Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-17

the important question OF gafl-a suoJect OF great
magnitude, and ore which is attended, with
great difficulties, owing to the great variety Of
interests which il involves. So long as direct taxa
ton for the support of the Government is not re-
sorted to, tariff is necessary. The tariff Is 20
the Government what meat is 70 the family; but,
while this is admitted, if still becomes necessary to
modlfy and change its operations according to new
interests and new circumstances. So far there Is
little difference Of opinion among politicians, but
the question, how far imports may be adjusted for
the protection Of some kinds Of industry gives rise
to numerous views and objections | must cOnfess
that do not understand this subject in all its multi
form bearings, but promise you will give il nv
closest attention and endeav0r to comprehend *
more fully; and here may remark that the Chicago
platform contains plank upon this subject which
think should be regarded as law for the incoming
Administration. Immense demonstrations and ap-
In fact this question as well as all other subjects
embodied in that PLATFORM should not be varied
from what we gave the people 70 understand would
be our policy when we obtained their votes. lCon-
tinued applause.1
Permit me feiIow-citzens. to read the tariff plank
Of the Chicago PLATFORM or rather have it read in
your hearing BY one who has younger eyes Mr..
LincOins Private Secretary then read section 1lth
OF the Chicago platform as follows:
"TAat while providing for = revenue for the sup
port tof the General Governments by duties upon
imports sound policy requires such sR adjustments
OF tose lmposts as 70 encourage the development Of
the industrial interests Of the whole country and we
commend that policy Of national exchanges which
reeurs to the working men liberal wages, to Rgri-
culture remuneratiTes TO mechanics and manufae-
turers an adequate reward for thier skill. labor.
and enterprise, and to the nation Commercial uros-
perity and Independence"
< Mr.. Lincoln continued; Now, feIlow-citizens, L
must confess that there are shades Of difference in
constituting even the platforIn-but ! am not now
intending TO discuss these differences hut merely
TO give some general idea upon this subject have
long thought that if there be any article Of ueeessi
ty which can be produced at home with as little or
nearly the same labor a. abroad it would be better
to protect that article. Labor is the true standard
of value. If bar Of iron got out Of the mines of
England and bar of iron taken from the mines Of
Pennsylvania be produced at the same cost it fol-
lows that if the English bar be shipped from
Manchester to Pittsburgh, and the American bar
from Pittssurg to Manchester, the cost Of carriage
is sppreciably lost lL2ughter.l 1--we had no iron
here then we should encourage its shipment from
foreign countries, but not when We can make is
az eheaply IN our own country.
This brings US back TO our first proposition, that
if any article can be produced at home with nearly
the same cost as abroad, the carriage Is lost labor,
The revenue of the nation is in s1ch a low eondi-
ton at present that this subject now demands
the attention Of Congress, and VIII demand the i'm
mediate consideration of the new Administration.
The tariff bill now before Congress may or may no
pass at the present session Of Congress do no
understand the precise provisions OF tins oli, and
do not know whether it can be passed BY the pre-
sent Congress or not; it may and may not become
the law of the land but if it does, that viii be an
end of the matter until modification can be erected
should it be deemed neces Try. it does not
pass and the latest advices have read are 70 the
effect that tits still pending the next Congress will
have to give it their earliest attention
According to my political education, / am iEclin-
ed 20 believe that the people in various sections Of
the country should have their own views carried
sat through their Representatives in Congress. and
if the consideration of the tariff bill should be post
uoned until next session, no subject should engage
your representatives more closely than that of q
tariff; and If l have a recommendation to make, e
ia that every man who is called to serve she peo-
pie ina representative capacity should study tins
whole subject thoroughly, as intend myseifs look
to all the varied interests Of common country,
so that when the time for action arrives protection
can be extended to the coal and iron of PennsyTa-
ma the corn of Illinois, and the reapers Of Chicago
Permit me to express the hope that this important
subject may receive sach consideration at the hands
of your representatives, that the interests Of no
part of the country may be overlooked, but that al
sections NAV share in common the benefits Of just
| and equitable tariff lApplause.l
But am trespassing upon your patience tCries
| of No, ol--o on well listen J and mus
| bring nv remarks to a close. Thanking you most
cordially for the kind reception which you have ex
| tendec to me, bid you all adieu
| After the delivery of the speech immediate ar
engagements were made for leaving the hotel. which
occupied considerable time in consequences OF the
| immense crowds The procession moved through
several streets the route being shortened owing 70
the DELAY in arriving at the depot. A solid mass Of
| human beings were waiting and the enthusiasm ex
ceeded anything ever before witnessed IN 4 lev
minutes the train appeared and the party embarked
/ amid the shouts and cheers of the excited multi
/ tude.
