The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-25
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MORE OF MR.. LINCoLN's SPEECHES.

SPEECH AT HARRISBURG.
At Harrisburg Mr.. Lincoln was welcomed to the
capitol by speeches from the President of the Sem
ate and the Speaker of the House.
Mr.. Lincoln replied:
GentLemen-I appear before you, only intending to
make few remarks in response what said
thank you most sincerely for this reception and
the generous words in which your support has been pro
missed me- On this occasion will take the opportunity
of thanking great commonwealth for the overw helm
ing support it gave not to me personally but the cause
which represent, and which think is just one in the
late election. loud applause.)
Auson has been made to the fact, the interesting fac
perhaps We should say, that for the first time appear
at the capital of the great commonwealth ofPenn yyana
upon the birthday of the Father of his Country In
nection with that beloved anniversary intimately
connected with the history of the country have already
gone through exceedingly interesting scene this
morning in the ceremonies at Philadelphia Under the
kind conduct the gentlemen there was for the first
time, allowed the privilege of standing in old IRdepend
Hall enthusiastic cheering), and to have a few
words addressed to there, aGoding opportunity
of expressing myself. regret that had not time
to express something of my feelings excited by the
occasion-something harmonic and give shape the
whole life.
Besides this, friends there had provided magni
cent flag of country, and they had arranged it
that was given the honor OF raising 1t to the head of
the staff. (Appausel And when it went up l
pleased that it went to its place by the strength of
own feeble arm when according to the arrangement the
cord pulled and it Haunted glorinusy to the wind
without accident in thelightglowng sunshine of the
morning.
could help hoping that there was in the entire
success of that beautiful ceremony at least something OF
of what is to come. cloud applause.) Nor
could help feeling then as often have felt that in the
whole of that proceeding l q very humble instru-
ment. had not provided the flag; had not made the
arrangement for elevating it to its place. had applied
but small portion even of my feeble strength in
raising it.
pie who had arranged it, and if can have the gen
cooperation of the people of this nation, think
the flag Of country may yet be kept Haunting glo
riousy. Enthusiastic and long continued cheerng)
recur for moment but to repeat some words utter
ed at the hotel in regard to what has been said about the
military support which the General Government may
expect from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in an
emergency To guard against any possible mistake Of
my meaning do | to this. 1t is not with any
pleasure that contemplate the possibility that
ty may arise in this country for the of the military
While am exceedingly gratiied to see the manifesto.
ton upon your streets of military force here and
at your promise to use that force case of an emerge
cy-while make this acknowledgment, desire to
peat in order to preclude any possible msconstrucon
that do most sincerely hope that shall have
for them loud applause)-tha it will become
their duty to shed blood, and most especially
shed fraternal blood. promise that in far as may
have the wisdom direct that ii painful result
shall in any wise be brought about it shall be through
no fault of mine. tApplause.)
HIr Lincoln ut Philadelphia.
The ceremony of raising the flag of thirty-four
stars over the Hall of independence, in Philadel-
phia, on Friday morning, by Mr. Lincoln, was at
tended with all the solemnity due such 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, vast number
of ladies being present. The weather was cool and
bracing.
At seven o'clock Mr.. Lincoln was escorted to the
Hall, and there received by Theodore Cuyler, who
warmly welcomed him to its venerable walls in the
hour of national peril and distress, when the great
work achieved by the wisdom and patriotism of our
fathers seems threatened with instant ruin.
MR. L1vcoLY's SPEECH
Mr. Lincoln responded as follows:
''Mr. Cuyler-I filled with deep emotion at finding
myself standing here in this place, where collected
together the wisdom the patriotism, the devotion to prn
cpe from which sprang the institutions under which
live You have kindly suggested to that in my hands
is the of restoring peace to the present distracted
condition of the country can only say in return, sir,
that all the political sentiments entertain have been
drawn, far have been able to draw them from the
sentiments which originated and given to the world
from this hall. l have never had feeling politically,
that did not spring from the sentiment embodied in the
Declaration of Independence. have often pondered
the dangers which incurred by the who
sembed and framed and adopted the Declaration of
Independence. have pondered the tolls that
endured by the officers and soldiers of the army who
achieved that Independence have often inquired myself
what great principles idea that kept this Confed
eracy long together 1t not the matter of the
separation of the Colonies from the mother land but that
sentiment in the Declaration ofIndependence which
liberty not alone the people of this country butt hope
the world for all future time. (Great applause
IL was that which gave promise tnat In due time tne
weights would be lifted from the shoulders of all men,
This is sentiment embodied in the Declaration of indie
pendence.
''Now, my friends, this country stand upon that
basis If it can; will consider myself Of the hap
piest in the word-if can help to save it, If it
cannot be saved upon that principle, it will be truly aw
full But if this country cannot be saved without giving
up that principle was about to say would rather be
assassinated this spot than surrender it. tAppause
Now in my view of the present aspect Of affairs, there
need be boodshed There is necessity for
it. am not faver of such course, and may say in
advance that there will be bloodshed unless it be
forced upon the Government and then will be compel-
ed to act in selfdefence. tAppause)
MY friends, this wholly unexpected speech and
did not expect to be called upon to say word when
came here. supposed it was merely to do something
towards raising the flag may, therefore, have said
SOMETHING indiscree (Cres of No. no.) l have said
nothing but what am willing to live by and in the
pleasure of Almighty God, die byn
Mr.. Lincoln concluded amid great applause.
The members of the City Council paid their re-
spects to him, and the procession moved directly
towards the platform erected in front of the State
House.
At Mr.. Lincoln's appearance on the platform, he
was hailed with outbursts of applause from the
surrounding multitude.
Mr.. Benton, of the Select Council, made brief
address inviting Mr., Lincoln to raise the flag.