The Ashland union. [volume] (Ashland, Ashland County, Ohio) 1854-1868, 1865-08-16

the labor aud Industry of the country
and in defiance OfthC Constitution of the
State Of Ohio.
1t has sought, and is now striving t.
degrade the white mar to the level Of the
negro and attempting to force them into
social and political relations, by extend.
ing to the latter the elective franchise-
a project which must inevitably end in
anarchy and a war Of races, fatal to the
the African and to the restoration of free
gov ernment.
'Let these facts be submitted to a can.
did world" We solemnly affirm that
each and all Of the foregoing allegations
are founded on indubitablc evidence,
patent to every man who sees, reads and
understands.
While we believe, and are permitted
to be heard, we will demonstrate and we
now bcseech and implore every honest
white man, who loves liberty and the well
fare of himself and his country, to unite
with us, at the ballot box, in an earnest
effort to rescue the peoples constitutional
rights. We will adhere to these cardin-
al principles laid down in the trampled
and discarded bill Of rights Of our fathers
Constitution, viz;
!. That private property shall be invi-
olate.
2. That the people shall be secure in
their persons, houses, papers, and possess
sions, from unwarrantable searches and
seizures.
q. That freedom of speech, and Of the
press shall not be violated.
4. That the right Of trial by jury shall
be inviolate.
b. That NO power Of suspending laws
shall be exercised unless by the Legisla-
ture.
6. That no person (not in the military
seryice) shall be imprisoned and treated
with unnecessary rigor, or be put to an
swer any criminal charge, but by present
ment, indictment, or impeachment.
I. That no person shall be transported
out of the State for any oifenso commit
ted Tithin the State.
s. That standing armies in time of
peace are dangerous to liberty ; they shall
not be kept up, and that the military
shall be kept under strict sub0rdination
to the civil power.
9. That no person Except such as are
employed in the military and naval serv-
lcc) shall DO subject to corporal punish
ment under the military power.
10. That the privilege of the writ of
hadeas corpus shall not be suspended
when there is no rebellion or invasion,
and the public safety does not require
it.
ii. That We accord with General Sher-
man in the doctrines proclaimed by him
that each State should be left free to rcgu-
late its W internal and domestic affairs
Ia its own way subject only to the Constr
tuition Of the United States; and the cleo
tive franchise shall not be prostitucd to
the embrace OF the negro race.
Resolred, That we are opposed to the
present oppressive and obnoxious Militia
Law, and will demand of our Senator
and Representative in the Legislature a
to vote for a repeal Of the same.
ReSolced, That this Convention cor.
daily recommend tie ASHLAND UNION
to the favorable consideration of the De.
mocracy of Ashland County, and suggest
prOprioty of vigorous efforts being
made for increased circulation.
While tho votes were being canvassod
he Convention was addressed by W. B.
McCarIy, Esq. He stripped the "loyal,"
Equality Party Of its borrowed
plumage, AID held it up in all its naked
icformity as Nc SO we'll understands how
to do. Our space will not permit US to
notice his speech, but suffice it
to say, that, although brief, it was an
excellent one and frequently elected
rounds Of applause.
The votes being counted, the result
nEa