1 aho
enthusiastic plaudits Of great numbers, who lineS
/ the track for long distance. At Rochester they
| entered the Cleveland and Pittsburg Road. A
Wellsville. they took a new engine Beautifully De
corated At SaliDeTille and Bayard crowds nsd as
| sambled in the rain. At Alliance an elegant dlnne
| was given by Mr.. Cullough, President Of the Road
! where a salute was fired. During the dinner, IA
tonal airs were played, and an elegantly uniforme'
company stood guard.
The train was stopped at Ravenna, which plac
was alive with people who exhibited much enthu
siasm The entire party are uEder obligations y
the President Of the road. Conductor Russell I1cke
Superintendeut t. r. Myers, and lie fact to al cen
nected with the road for their kindness and atten
ton. The party arrived at Cleveland AZ 4;zO +. D.
amid the roars Of artillery. Inc arrangements were
admirable Four companies Of military made
fine display amid the widest enthusiasm. The pro
cession moved through the principal streets 70 70
| WeddeIl House. ]. w. Masters, acting Mayor, wei
coined the President. Judge Andrews dld the same
in behalf of the Citizens Committee.
Mr. Lincoln responded as follows:
| Mr. Chairman and FsNOlociiizsHs Of Cleveland: w
have been marching about two miles through snow
rain and deep mud The large numbers that haE
turned out under these circumstances, TESTIFY ina
you are in earnest about something or other But q
rhink so 'meanly Of you as to suppose tnat m
| earuestness Is about me personality l should D
doing YOU injustice to suppose 80. lou have q
semSled TO testify your respect for the Union, IN
Constitution and the laws-and here letme say tha
il is with you the people, to advance the great caus
of the Union and the Constitution, ard not with an
one man. It rests with you alone.
This fact is strongly impressed on my mind At pre-
emit. In community like this where these appear
ances testify to their intelligence, am convince
that the cause of liberty and the Union can neVe
be in danger. Frequent alusiOn - made 20 me 81
citeent at present existing In our national poilnc
II is as well that should also allude 70 1t here.
think there is no occasion for any excitement IN
crisis as il is called is altogether artificial criai
In all parts Of the nation there is difference
opinion on politics. There are differences OF op1
ion even here. You did not all vote for the Persc
| who now addresses you. What Is happening no
will not hurt those who are further away fro
here. Have they not all their rights now, as me
have ever had? De they not hav3 their lug1sl
slaves returned now, as everg Have they not I
some Constitution they have Lived under Tor y
last seventy odd years. Have they not Posino
as citizens Of this commOn country and have v
any power to change that positlens Cries Of 40 o
What then is the matter with them Why all IN
excitement Why al these complaints:
AsI said before this crisis is all artinelai Il "a
no foundation in fact It was not argued up =
the saying is, and cannot be sargued doWn.~ IA
it alone and it will 20 down ITSELF LLaaghserI
Mr. Lincoln said that the audience must pc CO.
tent with but few words from him. de was yer
much fatigued and had spoken SO frequently, n. al
he was already hoarse. BE thanked mem ig 3. 20
cordially they had shown him. No1 isss ul ~,
thank them for the votes they gave MN iNa. islE
and quite as much he thanked them for the eneien
/ aid they had given the cause he reprssenseoC
: cause which, he would say, was gooo one.
| had crossword more to say. lie was gwen 70 q,
derstand that this reception was teHaereo, not ON
by his own party aud supporters Dus y nen Ot
5 | parties This is as it should be- X Seoge Doag'
lad been elected, and hsd been mere on ms way
. | Washinotou. as i am tonight, the kepuohean
should have Joined his supporters IN welcoming IA
4 inst "a his friends have joined mine tonight II
4 don't ioin now to save the good Old ship Of u
+ GJn;op this voyage nobody VIII have chance
\ o;Iot her IN another voyage. He concluded
+ tihsnL;nv All nresent for the devotion they hz'
49, shozrn TO the Constitution and the Union
A. ia elose Of the speech, Mr.. Lincoln was pr
j .satsd with several splendid bouquets and for
!, s...sls An immense cheer for Lincoln and q
! Union was sent up by the crowd, and the recspic