Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-14

The Democratic parry has over been, and yetisi a
abijug party. Al asks netnI cue its nights under
nc Constitution and the laws Il resorts to no viola
ion OF athar, II colntenances no violation Of either
IL has riglt TO all the guarantees Of public and prl
Vgt4 liberty and OF pro, erty cuntln m our ntuda
mental laws and It Will surrender not one Of them.
has the rug Il to discuss public measures, and will
dlscuss tueni. II has the rignttO pr0po AMI pdve
that policy which 't deems bsst for the natiOn
od il wit eXef,ise that riph ut IL has right To have
policy passed upon by the psole At Desceable and
untrarumeed elections and il will MAINTAIN that right
lf found IN minority, i yields obedience to all lawful
rule Of the majority II u be the majority itself, it
,laims that its lawful will e respected. Whether in
umlonty or anorty, IL obeys all laws that in
fsrce. Those thatlt d~'tRes II seeks TO overthrow,
MT by violence, bat by a le iumate peal Those
tnat proposes, 1t SEEK - carry by force, but
by legitimate enactment Aud what it does ia all
these respects, It demands and has a right to de-
mand, that all others shall d. They owe the same
obedience to the Constitution and the laws that
Democrats owe they have tho same interests To
MAINTAIN free Government, to protect liberty 70 be-
secure in their houses, person. end properly, that
Democrats heve II ~ neither their interest nor
That despot stn anarchy should prevail ana il
they wish To avert both, tthem to 1t in time th,t
they give no occasion tor either We will do our
duty let them remember to do theirs
In view of thoGnumstances that have brought us
, together, We HEREBY resolve;
I. Thatthe will OF tne people IS the foundatio OF
all free Gofernment That to give elect TO this wi L.
free thought, free speech and free press absolute
y indispensable. without free discussion there is no
certainty Of sound judg nent without sound judg
ment there can bs no wise Goverument.
2. That ii Is an inherent and constitutional right
OF people to DISCUSS all measures of their Govern
~, o.
right That they have a right to propo 70
and advocate that policy which IN their Judgment 10
beat, and to argue aud vote against whatever policy
seems to them to violate the Constitution to impair
their liberties, or he detrimental 10 their welfare
y. That tn Sc and all other rights, guaranteed to
them by their Constitutions, are their rights time
ol war as well ns IN time Of peace antsO far more
value AMI necess ty in war than in peace. For IN
peace, liberty, security and property are seldom en-
dangered in war they are ever in peril.
4. That we now say TO all whom It may concern,
not by way Of threat but calmly and frrny thnt we
lU unlf fIatr
iorclble violation. We will obey the laws, ourselves,
and others must obey them.
o. That there Is n manifest difference between the
Administration Of the Government and the Govern
1nent itself The Government consists Of the civil
aud political Institutions created by the Constitution,
anu TO II thc people owe allegiance Tho Admnistra-
ton are but the agents of the people, subject their
approval or condemnation, according to the merit
6. Tha. 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 1st of January 1863 by which
he assumes to emanclpate slaves in certain States,
holding the same 10 be unwlse, unconstitutional aud
void.
7. Thatws declare our determined opposition to a
syetem OF emancipa ION by the sates, upon compen-
sation to be made OF the Treasury OF the United
States, as burdensomo upou the people, unjust ia ITS
very nature, and wholly without warrant Of the Con-
sutution.
8. That we declare tRat the power which has re
Gently been assumed by tho President the United
States, whereby under gu:se of military necessity,
lie has proclaimed and axtendedor asserts the right
10 proclaim or exend-mart al law over states where
N.
bedS c0iP's, IL unwarraned by the Constitution, and
ITS tendency II TO subordinate civil 10 military nuLhori
~! and TO subyert our syssem OF free government
D. That we deem u proper urther 40 dVcilre thnt
We together with he truly loyal people of the state
wond hail with pleasure and delight any maniiesla-
ucns OF desire on the part OF the seeded States
return to their allegiance 10 the Government OF the
Union, and in such event we would ccgiaIly and cara
csuy operate with them the restoration OF peace
and the procurement of such proper guarantees as
would give security to all their intere sts and right
no. That the soldiers compusind our armies merit
thanks
cailed ana nOby did they respC 1. Living they snail
know natien's gratitude woLl ded nations care
aud dying they snail i've IN our memories, and
ihans shall be raised to teach postety to honor pat
riots at their country's altar. Their widows and
and cared for, as Objects truly worthy Of nations
guardianship.
II That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Unlonas the best may be ihe last, hope Of popu.
lar freedom, and for Hl wrongs which may have been
committed OF evils which may Kst, will seek re ress
under the Constitution and within tho Unlon, by the
peaceful but powerful agency ithe sulrages OF the
people.
II. That we hail with pleasure and hope the
manifestations Of conservative sentiment among The
people IN the Northern states in their eleeOns aud
regard the same a. the earnest OF n good purpose
upon their part 10 operate with all other LOYAL ct
lens IN giving security TO the rights of every section,
AMI maintaining the Union and the Constitution as
they were ordained by the founders of the Republic,
-, Thatwheneyer il becomes practicable TO oh.
tam Convention of all or three tourtbs of the stat.
such body should be convened for the purpose OF
proposing such amendments TO tile Federal Consutu-
ton ~ experience has proved to be necessary to
intended by ts lounders and to provide against
commissions and wars.
Ia. That we will earnestly support every consttn
tonal measure teudlng 70 preserve the union Of the
ateS No men have greater interest in the preser.
vaton than we hayei none desire it more there are
none who will make greater sacrifices or endure more
than we will to accomplish that end. We are, as we
uave been, the voted friends Of the Constitu-
lion and the Union anl have no sympathy with
the les OF either.
Is. That the arrestim Imprisonment, pretended trial
aud actual banishment OF Clement h. Valiandgham
a citizen Of the State Of Ohio not belonging 10 ths
land or naval forces Of the United States no. to the
militia in active service, by alleged military authori
ties for no other pretended crme than tIaf Of nttef
ing words of legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power and Of npneaInr 70 the
hallet-box 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 on
the war, 1--WE regard pApsbe violation of The fol
lowing provisions ofthe United States
''l Congress shall make no law
abridging the f. edom Of speech Of the press or
the right OF the people aceably to assemble aud 10
petihon the GoYefnme Mt or redress of grievances
80. The right OF the pc pie TO be secure in their
persons houses, papers and eilests against unreason.
able searches and seiznresi shall not be vol Go and
no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, sup
ported by oath or atirmatiou and part eulary dps-
crDng the place to be seafShed aud the persons or
as No person shall be held to answer for capital
or otherw Infamous crime unless In a present
meni or Indictment of n Grand Jury exeent IN casas
arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia
when IN actual service IN time war or public dan.
80 In alt criminal prosecution, The aoorsed ahou
enjoy the rgat to speedy and public trial by an im'
nalluy ol tho staieAnd district wherein The crime
sh at have been committed, which distrD [ sLa hnvs
been previously asoertaned by law"
Aud We iurt ,er more denOunce said arrest trial and
haushuent a direct insult offered To lie sovereIy
ty Of the people Of Ohio, by whose organic law N is
declared that mo person shall he transported out Of
the state for any oilsnso committed within the aame
To- that Clement l. Vaandg gham was al the time
of arrest prominent candida for nomination hv
tne Democratic party Of Ohio the Office OF dover
nor al VI State that the De ocratc party was ully
competent tg deutde Whaihe- hH wasa ~ man ior