The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1862-08-30
Speech of GEN. Fremont ID BOTTOM.

speech OF Gen. Fremont 1t Boston.
Bosrox, August 2s.-The meeting tonight to
hear Genl Fremont was one of the greatest de-
monstrations ever known in this city. When
he appeared the waving of hands and handker-
chiefs and cheering were long continued.
GsnI Fremont referred to the importance of
vigorous measures for recruiting-regretted the
difference of opinion which caused any lack of
unity among the people, and expressed conf
dence that Massachusetts, would be true to her
past history, in rocking the cradle OF liberty,
and will not fail in all her efforts to destroy the
hydra-headed monster, rebellion. He saia
among our rights and duties, was the right of
the people to debate the character OF all vital
stake, not only in this country, but through
out the world, and it is the 6rst and great
duty Of every man to express his opinion
that slavery should not be extended beyond its
existing limits. In Missouri, year ago, be de-
elared the slaves of rebels Free This was done
because it Was believed to be the most decisive
and deadly blow at the heart of the rebellion
and the quickest mode of obtaining the greatest
advantage at the ightest cost. This was the
legitimate exercise OF pro-consular power. Later
he became satisfied that with success must ter.
inmate slavery in some form, and it was cuff
cent to adopt some measures by which it must
cease as political power and \ social tact.
The events of the war showed that there
could be no lasting peace while slavery exists.
oil other considerations apart and solely with q
view t. suppress the rebellion. He was in favor
of the immediate abolition of slavery. Adolf
tion should be effected 60 q to deprive the enc.
my of his great means of resistance. Whenever
the flag Of the country waves let it float over
freemen, and loyalty to it be an answer to all
md Ill tho Ia =.
Il was sometimes urged that liberty to the slaves
would be an injustice to the loysIists Of the
South. How could war be carried on without
requiring sacri6ces? Undoubtedly those who
proved to be loyal would Do paid for their lossss
The Unionists spf the North had made sscriaces
in giving the lives of those whom thev hold
most dear. To them such losses could never be
repaid. So he believed the Unionists of the
South would be ready to make sacrifice in war.
His belief was, however, that there were NOT 40
many Unionists at the South Is had been sun.
posed. The number 10 decreasing. The danger
Of their position aud the uncertainty Of the
success of the Government has produced this
unauimity.a 7s25 s'st.aa s.if f''sa p
In the whole valley of Virginia there was not
. Union man, and he was certain not Union
woman. With them It was nov only a question
a. to the manner Of separation. The Northern
people did not realize how long the Southern
people have been preparing for disunion. They
were united and determined on their rebellion
and 70 meet them successfully every advantage
must be employed. Their determination must
be made an impossibility, and that can ONLY be
BY unity among ourselves. To secure this ~
must arouse ourselves 70 extraordinary efforts
BY watching Of the enemy in our midst vhile
people are engaged in these loyal duties 70 aus
tain the Government.
Apro-slavery party is stsalthily organizing
for victory, and of which they already feel g.
sured. There must be individual labor to aeoure
that unity, and the soldiers on the battle field
must be sustained by labors ct home; coaoessiona
could be made, some advantages given up. Il
for the present generation alone, but 4 Was for
long line Of generations that We ara to feht
these battles, and We are to accept the time
with al its obligations. The fight l. br the fu'
ture safety Of the country. H.. .e3i