Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-11-13

tbs DcHnTauc part las ever been, aud yet 10, q
agabiing party u asks pothng but ia rights under
ne Constitution and the laws Il resorts TO 10 VIOLA
ion Of ether, IL countsnauees no violation OF either
IL has right 10 all the arantees OF public aud pri-
vsts liberty ant OF pro erty, contained IN unda
mental laws, and II will surrender not one of them.
IL has the rig Il to discuss public measures, and will
disauss tneni. It has the rig Ito propo aud sdys-
eat that Dplcy which - deems best ior the nation,
d it will exercise that right II has right 10 have
its policy passed upon by the p,o ole at Deeabe and
untramneled elections, and will maintain thai right
II found IN aminory i yields obedience To all lawful
'aims that its lawful will he respected Whether in
malonty or ninority, i obeys all laws that in
force. tn that dis tes It seeks TO overthrow,
not Dy violence, bat by le tuna peal Those
that Il proposes, II seeks ~ carry, not by orce but
Wy legitimate enactment Aud what it docs in all
theso respects, y demands anil has right TO de-
nland, that all others shall d,. They owe the snme
obedience to the Constitution and the laws that
Democrats owe. They have the same interests to
MAINTAIN tree Government, to protect liberty, to be
secure IN their houses, persons end property, that
Democrats have II II neither their interest nor ours
that despot sun or anarchy should prevail ana IL
they wish to avert both, THEM TO it in tn
they give no occassou ior either We win do our
Iuty let them remember to do theirs. 0.-I
In view of the circumstances that have brought US
together, we here y resolve;
!, Thatthe will OF the peOplJ IS tho foundation Of
all free Government. That to give effect this wi
free thought free speech and fee press absolute
~ Indispensable. Without free discussion there is no
certainty OF sound judgment, without sound iudg-
lnent there can b3 no wise Government.
2 Thatit lis an inherent and constitutional right
Of the people TO discuss all measures Of their Govern
meat ana TO approve or dlsapproye, as 70 their judg
ment seems right. That they have right to propose
and advocate that policy which their judgments s
best and TO argue and vote against whatever policy
seems TO them 20 violate the Constitution TO Impair
their liberties, or be detrimental to their welfare.
3. That tn Sc and all other rights guaranteed to
than by their Constitutions are their rlghts in time
0t ~ well AZ in time of peace and Of far more
value and necess ty in than In pence For IN
peace, liberty security and property are seldom
dangeTed IN war they are ever In peril
T. That we now say to all whom Il may concern,
aot , y gsy threat, & 6at calmly and rny, that we
iorclle violation. We will obey the laws, ourselves,
and others must obey them.
o. That there ~ manifest difference between the
Administration Of the Goyernment and the Govern
ment ITSELF The Government consists Of the civil
and political Institutions created by Tho Constitution,
hhd TO II lhe people owe allegiance. The Admlnslra-
lion are but The agents Of the people, subject TO their
approval orcondemnation, according 20 The merit or
g. That in the exercise of the right to differ with the
FedsTl Executive, we enter our solemn protest
Rgunst the proclamation Of the President OF tie Uni.
led states, dated the ls of january 1894 hy which
be assumes 10 emanclpate slaves In certain States
holding the same To be nnwise, unconstitutional and
Z, Tliatwe declare our determined opposition to
system OF emancipation by The Sates upon compan-
batlon 70 be made out o the Treasury OF the United
Btates burdensOme upon the people unjust IN ats
very nature aud wholly without warrant OF the Con-
sutntiOn.
g. That We declare tkat the power which has re-
Gently been assumed by the President d the United
he has Proclaimed and exteniesnr asseyt ne rnSi
10 proclaim or eKtend-mart al Law States where
war does not exist, a1d has suspended the writ OF he
bsds corpus, is unwarraned by the Constitution, and
its tendencyls TO subordinate civil to military authori
ty and to subyert our sysyem Of free government.
