Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1860-12-07
JUBILEE At SPRINGFIELD.
Speeches Of Mr.. Lincoln and Senator
TrumbuII.

SPRINaFlELD, Nov. 21.-Our city was
scene of gsiety and festive JOY last night such
es has never before been witnessed here. The
ouoasion was grand turn out of the friends
Of Mr.. Lincoln, in honor of the manifestation
of respect and confidence cviuced bS The peo-
pie Of Illinois 10 their gotes for Lincoln, Ham
in and the conservative views of the Rep1bli-
can party.
Although the celebration was intended to
be strictly local, people from the neigboring
country poured in in all sorts of cODveyances
during the whole day The city was splendid
ly illuminated in the evening, mostly with Chi
aesa lanterns. The State House, large
square building, in the centre of square in
,hs middle of the city, presentsd the appear
ance OF four walls of 6re. The Wide Awake
te.chlight procession was quite large. 1t halt
cd in front CT Mr.. Lincoln's home, aud cheer
cd for MIR. Lincoln until be appeared and spoke
SIS follows:
SPEECH OF MR. LINCOLN.
Friends aud Fellow Citizeus-Please ex-
ouss me Oh this occasion from making speech
! thank you, in common with all those who
have thought fit by their votes to endorse the
Republican cause. [Applausel | rejoice
With you in the success which has so far at
tended that cause. [Appisuse.l Yet in all
our rejoicings let US neither express nor cher
ish any hard feelings towards any citizen who
0y bis vote has differed with US. Loud cheer
ingl Let US at all times remember that all
American citizens are brothers of a common
country, and should dwell together in the
bonds of fraterDal feeling. Immense ap-
plsuse.l Let me again beg you to accept my
thsnks, and to excuse me from further speak>
ing at this time.
The speech called forth the most unbounded
enthusiasm, and numerous cries Of 90 go on,
That's right, &c. At the conclusion cheers
we're given for Mr.. Lincoln, Mrs. Lincoln,
Governor Yates, sc. The crowd then s&
iourned to the Wigwam.
The Wigwam was thronged the whole eve
ming. After the procession terminated its
march, speeches were made by r. Yates, Gov
aruor elect, Senator Trumbull and others.
Mr. Trunbull's speech, in view of his high
position, and we'll known relations to the Pre-
sIdeut elect, is taken reflex Of the views
Of Mr. Lincoln. Hence it is the more i'm
portant. The immense applause With which
Dir. Trumbull vas received having subsided,
be said:
SPEECH OF SENATOR TRUMBULL.
1t is meet that Republicans should make
merry aud be glad, for the spirit Of liberty,
which with our rulers was dead, is alive again,
and the constitution ordained to secure its
blessings, which was loaf sight of, is found
mr. Trumbull then congratulated the Republic
cans of Illinois on their having not only ele-
waited one of their citizens to tho Presidency /,
but also elected an entire State government,
and secured thereby United States Senator.
Upon national topics Senator Trumbuil dis
eouDtenaneed the idea of triumphing over po-
iitcal opponents, accepting all, by whatever
name called, as brethren of common country
lie said Mr. Lincoln, although the candidate
of the Republican party, as Chief Magistrate
will neither belong to that or any other party
When inaugurated. He will be the President
Of the country, aud of the whole oouotry, and
doubt not will be as ready 10 defend and pro-
tecI ihe State 10 which he has not received a
solitary vote, against any eneroachment upon
Its constitutional rights, as the one in which he
has received the largest majority. While they
by whose votes he has been designated as
Enlet MeGlstrate of the people will expect him