Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-03
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
state Convention, AZ Columbus, Ohio,
the IIth OF June, Is63--Platform IN
OF the Democracy,

heAOAMtN0nA AWORNeM ON Nne Dcm0tEaAhC
state Convention, AZ Columbus, Ohio,
on the 1Ith OF June, ls63--Platform
OF the Democracy
PafAubLR.
The Democratic party has ever been, aud yet is, a
lAW-abdinR party IL asks nothing but its rights under
the Consdiunon and the laws II resorts 20 viola
IL has right 20 all the guarantees OF public and pri-
vate liberty and q property, contained IN our unds-
IL has the right to discuss public measures, and VIII
discuss them. u has Tie pghtto propo 2 aud sdye-
and it will exercise that right 1t has right TO have
its policy passed upon by the people at oeaceabe and
untrammeed elections and will MAINTAIN that right.
II found in minority II yields obedience 10 all lawful
rule Of the maiority II q be the majority ITSELF it
claims that its lawful will be respected. Whether In
amaiority minority, II obeys all laws that in
force. Those that dlsles II seeks TO overthrow,
that proposes It seeks TO carry, not by ovce but
by legitimate enactment Aud what 1t does Ia all
these respects, It demands, and has right to de-
mAnd, that all others shall DO. They owe the same
obedience 10 the Constitution and Che laws that
Democrats They have the same interests TO
msintain free Government, 20 protect liberty, to be
secure in their houses, persons end property, that
Democrats have II is neither their interest nor ours
that despot Sun or anarchy should prevail and II
they wish to avert both Them see TO Il IN time tn
they give no occassion for either We will do our
duty let them remember TO do theirs.
In view Of the circumstances that have brought us
together, we hereny resolve;
RESOLUTIONS.
l. That the will OF the people Is the foundatio Of
all free Government That TO give effect this wi
ree thought free speech and aree press are absolute
certainty OF sound judguen without sound judg-
ment there can BE- no wise Government;
2. That II is an inherent and constitutional right
of the people to discuss all measures of their Govern
ment, and TO approve or dsapprove to their judg
ment seems right. That they have right to propose
and advocate that policy which IN their Judgment 10
best and TO argue and vote against whatever policy
seems to them to violate the Constitution to impair
their liberties, or be detrimental to their welfare.
3. That tn Sc and all other rights, guaranteed TO
them BY their Constitutions are thelr rights in time
value and necess ty in war than ia peace For IN
peace, liberty, security aud 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 thfeat but calmly and frmy, that we
VIII not surrender these rights nor submit 20 their
t0rcible violation. We will obey the laws ourselves
and others must obey them.
8. That there IS a manifest differences between the
Administration Of the Government and the Govern
ment itself The Government consists of the clvil
aud political Institutions created liy the Oonstiuition
hnd TO II the people owe all glance The Adminisra
ton are but the agents o the people, subet to their
approval OF eontemnd II, according o,he merit or
9, That IN the exercise Of The right ler with the
Federal Executive, we enter our solemn protest
ted States dated the Isl Of January leG3 by which
he assumes to emanciptte slaves IN certain States,
holding the same to be- uuNise, stitutional and
void.
Z. Thatwe declare our determined Opposition to a
system OF emancipa pu by the states, upon compen-
nailon TO he made out oi the Treasury Of the United
states, as burdensume upon the people unjust Ia ITS
very natnre, aud wholly wtho0t warrant Of the Con.
5. That We declare that the pow = which has re .
oentIy been assumed by th6 President The United
states, whereby under gu.se u military Necessity,
he has Proclaimed aud extended or asserts the right
10 proclaim or eyeui-mart al law States where
war does not exist, and has Suspended the h.
6edS corp IS unWarraned by the Constitution, and
tts tendency to suuurnate ciyil to military author
ty, and to subyert our syssen of free government
.. That we deem u proper further 20 declare thnt
We togetaer with he truly oyR people uf the state
would mai with pleasure aud delight any in,nT an
tons ofa desire the part Of tho seceded States to
return 10 their glance to the Government OF the
Union, and in such event would cordially and earn
arAfss n
and the procurement OF such proper guarantees as
would give sscary % all their interests and right.
10 Ihat me soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks Of the DP'iOn Their country
called and nobly did they resp /. Living they shall
know nations gratitude w0L- ded nations care;
and dying they snail hive in memories, and monu.
nents shall be raised 10 teach posterty honor pat
riots at their country al ar Their widows and or
phans shall be adopted by the nation to lie watched
and cared for as objects truly worthy OF nations
guardianship.
IL That Ohio will adhere TO the Constitution and
the Union rs the best II may be the last hope Of popu-
lar freedom and for all wrongs VIII en- may have been
committed or evils which may exist, will seek re ress
under the Constitution and within tho Union, by the
peaceful but powerful agency Of the aaIrages oi the
u. That we hail with pleasure and hope the
manifestations Of conservative sentiment among the
people IN the Northern states IN their elections aud
regard the same As the earnest Of a good purpose
upon their part b cooperate with all other loyal cti
In H wing security to the rIQhts OF every segon
and maintaining the Union and the Constitution as
they were ordained by the founders of the Republic
H. That whenever IL BECOMES praetirable io Oh.
n Convention Of all three ourths Of the states
such body should be convened for the purpose of
proposing such amendments 10 the Federal Consltu-
uon az experience has owed to be neces sary to
maintain that iustrnment IN the spirit and meaning
Intended by its founders and to provide against future
commissions and wars.
IA. That We will earnestly support every consttu.
honal measure tending 10 preserve the union of the
taes NO men have greater interest in the preser
Yation than we have none desire il more there are
none who Will make grener sacrifices endure more
than we will to accomplish that end. We are as we
nave been, the voted friends of the Constltu-
ton and the Union, AMI We have no sympathy with
the les Of either.
is. That the arrestimprisonment, pretended trial
and actual banislment Of Clement l.. Vallandgham
citizen of the State Of Ohio not belonging 10 the
land naval force Of the United States no 10 the
militia IN active seruce by alleged military authon
ties for other pretended crime than thai OF utter
ing words of legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power, and of appealing to the
ballet-box for change Of pohcy-(sad arrest and
military trial taking where the courts OF law are
open and unobstructed, and for act done within
the sphere of active military operations carrying on
the war I'VE regard NJ palpabe violation the lo.
lowing provisions Of the United States
~, Congress shall make no law
abridgng the fr edom OF speech or of the pr ss or
the right OF The people aceably to assemble and TO
petition the Government for a redress Of grieyanres
"2. The right OF the people to be secure in their
persons, houses papers AMI effects against unreason-
able searches and selzures shall he vol e and
no warrant shall but upon probable cause SUP.
ported by oath affirmation, and part eularly des-
criDng the place 10 be he'd and the ersons or
things to be seized.
'3. No person shall be held to answer for a capital
or otheryi 9 Infamous crime unless in a present
meni or Indictment Of Grand Jury, except in cases
arising in the land naval forces, or ia tho militia
when IN actual service m time Of war or public dan.
a. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
enjoy the rgat 10 speedy aud public trial by an i'm
partial jury Of the state and district wherein The crime
shall have been committed which distr skall have
been previously ascerained by law"
And we urt ler more denounee said arrest trial and
Punishment as direct insult offered to the sovereign
declared that "no person shall be transported ont OF