The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1861-02-28
Mr.. Lincoln in Philadelphia.

ence this morning by Mr.. Lincoln, was
attended with all the soIemnity due such
an occasion, the scene being an impressive
one. At the rising of the sun, crowds of
people streamed from all parts of the city
towards the State House, and very soon
every inch of ground was occupied, a.yast
number of ladies being present. The
weather was cool and bracing.
! CONCLUSION OF Mr. LINcoLN's SPEECH AT
PHILADELPHIA.
The hope that has been expressed by
your Mayor that may be able to restore
peace and harmony aud prosperity to the
country, is most worthy Of him, and most
happy indeed will be if shall be able
to verify and fal(iI the hope. [Tremend-
Gus cheering. promise you, in all sim
, ceri'y, that bring TO the work II sincere
heart; whether will bring head equal
to that heart, it will be for future time to
determine. 1t were useless to speak of
details or plans now, shall speak official
y on next Monday week. If | should
not speak then. it were useless for me to
do so now. When | dc speak, | shall
take such grounds as deem best calcu-
lated to restore harmony and prosperity
to tn" country, and tend t" the perpetuity
Of the nation and the liberty of these
States and this people.
"four worthy Mayor has expressed the
wish, in which join with him, that, were
it convenient for me, should remain in
your city long enough to consult with
your merchants and manufacturers and,
as it were, listen to those breathings ris-
ing from the c"nSecrated walls wherein
the CONSTITUTION Of the United States and
the declaration of independence were or
igimully formed and adopted. Enthusi-
a>tic applause. assure you and your
Mayer, that | hope upon this occasion,
and upon all other occasions during my
life. tn DO nothing Inconsistent with the
teachings Of these holy and most sacred
walls. ! have never asked anything, nor
oo now, that does not breathe from
them. All my political warfare has been
in favor of the teachings which came forth
from Independence Hall, end may my
right A0Ad .torgct It's c"aaing, and my
t0Hgu, { ro"e 10 the roof Of my month, u
Iprore false 10 ho&e teachiHgs. Fellow !
citizens. have addressed You longer than
| respected to do, and BOW allow me to
bid You good night
The hotel is drnsely crowded this eve
ming. and there is dense crowd outside
Mr.. Lincoln stands at the head of the
staircase continually bowling to hundreds
Passing him. Every few minutes wild
hurrah is given for " Uncle Abe"
Important from Washington and the
South.
WAsHINGroN. Feb 2l-Official ad-
vices have been received t. day from Fl
Sumter. Nothing Of special interest,"
The garrison was in want Of money, but
there is no convenient means Of supply
ing it.
In executive session to day, a large
number of nominations, including pro
motions in the army and navy, were
'ontirmed also Niblack, member Of the
House from Indiana. as Chief Justice of
Nebraska. Motions to take mp the nom
ina'jons of Black to the Supreme Court.
and Petit District Judge of Kansas, !
rejected by three majority There will |
probably be no more executive sessions .
during the present administration term. |
\ special AGENT was sent to day to take
charge Of the Galveston, Texas, post /
Office
The Administration is advised Of the
fact that agents are at the North pur-
chasing steamers for the Southern Con
federacy.
Advicos from Montgomery indicate
that the Southern Confoderacv will re
gard the attempt Of the United States to
maintain authority in the seeding States /
as an &C. Of war. which will be followed
by instantaneous roprisals 4 large
number Of privatcers are in readiness TO
commence operations On the ocean ut a
moments warning, It is reported that
arrangements are already made in Cali
f"rnia for privatoors on the Pacific Ocean,
whom occasion calls for them.
Representative Van Wyck Of New
York was assaulted last night by three .
unknown persons and wounded by
heavy knife, and while desperately re-.
slstin@ them. was knocked down Re- .
covering himself somewhat. he discharc.
ed = pistol NJ them. It is believed the .
shot took effect IT," party rotrcated.
Mr.. Van Wvck reached his residence
weak, but not in n dangerous condition
The British Government OH Secession.