Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1862-11-14

Resolutions OF the Democratic CIu.
OF Springfield, Ohio, In Relation 90
the Assassination OF Mr. J. f. Ball
meyer, of Dayton.
At regular meeting Of the Democratic
Club of Springfield, Ohio, held In their rooms
on Saturday evening, November 8, 1862. on
motion, Geo. Spence, John II. Thomas, William
Reed, Chas. NJ. Gould and Alfred Rsffensper-
ger were appointed committee to drafs resolu-
tions expressive Of the sense Of the Club IN
relation to the assassination of Mr.. Bollmeyer,
Editor OF tue Dayton Empire. The committee
made the following report, which was unani.
mously adopted:
WHrREAs, During the late political contest,
the Abolition party, BY their conduct, their
presses and public speakers, encouraged and
threatened the assassination of those who differ
ed with them on the political issues Of the day,
and In many Of the towns aud cities, In theis
public speeches, hung out the" Banner OF Blood, II
thereby encouraging the hand OF the assassin,
and inviting civil war and bloodshed in our
midst; and, n
WHEREAs, On the morning of November ].
1852, the editor Of the Dayton Empiye. ], +.
Bollmeyer, was murdered on the streets of
Dayton by an Abolitionist. because he dared
advocate the Freedom Of Speech, the Liberty
OF the Press and the doctrines of the American
Constitution; therefore,
hesolptd, That We look upon the murder of
Mt Bollmeyer as the natural result OF the par
tizan anlmosites and vindlc.ive teachings Of
the Abolition party, and we shudder st the
thought that II further peEsisted In, we may be.
hold more blood upon our hearthstones and a
"msssaore that will seal the natlon's eternal
grave" :"
Rtsolved, That the Democratic Club of
Springfield look with terror and alarm At the
rapidly with which this nation is drifting into
the days of slaughter which characterized the
dissolution Of civil Institutions and society in
France, and to the carnival Of blood which must
ensue should the Abolition party and other VIC.
lent men Of the North, feroe upon the oonser.
vatiye, lsw-abiding and Union loving citizens
OF the States she terrible Issue already coon.
menced In the city Of Dayton.
kesolred, That the Democratic Club look
upon the act which robbed the Democratic or.
ganixAsion Of one Of iss ablest champions, and
the Constitution Of popular, fearless and sue.
cessful defender, as bloodthirsty and cowardly,
Tor which the extreme penalty Of On outraged
law will bus poorly atone.
kssolUed, That We are now and ever have
been the devoted friends Of Law and order, ani
usAOSy SAPfouo uotoEmlubuOQ 10 uDlOIC
and defend the principles for which the editol
OF the Empire bat,led and met his fate, thai
we will defend our own press and citizens from
mobs and other unjust and iniquisous proceed
ings Of the Abolition party, and endeAyor to
bring to justice all mobites who infringe upcr
Or endangev the rights of our own citizens.
ResolUed, That In view Of Mr.. Bollmeyer bsine
the fret victim of Abolition violence, the Dem
ocratio Club Of Springfield suggest to the part,
thIougeout the Slate, through their Central com
mittees and other organizations, the prophet,
OF erecting a suitable monument to bis memorj
as slight token Of their appreciation Of th.
principles for which he nobly fought while liv.
Ing, and for which his life was taken. De-:
Realized, That the Democratic papers In thu
State be requested to publish these proceeding
and call the attention Of their readers to th,
resolution In favor Of monument, that som,
speedy action may be taken to accomplish tha
| end.
GEORGE SPENCE. Chairman.
CHAs. M. GOULD. Secretary.