.. That We deem II proper further 10 declare that
we together with he truly loyal people OF tho state
would halt with pleasure and delight any mantle sta.
lions Of desire the part of the seceded Staie 10
,otlyg 10 their al eianee to the Government of mo
DDioD, and In suoh event would cordially and caro-
ssy cooperate with them IN the restoration OF peace
and the procurement Of such proper guarantees as
would give security TO all eirinterests and rights
TO- That the soldisrs composing our armies merit
ihe warmest thanks OF The p9'ion Their country
aalle and noby did they rGspr 1. Living tl,ey shall
isgog nations gratndei woL. ded nations care;
and dying they shall live IN our memories, and mon
lpens shall be raised to tearh posterty TO honor pat
riots nj their countrya altar. Their widows and or
plIans shall he adopted by the nation 10 be watched
and cared Tor, US oiJects truly worthy OF nations
IL That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best 4 maybe the last hope Of popu.
lar freedom, and for all wrongs Which may have been
committed on evils which mayexst, Will seek iress
under the Constitution and within the UnlOn by the
peaceful but powerful agency otthe satirages OF the
people:
manifestations OF conservative sentiment among the
people in the Northern States in their elections and
teGlrd the same as the earnest Of good purpose |
ilpOp their part TO coOpemte with all other loyal ct.
sens 10 gjypg security 10 the rights OF every sestlon
and maintaining the Union and The Constitution as |
bey were eTdqIned by the founders OF the RepuGlis
~. That whepeyer il becomes practicable 10 OBJ |
tam Convention Of q or three forths OF the states
sueb body should be convened for the purpose oi
proposing such amendments to tie Federal Oonsiil-
hon ~ experience has owed To ba necessary to
maintain that Instrument the spirit and meaning
intended by its founders, and provide against future
commissions and wars. <I....
u That we viii earnestly support every constitu.
topa pleasure tending To preserve the union Of the
; tates. AOmen have greater interest In the preser-
yahon than we have none desire II more there are
none who Will make greater sacrifices or endure more
than we will 10 accomplish that end. We are as we
ey naYe been, the voted friends Of the ConstIlu-
ton and the Union, AMI we have no sympathy with
The enc les Of either
Is. That the arrestimprisonment, pretended trial
and actual Punishment Of Clement Il. Vallandi CHAM,
nfi nj al hall
land naval forces Of the United States 40. 10 the
militia in active service by alleged military authori.
ties for no other pretended crime than that of utter.
ing words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administrator IN power, aud of appealing TO the
military trial taking ace where the courts OF law arc
open and unobstructed, and for act done within
the sphere OF active military operations carrying on
lowing provisions OF the United States
81. Congress shall make no law .
the right OF the people p aeeaby to assemble and to
petition the Government for redress Of Rrieyances
'2. The right OF the people 10 be secure IN their
inle searches aud Aeizuros shall DO violate ana
no xaIrsnt& IAN & s9s issue but upon probable cause sup
hrbng ths place to be searehed and the persons or
things 70 bo seized. TET
or othernl 9 Infamous crime, unless in present
nenl or Indictment Of a Grand Jury, ekoept IN cases
arising W we iand or naval iorcesi or in tho militia
when IN actual serVeem time ofwar public dan
ger,
ENJOY the rgst to speedy and public trial by an i'm
partial jury u the State and district rein Inc crime
sh All have been committed, which distr I shall have
been previously aseertaned by law"
And itlrt ier more denoucs said arrest trial and
banshment a direct Insult oferad To the soyereoI,
ty Of the people OF OHIO, by whose organic Law U Ia
declared that"no person shall he Transported out Of
the State for any otlensQ committed within the SANG
TO- that Clement J.. Valand Qhan was at he TIM.
Of arrest prominent candidate for nom nation by
tue Democratic party of Ohio the Office OF dover
nor OF lhI stte thAs the h De noeiae party was ully