The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1861-09-13
UNION EEETING &.

INST, was presided oyer by Hon. Job,Mann, as
sisted BIZ number of Vice Presidents aadSec-
rfiaries. Speeches were made BY Judge Kin-
NELL, Hon. !. Hugus, Gen Bowman, j. L.
Rash, Esq, Capt Fh-r, Maj. Jordan aHd DR..
McGirr. The following resolntion8w were adoP-
ted
1he3oyal citizens OF Bedford County, in
Mass Msetsng assembled to deliberate upon the
solemn duties and responsibilities which rest
upon them II this hour of severe trial to the
Republic, laying aside all former party associ-
ations, IN order to unite in harmonious action
for Ehe defence Of the Government founded
under the guidance Of Almighty God, by the
wisest and purest patriots, alter years Of strug-
gle and sacrifce-a Government which, for
three quarters of century, has afforded It's be-
nigu projections not only to those born on IFS
soH, bat to those coming from lands beyond the
sea; Government which has never, IN the
slightest degree, oppressed those who in armed
renellion, are see king its destructioRs Govern
nent which has for its object the elevation OF
humanity, and which is based upon the immu-
table principles of Right and Jasiice--do re-
solve and declare
That the present rebellion is utterly
without cause, and that we seet, in vatn 10
find its parallel for atrocHy in the past history
OF nations.
2. That the ambitious men, who for thirty
years have been plotting the overthrow Of
Democratic institutions, by their own open
ayoWal are STRIVING 10 establish an arlstocracy,
by wrestling the power from the naay and con-
centraling t ig the hands OF the few.
3 That while the nation is struggling for
lis very existence, and our free institutions are
imperilled, there can be but one path Of duty
for Us alto sustain the Government with
men, with money ana devoted hearts, that
those who fall TO give their sympathy and sup
port are but abettoTs OF treason, and should be
held as recreantS 10 the 6rst instincts Of patgi-
ism; because we hold in the language ofthe
venerable Lewis Cass Of Michigan that, Che who
is not for his country is against her. There is
no neutral position to be occupied. It IS the
duty OF all zealously to support the Govern
ment in all ITS efforts to bring this unhappy
Civil War TO speedy conclusion"
d. That the war should be prosecuted with
the utmost vigor, until our arms are every
where triumphant within tie limits Of the IN
ion; and that there should be no compromise
with traitors until lhe cause of the country
shall be viudicaed, nor until they have dis
banded their forces, and returned to their al
egiance.
5. That although in tins struggle it may
cost vast treasure 10 sustain, in its original m
!egrity, Government securing the dearest
rights Of masses, vet, Il il should aow fall, there
must necessarily be built upon its ruins ty-
rannical and expensive despotsm, which would
exhaust by continued taxation the wealth and
substance of our people.
6. That the thanks of the nation are eml-
nently due TO the brave volunteers who at
heavy sacrifices left their homes to defend
the honor OF the country, and tue principles Of
free government
7. That no difference Of political oPini on,
no name or badge OF diversity upon points Of
party distinction shall restrain or withhold Us
in the devotion Of all we have, or can com
mand, 70 he vtndicahon ofthe Constitution
The maintenance Of the Union, the eaforce-
ment ofthe laws and the defense of the flag o.
our country.
6. That we fully endorse The elognen: lan-
guaEe ofihe late Stephen A. Douglas, who in
The last speech OF bis life when speaking Of the
rebellion now raised against the Govegnmeat
Of our fathers declared, ''ThIs is no time for a
detail Of causes. The conspiracy is BoW
known. Armies have been raised, ald war
levied to accomplish it.. There are only two
sides to The question. Every man must os
for the United States or against it. There can
be no neurals in this war-oaiy Patriots o.
Traitors,
9, Tia. we delight 10 approve the sen,l-
ments OF Joseph Holt Of Kentucky, late mem
/ { al. & -
/ he declares, 81 am for this Union without con-
d;ionS, one and indyisi5le, now and forever
1 | am for its preservation at any and every
cost Of blood and treasure, against all its assaIl-
4 ants i know no neutrality between my coun-
/ try and ITS foes, whether they be foreign o:
/ domestic; 90 neutrality between that glorou,
I flag which now floats over Us and the migrate,
/ and traitors who would irampe it in the dust,
/ my prayer IS for victory, complete, enduring
and overwhelming, to the armies Of the Re-
4 public over all IFS enemies. / am against any
aud every compromise, that may be proposed
/ 10 be made under the guns of the Tebels, while
! at the same time, ] am decidedly in favor o.
aGordIng every reasonable guarantee for the
4 safety OF southern institutions, which the hon
est convictions OF the people not the conspir.
ators-of the South may demand, whenever
/ they shall lay down their arms, bpt not uutl
| then"
10. That with equal cordialily do we en-,
dorse and approve flhe language OF Gen. j
! A. Dix OF New York, another member oil the
/ Calumet OF Mr. Buchanan, ia which he de-
clares, 81 am for supporting the Government
! 40 not ask who administers it--It is the gov
ernment o lmy Country, and as such | shall
give il, in this extremity, all the support in my
power-I regard the pending contest with tbs
scessienists as death struggle for constItu-
tional liberty aud lava contest, which i
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