Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-05-03
From fhe ". Y. Tribune.
Senator Douglas for Suppressipg
Rebellion.
speech az columbus. ohio.
CoLuMRus, We,inesdar. April q.

~ObSMbAof nNHheruays ApIti II.
There was an impromfu rlee,ing in this city
Yesterday. whieh possesses significance Ste
phea 4. Douglas having arrived here 81 tho
early train from Virginia, he was escorted to
the State House, and a. soon ~ ii beesma
known that be was at the Capital, a speech
was demanded of him. 0f course he complied.
Several hundred men and women immediately
collected in front OF the north steps of the
State House, and Mr.. Douglas, having been
introduced by Mr. Burr, Member of the House
of Representatives from Delaware County,
proceeded, 10 strong voice and in an anima-
ted manner, to speak of the war and of the
duty of citizeus.
ABSTRACT OF DOUGLASS sPEEcH
He began BY expressing his deep feeling uu-
der the exciting and alarming condition Of :he
country. He would not discuss the causes of
the civil war, but he had No doubt of the duty
of citizens. 1t was 20 staCd by the flag; to
defend the Capital of the nation The oues-
tion was, Wo1ld the people permit traitors to
destroy the coustitutioDally elected Govern
meui, or would they suppress rebeIIonl-
[Cries of ''Snppress it'l He would never
sanction abg invasion of the rights of the pso-
|
their political rights, aud in their rights of
property. He would resist interference with
the domestic institutions of the South, so help
him aTod, bu; this was not question afect-
ing negro 1t Involved questions OF more
Importance than all the negroes of Chr isten-
dom. 1t was great commercial question -
Shall portion of our country which is to the
whole country as The hem of the garment is to
the cloak, dictate commerc al Law to the whole
people,
Shall VIC have petty passport system, which,
OF every citizen who wished to cross a State
line, would require such permit as is now
givea in the South to a Degrol Shall our bag
gage be overhaued Oh every border if we wish
to travel7 Shall our commerce be subject to
sectional dictation If we consent that it
shall. at Charleston or at Mobile, we may be
called upon to consent that il shall at New
York. II is no time now for criminatiou or
reerimination-no time TO institute inquiry
respecting this body or that--to inquire wbeth-
er this or that pllrfotfa IS most 10 harmony with
thp viii OF the people. We must rally TO the
defense of the Goeernment-t the reestablish-
mea. of the Uuion. When that is accomplish
ed We may engage in the delightful occupation
OF quarreliHg among ope another about this
party OF that party.
Declaring that when be left Washington he
did not intend to make speeches, but expected
quietly to 90, to his home in Illinois, Mr.. Dou-
sias stated that on Monday. having baen unex
peotediy detained at Wheeling, be consented !
10 address citizens If 0hio aud Virginia ct
Bela;r. ID seemad 70 hi,r that the City of
Wheelivg bad o d ur8ed 10 0Liu,so vsst VS. I
the erecting aud 50 great Il g interest. 10 to
the man who bad there raised a Secession Jag |
i WAS a noble sight to see The people there
rally around The stars aud stripes. He hoped |
there was not d man in The Mississippi Valley !
who did not reoogUize every other man as bis |
brother who was ready 10 stand b. the Gsg of
the nation.
Mr. Douglas was about to leave the steps I
from which he spoke, when there was q ques
ton FROM soma one aboat G4u. Scott Dau |
giss answered
There has been rumnr that Gen. Scott Is
about to accept the Command Of tue army of i
Virginia Can there b.. doubt respecting |
that old soldier and patriot, who for more tlan !
fifty years has she'd his blood on every battle I
Geld 10 defense OF bis country / can mako |
short work of such doubi. last Saturday |
before left Washington | visited Geo. Soett
at his quarters. He vas occupied wiring dis
pAtehes-so much occupied iha. he said 10 me
he would ijke to talk az hour, bar that I would |
serve my colutry il did net detain him
moment. LCheersl Walking from his quar-
tsrs Al he avenue, / met gentlemen from
Virginia, wA3 sail 10 me, in conversation |
had With him. that be was Uhairman OF Com
mittee instructed 10 tender to Gen. Scott the |
supreme cnmnlnd of all the forces of Virgi1-
ia. 81 have discharged that duty," said the |
gentlemen, "and the General answered me
that for more than 6fty years he had DEVOTED /
his life to the defense of the flag of his conn-
try. So long as GOD permitted him 10 live he |
would s.aud by that dag against al ASSISTANTS,
even though hls natve State, Firgiuia. vas
among them" Voeiferous cheers.
Mr. Douglas then said i; Now gentlemen,
it is orly necessary to say that the old hero is
employed night and Jay in defense of his eoau-
try hs whole n9untry--withoui reference = |
too character or p the locality Of It's assail- |
anss. [Chesrs.l
Mr.. Douglas was followed BY CongtessmAu
Cox of this District, ADD by Ben Stan,ol, a,o
CONGRESSMAN in ths logan District, 4pl II
response to loud calls, Gov. Deuuis4a thea
appeared and made few pertinent remarks,
when, With martial m1sic, tho meeting was dis |
missed.