New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-23
At the coaclasiOn of hs remarks, the procenAa ie-
formed, and Mr.. Lincoln proceeded 70 ths Cspiso,.
where be occupied seat bes6s Gsv. hsss.s, In the

wnPfe ne o00aPeas seat tesds Gov. 11sss.s, in the
4 x.vusc.
After some delay Speaker Palmer Of the Senate was
introduced, and Addressed the President as follows:
HoSoRED SIR: In behalf of the Senate of Pennsyl.
yania welcome you to the Capitol of the State We
deem 1t peculiar privilege, and happy omen, that
While on the way TO assume the duties Of the high
once TO which you have been called at this momentous
period of national history favored by your
resebce at the seat Of our Government the ami
versaiT Of the birthday of the Father of his country
The people o. Pennsylvania, upon whom rests 80 large
q share Of the responsibility OF your nomination
and election to the Presidency, appreciate the
msgnitnde of the task before YOU and are
fully prepared, to sustain yCSr administrator ac-
cordDg TO the Constitution and tie laws; whatever
differences of opinion existed pror tome election no
TO the political questions involved in the canvass ,ey,
as law.abding, Constitution, Union.oylng peepie,
have no differences now. There is no difference among
them to your right TO claim their duty ana thoy
will render you support accordingly. Here TO-DAY are
assembled men Of all parties and shades OF opinion 70
welcome and honor the consituioDsliy chosen irss-
dent of the Union. Nor have we viewed with iudler-
ence the recent public expressions OF your views on
subject closely affecting the material interests oil REM
syvania that it is not only right but the dnty OF te
Government, while providing for revenue oy aM,in
TO regulate the duties will afford protection 10 tne
industrial interests Of the country Your recent e4
pressons therefore, to the true policy OF the Goy-
eminent have afforded profound satisfaction. Deeply
Impressed with the honor OF your yisit al TINS
ling time we pray God that he whom the people have
elevated to the chair of Washington and to whom they
have largely confded their highest interests, hopeful
Of benefcent results from wise ard just measures,
which trust they believe will sgnalze your adninis-
trton.
Speaker Davis welcomed Mr. Lincoln on the part Of
the House. pledging the devotion of Pennsylvania TO
the Union. Pennsy lvania, though always ready for
peace stands ready to pledge both men and money 70
sustain the Government, IL need be, to enforce the
laws. In conclusion, be said the people had only
one wish, one prayer, and that was for the success
of the Administration Of Abraham Lincoln and the
maintenance of the Union.
Mr.. Lincoln responded:
appear before you only for very few brief re-
marks, in response TO what has been said to me. i
thank You most sincerely for this reception, and the
generous words IN which support has been promised
me upon this occasion. thank your great Common
wealth for the overwhelming support 1t recently gave.
not TO me personally, but the Cause, which think
a Just one, in the late election. Loud applause
Alusion has been made to the fac,-the Interesting
fact perhaps we should say-tbat for the first time
appear at the Capital Of the great Commonwealth OF
PENNSYLVANIA upon the Birthday OF the Father OF his
Country in connec ion with that beloved anniversary
connected with the history Of this country. have
already gone through one exceedingly interesting
scene this morning in the ceremonies at Philadelphia
Under the high conduct Of gentlemen there, was for
the frst time allowed the privilege Of standing in Old
few words addressed to there, and opening mp to
me an opportunity of expressing, with much regret,
that had not time to express something 81 my
feeling. excited by the occasion, somewhat to bar
monte and give shape TO the feelings that had been
really the feelings Of my whole fe Besdes this our
friends there had provided magnificent flag nf the
country. They bad arranged IL go that i was
given the honor Of ra1ing 1t to the head OF
tia staff GApylausel And when il went up was
pleased that 1t went to its place blythe strength Of my
own feeble arm, when, according TO the arrangement
the cord was pulled and it Haunted gloriousy to the
wind without an accident IN me brghl glowing sun
a, ~ I hell
there was Ia tie entire OF that beautiful cere
mony at least something Of omen of what is to come
Loud applause. Nor could help feeling tlen, as
often have felt in the whole Of that proceeding, was
a very humble instrument. / had not provided the
flag had not made the arrangements for elevatingh
to lie place. had apE lied but very small portion of
my feeble strength in raising it, In the whole ransac
ton was in the hands Of the pie who had arranged
il, and if | can have the same generous coofera-
ton Of the people Of the nation, think the
flag Of our country may yet he keI Haunting gonony
recur for moment but 10 repea! words uttered
al the hotel in regard 10 what has been sd about the
military support when the ueuoial us~s-."A@"' nor
exrect from the Commonwealth OF Pennsylvania In a |
nrdrer emergency TO guard against any possible |
mistake do recur to this. Ii is not with any pleasure
that conemI late the possibility that necessity may
arise in this country for the use OF the military arin
lApplause.l While am exceedingly g'alhed 10 see |
The manifestation upon your sreete Of your military
force here and exceedingly gratihed at your promise
here 10 use that force upon proper emergency While
Il m
order 10 preclude any possble INSTRUMENTATION that
do most sincerely hope that shall have no use for
them lcheers that IL viii never become their duty TO
sLed blood aud uott especially never to shed iraterna
blood Ipromise That 80 far as may have witdom 70
direct, If 40 painful result shall in any wise be
brought about it shall DO through no fault OF mine
ICheersl Allufion has also been made by
one If your honored Speakers to come remark
recently made by myseli at Pltt:o1rsh IN regard 70
whit K supposed TO DO the especial interests OF ls
great Commonwealth Of Pennsyl yania. l now with
only 10 say In regard 10 that matter, that the few
reuarks WITCH uttered ON that occasion We're rather
carefully worded. took pains that they shouidbe TO-
have seen no occasion since to add TO them or sub;
traci from them. leave them precisely as they stand
Iapplausel adding only that am pleased TO have
an expression from you, gentlemen Of Pennsylvania
sgnifcant that they are satirfactory TO you. Ana
now, gentlemen Of the General Assembly Of the Com
monwealth Of Pennsylvania, allow me 10 return you
again my most sincere thanks.
ON concluding lis remarks Speaker Palmer delivered
the Grafton for the day. Washington" which Wa en-
Enthusiastically received
Mr. Lincoln retired to the hotel. Tie assemblage
crowding the hall dispersed
The remainder Of the afternoon and evening was
passed quietly by Mr.. L., who vas occupied in receiy-
ing few friends. - -.
HLfINoRH Friday, Feb. 90, 1861.
1t is not yet settled as 10 what the reception Of Mr.
Lincoln will be in this city but enough is already
known 10 the effect that he will reach here at o'clock
from Harrisburg aud will proceed in carriage with
Mayor Brown to the Eutaw House, where he and bis
suite and few guests viii dine md then proceed to
the Washington railroad depot.
The Republican Of tonight contains an article tend
ing to produce an attack the party tomorrow, but
Marshal Kane with large and efficient police force,
will be able to preserve decent degree of order.
,N,nI ON VICE pREgInENr UAMTJN.