Dayton daily empire. [volume] (Dayton [Ohio]) 1850-1865, 1864-08-19


ARRESTS, military trials, and the suspension Of
the writ Of habeas corpus, ss we'll az Of the
press, will close forever in the United States
He believed a reunion Of the States possible,
through her press and through her agents, 70
meet us, and see if we can not agree, so that
peace and prosperity will be once more re-
stored to our couutry-they, too are tired
and weary of the wsr--they, TOO, want an ar
mistice and a convention.
At the conclusion of his remarks Mr. Van
Allen read loug series of resolutions They
declare that the country has been passing
through fearful political eonvulsion, when
violence attempts by force to undo the work
Of patriots expresses heartfelt gratitude to
God ct the visible subsjdonce Of the excite.
ment and passion, which has accompanied
the convulsiOn A call upon the people, il
resdective of party, to aid in obtaining per-
manent suspension OF hostilit's and the per
lection Of some mode OF reconciliation, which
shall again unite our country on a las ing ba-
sis Of peace; that il is the duty Of the Chicago
Convention 10 give expression of this spirit OF
peace, and o declare as the purpose of the
Democratic cause, that this desoating war
shall cease by the calling OF a National Con.
vention, in which all the States will be repre-
sented in their sovereign capacity; and TO
this end sn srmistice shall oe declared and
ifthe convention shall place another war can
didate on ihe platform before the people,
there will be no real issue to decide.
The candidates already nominated repre-
sent all who cling to war, and 1t is sound poll
cy to gather together under our banner all
who entertain the opposite sentiment, and are
in favor of restoring the country to it's former
condition Of prosperity and happiness, only to
be obtained by the election of Peace Presi-
dent, pledged to support Peace policy that
we solemny protest against the usurpation
and lawless despotism of the present Admin
lstraton, and warn the Administration to de
sist from Its eneroachments upon the rights
and liberties OF the citizens OF our States
And, Resolved, That we will not tolerate
the rule of martial or military interference
with elections, or apy more arbitrary arrests
oil Our citizens, for the maintenance Of which
we pledge our lives, our fortunes, and our sa
cred honor That the reply Ct President Lin
coln to Messrs Clay and Holcombe furnishes
unmistskabe evidence that the party now in
power have deluded the people into granting
unlimited means for the purpose Of preserving
the Union, which they have used and are using
for the base end of crushing State institutions
and advancing party interests and restabsh-
ing them on permanent despotic power; that
it is our duty to hold in lasting recollection
fearless men, who, in the national councils, in
the press, or in the popular assembly, have
stood up for the peoples rights, and declared
for peace and to that end that the operations
ana principles Of the Peace Democracy of
this Stale may be represented atthe Chicago
Convention and may probably be urged on
that body for consideration and adoption.
We hereby appoint committee TO repre-
sent us for that purpose, and while we dis
claim any intention to dictate to, or distract
the harmony OF that body, we at the same
time claim our right to make suggestions and
present views in favor Of correct principles
aud sound policy
Mr. Luddington, of Oswego, said the reso
utions met his approval, with the exception
OF the one appoioting committee to Chicago.
The Democracy Of the State had already dnly
appointed delegates to the National Conven
lion. He had full confidence in Governor
Seymour and other members of that delega
lion and was opposed to doing any thing here
that would look like dstrust Of them
Mr.. Van Allen earnestly opposed the mo-
ton, contending that the resolution expressed
no distrust Of the regular delegation, but sim
ply recommended the appointment of an ad-
visory committee to represent the views Of
the peace party of the State. The question
was put and the resolution declaren stricken
out, the ayes evidently having large MAORI
ty. The other resolutions were adopted un-
anilnously
The meeting then called for Mr. Wood,
and be responded briefly, reviewing the histo.
ry Of the Government for the last four years,