Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-01
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
state COnvtntfoh, at COlum bus, Ohio,
on the l1th OF June, 1s83--PlRIform
of thp Demooracy. aaEF r.E

ra prmOrrttic part, ever beeu, aud yet is,
tle 0i utmmn IN iueilo~- ltrertrP toDolyt3a4
ton oi " Hst it couui@naur'7 d ulauCn OF either
IL hi- rg1t TO all the ,aiNtr~s u pub1 aud prl-
yIta liberty an vi tr0 tIty, cuutsta IN unda.
mental laws, nni itW u uriender not one OF them
It has the rig t. discuss public measures, and " Il
III tuem. it has the rig ito propU eRnd gdvo-
tuit fcy VIII ch V deein, bsst ior the nation,
T. dit wi exefaise that riant II has right u nave
It's puoy passed upon 10y thep o lie Ot peaceate and
uutr.mmeled elections, and It will MAINTAIN that right
II iounl IN mno 1ty yields obedience to all lawful
'aims that its lawful will be respected. Whether in
mao ~ or minority, u obeys all laws that arc in
not by violence bat by le tuna r peal Those
that It proposes, It seeks to carry not by force, but
these respects, 4 demands, apd has a right to de-
mand, thstall others shall d, They owe The same 4
obsdience TO the Contribution aid the laws That
Democrats owe They have The same interests to
maintain tree uoyorunient, to protect liberty to BE-
secure IN their houses persons end properly, that
Democrats have IL s neither their interest nor ours
that despot sm anarchy should prevail and If
they wish to avert both, THEM 20 It in time tn
they give no occasion for either. We will do our
duty let them remember TO do theirs
Ia view Of the circumstances that have brought us
together, we hereuy resolve:
RESOLUTIONS.
l. Thatth will Of the people isthe ioundaho Of
free thought free speeandA fee press are ABSOLUTE
indispensable. Without free discussion there is no
certainty OF sound judg uent, without sound ludg-
ment there can b. no wise Government. ,..-
q That II is an inherent and constitutional right
OF the people to discuss all measures Of their Govern
ment, aud 10 approve or disapprove, their iudg
ment seems right. That they have right to propose
and advocate that policy which their Judgment is
best, and to argue and vote against whatever policy
seems to them TO violate the Constitution TO Impair
their liberties, or be del mental to their welfare
$. That tn so and all other rights guaranteed TO
them by their Constitutions, are their rights in time
OF war as well hs IN time Of peace and Of far
value and necess ty in war than In peace. For IN
peace, liberty, security and property are seldom
dangeTed in war they are ever in peril
roi a. b That we % now say N to ali Eaom i may eeneero
vii not surrender these rights nor submit 10 their
forclbe violation. We will obey the laws, ourselves,
and others must obey them. .f
5. That there is 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,
and 10 1t the people owe allegiance. The Adminstra.
ton are but the agents OF the people, subject to their
approval condemnation, according to lie merit or
demerit Of lher acts
9. THAI the exercise of the right to differ with the
Federal Executive we enter our solemn protest
against the proclamation OF the President of the Uni
ted states dated the ist Of January lsg3 by which
he assumes 10 emanclpate slaves In certain States
hoding the same to he unwise, unconstitutional and
void. ..tff
I. That we declare our determined Opposition to a
system OF emancpa ion by the states, upon compen-
saon TO 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-
Gently been assumed by tho President the United
states, whereby under guise OF military necessity
he has proclaimed and axtended-or asserts the right
to proclaim or exend-nart al law States where
war does not exist aud has pended the writ OF hd
Osds corp Is unwarranted by the Constitution and
It's tendency TO subordinate civil to military authori
ty, and to Subyert our system OF free government.
D. That we deem il proper further 10 declare that
We together with he truly loyal people OF the State,
would hail with pleasure anL delight any nantes sta.
tons of desire the part Of the seeded States to
return to their allegiance TO The Government of the
Union, and in such event we would cordially and earn.
esty cooperate with them IN the restoration peace
and the procurement of such proper guarantees AS
would give security to all their interests and right.
, TO- That the soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks of the nP'Ion Their country
A al
know nations gratitude; woLS ded nation's care:
and dying they snail live in our memories, and
ment shall be raised to teach poserty to honor pat
riots at their countrys altar. Their widows and or
Phaus shall be adopted by the nation to be watched
and cared for, as objects truly worthy OF nations
guardianship. 5000
IL That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union a. the best may be the last hope Of popu-
lar freedom, and for all wrongs which may have been
committed or evils which exst, will seek re iress
under the Constitution and within the Union, by the
peaceful but powerful agency Of the surages OF the
people.
IL. That we hail with pleasure and hope the
manifestations OF conservative sentiment among the
people in the Northern States their elections and
regard the same ~ the earnest OF y good purpose
upon their part to co operate with all other loyal ct
zens in giving security 20 the rights Of every section
and maintaining the Union and the Constitution as
they ordained by the founders of the Republic
l3. That whenever It becomes practicable TO ob.
tam Convention Of all three iourths OF the states
such body should be convened tor the purpose OF
proposing such amendments to the Federal ConsItl-
ton as experience has owed TO be necessary to
maintain that INSTRUMENT IN the spirit and meaning
intended by its iounders and to provide against future
commissions and wars. = 90 leT-" 'f''7'9
ID That we will earnestly support every constitu.
honal measure tending TO preserve the union of the
tates Nomen have greater interest in the preser-
vatIOn than we have none desire II more there are
who will make greater sacrldces or endure more
than we VIII TO accomplish that end. We are, as we
nave been, the voted friends Of the Consutu-
ton and the Union, AMI we have no sympathy with
the enc les Of either.
Is. That the IMPRISONMENT, pretended trial
aud actual banishment Ol Clement l., Nallandi ghatn
a citizen of the State OF Ohio not belonging 10 the
land or naval forces Of the United States, to the
militia in active service by alleged military author-
ties for other pretended crime than tat of utter
ing words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power. and Of appealing to The
ballst-boX for change Of policy-(said arrest and
military trial taking ace where the courts of law are
open and unobstructed and for no act done within
the sphere of active military Operations In CARVING on
the war I'VE regard az papabe violation ofthe fol-
lowing provisions Of the United States
81. Congress- shall make no law 81
abrdgng the fr sedom OF speech or Of the press or
the right OF the people aeeably TO assemble and 10
petition the Government for redress Of grievances
'2. The right OF the people to be secure in their
persons, houses, papers and effects against unreason
able searches and selzres shall not be viol.te and
no warrant shall issue bat upon probable cause, sup
ported by oath or affirmation, and part culary des-
erong the place 70 be seafohed and the persons or
things TO be seized.
"S. No person shall be held to answer for A oapits,
OF otherwhs Infamous crime unless in present
meni or lnsctment OF Grand jury, eKceDt IN cases
erising in " land or naval forces, or In the militia
Wheh ID Ac'uai service IN time ofwar or public dan
"a. In ali criminal prosecution, the accused shall
ENJOY the ugst 20 speedy and public trial by inn
partial jury of the state and district wherein the crime
sh All have been committed which distr I shall have
been previously ascertained by laW.U
And we furt more denounoe said arrast trtaI and
bsnishment as direct insult offered to me sovsra,n
ty OF the people Of Ohio, by whose oTaanie Law N s
declared that person shall he transported out OF
the State for any ohanso committed within the same
10. hat Clement l. Nallandi CHAM was at ths tiIne
of arrest prominent candida for nomination by
tas Democratic party Of Ohio the office OF Cover.
nf Naak na uftat.