Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-09

The DemOeratc phrty has ever becu aud yet IL, a
la6-db iins party. At asks nahBg butlts nights under
TIM Consutunon afd the laws II resorts to no VIOLA
on OF either, It countanances no violation OF either
lt has rig to all the arantees OF publc and pri-
liberty of pro erty, contain, IN our nindn.
mental laws, and II VIII rUrrender not one OF them,
II has the rug 4 10 discuss public measures and vii
diieiiss then IL has the rg to propo aui adyo-
eat that policy Which it deems best ior tue nitun,
AID IL VIII exercise that iignt. Il has right tu have
~ policy passed upon by Tue pso lie Denceabe and
uutrtmneed elections, and Il will MAINTAIN that right
II found ia minority, It yields Obedience to all lawful
lalms that its lawful viii he respected Whether in
majority minority, II obeys all laws that are iu
force Those thatu disln'es It seeks to overthrow,
not by violence but by lie TUNA @ peal. Those
that it proposes 1t seeks to carry, by force but
by legitimate enactment. Aud what ii does In all
these respects, It demands, and has n right to de-
inand, that all others shall d . They the same
obedience TO the Constitution and the laws that
Democrats owe. They have the same interests 70
MAINTAIN rec Government, TO protect liberty, to be
secure IN their houses, end properly, that
Democrats have 1t IS neither their interest nor ours
that despot s'n or anarchy should prevail and il
they wish to avert both, tthem see to it in time that
they give no occasion Tor either. We will do our
duty let them remember to do theirs.
In view Of the elroums that have brought us
together we here y resol'ei
REsJLuTIoNs.
l. Thotthe will OF the people is the foundation OF
all free Gosernment That to give effect 10 this wi l.
Tree thought free speech and fee press are absolute
y Indispensable Without free discussion there is no
certainty OF sound judg nent, without sound judg-
ment there can b. no wise Government.
q That II is an inherent and constitutional right
ment, and ~ approve dsapprove, as to their uda-
ment seems right That they have a right to propose
and advocate that policy which IN their Judgments 10
best, and to argue and vote against whatever policy
seems to tnem 70 violate the Constitution to lnpar
their liberties, or be detrimental TO their welfare.
.. That til SO and all other rights, guaranteed 10
them by their Constitutions, their rights in Time
Of var as well as 10 time Of peace; and OF far more
value and necessity n war than in pence For m
peace, liberty, security and property are seldom en-
dangerod IN war they are ever IN peril.
T. That we now say to all whom It may concern,
lp lyaV Of huf uIpNtp md
will not surrender these rights nor submit TO their
torcble violation We will obey the laws, ourselves
and others must obey them.
o. That there is Il manifest difference between the
Administration OF the Government and the Govern
ment itself The Government consists Of the civil
and political Institutions created by the Constitution
ind 10 II The people owe allegiance The Admlustra-
ton are but the agents Of the people, subject to their
epProyal or rcondennallon, according to he merit
g. THAI IN the exercise of the right to differ with the
Federal Executive, enter our solemn protest
against the proclamation Of the President of the Uni
ted states, dated the lst of January 1861 by which
he assumes to emanolpate slaves in certain States
holding The same to be unwise, unconsttutionsI anj
void.
7. Thatws declare our determined opposition TO n
system OF emancipation by the states, upon compan-
satlon 10 be 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.
sututon.
s. That we declare tkat the power which has rc.
eeutly been assumed by tins President o the United
States, whereby under gu:se Of military neceasity
lie has proclaimed and oxIendedor asserts the ripIi
10 proclaim or extcnd-marta al law over States where
war does not exist aud has suspended the writ Of h1
tedS 0op ,s ia unwarranted by the Constitution, and
ITS tendency ~ to subordinate civil to military authori
ty, and to subyert our sys.em Of free government
.. That we deem u proper further TO declare that
We together with he truly loyal people of the State
would hali with pleasure aod delight any manifesta-
tcns Of desire ON the part Of the seceded States
return 10 theiraiieg gance to The Government of the
Union and IN such event we would cordially and earn
esy cooperate with them the restoration OF peace
und the procurement OF such proper guarantees AZ
would give scurity to all their Interests and right.
~ That the soldiers composing our armies merit
the WaFipest thanks Of the NO. ION Their country
aalol and nObly did they respf T. Living they shall
know nations gratitude; woi,e ded a nations care;
and dying they snail live IN our memories, and monu.
meats shall be raised To teach postery TO honor pat
riots at their country's ALTAR. Their widows and or.
phans shall be adopted by the nation to be watched
guardianship.
ii That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best may be the last hope of popu-
Tar freedom and for all wrongs which may have been
or evils which may xls will seek re irsss
under the Constitution and within the union by the
peaceful but powerful agency ofthe surages OF the
people.
". That we hail with pleasure and hope the
mani estations Of conservative sentiment among The
people IN the Northern states in their elections aud
regard the same as the OF q good purpose |
upon their part to cooperate with all other loyal c
SenS IN giving 4curlty 10 the rights OF every section
Rnd maintaining the Union and the Constitution as |
they ordained by the founders of the Repnblit
H. That whenever il becomes practicable 10 Oh. |
tam Convention Of all or three forhs Of the states
such body should be convened for the purpose of |
non na experience mas owed 10 be necessary 10 |
maintain that iustrnmentIn the spirit and meaning
intended by its founders and To provide against future
Ia. That we will earnestly support every constitu.
tional measure tending 10 preserve the union of The
tates No men have greater intere At i'm the nraser
vatlon than we have none desire il more there are
none who will make greater sacrifices or endure more
than we will to accomplish that end. We are, as we
sy been, the devoted friends OF the Constll-
ton and the Union, AMI we have no sympathy with |
the enc les OF either.
Is. That the arrestimprisonmept, pretended trial
and actual banishInent OF Clement L.. Yallandigham
"a citizen OF the State OF Ohio, not helongn0 10 tba
land naval forces OF the United States 90 TO the
militia in active seryce by alleged military author.
ties for other pretended crime than that of utter
ing words Of legitimate criticism upon the conduct Of
the Administration N power, and OF appealing 10 The
ballst-box for change Of poley-(said arrest and
military trial taking ace where The courts OF law are
the sphere OF active military operations in carrying on
the war I'VE regard palpsble violation fthe fol
lowing provisions Of the United States;
81. Congress shall make no law Q
abrdging the fr edom of speech or OF the press or
the right of the people aceaby to assemble and to
PeltVn tlle ioI Ieuress OF grievances.
''2 The right OF the pc ple TO be secure in their
persons houses papers an effects against unreason.
able searches and selz1res shall not be VOL te and
no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause sup.
ported by oath or affirmation, and part cularlv des.
erbng the place to be searshed and the persons or
"3 No person shall be held to answer for eapital
or otherWl infamous crime unless in a present
inen OF h9c'ine9t OF a GTand Jury, except IN
arising IN the land or naval forces, or In the militia
when IN setual serYeein time Of war or public dan
ger.
&C. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
enjoy the rigAt TO speedy and public trial by an i'm
partial jury Of the state snd district wherein he crime
ah I'll have been committed, which distr 1 shall have
been previously asoertaned by law" - "
Aud irt ier more de1ouho4 said arrest tf,ai ana
Punishment as direct insult offered the sovereign,
ty Of the people Of Ohio, by whose organic Law n Is
declared that "no person shall be transported ont of
the state for any ohenso committed within the same
10. that Clement l. Nalandgham was al the time
of arrest prominent candida for nounination Nv
Democratic party OF Ohio the office of Cover
nor OF IN. state that the De ooratc party was uly