fore be directed by law, to provide suffi cient com t " pay the interest upon all of our debt. Tlio principal of tho debt. bein payable. :it our pleasure, after stated periods, may b. tulFored to run until a more favorable liiae lor its liqudiation. REPORTS or lili It1' COMMISSIONERS. The semi-cnntial reports of tho Fund Commissioners herewith presented, con tain a detailed statement of their pro ceedings for the pnst year. The total re ceipts for tha vear were $1,952,838 00. and the disbursements $1,99,552 CO. Under the authority given thorn by the of March, 18'2, they have exchanged certificates due in 18M, lor like certih- atc's due in ISSi), to the amount of $1.- 09j."U9 47. They show that the totr.l funded debt of the State is 14,141,002 Ci. These reports should command your pro found attention. ........' ! l NO BANK LEGISLATION RECOMMENDED. . As all Jogislat ion authorizing associa tions for the business of banking, must be submitted to the people for their ap proval; and ss the charters of most of the present institutions will expire in May, 105, it may be thought advisable by some, th:t measures be taken at your present session to ascertain the views of our constituents upon the subject. W ith ereat deference to the opinions all such, I ean but think that the pres ent is a most inauspicious period to leg islate on this subject. The unsettled condition of our monetary affairs, hereto fore alluded to, is enough of itself to em barrass and render uncertain the work ings of any system of banking. In addi tion to this, "the Congress of the United States have the same matter before them, and will probably adopt some measure materially aliecting the whole subject. is thereforo recommended that you postpone all action looking to the re- charter of our banking institutions, and thereby leave the matter to our succes sors. . STATE HOUSE—PUBLIC PRINTING. The report of tho Superintendent of , the State House is herewith submitted. affords mo uleasuVe to bear testimony j the faithfulness of this. otUcer. Hois ever at his ixt of duty, and disburses , the fund placed nt his disposal with strict integrity and economy. His recommen dations nrd fully endorsed, and merit your approval. - . -r 1 - T - o ........... The report oi A., l.. nice, i.s ., ouieur-! .. i i -n 1 1 11 sor of Tublic Printing, herewith, should , not escnpo your tpeeial attention. Mr. i is by trade a printer, and hence' well educated to the performance of the du- ! of his olhee ; and it is but a simple act of justice to a faithful public officer, I bear testimony to his industry and attention to duty. A faithful discharge 'the duties committed .to his hands, standing as he does between the Treasury j and the several contractors, is certain to! bring down upon him a severe pressuro. ; His report will demonstrate . the . wisdom the law under which he acts, when, ns ' has oeen. laumuiiy auminisicred. a MILITARY CLAIMS. The report f the Commissioners, ere- i ated. by the Act of May 1, 1302, entitled j An act to provide a Hoard ot Urarais-i sioners to examine certain mihtarvclaims, i and make an appropriation for tlieir pay-; ment, " herewith submitted, should com mand your respectful attention. The to amount of claims submitted to this Board, wis $130,972 84 : of which sum. the Commissioners allowed the sum of ;33,030 9S. By the provisions of the 4th section of the act. the powers of the Board ceased on the 15th day ot Decem ber last. To avoid specitd legislation, I respectfully recommend that further time given the Commitaioners to adjust these claims. . ; ; '-' -' STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. The members of the State Board of Ag riculture have faithfully discharged the important duties committed to them. Their report, herewith presented, is a doc ument of interest, and should receive ereat consideration at your hands. You ;y.hei'Wrieh Tr?rfajiBerioxiloft .tate the husbandman has received rieh rewards for his labor. .. ; STATE LIBRARY. Your attention U invited to the report of the Board of Commissioners of the State Library, now presented. The Li brarian, by strict attention to duty and gentlemanly deportment to visitors, has won for himself the profound respect of all who know him. It will be seen that there has been added to the Library, during the past year, 1,326 volumes, making, the total number -3,423. CANALS OF THE STATE. The condition of the several Canals of the State, will be shown by the report of the Board of Tublic Works, herewith presented. Although these important avenues of trade nnd commerce, have passed from the immediate custody and control of State agents, you should not lose sight of them, for they are liable at ai.y time to revert to the State, and they are certain to do so nt the expiration of the lease under which they are now held. Your deliberate attention is therefore in vited to this report. RAILROADS. The several Railroads within the State are in good working condition. You will be glad to know, that the enterprising citizens of our State, who perilled so much in tho construction of these im portant nnd now indispensable means of transit, nre receiving a ftur remuneration for their outlay. It is due to the soveral managers of these roads, that I bear testi mony to the zeal, fidelity and promptness manifested by them during the past year, in the movement of troops and