Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1861-09-05
Summit County Democratic Conven-


We do not remember TO have noticed any
resolutions, presented to the different conven-
tions of the State, more manly and patriotic
than the following, adopted by the Demo
cratic Convention Of Summit county. They
are pointed, and mean something-"they
mean business and are exceedingly well
written.
We take the proceedings from the Summit
Beacon:
In obedience to a formal call of the Dem
ocracy Of Hudson and vicinity, to consider
& act upon the proceedings Of the State Con-
vention, held at Columbus, Aug. 7th, 1861 4.
They met at Ellsworth's Hall, August 20,
1861.
The Convention was Organized by the ap-
pointment of s. II. Pitkin Chairman, and I.
H. Bunnel, Secretary.
After few patriotic remarks from the
Chair, a Committee on Resolutions was ap-
pointed, consisting of Hon. V. r. Hum
phrey, s. II. Pitkin, and VIM Hunt, who re.
ported the following resolutions, which were
unanimously adopted
Resolred, That we regret the action of the
State Convention at Columbus, on the 7th
inst, as well in regard to its nominations as
resolutions; believing that after cordial in.
vitation for Union had been extended by
the Republican organization, the grave and
momentous National crisis demanded at least
an effort to form such union upon an honor.
able basis, before hurrying into prccipitate
nomination of candidates for State offices,
without even noticing the invitation.
Resolred, That we see nothing in the can.
didates, which, had they been brought for.
ward under different circumstances, would
prevent us from yielding them our hearty
support.
Resolced, That though the Resolutions
may contain much that it is painfully true,
yet in our judgment, at this time, they
smack too much of partizan rancor-they dc
not evince the right spirit.
Resolred, That the Resolution denouncing
the President for suspending the writ Of
Habeas Corpus is in direct conflict with oul
convictions on the ubject-in that particular
he did right because the emergency de
manded the exercise of that power-that he
possessed the authority, we entertain nc
doubt, for the following reasons, to wit -
lst. The Constitution does not declare
which branch of the Federal Government
Legislative or Executive shall be clothed
with it.
I'd. Because the trainers of the Oonstitu
ton no doubt intended the power thus con
ferred, to be a useful, subsisting po,oer; dudil
able at the moment, to meet an inrdston O
rebellion hopeuer sudden-without waitin,
the slow and tardy assembling of Congress
Resolued, That the resolution recommend
| ing the call of National Convention to set
tie our difficulties is as idle as it is ridiculous
Who is to attend the conyention, loyal meI
or traitors? If the former only, there is NJ
need oft for they have already. done wha
they could to accomplish that end. Who Oh
the part of the rebels have asked such conven
ton? Who would attend? One of til,
parties to controversy, as every child knows
cannot settle it. 1t will be time to talk Of
such convention when with arms gr0undet
and suitable contrition, the rebels ask it. w
believe with the lamcnted Douglas, whom
their perfidiy and treachery sent to an earl
grave. that they desire no union with us, ant
that if left to make their own terms, the
would utterly refuse any alliance whatever
Resolred, That we adopt without modifi
cation the first and second resolutions passe,
by the Democratic County Convention, a
Akron, August 3, 1861 and further deciar
our unalterable adhesion to the resolution
as Il IS, of the venerable Crittenden whc
lately passed the House of Representative
with but two dissenting votes.
Resolved, That patriotism underlying tn
\ partizan, prompts us to declare that ther
can be but ONE UNION PARTY; that thos
that are not for it are against it; that tn
field is open to no neutrals; that loyalty
an active principle demanding eternal Wig
lance the present unholy rebellion shoul
be put down; the Union without spot o
blemish preserved; and how much soeve
we desire peace we can not submit to overture
to that end, from traitors or from rebels i
arms against the government.
ReSolUed, That we cordially recommen
fair and HONORABLE UNION OF ALL PAF
TIES, in favor of the CONSTITUTION, AS IT Il
!, of the GOVERNMENT AS IT is, with view
a selection for State and County offices, o
the most judicious persons being fully col
vinced that the time has come, when th
UNITED ENERGIES of mighty Nation, shoul
be FELT at home and RESPECTED abroat
Resolred, That the spontaneous uprisin
of 100000 Volunteer soldiers to put dow
, rebellion and vindicate the National Flag an
our National Honor, presents new an
sublime lesson in the worlds history; an
not only proves their high appreciation o
, our glorious institutions, but entities thel
to the lasting gratitude of the country.
, Resolved, That the proceedings Of this Coz
y vention be forwarded to the Cleveland an
l Akron papers for publication. .
s. H. PrTKIN, Chm.