Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-11-10
solutions Adopted ny the Democratic
state Convention, Rt .'otuns btas, OHIO,
on the iIth OT june, isU3--Piatror nl
tue Dcm0crucF.

on the mn % june, isU3--Pietfornl M
tue Democracy.
PREAABLE.
The Democratic party has ever been, and yetis a
AFao jing party. Il asks nothing but IT. rights under
ne constitution aud Tue laws Il resorts to no viola
lon OF ether, II couatsnancea violation Of either.
II has rlg1t TO all tile Blarhntves OF public aud pr
yate liberty and OF pro efty contained our unda-
mental laws and IL wall turrender not one Of them
Il has the rig t to discuss public measures, and n
dtscuss them. u has the rg . 10 propo aud sdvo-
eat that policy which 1t deems hest ior the nation
a1d IL will exercise that right t has right to have
its policy passed upon by the lie at Desceable and
unirammeled elections aud IL will MAINTAIN that right
II iouud IN minority u yields obedience TO all lawful
rule OF the majority II Il be the majority ITSELF il
alms mat It's lawful will be respected. Whether in
mao lty or minority, 1t obeys all laws that are in
force. Those thatit diskes II seeks TO overthrow
not ~ violence, but by le itima e repeal Those
ti proposes, seeks 10 carry, not by force, but
~ legitimate enactment Ani what it does Ia all
these specte, 70 demands, and has a right 10 do.
mand, that all others shall d.. They owe the same
obedience to the Consutution and the laws that
Democrats owe They have the same interests To
MAINTAIN Tree Government, to protect liberty. to be
secure in their houses, persons end property that
Democrats h1ye Il is neither their interest nor ours
that despot sm or auRrchy should prevail ana il
they Wish to avert BOTH tthem see TO II in time tn
they give no occasion for either. We will do our
duty let than remember to 10 theirs
In view OF the circumstances that have brought rs
together we hereyy resolve;
RESOLUTIONS
l; Thstthe will Of the people is the foundahol Of
All ree Government. That to give effect this wi
lree thought fee sPeesh and free press absoute
~ indispensable. Without free discussion there Is no
certainty OF sound judg nent, without sound judg-
ment there can hs no wise Government
2. That i IL an inherent and constitutional right
Of the peope to discuss nil measures Of their Govern
ment and TO approve or dlsapprove, TO their udg-
ment seems right That they have a right to pr6pose
sud advocate that policy which IN thelriudgment s
seems 10 them 10 violate the Constitution to rnnair
their liberties, or be detrimental to their welfare
. - That th Sc and all other rights, guaranteed to
them by their Constitutions, their rights in time
Of var well as in time Of peace and oi far more
yalne AMI neeess ty in war than in peace. For m
peace, liberty security and property ARE seldom en-.
dangered in war they ever Ia peril
T. That we now say to oil whom 1t may concern,
not by way OF threat, but calmly and hrmy, that we
WI net surrender these rights nor submit their
iorclble violation. We will obey the laws ourselves
aud others must obey them.
0. That there is manifest difference teLween ihe
Administration of the Government and the Govern
mant Itself The Government consists Of the civil
aud political Institutions created by the Constitution
and TO IL the people owe allegiance The Administra.
ton are but the agents OF the people, subject 10 their
approval or cOndemnati NJ according to The merit or
d, That the exercise Of the right to differ with the
Federal Executive, we enter our solemn protest
against the proclamation Of the President the Uni
Ted states, dated the LIST Of January 1909 by which
lie assumes to emancipate slaves in certain States
void. EI
7. That we declare our determined opposition to a
satlon to be made out OF the Treasury OF the United
states, as burdensomo upon the people, unjust in is
very nature, and wholly without warrant OF the Con-
sutntion.
3. That we declare that the powsr which has re-
eently been assumed by thG President o the United
states, whereby under gu:se Of military necessity,
he has proclaimed and axtendedor asserts the r1aht
To proclaim or eNend-mart al law over States where
does exist, and has SUSPENDED the writ Of hr
bsds c0rpts, Is unwarTansd by the Constitution and
It's tendency Is to subordinate civil to military authori
ty, and to snbyert our system Of free government
.. That we deem IL proper further declare tina.
we, together with he lrly loyal people OF tho sats
would hail with pleasure aud delight any mantle sta.
tons Of desire the part Of tho seeded States to
return TO their aegianee TO the Government of the
Union, and M such event we would cordially and cara
esty cooperate with them IN the restoration peace
and the procurement OF such proper guarantees as
would give security to all their Interests and ght.
10. That the soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks Of the na'Ion. Their country
called and nobly did they respC 1. Living they shall
know nations gratitude; woLA ded nations care
and dying they shall live in our memories and rnonu
nents shall be raised to teach poserty to honor nat
riots at their countrys altar. Their widows and or
phans shall be adopted by the nation TO be watched
ana cared Tor, as Objects truly worthy OF nations
IL That 0hio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best may be the st hope of popl
lar freedom, and for all wrcngs which may have been
committed or evils which nayexlsb will seek re iress
under the Constitution and within the Union by the
people.
". That we hail with pleasure and hone the
mani estatons Of conservative sentiment among the |
people in the Northern States their elections and
regard the same rs the earnest Of good purpose |
upon their part to cooperate with all other loyal c
Aens in giving security TO the rights Of every section
and maintaining the Union and the Constitution as |
they were ordained by the founders OF the Republic
l3. That whenever II becomes practicable To- Oh.
tam Convention OF all three fonrths Of the States
such body should be convened for the purpose Of
proposing such amendments TO tile Federal Conslltn
ton as experience has p owed to be uece. .sary to
maintain that Instrument IN tho spirit and meaning
Intended by its founders and 10 provide against future
and wars.
H.. That we will earnestly support every constitu.
tonal measure tending TO preserve the union of the
Iates No men have greater interest in the Dreser
yauon than we have none desire II more there are
none who will make greater sacrifices or endure moro
than we will to accomplish that end. We are, as we
ey AVE been, the voted friends OF the Constlu.
non and the Union ani we have no sympathy with
the enc les Of either.
Is. That the arrest Imprisonment pretended trial.
and actual Punishment OF Clement l.. Vaandigham
citizen of the State Of Ohio belonging 10 the
land or naval forces OF the United sates no 10 the
militia in active service by alleged military author.
ties for other pretended crimo than thai of uer
ing words of legitimate criticism upon the conduct oil
the Administration IN power, and OF appealing to the
military trial taking ace where tbe onr f % a1u sue
open and unobstTucted and for no act done within |
the sphere OF active military operations in carrying on
lowing provisions OF the United States:
81. Congress sha make no law
Abrdging the N edom OF speech Of the pr ss or
the right OF the people aoeably to assemble and to
petition the Government for redress Of grieyances
~ the right OF the Pc PIE 20 be secure in their
able searches and seizures; shall not be yol,te and
no warrant shall issue but upon probable cause, sup
ported by oath or atrmAtion and part cularly des.
crio ng the place to pe seashed aud the persons or
things TO be seized.
"S No person shall be held to answer for a eapal
or otherWi Infamous crime unless In a present
men or Indictment Of Grand Jury, except IN cases
arising in the land naval forces, or in the militia
when IN actual service time OF war or public dam
ger.
-. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
enjoy the righ 10 speedy and public trial by an i'm.
partial jury VI the State and district wherein In crime
sh III have been committed, which dstr shall have
been previously ascertaned by law"
And we furt ler more denounes said arrest traI and
hanishment direct insult offered TO the soyeregn
~ OF the people Of Ohio by whose organic la. h is
declared that mo person shan be transported out of
the State for any otienso committed within the same