The daily republic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1853-1853, 1853-07-14

fbraon and FxAnk&n, and Roger Sherman, md
also per,sps, (fbs this ~ the rSt time have been
here,) in this very room, stood the dauntess John
Hancock, rs he received from those mon, not
only the assertion of our rights, but the charter
of our liberties. Can we do any thing but bow
in a place like this? II is not in my power to
speak to you at length. You hive said very
properly perhaps that it is not your province. II
certainly ID not mine to disturb the deep current
of feeling which courses the hearts and minds Of
those around me.
But it is not only your cty--it Ia your State
that is of some mark. In peculiar sense are
your resources of wealth and power reposed in her
own bosom. She is an empire In herself. Why,
tho development of the uses of>iron and coal SO
pre-eminently since 1916, the foundation of Bril-
tish wealth and power, would of itself constitute
never-failing source of prosperity to you. But,
sir, it il not that which you have mainly re-
lied. 1t is your agriculture. How rich you are
not only in the means Of production, but, above
all, in the men who produce Applause.
Sir, would not here forget that remarkable
German population, so distinguished for their
thrift, their industry, their integrity, and their de-
votion to civil and religious liberty; and think
you must all rejoice that wherever that race go,
and are spread, they look to Pennsylvania in some
respect as their second fatherland
Sir, it is not chiefly, perhaps, not SO much
count of your commanding political influence in
point Of votes that this nation has designated you
the keystone of the Arch. It is because of your
geographical position.
You are neither Southern, Northern, an
Eastern, nor Western State, and | should per-
haps not much exaggeratto if | were 70 say that
on this side fthe ridge empty themselves into the
beautiful bay below you On the west they swell
the food of the Ohio, and finally wash the shores
of Louisiana.
] Sir, let me say to you that patriotic men
throughout this entire country, North and South,
look to you and will always do so, not simply as
the Keystone of the Arch, but as the great cen
trail, sef-sustaining link in the chain which binds
this Union into one harmonious whole, and which,
holding it steadily and firmly to its moOrings, will
enable it to ride over every storm. Enthusiastic
applause.
Pennsylvania Noble for your fidelity to the du-
ties imposed upon you by the obligations Of your
Constitution. May not say--let me say here
YOU are not only triply armed, but you are now
and have been triply bound Here was the De-
claration Of Independence proclaimed-here the
Articles of Confederation were promulgated and
so nobly stood was adopted. CHEERS. / could
wish for you no higher honor, and for my country
no higher place and security than that great and
noble devotion which you have thus far SO honor
ably upheld and maintained.
The speech was listened to with profound in
tof06t, ana nj lCS Close CLIcc hearty CNccIS WcTo
given for President Pierce
The party then left the Hail. and the President
was escorted to his lodgings at the Merchants
Hotel. An immense crowd thronged in front of
the building, and after repeated calls General
Pierce came forward and made brief but very
happy speech.
He expressed his thanks in eloquent language,
and paid glowing compliment to the chivalry,
gallantry, and patriotism Of Pennsylvania. Her
sons were ever ready to respond to the call OF
their country, and wherever loated their flag vic
tory was sure to follow.
New Jersey had strong representation in the
procession and among her Committee of Arrange
ment were her two distinguished United States
Senators. Much enthusiasm was displayed at
various points; and during the evening General
Pierce on more than one occasion expressed HIM
self as gratifed beyond measure at the truly gen.
erOus and brilliant reception that had been given
to him by the citizens Of Philadelphia.
At the Merchants Exchange, in the evening,
speeches were made from the portico by the
PRESIDENT, by the SECRETARY OF WAR, by the
SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY, by the ATTORNEY
GENERAL, and by Colonel FoRNEY.
At the banquet the MAYOR presided, and per.
tinent and eloquent speeches were delivered by
him, by the PRESIDENT, by the Hon. JEFFERSON
DAVIS, by the Hon. JAMES BUCHANAN, by Gene
raj PATTERSON, by MoRroN McMIcHAEL, esq.,, by
Colonel FoRNEY, and by the Hon. JAMES Gu.
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