Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-24


The Democratic party has ever been, and yet is,
law-abiiing party. II nothing butts rights under
ton Of either, II counensnces no violation OF either
Il has right to all the guarantees OF public and pri-
vae liberty and Of property, contained IN our lGnda'
mental laws and 1t viii surrender not one of them.
II has the rignt to discuss public measures, and viii
discuss tnem. II has tho ngntto propo and adve-
eat. that policy which 10 deems best ior the nation,
aud will exercise that right Il has right TO have
It's policy passed upon by the people at oeaceabe and
untrameled elecous and it will maintain that right
II found in minority It yields obedience to all lawful
rule OF the malor1ty IL 1t be the majority itself, 10
,laios that its lawiil will he respeated Whether In
a majority or minority, it obeys all laws that are in
force. Those thatit dl~ II seeks to overthrow,
not by violence, but by a le uma.e r.pea Those
by legitimate enactment And what il does ia all
these respects, u demands, aud has right 10 de-
lnand, that all Others shall do. They 1ie same
obedience 70 me Constitution and the laws that
Democrats owe They have the same interests 10
nalntalh free Government, TO protect liberty, 70
He,nre in their houses, persons end properly that
Democrats have II ~ neither their interest nor ours
tnat despot Sun or anarchy should prevail AMI IL
they wish TO avert both them sec TO II IN time tn
they give no occasion tor either We will do our
duty let them remember to do theirs
together, we hereoy resolve;
NIsJLUrioNs.
l. That the will OF the people is the ioundatio of
all free Government hat TO give effect to this wi l.
Tree thought, free spec IA and fee press absolute
y indispensable. Without free discussion there is
certainty OF sound judg uent, without sound judg-
ment there can b. no wise Goverument.
=. That IL Is an inherent and constitutional right
ment, and 20 approve dsapprove, to their judg
ment seems right. That they nave "a right TO prOpose
and advocate that policy when IN their Judgments is
bes and ~ argue and vote against whatever policy
to them TO violate the Constitution TO impair
their liberties, or be detrimental TO their welfare
5. That tn se and all other rights, guaranteed to
them by their Constitution, their rights in time
Of war as well as in time of peace and O far more
yalue and neceHs ~ III war than ia peace. For IN
peace, liberty security and property seldom en-
dangered in war they are ever IN peril.
4. That we now say to all whom It may concern,
v.
will not surrender these rights nor submit their
and others must obey them.
o. That there is manifest difference between the
Administration OF the Government and the Govern
ment ltselL The Government consists of the cyil
aud political institutions created by the Constitution,
md 70 1t the people owe allegiance. The Adminstra-
ton are but the agents OF the people, suhect their
approval condemnati- n, according to he merit or
demerit Of their acts.
g. That IN the exercise Of the ght TO differ with the
Federal Executive, we enter our solemn protest
against the proclamation OF the President Of the Uni.
ted states' dated the LIST OF January, 1863 by which
he assumes to enancirate slaves in certain States,
holding The same TO be unwise unconstitutional aud
void.
7. That ", declare our determined opposition to a
System OF emancipation by the states upon comp m
sation to be made out OF the Treasury OF the United
States burdensome upon the people, unjust in ITS
very nature and wholly without warrant OF the Con-
sutution.
s. That we declare that the powsr which has re
States whereby under gu.se Of military necessity,
he mas proclaimed and exIendedor asserts the rgit
TO proclaim or cXtend-mrt al law over states where
war does not exist, aud has suspended the OF ha-
beas cops, unwarranted by the Constitution, and
It's tendency to subordinate civil to military authori
ty, and TO sHbyert our sys.eln Of free government
.. That we deem II proper further TO declare that
together with he truly loyal people OF the state,
would hait with pleasure and delight any manifesto
ucns of desire the part Of the seceded States
return TO theralegance TO the Government Of the
Unon and m such event we would cordially and earn
esty cooperate with them IN the restoration OF peace
aud the procurement of such proper guarantees as
would give security TO all their interests and right.
10. That the soldiers composing armies merit
the warmest thanks of the ne'ion Their country
called aud noby did they resp /. Living they shalt
know nations gratitude woLA ded nations care
and dying they snail live IN our memories and monu-
nents shall be sed to teach posterity to honor nat
riots at their country's altar Their widows and or
phans shall be adopted by the nation be watched
and cared ior as objects truly worthy OF natiOns
guardianship.
II That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union the best may be the last hope of popu
lar freedom, and Tor all wrengs winch may have been
committed or evils which may exist, will seek re iress
under the Constitution and within the Union, by the
peaceful but powerful agency OF the sgflrages OF the
people.
u. That we hail with pleasure and hope the
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 operate with all other loyal cit.
zens ia giving security 70 the rights OF every section,
and maintaining the Union and the Constitution as
they were ordained by the founders Of the Republic.
Is. That whenever II becomes practicable 10 oh.
tam Convention OF all or three torhs of the states,
such body should be convened for the purpose OF
proposing such amendments TO the Federal Copsrtu-
ton experience has p owed 10 he necessary 10
maintain that ihstrumentln the splrit and mea6ng
intended by its founders and to provide aganstfuture
commissions and wars.
IA That we will earnestly support every constitu.
tonal measure tending to preserve the union of the
tates. No men have greater interest 10 The preser-
vation than we have none desire il there are
none who WILL make greater sacrifices endure
than we Will to accomplish that end. We are,
ev uaYe been, the voted friends of the Constltu-
ton and the Union, Rui we have no sympathy with
the les OF either
10. That the arresti imprisonment, pretended trial,
and actual oans lment OF Clement l.. Nallandigham,
citizen Of the State Of Ohio, not belonging TO the
land naval force of the United States mo- to the
militia in active service, by alleged military authori.
ties, for other pretended crime than that utter
ing words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power. aud Of appealing to the
ballst-box for a change of polcy-(said arrest and
mintaIy trial taking whore the courts of law are
open and unobstructsd, and for no act done within
the sphere OF active mn airy operations ia carrying on
lowing provisions OF the United States
al. Congress shell make no law
abrdging me r edom OF speech or Of the pr ~, or
the right Of he people aceaby to assemble aud 10
petition the GOvernment for a redress Of grievances
~. The right OF the people 10 be secure in their
persons, houses papers and effects against unreasop-
able searches and seizures; shall not b vol 10 and
warrant shall issue but upon probable cause sup
ported by oath affirmation, and part cularly des.
GriDng the place to be Seashed ana the persons or
''5 No person shall be held to answer for a capital
or otheTW e lnianous crime unless IN present
meni Indictment OF a Grand Jury, except Ia cases
arising in the land or naval forces, in the militia
when IN actual service IN time of war public dan
~. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
ENJOY the rgst to speedy aud public trial by an i'm
partial jury OF the state and district wherein The crime
shall have been committed, which disr skall have
been previously ascerIained by law"
And we hirt more denounca said arrest trial and
Punishment direct insult offered 10 lie sovereign,
ty OF the people OF ONO, by whose orrnis Law Ii IN
declared that 'no person shall be transported out Of
the state for otisnse committed within the same
10. that Clement l. Nallaudigham was al the time
of arrest prominent candida for nominaton by
toe Democratic party OF Ohio or the office of Cover
nor OF th State that tine De uOcrauc party Was my
competent 70 decide whethe- he Wasa III man ior
that nomination, and that the attempt TO deprive