Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1862-08-30
MANASSAS ReTAKENbY the
REBELS.
Great Loss Of Stores, &c
Fren Destsa.


Fremont was one OF the gseatest oe"-
on.tr.t,ons ever known in this city
When 10 appeared the waving OF ns0'
h.udk erchiefs, and cheering were ,oog
continued. Gen. Fremont referred TO
the importance of vigorous measures 'or
recruiting, regretted the difference Of
opinion which causes any lack OF uoity
.moog the people, and expressed conf
dence that Massachusetts,, true to her
mast history 10 rocking the cradle Of
liberty. will not fail IN oil her efforts to
destroy the hydra headed monster, re-
beIlion. He said among cur rights and
duties was the right Of the people to de-
bate the character Of oil vital institu-
tions. Republican institutions are At
stake, not only 10 this country but
throughout the world, and it il the duty
of every man to express bis opinions for
the human good. Six years 10 Congress,
IN comm on with bis hearers, he held the
opinion that slavery should not be ex-
tended beyond its existing limits. 10
M,.sour, one year ago. he declared the
slaves of rebels free, this was done be-
cause it was believed to be the most de-
cis,ve and deadly blow at the heart Of
the rebellion, and the quickest mode Of
obtal ming the greatest gain At the light
est cost. This was the legitimate exer.
clse Of proconsulxr power. Later be had
become satisfied that with success must
terminate slavery in some torn, and 1t
vas sufficient to adopt some measure by
which it must cease as q political pow
er aud as a social fact. The events o.
the war showed there could be no last
ing peace While slavery existed on ths
continent, therefore all other considera-
tons apart and solely with view to
suppress the rebellion he was in favor Of
the immediate abolition of slavery. Alb
clifton should be effected so as to de-
prive the enemy Of his great means Of
resistance. Wherever the flag of tn.
country waves let i, float over freemen
and loyalty, to be an answer to all ques-
lions and all the passport that is requir-
ed. 1t was sometimes urged that lib
erty to the slaves would be an in>
Justice to the 10y aiists Of the South.
How could war be carried on without,
requiring sacrifice Undoubtedly thos.
who prove to be loyal would be paid for
their losses. The Unionists of the
North had made sacrifices in giving
their lives, and those whom they held
most dear 10 them. Such losses could
lever be reoaid. He believed the
Uuionists of the South would be ready
to make sacrifice. 1t was his belief,
however, that there we're not 30 many
Un,onists at the South as had been
supposed, and the number is decreasing.
The dangers OF their position and the
uncertainty of the success Of the Gov
eminent had produced this unani,nit,
10 the whole valley of Virg'nia-there
was not Union man, and be was certain
there was not Union woman. With
them it YVES now a question as to the
manner of separation. The Northern
people did not realize how long the
Southern people have been preparing
for di,unicn. They we're determined
and united in their rebellion, and to
meet them successfully, every advantage
must be employed. Their determination
must be made an imposslbllity, and that
can only be by unity among ourselves to
secure this. We most arouse ourselves
to extraordinary efforts, and by watch
Ing the enemy in our midst while the
people are engaged in their loyal duties
to sustain the government. A pro.
slavery party is stealthIy organizing 70,
v'c,ory-o which they already feel as
sured there must be individual labor to
secure that unity, and that sol1,ers on
the battlefield must be sustained by la
bors at home; concessiU ms could be
made and advantages gwen up for the
present g neration alone, but 1t was tor
| long line Of generations we are to e ,ht
these battles, and we are to accept the
time with all its obligations. The e hit
IS for the future safety Of the country.