Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-09-04
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! MI Democratic Meeting. 49,,
4 A large number of Democrats of STARK coun.
y assembled at the Court House in Canton. On
tuesday, the 9th day Of August. for the pur.
pose OF considering the polticsJ Of the country,
ana more especially the ,disreputable acts oi
mob violence Ia our midst. -
on motion, John g. Morse was chosen Presi
dent OF the meeting, and Messrs. John Steele
and samuel Kriderlwere selected to act as Vice
Preside Is. t L-..'lT
On motion Of Judge VIM. n. Burke, viii
iougbby W. Webbwas appointed Secretary Of
the meeting. sa dIVS-
Gen. Lahm moved that committee of sew.
en- be appointed to prepare resolutions express
i've oil tue sense OF the meeting, at the same
time asking to be excused from serving upor
the committee. The motion was agreed to,
and the following gentlemen were appointed
that committee Dy the Cbsir:-Messrs. John
J. Holman, William F. Evans, John Raber,
Peter Person, VIM. Oberlin, James e. Chase
and H. Z. Smith. ss ilf.Di y lisI-I
| Inc committee retired and the meeting there.
upon took recess until one o'clock.
AT the appointed hour the Court House was
crowded to its utmost capacity. The audience
was called to order by the Chair.
Mr.. A. McGregor being called upon, then
proceeded to give-a briet account of the de-
structlon OF bis printing Office, the Stark Coun.
" Democrat, by q mob, on the night of the 22d
inst, the particulars Of which are already
known to the public. Certain individuals, sew
eral OF whom are said 10 be enlisted in the u.
3. service, to the number of twelve or fourteen,
broke into bis Office at midnight, and destroyed
type presses and other printing material to the
value Of $1,000. Mr.. McGregor denounced
the outrage as wanton and wicked, and main
tained that he said nothing but what he had a
right to say, holding himself responsible 70 the
proper authorities. He had, by the advice oi
bis friends, called the meeting over his owr
Signature, TO get the expression of the Democ-
racy of Stark county upon the subject,
Mr.. McGregor was followed by General s
Lahm, in 0 lengthy and able speech, In which
q he denounced the outrage pefpetrated upon tn,
sanctity OF the press, and reviewed the politica
dquestions of the day, arguing that the Democ
racy we're willing TO unite with the Republican
In support OF the Administration, In all It's pro
per measures for prosecuting the war, and woult
unite wish them in lighting the battles of thi
country, eide by side; but could not and wouls
not unite with them upon political platform
Gen. Lahm, in conclusion, submitted the fol
lowing resolutions of his own, which were reat
. and unanimously adopted: '1 I.is
ResoIoed, That the Union Democracy o.
stark county unqualifedly indorse the resolu.
tions adopted by the Democratic Union Conven.
ton which met in Columbus August 7th, 1861
Also, that we most heartily indorse every senti.
ment embodied in the very able and patriotic
letter of acceptance of our candidate for Gov
ernor, Hon. H. ] JEwErT; that, upon the reso
lutions of the Convention and said letter o
acceptance as our platform of principles ant
guide Tor our actions, with the Union aud tn,
Constitution as our watchword, We 90 into th,
present political campaign resolved to do oul
share towards the overthrow OF Abolition fanat
icism in the North, and fre-eating treason il
the South.
Resoissd, That the freedom of speech-th,
, liberty of the press-the right of trial by Jury
and the privilege of HABEAs coRPus, are ths
great bulwafk Of American liberty. Patriots
will die In their de- ense-despots trample them
under foot - I'd
The committee on Resolutions then appear
ed, and submitted the following report;
WHEREAS, Society Is organized and govern.
ments are constructed for mutual protection to
life and property, thereby promoting the happi.
ness and welfare Of its members: And, where.
as, the Consultation guarantees to the people
the right to peaceably assemble and consult up
on public affairs: And, whereas, recent acts Of
violence In the destruction OF the press and
materials Of the Stark County Democrat, and
similar acts of violence in our country, give
evidence OF a state Of things bordering upor
anarchy; therefore, -.
ResoIDsd, That ia this crisis il 10 the high an6
holy duty OF every true American citizen, who
loves liberty and good order, aud desires the su
premacy Of the laws, to bear in mind that eter.
nal vigilance is the price of liberty, and that re-
sistance to tyranny is obedience 10 God.
Resoiued, That to all those who encourage
mob law and other acts of violence upon per
sons or property, we emphatically and most dis
tinotly say that the Democratic party Is now, q
! ever, opposed to mobs and violence, and voult
most respectfully urge all citizens, without re
gard to party, to discountenance and disapprov,
all acts OF mobocracy., ...,.
Resolusd, That we cordially indorse the Con
stitution of the United States, which guaran
II tees to every man, freedom Of speech and free
4 dom OF the press; also, the Consultation o
Ohio, which says every individual Ia free Il
speak, write and publish bis sentiments on al
subjects, being responsible, only for tho abus,
I thereof. The Democratic party, as ever here
tofore, now subscribe to these inalienable rights
I invaluable to freemen, and formidable to ty
rants only. ~ 80. ..i -
Resoioed, That while claiming the right ol
free discussion in regard to the public acts Of
pubic men, we only claim what the Democracy
have always conceded to their opponents in eve
ry condition of ihe country. "a -, :. ,,svs
Resol0ed, That we cordially accept and adop
the State Platform of principles adopted By tn,
I Democratic State Convention on the 7th Of Aug
last, and the able and patriotic letter Of accept
ance of our gallant Standard bearer, Hugh j
Jewett; and we pledge the State and count,
tickets our hearty and undivided support.
Resolved, That we sympathize with Mr.. Nc
Gregor in the severe loss be sustained by th
DESTRUCTION OF his press and printing materia
by the mob on the night of the 22d inst. .T
These resolutions were adopted without die
senting voice.
The Secretary was directed to send q copy
these proceedings to the editor Of the Cincip
natl EaQairtr, Columbus Crisis, the Ohio Stafes
! man, and the Democratic papers Of the county
for publication. ~ ,si,,i bs,.. ar N s's,y
,, The meeting then adjourned With three hear
. y cheers for the Democratic cause, and III
State and county tickets, So .. JssR,-,s lgl
4 -. John G.. MORSE, Preajdent, !,
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