Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-11-02
Another Abolition Deno.s,rs,ios.

AsotAev Abolition Demonstration.
The people Of Muscstioe-or por
ton Of them, held . Fremont Admira
ton meeting on Wednesday night, i
which series Of resolutions we're adopt
ed, the gist Of which is that the Admin
,str.sion 10 grieviousiy 10 fault, and ths'
Gen. Fremont 10 exactly right We
look upon such action ~ being altogeth
er out Of place. Fremont may be a
persecuted man-no doubt be 10 to a
certain extent BY certain unprincipled
demagogues who wish to remove all
obstacles from their path to posi'ion and
honor, but this denunciation OF the
Administration which 10 becoming 90
common IN the Republican party, is not
the best way to render active and hearty
support to our Government. The Presi
dent demanded . modification Of Ere
mont's Proclamation, and it was refused
until a special order was issued by Mr..
Lincoln. In this the President is de-
nouncsd, and Fremont sustained, though
on his part the Proclamation in itself,
and the refusal to modify, was gross
act Of characterization. This has passed,
however, and if Gen. Fremont vindicates
his courage and bravery, We have little
fears Of his being removed. We look
upon the hue and cry against him now,
- being out Of pure malice on the part
Of certain individuals, but we do not
think the Administration should be de.
no reed therefor, nor that it is becom-
ing on the part Of loyal citizens so to
do. 1t will produce degree Of demon
aIizatiop, if persisted 10, that will do
more to insure the oownfall of the Gov
eminent, than " traitorous acts Of its
81 emies in arms. The Administration
must be sustained, else wo be unto our
country.
1t seems as though there is a strong
effort being made on the part Of Abo-
lit onists to create dissensions in the
North, and break up the Government
entirely. They are convinced that they
we're mistaken in the man when they
voted for Abraham Lincoln. They
counted on "IIonest Old Abe" as being
as corrupt and dishonest AS themselves
They counted upon him as a rank Abo-
lition st, and chuckled over the prospec,
Of having man at the helm Of STATE,
who would carry out their dannablc
doctrines. They have discovered thci,
mistake. The President Is "lIoncst Old
Abe" and he is daily proving to his
Abolition constituents that he is for the
Constitution aud the laws.
The meeting ut Muscatine was thor
oushly Abolition in its action and att,i-
butcs. The following substitute for the
Abolition resolutions, was tabled:
WHEREAS, Abraham Lincoln, Presi-
dent of the United States, and com
mander-in chief of the Federal forces, il
presumed to be competent to perform
the duties of his high Office; and
WHEREAS, The said COMMANDMENTS
chief is furthermore presumed to be fully
posted as TO the wants and necessities
OF the army in the West; therefore, be
it
Resolrea, That, believing the efforts
OF tie commandcrin-chcf in crushing
out the rebellion in the South West are
prompted by wise policy, prcdicatcd
upon facts and circumstances within his
knowledge, but withheld from us, We
unhestalingIy declare our confidence in
his wisdom and integrity, and believe
that he will make no changes in the
command Of the Western forces, except
such as the sacred interests of the whole
country demand.
Is it not strange that Republicans
should refuse to support such An ex
preston as the abovel 1t was not
reeklng with Abolition, Anti.Adminis-
tra,lon spleen enough to secure its
adoption. We are coming upon strange
times. We arc drifting. God grant
that the old craft may yet be saved
Foes without assail her. Foes within
menace her. Enemies to her welfare,
disguised as friends, are seeking her de-
stJuctlon.