New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-23
THE PRESIDENT bnrv- nN "0o H'
pa,t.nsLpHlA, Friday, Feb. y, 1861.

was attended with all the soleh1ny oue 'a0n 'i' ce'a'
sion, the scene being an Impressive one A,,HO '''ns
Of the sun crowds of people sreamet ron al Pai'e VI
the c;tv toward the State House. and very soon r'sr
inch of ground was occupied, vast NUM- 81 VI '''
being present
The weather was cool and brating.
Att o'clock Mr.. Lincoln was escorted to the Hail.
and there received by Theodore Cuyler, who warmly
welcomed him to its venerable walls in the hour OF ma
tional peril and distress, when the great work
achieved by the wisdom and patriotism of our fathers
seems threatened with instant ruin. Mr.. Lincoln re-
sponded rs follows:
Mr.. CurLrR: 1 am filled with deep emotion at find
ing myself standing here in this place, where were
collected together the wisdom, the patriotism the de-
votion to principle from which sprang the institutions
under which we live. You have kindly suggested to
me that in my hands is the task restoring peace tohe
present distracted condition # the country. can cay
in return Sir that all the political sentiments enter
tain have been drawn, 30 iar as have been able to
draw them, from the sentiments which originated and
were given to the world from this hall. have never
had a feeling politically that did not spring
from the sentiments embodied in the Declaration OF
Independence. have often pondered over the dangers
which were incurred by the men who assembled here,
and framed and adopted thst Declaration of lndepend-
ence l have pondered over the tolls that were en-
dured by the officers and soldiers of the army who
achieved that Independence. l have often inquired
of myself what great principle or idea it that kept
this Coonfederaey go long together. IL WAS not the
mere matter of the separation Of the Colonies from the
mother land but that sentiment in the Declaration OF
Independence which gave liberty, not alone TO the
people Of this country but hope, TO the woTd lot an
future time. Great appliuse.l II was that which
gave promise that in due time the weight would oe ea
from the shoulders of all men,. This is a sentiment
embodied in the Declaration of Independence. now
my fre de- this country be saved upon that basis
If il caH will consider myself one OF the happlest
Iafn tn In NJ
he saved upon that principle ii will DO truly awful
But il this country cannot be saved without giving up
that principle was about TO say L wonld rather be
assassinsted on this spot than surrender ~ nPphdse
need be no bloodshed or war. There Is no nect ssy
for IT, am not in favor Of such course, and may
saw in advance that there viii be blood shed uness
it be forced upon the Government, and then it Will be
compelled TO act il self-dcfense [Applsuse.l
My friends, this is wholly an unexpected speech
and did not expect to be called upon TO say word
when came here ] supposed 1t was merely to DO
have said something indscree. Cries Of" No, no,l
have said nothing but what l am willing TO live by
and, il il be the pleasure of Almighty God die by.
Mr.. Lincoln concluded amid great applause.
The members of the City Council paid their respects
TO him. and the procession moved directly toward the
platform erected in front of the State-House.
On Mr. Lincolns appearance on the platform he was
hailed with outbursts applause from the surrounding
multitude.
Mr.. Benton of the Select Council made brief adj
dress inviting Mr. Lincoln to raise the flag.
Mr.. Lincoln replied in a patriotic speech, stating
cheerful compliance with the request. lie alluded 10
the original flag of thirteen stars saying that the num-
Der had increased time rolled on and we became
happy powerful people, each star adding TO MS pros
perfty. The future is IN the hands OF the people.
was on such an occasion we could reason together,
reafirm our devotion TO the country, and the
principles Of the Declaration OF Independence.
Let us make up our minds that whenever We do put
new star upon our banner it shall be xed0ne never
10 be dimmed by the horrors Of war, but frightened
by the eontentment and prosperity OF peace. Let us
90 on to extend the Of usefulness add star
upon star until their light shall shine over five hund-
red millions of free and happy people. ..-
MIR. Lincoln then threw of bis oEercoat IN an on
hand easy manner, the backwoodsian style Of which
caused many good-natured remarks.
The Rev. Mr. Clark addressed the Throne or oIHoo
in an impressive prayer, many spectators uneoyerng
themselves, when the flag rolled up in man-of-
war STYLE then adjusted signal fired, and, amid the
moss excited enthusiasm, the President elect holsted
the national ensign. A stiff breeze caught the folded
limiting and threw it out boldly to the winds Cheer
followed cheer until hoarseness prevented continu-
ance. :,
The ceremony over, Mr.. Lincoln returnedto the Con-
tinental Hotel, followed by an excited crowd break
tasted soon after, aud departed for the Pennsylvania
Railroad depot.
E1IzABETHrows, Pa, Friday, Feb % 1861.
The special train conveying Nh Lincoln left West
Philadelphia at $3.50 a. IN. There was considerable
crowd, but the Of the people had confined their
attentions to the departure from the hotel. salute
was fred as the train moved off, amid the cheers Of the
crowd. MI Lincoln's family accompanied him, oecu-
pyine the "Prince Of Wales" car.
At Downingtown the train stopped for few min
utes, Mr. Lincoln responding by a few words TO the
cheers Of the crowd.
Tie locomotive is handsomely decorated. Ii is a
coal burner and smoke consumer, recently completed
at the company's works at Altoona.
AT every stOpping-pace along the route a crowd had
assembled and cheers were given for Mr.. Lincoln, WHO
appeared on the rear platform Of the car saying ne
must be excused from speech. lie merely came out
TO look and to be looked at.
telegram operator on board with apparatus TO
make connection with the wires in of accident.
As the train reached Lancaster a salute Of birtyour
guns was fred from the locomotive works. The train
stopped in front Of the Caldwell House, where an i'm
mense crowd had congregated. According to previous
Arrangement, Mr. Lincoln was conducted TO the bal
copy and welcomed by Mr.. Dickey, Chairman Of the
Lancaster Committee, who introduced the President
elect to the people.
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows:
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN OF OLD LANCASTER: /
appear not to make speech. have not lime to make
them at length, and not strength TO make them Oh
every OCCASION and, worse than all, have TO
make. come before you to see and be seen and, as
regards the ladies' have the best Of the bargains but
% TO the gentlemen, cannot FAY ss much. There Is
plenty Of matter to speak about in these times but 1t
is well known that the more speaks the less he
is understood-the he rays thing, his adyer
sares contend he meant something else. shall soon