Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-10-22

The Democratic party has evsr been, aud yet is n
aw abiding party. II asks nothing butts rights under
CousiiitiOa and tie laws 1 resofts no viola
ion OF either, it cou' tenances violation OF either.
It right to all tue guarantees Of public and pri-
yats liberty ant OF pro .erty, contained unda-
mental laws. aud II will surrender not of them
II has the rig to DISCUSS pubic measures and will
al nuss tneh II has the rgutto pr0po.e aud sdve-
sat that policy which II deems best Tor the nation
ald will exercise that right. Il has right to have
it, policy passed upon by the people az Ueaceabe and
untrammead elections, and il will maintain that right
II found in minority, i yields obedience TO all lawful
rule of the majority if IL be the majority ITSELF IL
,'ltms that its lawful will be respeoted Whether in
majority or Elinouty i obeys all laws that In
iOrre Those thatt dsllses u seeks to overthrow
notify violence, bntby lie una,e r-pea Those
thnt u proposes II seeks n carry by force, but
ty legitimate enactment Aud what ii does in all
these respects, q demands, and has right to de-
iqand, that all others shall d. They owe the same
obedience to the Constitution and the laws that
Democrats owe. They have the same interests 10
inaintan free Government, protect liberty to DO
secure in their houses, person, end properly, that
Democrats have IL IL neither their nor ours
that despot SIN or anarchy should prevail; and n
they wish to avert BOTH them to it in time tn It
they give 10 occasslnn for either. We will do our
iuiy let them remember TO do theirs
In view OF the circumstances that have brought us
together, we hereoy resolve:
BksJLuTloNs.
L. Thatthe will OF the people is the foundation Of
all free Government That 70 give effect TO this wi l.
ree thought fee Hpeesh aud tree press absolute
~ Indispensable Without free discussion there is no
certainty OF sound judgment, without sound judg-
ment there can bs no wise Government.
2. That il isan inherent and constitutional right
Of the people TO discuss all measures of their Govern
nent, and to approve or dsapprove, their judg
ment seems right. That they have right 20 propose
aud advocate that policy which IN their udgmentis
best, and to argue and vote against whatever policy
seems to them TO violate the Constitution impair
their liberties, or be detrimental TO their welfare
=. That tn Sc and all other rights, guaranteed to
them by their Constitutions, are their rights in time
OF war well in time Of peace ; and Of FAR more
value aud neeess ty in war than in peace For IN
peace, liberty, security aud property seldom en-.
dangered in war they ever In peril.
4. That we now say TO all whom 1t may concern,
my my Dy way o. threat but calmly and hrmy, that we
VIII not surrender these rights submit to their
iorclble violation We will obey the laws ourselves
and others must obey them.
o. That there IL n manifest difference between the
Administration Of me Government and the Govern
ment ltselL The Government consists of the ciyti
and political institutions created by the Constitution
ana 70 II the people owe allegiance The Administra-
ton are but the agents Of the people, subject to their
approval or contamination, according to he merit or
g, That the exercise of he right to differ with the
Federal Executive, we enter our solemn protest
against the proclamation tie President of the Uni.
ted states, dated the LIST OF January 1862 by which
he assumes to emancipate slaves in certain States
holding the same to be unwise, unconstitutional and
I. Thatwe declare our determined opposition to a
system Of emancipation by the statos, upon compen-
sauon TO be made out OF the Treasury oil the United
states, as burdensome upon the people, unjust in lts
very nature, aud wholly Without warrant OF the Con-
sututlon
s, That we declare that the power which has re
centy been assumed by th6 President o. the United
states, whereby under gulse Of military necessity,
ne has proclaimed and eXended-or asserts the rlgft
TO proclaim or extendmartal law over States where
war does not exist and has suspended the writ OF hn
beds corp is unwarranted by the Constitution and
It's tendencyls to subordinate evil military nuthor
ty; and to subyert our sys.eln of free government.
" Ihat we deem IL proper mrther 10 declare that
we, together with he truly loyal people OF the state
would hail with pleasure ana delight any manifesto.
teas Of desire the art OF the seeded tate In
return to their legance to the Government OF the
Union, and IN such event we would cordially and earn.
esy cooperate with them m the restoration peace
and the procurement OF such proper guarantees as
would give security to all their interests and rights
TO- That the soldiers composing our aruaies-merit
called and nobly did they respf l. Living they shall
know nations gratitude; woL. ded nations care:
and dying they snail live IN our memories, and monu.
ments shall be raised to teach posterty to honor pat
riots at their country altar. Their widows and or.
phans shall be adopted by the nation TO be watched
and cared for, as objects truly worthy OF nations
guardianship
H. That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union the best may be the last hope of popu
lar freedom, and for all wrongs which may have been
committed or evils which mayeKlst will seek re iress
under the Constitution and within the Union, by the
peaceful but powerful agency OF the safrages OF the
people.
people IN the Northern states in their elections and
regard the same as the earnest OF a good pnrpose
upon their part TO operate with all other LOYAL cit.
gems in giving security 90 the rights of every seaon
aud maintaining the Union and the Constitution as
lhey were ordained by the founders Of the Republic.
l3. That whenever it becomes practicable 10 Oh.
taua Convention OF all three fonrths OF the states
such body should be convened for the purpose OF
proposing such amendments to tile Federal Consutu.
ton rs experience has proved to be necessary TO
maintain that Instrument the sprit and nnaaning
intended by its iounders and to provide against future
commissions and wars.
IA. That will earnestly support every constltu |
tional measure tending 10 preserve the union of the
taes No men have greater interest In the preser-
yaton than we have none desire IL more there are |
who will make greater sacrifices or endure more
than We will to accomplish that end. We are, as we |
lave been, the voted friends of the Constitu.
honand the Union AMI we have no sympathy with |
l5. That the arrestimprisonment, pretended trial
aud actual Punishment OF Clement L. Valland gham
n O d moi ~.
land naval forces OF the United States nor to the
militia in active service, by alleged military authori
ties for no other pretended crime than that of utter
ing words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct ok
the Administration in power, and Of appealing 10 the
military trial taking where the courts OF law are
open and unobstructed, and for no act done within
the sphere OF active military operations in carrying on
lowing provisions OF the United States
a. Congress shall make no law ol
nbrldglng the ir edom OF speech OF the press or
the right OF the people aceably to assemble and 10
petition the Government for redress OF grevances
''2. The right OF the people 70 be secure In fher
persons houses paDers and efia,ts against al et'
able searches and seizures; shall not be yul,te and
no warrant shs issue but upon probable cause, tup.
ported by oath or afhrmAtion and part cuary des.
erong the place to be searched and the persons or
things to be SEIZED
or otherwi Infamous crime unless in a present |
meni or Indictment OF Grand Jury, except IN cases
arising in the land or naval forces or in the militia
when IN actual service IN time ofwar or public dan
ger, .,,o.,,.i.., ..
ENJOY the rght 10 speedy aud public trial by an i'm
partially jury VI the state and district wherein the GRIM,
sh VI nave been committed, which distri,t ska have
been previously asoertained by law"
And we frt more denouhce said arrest ti1al and
banshmant as direct insult offered TO the Sovereign
" OF the people OF ohlo 10y whose oraans Law n IA
declared that mo person shall he rAnsporsd out Of
the state for any otisnse committed within the same
u. that Clement /. VallandiRham Was M tbe ti,,s
Of arrest prominent candida flr nomination nv |
Democratic party OF Ohio tho office OF cover,
nor OF th State that the De nocratle party was i
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