Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-17
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
state Convention, &C Columbus, Ohio,
on the nth of June, Is63--Platform
of the Democracy.

rHEAsBtE.
The Democratic party has ever been aud yet is,
awabdng party. Il asks nothing but It's rights under
the Constitution and the laws II resorts to no viola
ton OF either it countanances no violation OF either
10 has right to all the guarantees OF pubic and pr-
vate liberty and Of progerty contained IN our unda-
mental laws, and II will surrender not one Of them
discuss mem. II has the figotto propo e and sdys.
cate that policy which it deems bost for the nation,
snd It will exercise that right It has right g have
its policy passed upon by the people peaceabe and
untrammeled elections and il will maintain that right
II found in minority i yields obedience to all lawful
rule OF the maorityi u lt he the majority ITSELF At
,laims that its lawful will be respected. Whether In
a majority or minority 1t obeys all laws that in
foce. Those thatit dlslikes Il seeks to overthrow,
not by Violence but by lie iumaie repeal. Those |
that u proposes It seeks TO carry, not by force but
by legitimate enactment Aud what 1t does in all |
these respects, It demands and has right to de- /
mand, thatall others shall d. They owe the same
obedience TO the Constitution aud the laws that
Democrats owe, They have the same interests TO |
maintain free Government, to protect liberty, 10 be
secure in their houses, end properly, that
Democrats have II Is neither their interest nor ours
that despot sm or anarchy should prevail ana II
they give occasslnn for either We will do our
duty let them remember to do theirs
In view Of the circumstances that have brought US
together, we hereUy resolve.
RESOLUTIONS.
l. That the will OF the people sthe foundaho of
all free Government. That TO give effect this wi l.
free thought free speech and Il iee press absoute
y Indispensable. Without free discussion there is no
certainty OF sound Judg nent without sound Judg-
ment there can be no wise Government.
O. That It is Inherent and constitutional right
ment, and to approve dlsapprove, as to their judg
ment seems right. That they have a right to propose
and advocate that policy which their judgment ia
best, and TO argue and vote against Whatever policy
seems to them 70 violate the Constitution to impair
their liberties, or be detrimental TO their welfare
3. That III Sc and all other rights guaranteed TO
them by their Consttuions, their rights in time
Of war as well "a IN time of peace and Of far more
value aud necess " IN war than ~ peace. For IN
peace, liberty, security and property are seldom
dangered in war they are ever in peril
4. That we now say TO all wnom II may concern,
not by way OF threat, but calmly and irm y, that
will not surrender these rights nor submit their
iorcibe violation. We Will obey the laws ourselves
and others must obey them.
o. That there Is a manifest difference between the
Administration Of the Government and the Govern
ment itself The Government consists Of the eVl
and political institutions created by the Constitution,
and TO It the people owe allegiance, The AdmlnstR-
ton are but the agents OF the people, subject their
approval or reondemnalon, according TO The merit or
demerit Of their acts.
Federal Executive, we enter solemn protest
against the proclamation OF the President Of the Uni-
ted states, dated the lst Of January, 1869, by which
he assumes to emancpate slaves in certain States,
holding the same to be unwse, unconstitutional and
void.
7. That We declare our determined opposition to q
system OF emancpa lou by the states, upon compan-
salon 10 oe made out OF the treasury OF the United
states, as burdensome upon the people, unjust IN Its
very nature, and wholly without warrant of the Con-
stitution.
3. That we declare that the power which has
Gently been assumed by tho President o the United
states, whereby under guse Of military necessity,
he has proclaimed and eXtendedor asserts the nght
TO proclaim eNtend-inart al law States where
war does not exist and has suspended the Of h1-
6edS e0rp,s, ~ unwarrantcd by the Constitutions and
lts tendency 70 subordinate cyll to military authori
ty, and to subyert our system of free government.
.. That we deem it proper further 10 declare that
We together with he iruy loyal people OF the state
would hal with pleasure and delight any mantle
tens or desire on the part of the seceded ates TO
return to theira glance to the Government of the
Unton and in such event we would cordially and earn.
esty cooperate with them in the restoration OF peace
and the procurement OF such proper guarantees rs
would give security to all their interests and igh..
TO- That the soldiers composing our armies merit
ilat la gffl
called and noby did they resp /. Living they shall
know nations gratitude wol. ded nations care
and dying they shall live in memories, and
ments shall be raised to teach posery honor pat
riots at their countrys al;ar. Their widows and
phans shall be adopted by the nation to be watched
and cared for, as Objects truly worthy OF nations
guardianship.
ii That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best may be The last hope of popu
lar freedom, and Tor all wrongs which may nave been
committed or evils which may exist will seek
under the Constitution and within the Union, by the
peaceful but powerful agency olthe sgfrages OF the
people.
Y. That we hail with pleasure and hope the
manifestations Of conservative sentiment among the
people in the Northern states IA their elections, and
regard the same as the earnest Of a good purpose
upon their part to operate with all other loyal c
zens in giving security TO the rights of every seeton
they srdaIned by the founders OF the Republic
10. That whenever L becomes practicable 70 OBJ
tam Convention OF all three oGrths Of the states
such body should be convened Tor the purpose o
proposing such amendments to the Federal Consutu
ton as experenee mas owed to be necessary TO
maintain that INSTRUMENT IN the spirit and meaning
Intended by its founders and TO provide against future
commissions and wars.
IA That we will earnestly support every consutu-
tonAl measure tending 10 preserve the UNION Of the
tales No men have greater interest in the preser-
Yaton than we have none desire il more there are
none who will make greater sacrifices endure more
than we will to accomplish that end. We are, we
ey r nave been the voted friends Of the Consttu-
ton and the Union, AMI We have no sympathy with
the les of either,
Is. That the arrestimprisonment pretended trial
and actual bsns1m OF Clement L. Valandgham
ac,tzen of the State OF Ohio, not belonging to the
land or naval force Of the United States, no 10 the
militia in active service, by alleged military authon-
ties, for other pretended crime than tna of utter
lng words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power, and Of appealing TO the
ballet-oox for a change Of polcy--(said arrest and
military trial taking ace where the courts of law
open and unobstructed, and for no act done within
the sphere Of active mil AIRY operations in carrying on
the war)--we regard Az palpabIe violation fthe fol-
lowing provisions OF The United States
81. Congress hall make no law G
abrdglng the r edom Of speech or Of the pr ss or
the right of tie people aceaby to assemble aud 10
petition the Government for a redress of grievances
''2 The right oi The pc pie 10 be secure in their
persons, houses papers and effects against
able searches and sezuresi shall not be- vol Go and
no warrant shall but upon probable cause sup
ported by oath or affirmation, and part cularly des-
erbng the place 70 be sea'shed and the ersons
things to he seized.
i'3 No person shall be held to answer for a capital
or otherw e INFAMOUS crime unless In present
meni Indictment Of a Grand Jury except in cases
arising in the land or naval forces or n the militia
when actual service IA time Of war or public dan
80. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
enjoy the rigtt 70 speedy and public trial by an i'm.
pauaJu ol the state ana district wherein the crime
shah have been committed, which d,sri shali have
been previously ascertained By law %
Aud turt ier more denounce said arrest trial and
Punishment direct insult offered TO the sovareton
~ OF the people Of Ohio by whose organic as n N
declared that mo person shall be transported out OF
the state for any ofsnsg mmied within the same
49, that Clement l. Vallandi ghaln was az the t,rn.
Of arrest prominent candida Tor nomination by
tne DemoeIauo patsy ., oho OF lhs ofee Of Cover