Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1864-09-30
Fremont AND cocHRANE.

The hopes ofthe peaoe-ai-any- price-men. foun-
ded III tie supposed divisions IN the ranks;of tn
Union party, which, twas fondy imagined wonid
grow out Of the Cleavelahd nominations, have nd
denly been blasted The nominees of this CON
yention have wisely concluded to postpone the set
clement oil the issues they felt induced to raise.
until after the snbjugation Of the rebellion, beley-
ing that the first and most important thing to be
done, is the restoration Of the authority of the
government over all the states ia revolt; and that,
when this is accomplished, it viii be time enough
for the radical democracy to present their platform
to the consideration of the people.
General Cochran says We stand within view
of rebelllop suppressed within hail of country
reunited and saved War lifts the curtain and dis
closes the prospect War has given to us Atlanta,
and war offers to us Richmond Shall we ex-
change the profered victory for cessation of
hostiites ~ No As we fought at the berinniag
we should fight to the end; andwhen the rebellion
shall have laid down its arms may we peacefully
reconstruct whatever the war for the Union shah
be found to have spared. Lay down your arms
then; as it was at the commencement so it is now.
all that IS demanded By loyal Americans of theit
rebellious brothers. .
With sue n a prospect hefore him low could he
hesitate? How could Fremont hesitate ?-How
could any man hesitate as to the proper course to
be pursued Ill all true hearted, honest men, in
this struggle Of the country for national life would
De willing % iofogo the claims OF party, how soon.
waatl sile rebellion be crushed ana permanent
peace restored 70 this bleeding land -t1eneral
CocilraH regards his country before eyerr other
question or consideration, ana believes, whateyery
candid taan cannot but admit, that the only hope
Of safety and peace is in ig9rals prosecution OF
the wa.-liIs laAgnage on this point is strongel
lhan any thing we can write-Fiear him -
But before all these IL our country. It's mem
aeed 81 REBELLION. Loyal armies alone protect 1t.
Should those aFufe re5geat, and our protection be
Withdrawn Of sha0d they advance, and our safe
Is be established shall there be peace through
the concessions ot politicians, or peace through
the action OF wat! Iha5 tie question
PEtCs AND Dgls30N, t'f ~ aR-sNp fHE UNION.
0lhef a.tetpati7e Tbce aoua aBd, a still
am 0f the niied tlaf 10 5ae held with
the soldiers OF the feFu6he, / cannot ROW hold a
position which, by dividing, hazards the success
oi al those who, WhaIere3 EteiI difference at Ot
er points, agree, apoa the question of irstcon-
qaencp, that the restoration b the Union elnnet
Ge effected wlshaua gle uHlntegape continuation
OF tee war
The alternative here presented, is nof ony the
true one; but IL is at the same tune, the mostmo
Iaenentous thar mankind have been called upon
to consider-Divison or Union! Who can calca-
late the the terrible consequences Of the one, or
properly estimate the blessings Of the other
The effects Of either vii be felt forages come
Ca that men would ponder the issue, and in dis
regard Of party ties and party interests, come up
to full stature Of true American in their decis
ion.-Let all think deeply aud long before they
give their voice and influence infavor Of division
this glorious Union.