Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-12-27

What Is our objectl K is simplg to arrest the
sway If this lell spirit of Secession. Il is to
maintain our G3gernmaut, 10 establish and
aqd viadicate law and order, without which
neitaer happiness Dor prosperity can exist
You are engaged, too, by the strength of your
arms 10 psotecI our commerce vita other na-
sioas, aud when victory crowns your devotion
Il Your eeurtry's eause--as it assureGly will
YOU Sill-be proudly pointed at as the champs
oes Of Amariean rights, as men who have
la4insaiued their dearest principles, and as
,hose wba, from this time forward, shall live
ID tda most grateful remembrance cf the liv-
inc. and whose names shall descepd With
marks Of imperishablo honor 10 the remotsst
poeteriiy. Bul, soldiers, TO accomplish all
tbi~, not merely arms are necessary. not mere--
lg nen TO carry them, but that powerful and
overwhelming spirit which constitutes and
makes US meD, that spirit which lifts us above
the creeping things Of tue earth and briags
US near the Deity in accomplishing his work
"a earth. Ga, then, let us Tot merely think
that the sbaftle is TO the stFongn-let US not
merely depend on discipliae and order, but
With the ferviducss of soul which inspired cur
fathers at Banker Hill, and Saratoga, aud
yorktown, como forward and give effect TO
nll that is valuable in the name of patriotism,
abd honor, and religion.
Never, no never, will you succeed until that
sb;tit is once more manifested aud developed
which actuated The soldiers of Cromwell, who,
an the field, invoked the Lord bis God TO arise.
So let it be with us. We must bo at least
oae with him in spirit. Let US, like Crom-
wsII, invoke the Almighty blessings, and,
.nstL h. parnrfg of and
re.iQion, strike for our homes and our country.
JInnenso cheering.l Let us-oh, let us--
fithout reference to any differences Of the
past, keep our eye stesdfastly on the great
object to be achieved, the nationality and In
dependence of this country, the salvation OF
s.yiz .tion from the insults and assaults of
barbarism; and then, but not till then, will
vou bo worthy TO 10 recognized as a distin-
gaished portion of our great American army.
Long continued cheering from The whole regi-
iaent
Immediately after the speech of Col. Coeh-
rane there was tumultuous demand for the
Secretary Of War. Mr.. Cameron came before
ihe regimen! and said:
SoLp1ERs. 1t is too late for rue to make
speech 10 Dlghts But VIII say th@t Heoit-
Iiy approve every sentiment Httered bT your
noble commander The doctrines which he
bas Iaid down approve as if they were my
own words. They are my sentinenis-senti-
meats which Will DOT only lead you TO victory,
but which will 10 the end reconstruct this
glorious Federal Constitution. 1t is idle to
ralk about treating with these Rebels upon
their oYa terms. We must meet them as our
enemies, treat them as enemies, aud punish
rhem as enemies, until they shall learn to
behave themselves. Every means Whach God
h4s p2ace5 ts our hands If as nur diLfy TO use
fo7 The purpose Of protecting ourselOes. |
am glad OF the opportunity TO say here, what
l have already said elsewhere, IN these few
words. that approve the doctrines tdas euens
ing eauaciated BY Col Coctraas. i4oud and
prolonged cheering.