Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1866-05-04

that the rebels still claim the abstract right to
seeede, yet they propose to come back with
all their rights unimpaired. He said that the
new oath of allegiance should be somewhat
as follows, |, Alexander H. Stephens hereby
swear to support the Constitution of the Uni
ted States provided Georgia don't secede. IF
Georgia secedes then go With Georgia and
let the United States go. He was opposed
to the admission of the lealers lately in re-
belEon into a seat Of the Congress of the
United States. We must teach these ambi-
tions scoundrels that it is dangerous exper-
iment to raise a rebellion in the country Of
their nativity.
Col John H. Filler then read the follow
ing Resolutions which we're unanimously
adopted.
Resolred, That the Union Republican par
ty of Bedford county, earnestly and cordially
approve of the efforts Of the majority IN
Congress in reconshucting the Government
in accordance with the principles of civil lib
erty that in the passage Of the Civil Rights
Bill. over the veto of President johnson, we
find the highest proof of their fidelity to the
glorious principles of Republican Govern
ment, and are earnest that they will remain
faithful to the end.
Resolced, That the recent Report of the
Joint Committee of Congress on Reeonstruc-
ton affords a basis npon which all true and
loyal men can unite by which treason can
be made odious, and traitors punished, and
States lately in Rebellion restored to the
Union at the earliest moment consistent with
the peace and safety of the nation
Resolred, That we unite with our fellow Re
publcans throughout the couutryin urging up,
on Congress to remain in session until every
measure shall be perfected to establish the
government on the frmest foundation In
this crisis the people can appeal to no other
power then the Representatives whom they
have chosen.
ResolUed, That we cordially endorse the
platform ofprinciples announced by the re-
cent Republican State Convention, as en-
bodying the true principles of Democratic
government.
Resolred, That our standard bearer for
next Governor of Pennsylvania, Major Gen
eral John w. Geary possesses in a very high
degree the qualities necessary for the high
position a soldier in Mexico; first magis-
trate of San Francisco Governor of Kansas
chieftain in our great war against the Re-
bellion; throughout his long and eyentful ca
reer he has proved himself equal to every
emergency in which he has been placed.
Resolred, That we heartily approve of the
recent letter of Gen. Geary in favor of Free
Railroad, believing that if the policy indica-
ted therein is adopted it viii greatly enhances
the material and social interests of this Com
monwealth.
Resolced, That we congratulate the Re
publican party upon the selection of Col. Fr
Jordan as Chairman of the State Central
Committee. His industry, zeal, ability and
fidelity to the good cause greatly entitle him
to the position, under his management of the
canvass we confidently predict an overwhelm
ing triumph for the Union party in October
next.
HoN. JOHN CESSNA said that owing to the
lateness of the hour, his remarks should be
brief. In reference to Andrew Johnson, he
thought our people should know where we
stand. If Johnson stands upon the same
platform that President Lincoln did, then we
are for Andrew Johnson. What troubles
him that all the men who opposed President
Lincoln and Andrew johnson in 1864, inclu-
ding all the traitors then in rebellion, are
now loud in their praises of Andrew john
son. II makes no difference whether an op-
position Andrew johnson candidate shall be
nominated against General Geary or not.
We are determined to save our great Com
monwealth. We are opposed to the rebels
down South to vote for themselves and for
the negroes besides. Where he member of
the Reconstruction Committee he would offer
an amendment to the resolution providing
that none who have participated III the late
rebellion shall be permitted to vote until 1870,
to the effect that the figure 8 be inserted in
stead of 8, so that no one of them should be
permitted to vote until 1870, time when
none of them VIII be left to disgrace the
Country they endeavored to destroy.
Col. JOHN Il. FILLER, followed in hu-
morous speech which vas highlyapp 'eciated.
The Colonel referred to the President, and
asked whether the sovereign representatives
of the people should rule the nation, or that
the present accidental Executive should hold
the reigns of Government.