supplies for the army. They have at all times been ready to second the efiorts of the government, to the full extent of the ca pacity of their respective roads. Early in the year, with a single exception, they cheerfully assented to the deduction of fifty per cent, from theirordinary fare, tr all soldiers traveling to and from their homes, and also to the friends traveling for the purpose of ministering to the wants of the sick and wounded soldiers. The act passed nt our last session, pro viding the niode of assessieir and taxing tins species of property, has not been in operation a Buflleient length of time to test its wisdom. It is believed, however, tha t its provisions are just and reasonable; and" it should therefore be permitted to remain. CIVIL CONTINGENT FUND. An account of the expeditures from tho civil contingent fund of the Execu tive, 13 herewith presented. It will be seen that the sum of $550 20 has been drawn from this fund. Allow me to request,' that you direct this account, and also that of the extra ordinary contingent fund, to be thorough ly examined by an appropriate commit tee. .Such an examination is alike due to our constituents and to myself. CONCLUSION. Believing that I have now complied with that provision of our Constitution, which requires the Governor to "commu nicate to the General Assembly the con dition of the State, and to recommend such measures as he may deem expedi ent," I have but to express the hope, that you may have a harmonious session, and that God's richest blessings may rest upon us all, DAVID TOD, Governor. ExEcrnvr Chascer. Columbus, Jan. 5, 63. Rosecrans' Council of War—What the General Said. Of the council which preceded tho movement of Rosecrans' army from Nashville, "W. D. B." of the Cincinnati Covimerdul writes: -. " Christmas night there was a brief 'council of war' st the headouarters of General Posecrans. It was assumed that there would be sharp-skirmishing on the first day of the movement, but no heavy fighting. It was designed, however, to press the enemy so sharply that he would compelled to resist in force or' fail back rapidly. The commander urged upon his Generals vehemently, to press them hard; strike fast and sharply; give them no rest. Fight them; Jijht them; FIG I IT, I say ! ' . Father ' Thomas look ed grimly in. his l-encvolent way. for a while, but finally relaxed into merriment. 'Bully' McCook's blue eyes twinkled until he relieved himself by the facetious suggestion, that 'he would be under the painful necessity of whipping my friend Hardee." Crittenden, proud and stately, said but little, but was emphatic enough in the conviction that there would be d d hard fighting if the enemy stood at all. Neglev full of martial ardor, ex pressed himself ia complete readiness to. move with all vigor; and quiet Sherman, in his conclusive, undemonstrative way, silently considered the subject under dis cussion, apparently acquiescing- in the settled plan, thinking it. not worth while, doubtless, to occupy time with expression of any particular opinions. The mniu business in hand, however, had been con cluded in a. serious and somewhat eager way .between General Kosecrans and Gen. Thomas, before the. introduction pf any promiscuous colloquy, so that the techni cal term, 'Council of War,' was really not applicable. . In fact such a thing ns a reg ular council of war is not precisely accor ding to the habits or disposition of the commander of the department." . "Old Hold-Fast." -lter the reben were gone, he was com to plimented for Lis tenacity. "Yes," said non-commissioned otticers will be pro R. moted. ' Those who are most ready to make a fuss about other people's want of modes that tv, nre often thev who are themselves Mr. Bickham, who was present at the battle of Murfreesboro, writes that on the night of Wednesday's struggle promi nent Generals suptosed Gen. "Rosecrans would retreat. lie never entertained such an idea. . --. he. "i suppose you Know xsragg is a good log. but Hold-fast is better." - The lads call him "Old Hold-fast." They will fight for him now, even more gloriously than before. A'l ojneers vAo' deserted tha field will be tfUmuxd the service: and if Govern- ors of States are patriotic,- privates- and " - most obnoxious to rebuke. Thus, i was shrewd girl, and not devoid of true modesty either, who remarked, when other girls were making fun of her short skirt and white hose, and nffecnnz to be much shocked at the exhibition thereof at a party, " If you'd only pull your dresses about vour necks, where .they ought to be, they'd be as short as mine!" W3S not "MJ 0- 1 " t-o.,-a- - lor a man who. two years ag was a il unker JJemocrat, Gen. iiutler comes out rather strong ou the subject of the negro, la a lureweu address to the peo ple of New Orleans he said: "Months of experience and, observation have forced the conviction, that the existences of sla very is incompatible with' the safety of yourself and the Union.,- Xhia tounds very much like what we used, to hear in Abolition meetings twenty .years ago.- . . Stubexts. A late morning student is a lazy one, and will mrcly make.- true, scholar, and he who sits up late aC night, not only burns his life's candle' at both ends, but puts a red hot poker in the middle of it. It is an iniportan t part of a good educa- ' tion to be able to bear politely with, tha iMr:lnJiitk.-cu zz