Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-09-06

Tvs pat atioi iOf diEoSltJ III VIC past history u
nations-
Second That the ambitious men, who for
thirty years have been plotting the overthrow
of Democr ATTIC institutions, by their own open
avowal are striving to establish an aristocraey,
by wrestling the power from the many and con-
centratbg i: 10 the hands of the few.
Third. That, while the nation is struggling
for its very exs.eUce, and our free institutions
are imperilled, there can be hut one path Of
duty for us ALTO sustain the Government
with men, with money and devoted hearts, that
those who fail to give their sympathy and sup
port are but abeitors of treason, and should be
held as TO the first instincts OF paIrotA
ism because We hold in the language Of the
venerable Lewis Cass of Michigan that, che
who is not for his country is against her There
is no neutral position TO be occupied. 1t is the
duty OF all zsalously to support the Govern.
ment 10 all its efforts to bring this uhappy
| Civil War to speedy conclusion"
Fourth. That the war should be prosecuted
with the utmost vigor, until our arms are evs
erywhsre triumphant within the limits of the
| Unioa; aud that there should be NO GO mpro-
mise with traitors until the cause of the coun-
try shall be vindicAted, nor until they have
dsbanded their forces, and returned to their
allegiance.
| Fifth. That although 10 this struggle it may
cost vast treasure to sustain, 10 its origi nal
integrity, Government securing the dearest
rights of masses, yet, il it should now ful there
! must necessarily be built upon its ruins ty-
rannioa aud expensive despotism, which would
exhaust by continued taxation the wealth and
substance of our people.
Sixth. That the thanks of the nation are
| Ar,n IN fho hrau vair yhNa al
| heavy sacrifice rendered their services aud left
their homes to defend the honor of the country,
and the principles of free government.
Seventh. That no difference of political
opini ion, 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 command, to tb4 Viudication of the Consti-
| tuition, the maintenance of the UBion, the en-
forcement Of the laws aud the defense of the
flag Of our country.
Eigth. That We fully endorse the eloquent
language of the late Stephen a. Douglas, who
10 the last speech of his life when speaking of
the rebellion now raised against the Govern
ment Of our fathers declared, "This is DO time
for detail OF causes 'The conspiracy is
now known. Armies have been raised, and
war levied to accomplish it. There are only
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be for the United States or against it, There
eau be no neutrals in this WaI-oniy Patriots
or Traitors
Ninth. That We delight 20 approve the senti-
ments OF Joseph Holt of Kentucky, late member
of the Cabinet OF Mr. Buchanan, ia which he de-
clares, 81 am for this Union without conditions,
one and in.livisible, now and forever. am for
its preservation at any aud every cost OF blood and
treasure, against all its assailants-I know no neu-
tfv hntV m " 1ytr anAsf u1afh
ihsx Pc da aaSlsSp "a 66 aG6 nov Sats oTer h US
and the ingrates and traitors who would tramule il
In the dust, my prayer is for victory complete en-
during and overwhelming, to the armies of the Re-
public over all ats enemies. 1 against anv and
! every compromise, that NAV be nroooaad T., ho
made under the guns OF the rebels Wile at the sare
time. am decidedly in favor Of aff1rdino every
reasonable guarantee for the safety of soutbero in
sttuions, which tBe honest convictions of tls fef
ple-D0t the coAspiTatoFs-of the south NAV ds
mand, whenever they shall lay dOwa their arms
but not uatll thvn.i
Tenth. That with equal cordiality do we enaorsa
and approve of the language of Gen. J. A Dix of NJ
York, another member of the Cabinet of Mr. Bu
chanan, in which he declares, ssI am for support
ing the Government. do not ask who admin
listers it--It is the government of my Country aud
as such Shall give 1t, in this extremity all the
support IN my power--I regard the pending contest
with the secessonists as d death struggle for con
stitutional liberty and lava con est which II
successful on their part, could only end in the es
tabishment OF despotic Government and Blot
out, wherever they in the ascendant. every
vestige Of national freedom"
Eleventh. That we agree with the late President
of the United States, Franklin Pierce, when he de-
claredj ''There is time now TO consult onr feel
ings The question has resolved itself into one of
patriotism and stern duty. There is now no vay
Tor us as citizens, but to stand together and nm
hold the flag to the last, With all the rights which
pertain to it. and with the fidelity and endurance f
brave men, would counsel you to stand tocether
with one mind and one Observation-Disclosures and
determined" And also with that patriotic states
man OF New York, Hon. Dan'l S. Dickinson. when
he declares ttwhen the citadel of onr cop,tr 10 ~,
fire, when the edice that Washington and Frank
lin and their associates erected, is in flames II he
comes rs, whatever may have been our poltical
proclviLies before. to rise far above all other con-
slderations, and to keep this citadel from destruc
toni cannot afford to turn a Eay from nv dptv
because political opponent is acting with me- NOR
to stay hack from duty because a political friend
deserts memo: must go on and discharge A
great duty: hold it to be the first duty of every
citizen, of every party, to aid in restoring this
great and good Government
Twelfth. That the present struggle involves the
very existence Of civil and religious liberty not only
In our own country and upon this continent bnt
throughout the world-that it is the Constitution
the Union and the Government as our fathers made
them on the Cne hand, and the tyranny. desnotjsm
and anarchy of Davis and bis allied traitors on the
other-that 1t is our duty 10 preserve, defend and
perpetuate to the latest generation these sacred
trusts Of our fathers. Blood and treasure were
poured out to establish them-they shall not be
basey surrendered TO spare either che one or the 9TH
er. In the language Of the immortal Jackson ssThe
Federal unon-it must and shall be preserved"
Thirteenth. That the President of this meeting
appoint central committee of six persons. and he
| IN counexion with the Vice Presidents and Secre
tarles from the respective election districts annonf
COMMITTEES OF from six to twelve persons for
each OF said election districts, whose duty il shall
! be to organize and exert themselves to procure
volunteers Tor the armies Of the Union-the cen.
ual committee TO correspond with the several dis
trict committees and with the war DaDartn.n .nt and
j 10 nnhlish snch iacsa and