The Democratic press. (Eaton, Preble County, Ohio) 1860-1865, 1862-06-19

Fooss speech, the Committee on
resolutions made their report as
follows; n.
WnEhEAae Our country has always pos
persd undo democratic rule, and, whereas
the one years administration, under the
policy Of The Abolition and Republican par
ties, has proved q failure, and not only so,
but has bnrthened the country with an
enormous debt, Of which it will not soon rid
itself, nor pay the annual interest without
expressing the people; and whereas our
present rulers are pressing this policy to
the sureaand inevitable ruin Of every inter-
est of American freedom and prosperity D.;
and whereas, to change the policy Which
has already eliminated in such gigantic
evils and innumerable frauds, it is the duty
Of all good citizens to unite their strength,
with the certain hope Of transferring and
intrustine our state and national govern.
ment to more responsible hands therefore
ResoIcsd, That it is the duty Of every true
Democrat, and every other citizen, having a
egard for the integrity of our political in
stitutions, as the preservation Of their politi-
cal and civil liberties, to rally in defense of
the Constitution as it was given to us by our
fathers.
Resohed, That the real issue between the
different political parties is this, to witt
The Democracy adhere to the Union as it
was, and the Constitution as it is, while the
other parties take the opposite ground.
ResOlred, That the Democracy is the
only political element whose conservative
straightforward and unyielding policy the
people Of America can look for the preser-
walton of their rights, state and national,
and to whose potent vigilance we can have
any permanent hope of retaining and enjoy.
ing our liberties-the freedom Of the press
of speech, and of peaceably assembling to
consult, and instruct our rulers.
Resolped, That the abolition element Of
the present Congress-together with all its
aiderG and abettors-in its uncharitable, un-
patriotic, selfish and traitorous policy, in
pressing the enactment Of a %ruinous confs.
cation bill, in urging the emancipation
question, and agitating other questions of a
similar character, all having for their object
the interest Of the negro, to the total neg
lect of important measures, deserves the
contempt, seorn and execration of all sensi'
BILE American people. And that in order to
meet the requirements of a distracted ma
ton, 1t is the duty of the people to transfer
the responsibility of legislation to the Dem
ocratic party.
ResolUcd, That we deplore the introduc
ton and progress of Abolitionism IN the
American Republic, as the ostensible and
certain cause of all our present %nationa'
troubles, and once more cal! upon all goot
people to rally around the conservative
standard Of the Democracy, as the only ant
certain means by which to avert its deadl!
influence.
ReSoiued, That the present war should no
be made one Of oppression, but should b,
conducted according to the letter of tn,
Constitution preserving, intact, stat
rights-and that we uphold and sustain tn
Executive arm of the Federal Government
in all rightful constitutional measures EN-
ployed to put a speedy end to the rebellion.
ResolUed, That the course pursued by tn
majority of our brave and patriotic con
manders in the field, and sustained by thei
gallant hosts, in refusing to interfere wit
the domestic rights of the Southern Statei
particularly that Of slavery, is laudable i
itself, and commemorate to the wisdom, jul
tice, and charity of the people.
Resolved, That we protest against III
policy Of the majority of the General Assem-
bly, of the State of Ohio, In keeping ope
the doors for negro immigration into Ii
State, to take possession of the homes of OF
: brave volunteers, and to degrade white labc
t by their s~ervile competition.
Reeolued, That we are in favor of IL
Union as it was, and the Constitution as
that without the Constitution there ca
be no Union, md no public liberty-th'
, the doctrine and practices cI S~outhern :
cessionists and Northern A%bolitionists, OIL
I alike hostile and destructive to all thes
| vital and cherished objects. We are Their
fore increasingly opposed to tho political {
: ton of both these parties, and denounC
them as traitors and enemies to the peac
prosperity and happiness of the people.
These resolutions were unan
mously adopted. On motion,
was resolved that the proceeding
and resolutions of this meeting /
/ published in the Democratic Pres
Mr.. Banta was then called for, I
which he responded in a brief b.
pithy speech ; after which D
re Mitchell was called, and the Doct'
entertained the meeting with
Is very interesting and happy a
dress.
Of On motion, it was resolved tn
1t the thanks OF this meeting
a rendered to the speakers who hav