Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-30

state Convention, ht ooIumbus, ohio,
on the ilth OF June, lS6d--Platform
OF the Demoeracy. ts
rAEA0H.e
Tue democratic party ever been, aud yet is, n
layam lag party q asks n0lung ts rights ander
me onstulVn ana tne Laws ltIssorA 10 no VIOLA
tion of ther, u countenanees no violation OF other
II hal rBit 10 all the iaranlees Of public and pri-
yae lberty and OF PRO srty, contained IN our unda
mental laws, and il VIII .1rrend,r not one Of then
y has the rg TO discuss public measures, ami w.l
discuss tneui. Il bas the rgLtto propo e aud sdyo
sat tnat D'llcy which it deems bsst ior the nation
AID viii exercise that right II has right 70 have
its policy passed upon by the pone at Deaceaole aud
nntrammeled elections and il will MAINTAIN that right
u iound IN minority, yields Obeilence 10 all lawful
rule Of the maoutyi II i bs the majority itself, it
amao ~ or ninority,it obeys alliaws thas aro in
ione. ThYse that % ,hSiites il seeks to overthrow
iha lt proposes seeks 10 carry, not by foco, but
by legitimate enactment. Aud what ii does ia ali
these respects, Vt demands, and has right 30 de-
inand hat all others shall a.. they owe the same
Ubedience 70 lie Constt1tioh and Tie laws that
Democrats owe They nave the same interests TO
MAINTAIN tree Goverument, 10 protect liberty, be
secure IN their houses, person, and properly that
Democrats have 1t neither their interest nor ours
that despot sun or anarchy shbtfd prevail (; ana if
they wish to avert boihi tthem sec to II in time Ia
they give no Ocoassou for either. We will do our
duty let them remember to do theirs
In view Of the"ircumstances that have brought us
together, we hereuy resolves
Thatthe win of t6s nnn,is Ur,oss' ,o e,rn.e
all free Government. That TO give effect TO ihis wi l.
Tree thought, free speech press are absolue-
certainty OF sound judg nent, without sound judg-
ment there can b. no wise Government. ..Oe
q That 10 Is an inherent and constitutional right
OF the people to discuss all measures Of their Govern
ment, and 10 approve dsapprove, as to their iudg
ment seems right. That they have right to propose
and advocate that policy which their Judgment is
best, and 20 argue and vote against Whatever policy
seems to tnen to violate the Constitution 10 impair
their liberties, or be detrimental to their welfare.
8. That tn Sc and all other rights guaranteed to
them by their Constitutions, their rights IN time
OF war well in time Of peace; and Of far more
value and nepesg " n n
peace liberty, security and properly are seldom en-
dangered in war they are ever in peril.
T.. That we now say to all wnom It may concern,
not by way Of ihfeat, but calmly and firm " that We
will not surrender these rights nor submit 10 their
and others must obey them. " f ai
o. 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 Cons nmton
snl l 70 u the people owe alegance. The Adminstra-
uOn are but the agents OF the people, subject their
approval or orcondemnat a, according to he merit
demerit Of ther acts.
q. That the exercise of the tight to differ with the
Federal Executive, enter solemn protest
against the proclamation OF the President Of the Uni.
ted states dated the LIST Of January, 1863, by which
he assumes to emHncpate slaves in certain States
holding the same to be uuwse, unconstitutional aud
void. +sH .ta. .tuu.t .g0lGa
7. Thatw declare our determined opposition to
system OF emRnepa ion by lhe states, upon cofnpsL
saIon TO be made out OF the Treasury Of the United
states, as burdensome upon the people, unjust in lts
very nature, and wholly without warrtut OF the Con-
s. That we declare that the mower which has re-
Gently been assumed by tho President o ihe United
states, whereby. under guse Of military necessity,
he has proclaimed and aNoended-1r ssrts the night
to proclaim or e&tend-mart al law over States where
does not exist and has Suspended the writ Of ha-
bedS cop.s, is unwarranted by the Constitution and
its tendency to suoordinata cvl to military author
~, and to subyert our syssern Of free government.
.. That we deeinit proper further 20 declare that
We together with he truly loyal people OF the state,
would na WITH pleasure aud delight any mauilesta-
ucns of desire on the part Of tho seeded States
return TO their rate glance 10 the Government of the
I'm on, and in such event would cordially and earn.
esty cooperate with them in the restoration of peace
and the procurement of such proper guarantees as
would give security 10 all heirinterests and ight..
10. That the soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks of the ns'ion Their country
called and noby did they resrf l. Living they shall
know nations gratitude; woLs ded nations care;
and dying they s5li live IN our memories, and
ments shall be raised to teach postery to honor pat
riots at their country altar, Their widows and or
phans shall be adopted by the nation to be watched
and cared for, OF jects truly worthy OF a nations
guardianship. 'f. n. ...i ttl.. .i'
II That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best i may be The last hope OF popu-
lar freedom, and for all wrongs when may have been
committed or evils winch mayexist will seek re irass
under the Constitution and within the UnIon by the
peaceful out powerful agency OF the sgirages OF the
people, - ,.,,...,
manifestations of Conservative sentiment among the
people in the Northern states in their elections and
regard the same as the earnest OF good purpose
upon their part TO co operate with all other loyal ci
zens IN giving security 20 tue rights Of every seruon
aud maintaining the Union ana the Constitution as
they were ordained by the founders Of the Republic.
-. That whenever II becomes practicable 10 OBJ
tam Convention o all OF three fonrths Of the States
such body should be convened tor the purpose OF
proposing such amendments TO the Federal Oonsutl.
ton experience has owed 20 he necessary 10
maintain that Instrument IN the spirit and meaning
intended by ts lodefsI and 60 provide Hiinstfuure
conYu sl6ns and wars. 80 NJ l-.'" F. t.a
Ia. That we will earnestly support every constitu-
onal measure tending 10 preserve the union Of the
tates No have greater interest in thelnreser-
VatIon than we have none desire it more there are
none who will make greater sacrifices endure more
than we will TO accomplish that end. We are as we
ey nave been, the voted friends of the Conshtu-
ton and the Unlon AMI we haveno sympathy with
Is. That the arrestimprisonment, pretended trial
and actual hanis lment OF Clement L. Nsllandigham,
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 authon-
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
ballOtbox for change Of policY-(said 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 in carrying
lowing provisions OF the United States
81 Congress shall make no law y n
abridgng the fr edom of speech or Of the press or
the right Of he people aeeRbly assemble and 10
petition the Government for redress Of grievances
nersona houses papers and effects ag,nst nnreason
able searches and seizures shall be vol te and
warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, sup.
crihng the place to be seaeshed and the persons or
things to he seized.
''3. No person shall be held to answer for a capital
OF otherwi Infamous crime. unless In a present
meni or Indictment OF Grand Jury, except In cases
arising In the land or naval forces, or In the militia
when IN actual service IN time Of war or public dan
a. In ali criminal prosecution the accused shall
enjoy the rght TO speedy and public trial by an i'm
partial jury Of the state and district wherein the crime
shall have been commiited which distr I skall have
been previously ascertained by law"
And furt er more denounca said arrest trial and
banishnent as direct insult offered 10 the sovereign
ty OF the people OF Ohio, 10y whose organic law Ii il
declared that no person shall be Transported ont Of
the State for any ouenss committed within the same"