Holmes County farmer. [volume] (Millersburg, Ohio) 1857-1926, 1862-07-10

q. lnOt tnc ADOlltlon pNlty' ny NHul' Nv
nunciation of tho President whenever he has
manifested conservative spirit, ny thclr atro-
cious defamation of our generals who were
exposing their lives for their county, and
who needed and mcrtcd its hearty support,
by their acts and declarations tondlhg 10
promote insubordnation in our armies, ana
want ofconiidcucc in their commanders, ana
by their persistent representations OF all con-
scrvatiyc men in the loyal States, as sympa-
thizers with the rebels, have given immense
aid and comfort to the rebel cause, ana IN
couraged them to hope for ultimate success
4 That we have seen with Indignation the
intimation of the Governor Of Massachusetts,,
that that State will be slow in furnishing her
quota of troops, unless the war be carried on
for purposes Of emancipation. When the ma
ton is stra lining every nerve, and pouring out
its blood aud treasure like water, TO preserve
its existence, ii Is monstrous that a cohdltlon-
al Unionism that places Abolitionism aONve
the Constitution and the success OF party
above the integrity of the Republic, should
thus rear its head in high places ana seek TO
dictate the conduct Of the war.
g. That while VIC would mctc out meritcd
and legal punishment to the plottcrs OF, ana
leaders in, the rebellion, we arc opposed to
the contemplated sweeping and indiscrimln.
ate acts OF conlscation and emancipation, by
congressional legislation OF Executive proc
lamation because:
I. We do not believe such acts would be
constitutional.
.. We bcicvo that by driving the rebels to
desperation, and converting Union men at
the South into rebels, they would have the
effect to indefinitely proong the war, afford a
pctcXt for foreign Intervention, and render
the restoration OF the Union next to, or quite
Impossible.
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they would cngcndcr a feeling Of bitterness
between the different sections Of the Union
tnat would not be allayed for generations to
come, and that would be an cver. present
cause of danger and disturbance to the pub.
/ lie peace, source of perpetual weakness in
the Government and an cvcr-prcscnt incen-
tive to foreign powers to interfere in our do
nestle concerns. and to promote a disruption
and overthrow of the republic.
1. Because they would destroy, in great
degree, if not entirely, for many years tc
come, the industrial interests Of large sec
ton of the country, and most iniuriously
effect the interests Of the whole people.
/ D. Because the immediate and indiscrimi'
nate emancipation of the slaves would be al
act of inhumanty to them.
Il. Because such an emancipation would
throw upon the border free States and Gs-
rccially upon Ohio, an immense number o
negroes to compete with, and undGrwork, the
white laborcrS Of the State, and to constitute,
in various ways, an almost, or quite, unbcar'
able nuisance, If suffered to remain among
us. And we would deem it most unjust to
our gallant soldiers to see them compelled to
free the negroes of the South and thereby fill
Ohio with degraded population to compete
with these same soldiers upon their return &c
the pcaccablc avocatons of life.
Il That entertaining the so views. can
not too strongly condemn the refusal of onl
General Assembly to prohibit by law, th(
cmcgrntiOn of negroes into this state.
I. That we are opposed to being taxed to
purchase the freedom OF negro slaves. with
all due respect for tho opinions OF others,
we think that such amcasurc would be uncon-
tutional, impolitic and unjust.
<. That the unparalleled frauds and pccu-
lations upon the government, revealed by the
Investigating committees, and otherwise, de-
mand tho stcrncst condemnation OF every
honest man and friend of the country, and
call for the scvcrcst punishment prescribed
by the laws.
o. That the patriotism, courage and skill
manifested by our armies has never been cX
ccedcd in the history of the world, and de
serves and receives our highest admiration
and gratitude.
10. That the refusal Of the General Assom
bly, to permit onr gallant soldiers in the field
the right to vote, was a great and unjustiliablt
wrong to them, that ought not to have beer
committed.
II. That while we will, as heretofore, dis.
courage all mere factious opposition to the
! Administration, and will continue to give our
earnest support to all proper measures to put
down the rebellion, and will make all tho al
lowanccs that the necessities of the case re
quirc Of good citizens, we protest against al
violations Of the Constitution.
II. That we hold sacred. as we do all Other
parts OF that instrument, the following pro-
visions OF tho Constitution Of the United
States:
"Tho trial Of crimes, except in eases OF
| impeachment, shall be by jury; and such trial
shall be held in the State whcro tho said
cri mes shall have been committed"
Congress shall make no law respecting an
establishment Of religion, or pi iohibitiug the
free exercise thereof; or abridging the free
dom of speech, or of the press; or the right
OF the people peaccably to assemble, and to
petition the government for redress o
! gricVCancos."
"Thc powers not delegated to tho United
States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by
it to the States, are reserved to tho States re
spcctiyoy, or to the people"
"Tbc right of people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers and effects against
unreasonable searches and seizures, shall no
be violated, and no warrant shall issue bu
upon probable cause, suppoated by oath oi
affirmation, and particularly describing the
place to be searched and tho person and thing
to be seized"
"No person shall b. held to answer for a
capital or otherwise infamous crime, unless
on prcscntimcnt or indictment Of Crane
jury, except in cases arising in the land and
naval forces, or in the MALTA, when in actua
service, in time of war and public dangei MOI
to he deprived Of life, liberty, or property
without due process of Law; nor shall private
property be taken for public use withou just
compensation"
"ln all criminol prosecutions the accused
shall enjoy the rights to a speedy and public
trial by an impartial jury of the State and
District wherein the crime shall have beet
committed, which District shall have beer
previously asccrtained by law; and to be in
formed OF the nature and cause OF the accu
sation to be confronted with the wtncssc,
} against him; to have compu sorry process toi
obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have
the assistance OF counsel for his defense"
And we utterly condemn and dcnounce the
repeated and gross violation by the Executive
of the United States, of the said right thu'
secured by the Constitutions: and We also ut
: tclly rcpudiate and condemn the monstro u
dogma that in time OF war the Constitution il
suspended, or its powers in any respect en-
, largcd beyond the letter and true meaning o
that instrument.
: Is. That We view with indignation ant
alarm the illegal and unconstitution al seizure
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