Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-07
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DAYTON EMPIRE.


Friends OF Constitutional Liberty, the DAYTON
EMPiRE, once more greets you, and takes a place
along with the other Democratic papers Of the state
as an advocate of your principles and defender Of
your rights. II ardently expects at your hands a
warm aud friendly reception.
An imp prtlnt cam prgn Is before us, frahght with
vi good evil thin any which has ever preced
Cd it. The Life OF the Naiion aud the Liberties ofthe
people are at stake The coming months are preg-
nani with mighty events, and every man should DO
fully ''posted" on the current issues to be able
10 perform his duty becomes freeman. The great
battle between Centralized Power and individual Lib
erty-Democraey and DesPotism4s now being
fought II our people are true to themselves. the
Oonsttution and the sublime teachings OF our patriot
iorelathers, the contest cannot be doubtful. The
treat mission OF the Democratic party, which has ever
stood as the bulwark 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 IL not less for the
maintenance of united country than for the perpetu-
alton O Democratic principles as eKpounded by JEFF
fersou and Jackson. The most momentouS results
hang upon the issue. The past ia dead, save in its
essons Of experience. The Constitution fpreserved,
the beacon.li ight that will guide us to point
safety from the present stf rm and conflict; II tram
pied under foot and destroyed, we arc forever lost
in darkness gloom, anarchy. 1t is the mission Of the
DemOcrahc party 10 preserve intact thal CONSTITUTION
which gave usa 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 throughout the land snn-
quesuonably the Union party OF the present day.
The lfe-record four glorious Union and the sancty
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
whittier we may, we see no ray OF hope for the
future salvation OF our cOuntryno "bow OF promise
save IN and through the triumph OF the great Consti
tutonal Democratic party, founded as II is on sood
principles and devoted unateraby to the Union and
perpetuty OF this once happy and prosperous, but
NOW torn and bleeding, couulry.
The EApIaE Will 20 into the campaign with all the
energy, Wgor, and talent at the command of It's
conductors and labor for the election of tile Demo
cratic ticket headed by the two great champions OF
Constitutional Liberty, the exiled PARROT VALLAsDIG
NAM and the brave and talented PUun
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