Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-13
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DAYTON EMPIRE.



Friands Of Constitutional Liberty, the DAYTON
EnpIRE, once more greets you, and takes place
along with tho other Democratic papers OF the state
as au advocate Of your principles and defender Of
your rights II aedently expects At your hands
warm and friendly reception.
An important olmpa gn is be'ore us, fraught with
more Of good evil than any which has ever preeed
oil IT, The Life OF the Nation aud the Liberties OF the
people are at stake. The coming months are preg-
nanl with mighty events, and every man should he
fully posted" the current issues so as to be able
to perform his duty becomes freeman. The great
battle between Centralized Power and individual Lib
erty-Democracy and Despotism--is now being
fought. II our people are true to themselves, the
Constitution and the sublime teachings ol our pitrot
lorelathers, the contest cannot be doubtful. The
great mission of the Democratic party, which has ever
stood as the bulwaIk Of the Union and the champion
of the Constitution, renders it's entire unity and bold
attitude in this hour of national peril, matter OF
vital concern The pending issue is not less for the
maintenance of united country than for the perpetu-
alton Of Democratic principles as expounded by JEFF
ferson aud Jackson. The most momentous results
hang upon the ISSUE The past is dead, save in its
eslons ofexperienve. The Constitution ifpreserved
3 the beacon. light that will guido to point
safety from the present stt and conteti If tram
pied under loot and destroyed, are forever lost
n darkness gloom, anarchy. 1t is the mission Of the
Democratic party preserve intact that Constitution
which gave us Union. TO that party alone may con-
servave citizens look for relief and happy return
10 tho proud days Of the Republic, when peace smiled
and prosperity reigned throughout the land ltisun-
duesonaby the true Union party OF the present day
The life record of glorious Union and the sanotty
ofthe Constitution fully Attest this declaration as un
der its prudent sway and judicous government the
Union was made blessing, and the Constitution sa
cred bond OF equality and national happiness Turn
whitherwe may, we no ray OF hope for the
future salvation of our country-no show Of promise"
save IN and through the triumph of the great Const
tutlonal Democratic party, founded as II IL ON sound
principles and devoted unaerably to the Union and
perpetuity OF this happy aud prosperous, but
now torn and bleeding, country.
The EMrIaE will 20 into the campaign with all the
energy yigor, and talent at the command Of its
conductors and labor for the election Of the Demo-
cratic ticket headed by the two great champions OF
Constitutional Liberty, the exiled patriot VALLAspd
HAM and the brave and talented PUGm.
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