Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1863-10-03
rASHTABULA, O.. SATURDAY MORNING OCTOBER 81, 1868:


sideratiohs; but be II remembered that al
the expressed opinions Of Mr.. V, hereto
published, were announced prior to the is
suing OF the Proclamation or bis arrest.
I For these, and other aequaily satisfacto ory
reasons, we feel constrained to withhold
cur support from Mr.. ", though we deem
It inexpedisnt 20, now pnt q third ticket in
the field ~, -, I-'.'.'.-,.''... -,
Now fellow. Democrats of Ohio, Demo.
Gratis who stood by Douglas in the great
contest of 1880, Democrats who hsve
sworn upon the altar of our country that
the Union must and shall be preserved; !;
Democrats who have sons, brothers aud
fothers now fighting the battles of your
coontry, who nre standing guard 10 the
silent hour of midnight over your houses
and homes braving death in every form,
we appeal TO you;--can you, will you, cast
your votes for man holding the opinions
and advocating the doctrines which Mr..
| lValandigham doesi We cannot aud do
not believe you will. We most respcct.
fully but earnestly call upon you in the
name of Democracy, in the name of onr
country, ia the name Of our fathers, toi
j Jackson,l of Douglas, to take such course
as your calm aud deliberate Judgment may
dictate, to save Oslo from the fatal effects
which we fear may follow from his election.
The dmocratic party has future fraught
with mighty aud important obligations
which mast be met with firmness, and bav.
iDg done our duty, trust to the returning
sense Of consist ency which we feel confident
must be the guide Of the party in the cam.
paign of 1864. H.. ir'-;-T- ~, s.i 80
PIatform OF the Ohio War Democracy. q
!. Rssolred. That we enter our solemn
aud deliberate protest against the doctrines
Of secession and abolition, both spripgiog
from a disregard oi law and constitutional
obligations, aud We declare that it. is now,
as heretofore, the doctrine Of the Demoera.
tic party that ours is a,G Government Of
Law, and that for any and allwrongs there
is q peaceful remedy through the constitu-
tional channels Of legislative action aud
judicial decision. aud that when resst ance
to the laws becomes SO formidable as to
render them imperative, it is not only an
undOubted right but the imperative duty Of
the Government to use all necessary forces
TO execute such laws throughout the Union,
and suppress Rebellion.
y Resolred, That We are opposed to the
Withdrawal OF our armies from the States
which preiess to have seeded. opposed to
breaking up the blockade, opposed to an
armstice with the rebels in arms, and op-
posed TO peace on any her terms than au
unconditional Submission TO the Constitu.
ton aud Laws Of the United States, and
that, in the language of Gen. McClellan,---
The sacrifices made by all classes of our
| fellow Citizens in this war, are guarantees
that we cannot abandon 1t until we have
accomplished the objects for which il was
origidaly understood 20 5'aa '.ii aF" 81
| 3. Resolred. That while we believe that
be existence of rebellion affords no justif-
cation for illegal arrests or unconstitutional
acts by any administrations we are not dis
posed to criticise unkindly or embarruss the
existing administration, but to leave full
measures adopted by it to stand valid if
the courts pronounce them valid, and TO fall
if invalid. Willing to put forth every
power to rescue the Union, invoking every
consideration Of patriotism, doing all that
is due to our country and to ourselves, in.
voking the return OF every State, holding
sacred every star upon our national flag,
and marking him who would strike QUE
from its blue field as much traitor as he
who would rend its folds ssunder. t.sa.
Resotred. That We are for vigorous pro
seculion of the war to the foil extent of our
power, until the rebellion is suppressed and
of using oil means in our possession, that
may be recognized by honorable warfare,
for that purpose; we are for the Uuion
without al if. and regardless whether sla-
very stands r,falls by the operation, y
ia5. Resolred, That whenever the war
power OF the rebellion is broken. rebels dis
armed, and the majesty of the Constitution
aud laws acknowledged, We desire. peace,
and are in favor Of q, restoration of the
Union under the Constitution as it is; that
we would hail with JOY the manifestation Of
disposition on the part of the people OF
The States protesting TO have seeded, to
return TO otheir allegiance to the Constitu.
tion; andswe emphaticslly declare that so
soon as the military power of the rebellion
shall have been crushed, The whole energies
of the nation should be devoted 10 secure
peace and union. ..r OIL. 1r Ian .....-r., si.,1
g. Resolred, That we, as citizens of the
State of Ohio and the United States, will
obey all laws while they remain on the sta.
tute books; il right, we viii endeavor TO
perpetuate them; II wrong, we will endea-
vor to effect a remedy in constitutional
manner by procuring their repeal !; when
doubts exist as TO their validity, we will ap-
peal to the proper judicial tribunal for
decision. aud cheerfully abide the result.
T. Rssoired. That we know of no mode
by which q loyal citizen may as well demon
strate his loyalty to his couatry as by sns'
tanning The FL the Constitution aud The
Union, under ell circumstances and under
any Administration, regardless Of party
politics, against all assaianrs at home or
abroad. ''' l''''''' N.'' '-' - a~
8. RESOLVED, That we would 10 no way
weaken the arm Of the Government, in no
way impair the efficiency Of our army, but
on the contrary, as q matter of economy as
well as humanity, we would simpart vigor
and energy to both and silh every opesce
offering there should be the alternative OF
Var or snbmissios,i aosg s7a sl5isssi b,a7ni.
q Rssolrsd. That while wa ara In favor