Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-08
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DAYTON EMPIRE



Friends Of Constitutional Liberty, the DAYros
EaPrRE, once more greets you, and takes place
along with the other Democratic papers OF the State,
as au advocate OF your principles and defender Of
your right' II ardenty expects at your hands a
warm and friendly reception.
An important campa gn is before us, fraught with
more OF good or evil than amy which has ever preced
ed IT, The Life OF the Nation and the Liberties Of the
people are at stake. The coming months are preg-
nant with mighty events, and every man should be
fully posed" the current issues, as to be able
TO perform his duty becomes afreeman. The great
battle between Centralized Power and Individual Lib
erty-Democracy and DesPohsm-is now being
fought II our people are true to themselves, the
Constitution aud the sublime teachings Of patriot
forelathers, the contest cannot be doubtful. The
great mssoa of the Democratic party, which has ever
stood Us the bulwarS Of the Union and the champion
Of the Constitution renders its entire unity and bold
attitude in this hour of national peril, matter Of
vital concern. The pending issue is not less for the
maintenance Of united country than for the perpeu
alton OF Democratic principles as expounded by JEFF
ferson and Jackson. The most momontous results
hang upon the issue. The past is dead, save in its
ossons ofexperienee. The Constitution, il preserved
8 the beacon.lig ght that WILL guide us to point o
safety rom the present storm aud conflict; II tram
pied under foot and destroyed forever lost
in darkness RloOm anarchy II is the mission of the
Democratic party to preserve intact that Constitution
which gave Us Union To that party alone may con-
seryative citizens look for relief and happy return
TO the proud days OF the Republic, when peace smiled
and prosperity reigned throughoutthe land. tits I'M
questonsbly the true Union party Of the present day
The life record OF our glorious Union and the sanctty
ofthe Constitution fully attest this declaration
der its prudent sway and judicous government the
Union was made blessing. and the Constitution
cred bond OF equality and national happiness. Turn
whitherwe may, we can see no ray OF hope for the
future salvation of our country-no "bow OF PROMISE
save IN and through the triumph of the great Consi!-
tutiona Democratic party, founded it is on sound
principles and devoted unaterably to the Union and
perpetuity Of this once happy and prosperous, buI
now torn an bleeding, country
The EMPraE will 20 into the campaign with all the
euergy, vigor, and talent at the command of IDS
conductors and labor for the election Of the Demo-
cratic tick headed by the two great champions OF
Constitutional Liberty, the exled patriot VALLAsDId'
NAN and the brave and talented PUGH.
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