Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1863-09-28
Resolutions Adopted by the Democratic
state Convention, at COlum bus, Onto,
oa the iIth OF June, is83--PIatform
Of the Democracy.

law abi nng party tasks not ng but its rights pnder
uon OF ther, It countanances violation Of either.
It has ugnt 10 all the afsnteas Of pubiiu and pr
vale liberty ant OF pro etty, containtd IN our unds-
mental ltss, AMI il will surrender not OF them.
u has ther rig To discuss public measures, and II
discus. tneni. IL has tie rg ito propo and .dvs.
aid It walt exefase that right II has right to nave
us policy passed upon by me 9e At neaeeaole and
II found IN minority IL yields obedience 10 AL lawful
rule OF the majority u It 10 the majority itself, it
claims that It's lawful VIII te respected. Whether
amaiouty minority, It obeys all laws that are in
force. Tn ,se that t DIST Il seeks to overthrow
not by violence, but by lie iiIma r peal Those
that IL proposes, 1t seeks carry, not by force but
by legitimate enactment. Aud what IL does ia all
these respects, v demands, and has right to de-
MANI, thal al others shal -. They owe The same
obedience TO the Constitution and the laws that
democrats owe Thsy have the same interests to
mNnl@n Tree government to protect liberty to be
secure in their houses person. End properly, that
Democrats have IL is neither their interest nor ours
that despot sm or anarchy should prevail il
they wish to avert both, tthem 10 It in tune tn
they give no occasslnn for either. We will do
uuty let them remember to do theirs.
In view OF the circumstances that have brought US
together, we here " resolye;
REsJLnr1ONs.
l. That the will o the people is the foundatio Of
all free Government That TO give effect 10 this wi J.
Tree thought free spec h and press are absolute
y Indispensable. Without tres discussion there is no
certainty OF sound Judg nent, without sound judg
ment there can b. no wise Government.
2. That 1t is an inherent aud constitutional right
OF the people to discuss all measures Of their Govern
ment and to approve or dsspprove, rs to their iudg
ment seems right. That they nave right 10 propose
and advocate that policy which their Judgment ia
BEST and . argue and vote against whatever policy
seems to them TO violate the Constitution impair
their liberties, or be detrimental to their welfare
3. That tn So and all other nights, guarant ed to
thsm oy their CONSTITUTIONS, are their rights in time
OF war rs well as IN time " peace and Of tar more
value and necess ~ IN war than 10 peace For IN
peace, liberty, security and property are seldom en-.
dangered in war they ever ia peril.
T. That we now say to all wnOin 1t may concern
@ S91 py o way 81 5asea but calmly and drm that we
iorcble violation. We viii obey the laws ourselves
and others must obey them.
o. That there Is a manifest difference between the
Administration OF the Government and the Govern
ment itself The Government consists Of the civil
and political institutions created by the Constitution
and to It the people owe allegiance The Admlnisra
ton are but the agents Of the people, subject to their
apProyal pP or contemnat ~ according to he merit or
o. Thai the exercise Of the right to differ with the
Federal Executive, 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 emancipate slaves In eertat; s,ates
holding the same TO be unwise, Unconstitutional and
void.
7. That W. declare our determined opposition to a
system OF emancpa ion by che states, upon compen-
saton to be made out the Treasury OF the United
states, as burdensome upon the people, unjust in its
sutution. .sa.a.l arlrH
s. That we declare that the power which has re-
Gently been assumed by tho President The United
states, whereby under guse Of military necessity
ne has proclaimed and sStendedor asserts tho right
10 proclaim OF eNtend-lnart al law sta where
war does not exist and has suspended the writ of ha-
oeas corps, Is unwarranted by the Constitution and
~ 10 subordinate
~, and TO subyert our system Of free government
NJ, Ina, we deem proper further 70 declare that
would hat with pleasure and delight any manifesto.
ions OF desire the part of the seeded States to
return to their allegiance 70 the Government Of the
Union, and in such event would cordially and earn
esty cooperate with them in the restoration OF peace
and the procurement Of such proper guarantees as
would give security TO all their interests and right!
10. That the soldiers composing our armies merit
the warmest thanks of the ns'ion Their country
called and nobly did they resp 1. Living they shall
know nations gratitude; wol,. ded a nations care
and dying they snail live IN memories and monu.
ments shall be raised teach postarity 10 honor pat
riots at their country e altar Their widows and Or
phans snail be adopted by the nation TO be watched
and cared ior ~ objects truly worthy Of nations
, II That Ohio will adhere to the Constitution and
the Union as the best may be the last hope Of popu
lar freedom, and for all wrcngs when NAV have 6ren
committed or evils which mayexst will see re- ress
under the Constitution and within the union. by the
peaceful but powerful agency OF the sgtirages 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 a good purpose
zens in giving security to the rights OF every setlon
and maintaining the Union and the Constitution as |
uhey were srdMned by tue founders OF the Republic
u. That whenever Il becomes practicable 10 on. |
tam Convention OF all three forths OF the states
such BODY should be convened Tor the purpose OF |
proposing such amendments TO the Federal Consltu.
ton as experience has owed TO be necessary 70 |
maintain that Instrument IN the spirit and meaning
Intended by ts founders, and TO provide against future
convulsions and wars
Is. IhAt we VIII earnestly support every constiti-
tlonal measure tending 10 preserve the union OF the
tates No men have greater interest in he nrssar
Vaton than we have none desire It more there are
none who Will make greater sacrifices or endure more
than we will to accomplish that end. We are as We
eV nave been, the voted friends Of the Constt,I
ton and the Union, AMI we have no sympathy with
the enc les Of either, ~
Is. That the arrestmprsonment, pretended trial,
and actual banishment OF Clement L.. Vallandigham |
citizen OF the State Of Ohio, not belonging to the
land or naval force OF the United taes no 10 the
militia In active service, by alleged military authori
ues, Ior no o'her pretended crime than that OF utter
ing words OF legitimate criticism upon the conduct of
the Administration IN power and Of appealing To- Inc
hallot-box for change Of policy-(said arrest and
military trial taking where the courts of law are
open and unobstructed, and for no act done within
the sphere Of active mill airy operations ia Carving on
the war 1--WE regard as palpable Violation li
lowing provisions OF the United States
81. Congress shall make no law o
ahrdging the fr edom of speech OF the press, or
petition the Government for a redress OF grieyanceS
'2. The right OF the pc ple 10 be secure in their
persons houses papers and effects against unreason.
ahe searches and sel2ures shall not be vol te and
warrant shall issue but upon probable cause ann
ported by oath or affirmation, and part cularlv des
eriong the place % be seashed and the persons or
"S. No person shall be held to answer for a captal
OF i otleima M mlaious crime unless in present
arising in the land or naval forces, or IN the nins
when an actual service IN time OF war or public dan
20. In all criminal prosecution, the accused shall
enjoy the rgst 70 speedy and public trial by AN I'M
partial luI3 ~ tile stae snd district wherein the crime
shall have been committed, which dstr skall have
been previously ascertained by law - ~ ''
And we furt er more denounee said arrest trial and
banishmen as direct insult offered 10 Inc sovere,,
~ Of the people Of Ohio, by whose oIa.ni iay ~ s
declared that "no person shall be transported ont Of
the State for any olianse committed within tbe % ~ y, =,
10. hat Clement l. Valand gham WAS nj he tn.
of arrest prominent candida for nom naiion hy
tos Democratic party Of Ohio or the Office Of Cover
nor OF tbs State that the De ocFato party was nllv
eompetent TO decide whethe- he wasa nj man ior
that nomlnsaon, and that the attempt to deprive