The Bedford gazette. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1805-current, 1863-03-13
Union League.

A meeting. of the loyal citizens of the Bor-
ough of Bedford and vicinity was held at the
Court House in said Borough, on Saturday cyc-
ming last. Jeramiah K Bowles was called 10
the chair and George Sigafoos was appointed
secretary.
The following preamble and resolutions were
unanimously adopted.
Whereas, this meeting has been called for the
sole object Of organizing an association of loyal
men Of Bedford and vicinity without regard to
their previous political opinions or party rela-
tions and with the patriotic purpose Of render
ing as much service as possible to the Govern
ment in its endesvors to maintain the integrity
of The Union and suppress the rebellion, it is
therefore declared that the following Shall be
regarded as the fundamental principles, Of the
association. 4. ,.. r
1st That the safety of the country md the
perpcluaton of the republic, are the highest
considerations that can be addressed to the mind
of the patriot and citizen. ',r,, h.,
I'd. That sympathy, with the traitors and reb-
| els now in arms to subvert the Government, is
crime not less heinous and more destructive
| in its influence, than open treason itself. e
3D. That true patriotism demands constant
and vigilant efforts to discountenance all dis
| loyalty and treason in whatever shape orwhere-
ever they may be manifested as we'll as azealous
support, both by word and action, of all meas
hres employed by the Government to maintain
i4.ss i; authority aH the s integrity % Of the
| Reso}red.-That this association shall be
known as the ''Union League Of the Borough Of
Bedford and vicinity"
That the officers shall be a President, Vice
President, Secretary and Treasurer TO continue
in Office during the pleasure Of the association.
That every man who subscribes to the noble
sentiment Of the immortal jackson, "7he Fed
e,ytl Uaioa it must be presercef may and is cor
daily invited to become a member.
That the only qualification for membership
shall be an honest support to the principles now
announced. .ls Hyuf9lu.T t. .f..1.. ,,7-F
| Tia. no man in becoming member, is 70.
quired to surrender any political opinionhe may
entertain, that is not inconsistent with strict ii.
deity and allegiance to the Government of the
| United States nor to separate himself from any
political party to which he may be attached d
Rcso'red further, that it is the undivided senti
ment of this meeting that the war for the sup
preston of this unjustiiiablc and most iniqui.
tous rebellion, should be prosecuted with unre.
mittns vigor and energy. Aa blnl
Resolred, That any interference on the par
of Great Britain or France or any other ma
tion in the affairs Of this government, whether
proposed on the ground of effectnga compro
mise or in any other manner, with intent to es
tablish the independence Of the so called con
federate states should be regarded, II persisted
in, as cause of war. '''a ''5'l'aiil' 'D'
| Resolred, That we deem it our highest. duty
and privilege to give to the government all the
aid and support in our power in this hour .
peril and trial, and that we will ,checrfnlly sub
init to any measure that may be adopted witt
the view of crushing out the rebellion and re
storing the authority Of the Constitution, ant
! replacing the f1sg of the country over ever
part Of the United States .t5.s, -.s 81.
Rasolrea, That tho Editors of the Inqnireran
Gazette,be request to publish tho above praam
bio aud resolutions.