Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1861-02-20

ated. NAV. according to the example of those
noble fathers, Washington, Jefferson, aud Mad
ison We mean to remember that You are as
good as we; that there is no difference be-
tween us other than the difference of cir
cumstances. We mean to recognize and bear
in mind always that you have as good hearts
in your bosoms other people, or as we
claim to have, and treat you accordingly"
Fellow.citzens of Kentucky! Friends and
Brethren! may call you in my new position
i see no accession and feel no inclination to
retract word of this. If 1t shall not be made
good, be assured the fault shall not be mine.
The remarks were received with great en-
tbusiaam. In passing to his room those that
could, rushed at him, throwing their arms a.
round him, patting him on the back, and al
most wrenching his arms off.
The President elect arrived at Columbus, on
Wednesday, and was received at the capital
by Gov. Dennison. He was introduced to the
Legislature, which was in joint session, and
made short address. He afterwards receiv-
ed the citizens generally.
On Thursday, he reached Pittsburgh, and
remained there till Friday. He was formally
received by Mayor Wilson. who introduced
him to the people. When the vociferous
cheering which followed his Introduction, had
subsidized, Mr.. Lincoln said:
MAYOR WILSON AND CITIZENS OF PENNsYLvA-
MA | most cordially thank his Honor Mayor
Wilson and the citizens Of Pittsburgh gener-
ally for this fattering reception. 1t is the
more grateful, because know that, while it
is not given to me alone, but to the cause
which l represent, yet it is given under cir
cumstances which clearly prove to me that
there is good will and sincere feeling at the
bottom of it. Enthusiastic applause.] And
here, fellow citizens, | may remark that in
every short address have made to the people,
and in every crowd through which | have
passed OF late, some allusion have been made
to the present distracted condition of the
country. 1t is naturally expected that |
should say something upon this subject, but
to touch upon it at all would involve an elab-
crate discussion of a great many questions
and circumstances, would require more time
than | can at present command, and would
perhaps unnecessarily commit me upon mat
ters which have not yet fully developed them =
selves. (lmmense cheering, and cries OF
ssgood - ssthat's right.'') The condition of
the country, fellow citizens, is an eytraordi-
nary one, and fills the mind of every patriot
with anxiety and solicitude. Ny intention is,
to give this subject all the consideration which
l possibly can before l speak fully and def
nitely in regard to it-(cheers)-so that, when
| do speak, | may be as nearly right as possi-
when | do speak, fellow citizens, | hope to
say nothing in opositlon to the spirit Of the
Constitution, contrary to the integrity of the
Union, or which will in any way prove mimi
cal 10 the liberties of the people or to the
whole country. (Vociferous applause.) And
Furthermore, when the time arrives for me to
speak on this great subject, l hope TO say
nothing which will disappoint the reasonable
expectations of any man, or dIsappoint the
people generally throughout the country, E.
specially if their expectations have been based
upon anything which l may have heretofore
said. (Applause.) Notwithstanding the trou-
bles across the river, [the speaker pointing
southwardy to the NJ MonOngahela, and smiling |
there is really no crisis, springing from any
thing in the government itself. In plain
| words, there is really no crisis except an arti-
fetal Onei daughter and applause.) What
| is there now to warrant the condition of affairs
| presented by our friends .sover the river ~
| Take even their own view of the questions
involved, and there is nothing to justify the
| course which they are pursuing. "a voice
| 'sthat's so ~ / repeat it, then--there Is no
| crisis, excepting such one as may be gotten
! up at any time by turbulent men, aided by
| designing politicians. My advice, then, un-
| der such circumstances, is to keep cool. If
the great American people will only keep their
! temper, on both sides of the line, the troubles
| will come to an end, and the question which
|
as surely as all other difficulties of like char
acter which have originated in this govern
ment have been adjusted. Let the people on
| both sides keep their self-possesson, and just
as other clouds have cleared away in due time,
| so will this, and this great nation shall con-
tinue to prosper as heretofore. loud APP
| plause But, fellow citizens, | have spoken
longer on this subject than l intended in the
outset-[cries of ''go on,'' ssgo on !"l-and !
| shall say more at present.
| He then made some remarks concerning the
tariff question, in the course of which he said
ssThe Chicago platform contains a plank up
on this subject, which think should be re-
garded as law for the incoming admnistra.
| ton. Immense demonstrations of applause.
In fact, this question, as well as other subjsct:
| embodied in that platform, should not be va.
ried from what we gave the people to under.
stand would be our policy when we obtained
their votes" CONTINUED applause.]
On Friday morning, 18th, Mr.. Lincoln and
suite left Pittsburgh, and arrived at Cleveland
at 90 minutes after O'Clock, amid the roar:
of artillery. The military, fire companies and
trades paraded, and made fine display. Mr.
Lincoln greeted with great enthusiasm
On Saturday morning the President and party
left Cleveland for Buffalo, where he was to re
main over Sabbath. He was to arrive at AL
bany on Monday evening, and proceed to New
York on Tuesday. He will next visit Phila
delphia, and will leave for Harrisburg on Fri
day morning, the 22d instant, reaching the
latter place at one O'Clock in the afternoon.
| Nor so ANXIOUS FOR A FIGHT.-The Florid
ians and Alabamians, it seems. are not so anx-
| ious for collision with the General Govern