Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-05
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
state Convention, at Columbua, Ohio.
90 the 18th OF June, ls03--Platf0rm
OF the Democracy.

state Convention, at coiumb bus, ohio.
90 the nth OF June, lse3--PiatfOrm
ParAmBtr
TIE Democratic party has eyer been, and yet is,
& Pr s t s w a YEJer Yoie
ton Of either, Il countenauces no violation OF either.
II has rlgnt % s the ,erenees Of public aud pr-
yata liberty ant OF pro sItyt oontantd nlnda.
mental laws, and II wall surrender not one OF them.
4 hss the rgnt tadiseqss public measures, and VIII
discuss tnem. lthas the rghtto pfopo-e aud sdvo-
that p7licy which IL deems bsst ior the nation,
a4dit wil exersse that right. 1t has right to
It's policy passed upon by the onle at oeRceabe and
untramneled electlous, and twill MAINTAIN that right
II found in miuonty, yields obedience to all lawful
S a@s 1 6st as % %Sn win be 2 as aGr% %bs5 bsf IT
ameonly or pmority, y obeys all laws that are in
force Those thatt dis'ikes Il seeks to overthrow,
not by violence, butt by a 10 tma.e repeal Those
that proposes, II seeks TO carry not BY force but
these respects it demands, aud has q right t0 de-
mand, thatall others shall d. They owe The same
obedience to the Constitution and the laws tnat
democrats owe. They have the same interests 10
mmnlaln Tree Government, TO protect liberty, TO he
secure IN Their houses person. end property, that
tht derpot sm or anarchy should prevail and II
they wish To avert both, THEM see 70 it in time tht
they give no Occassinn for either. We will do our
duty LET them rememberto do theirs
In view Of the circumstances that have brought us
together we hereby resolves
RESOLUTIONS.
!. Thatthe will OF the people Is the foundation Of
oe thought, fee speech aud are absolute.
~ Indispensable. Without free discussion there is no
nient there can b, no wise Government
z. That II isan Inherent aud constitutional right
OF the people 90 discuss all measures Of their Govern
heht Hud 70 approve or usapprOVe, AS to their 1udg-
ment seems right. That they have a right TO propose
aud advocate that policy which m their Judgment Ia
bos and to argue and vote against whatever policy
sesnsto tnem to violate the Constitution impair
their liberties, or be detrimental 10 their welfare.
3. That th 80 and all other rights, guaranteed to
them by their Constitutions, their rights In time
OF war rs we'll as in time of peace and Of far more
peace, liberty, security aud property arc seldom en-.
dnngered IN war they are ever in peril.
I, That we now say to all whofn u may concern,
not by way of throat, but calmly and firmly, that we
will not surrender these rights submit TO their
iorcibe violation. We will obey the laws, ourselves
and others must obey them. |.a
o. That there Is manifest difference between the
Administration of the Government and tho Govern
msnt itself The Government consists Of the civil
and political Institutions created 10y the Constitutions
Snd TO it the people owe allegiance The Admioistrn
ton but tho agents ofthe people, slbe to their
approval orcondemhation, according to die merit or
demerit OF their acts.
u. That the exercise Of the right to differ with the
Federal Executive, we enter our solemn protest
against tho proclamation Of the President Of the Uni.
he assumes TO emanolpate slaves in eertaa States
holding tho same to be unwise, unconstitutional and
7. That we declare our determined opposftion to a
system OF emancipation by the states, upon compen-
sation to be made out the Treasury OF the United
states, rs burdonsome upon the people, unjust in ITS
very nature, and wholly without warrant Of the Con
sututon
s. That we declare that the power which has re .
ceutly been assumed by the President o. the United
ne mas proclaimed and eStended-or asserts the right
10 proclaim or extend-mit al law over Sta es where
war does not exist and has suspended the writ OF ha-
teds eo,ptS, ~ unwarranted hy the Constitution, and
us tendency Is TO subordinate cly TO military authon
w. and TO sIhYertonr system OF free government
o. That we deem il proper further 10 declare that
we, together with he truly loyal people Of the state,
tons Of desire tile part Of the seceded States to
return TO their allegiance 10 the Government Of the
Union, and IN such event we would cordially and cara
esty cooperate with them IN HE restoration peace
and the procurement of such proper guarantees as
would gSe security to all their Interests and right
III. Ihat the soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks of the ne'lon Their country
called aud nohy did they resT 1, l4lymg they shall
know natiGn's gratitude wotA ded a nations care
aud dying they shall live ia memories, and mouil.
ments shall be rased TO teach poserty to honor pat
riots ut their eountFy's altar. Their widows and or.
phans shall be adopted by the nation 10 be- watched
and cared lor 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 popu
committed or evils which may xist will seek re- .ress
under the Constitution and within the Union, hy the
peaceful but powerful agency ofthe suhriges OF the
A. That we hail with pleasure aud hope the
people IN the Northern states IN their elections aud
regard the same as the earnest OF "a good purpose
upon their part to cooperate with all other loyal citi.
zens IN giving security 10 the rIghs OF every section
and maintaining the linton aud the Constitution as
they were srdalned by the founders Of the Republ
IS. That whenever it becomes practicable 10 OH |
tam Convention of all three iorths Of the states
such body should be convened TOR the purpose OF |
ton ~ experience has owed To be- necessary 70 |
maintain that instrunent the spirit and meaning
aendsd hy It's founders, aud TO provide against mture
Oonvulsiuus and wars.
H. That wa will earnestly support every constitu. |
uona measure tending 10 preserve the union of lhe
tites No men have greater interest In the preser
yatiOn than we hnyai none desire II more there are
who will make greater sacrifices endure more
than we viii TO accomplish that end We are, as we
lave been, the voted friends Of the Constti-
ton and the Union AMI we have no sympathy with
the enc les OF either.
IS That the imprisonment, pretended trial
and actual banshment OF Clement l.. Vallandihafn
uodizen Of the State OF ohio, not belonang 10 Inc
land or naval force Of the United States no. TO tbe
militia in aohye SERVICE by alleged military authOh-
ties, for no other pretended crime than that OF utter
ing words of legitimate criticism upon the conduct Of
the Administration IN power, and OF appealing To the
ballet-box :or change Of pollcY-(said arrest and
military trial taking where the courts of In ~ nre
open and unobstructed and for act done within
the sphere OF active mill ary operations n carrying nm
the war,)-we regard ~ papabe violation oflhe iol.
lowing provisions OF the United States
~. congress shall make no law 9 |
abridgipg tne r edam OF speech or Of the press or
the night OF ne people aoeSbly to oassem6le and to
petition the Government for redress Of grievances
~. The right OF the people 20 be secure IN their
persons, houses pape and ELECTS against unreason-
no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause sup.
ported by oath affirmation, and part euarly des-
erDng the place to be searched and the persons or
things 10 be seized.
"3 No person shall be held TO answer for a eap,tal
otherwi 9 infamous crime unless in a present.
meni or Indictment OF Grand Jury, except IN cases
arising In the aud or naval forces, or Ia the militia
when IN actual service IN time OF war OF public dan.
ger ,
enjoy the rght to speedy aud public trial by an I'M.
partial Jury u ths state aud district herein me na
sh All hayeheon committed, which dstri shall have
been previously as0eraaned by law ~
And we frt ier more denounea said arrest trtal and
hanshment as direct insult oefod 10 the Sovereign
ty OF the people Of ONO, by whose organic Law II il
declared that "no person shall he trans ported ont Of
he -