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heavy rain falling up to eight O'Clock, when
it subsidized. During the morning Mr.. Lin
coin was waited upon by the Pittsburg
Councils, in a body, and many citizens
called and paid their respects. At half-past
eight he was formally addressed by the
Mayor. vociferous cheering followed Mr..
Lincoln's introduction to the people. After
the delivery Of his speech, Immediate ar
rangements were made for leaving the hotel
which occupied considerable time, in conse-
quence Of the density Of the crowd.
The procession moved through several
streets, the route being shortened, owing to
the delay. On arriving at the depot a solid
mass Of humanity was in waiting, the en-
thusiasm exceeding any thing ever before
witnessed. In few minutes the special
train approached, and the party embarked,
amid the shouts and cheers of the excited
multitude.
The following is Mr.. Lincolns speech,
delivered at the Monongahela House, this
morning:
Mayor Wilson, and Citizens of Pennsylvania:
most cordially thank his honor Mayor
Wilson, and the citizens of Pittsburg, gem
orally, for this hattering reception.
1t is the more grateful because know
that while it is not given to me alone, but to
the. cause which represent, yet it is given
under circumstances which clearly prove to
me that there is good will and sincere feel
ing at the bottom of it. Enthusiastic ap-
plause.] And here, fellow-citizens, may
remark that in every short address have
made to the people, and in every crowd
through which l have passed, of late, some
allusion has been made to the present dis
tracted 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 elaborate
discussion of a great many questions and
circumstances, would require more time
than | can at present command, and would,
perhaps, unnecessarily commit me upon
matters which have not yet fully developed
themselves. Immense applause, and cries
of good" "thats right."l
The condition of the country, fellow-citi
zens, is an extraordinary one, and fills the
mind of every patriot with anxiety and So
licitude. My intention is to give this sub
ject all the consideration which / possibly
can before l speak fully and definitely in re-
gard TO it, [Cheers1, so that when do speak,
may be as nearly right as possible. Loud
and continued applause.l And when do
speak, fellow-citizens, hope to say nothing
in opposition to the spirit of the Constitu-
ton, contrary to the integrity of the Union,
or which will in any way prove inimical to
the liberties of the people, or to the peace
| of the whole country. Vociferous ap-
| plause.] And furthermore, when the time
| arrives for me to speak upon this great sub
| ject, hope to say nothing which will disa D.
| point the reasonable expectations of any
man, or disappoint the people generally
throughout the country, especially if their
expectations have been based upon any thing
may have heretofore said. Applause.]
| Notwithstanding the trouble across the
river, (the speaker pointing southwardly to
the 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 artificial
one. Laughter and applause.] What is
| there now to warrant the condition of affairs
presented to our friends over theriver2
Take even their own view of the ques-
tons involved, and there is nothing to justify
the course which they are pursuing. "a
voice, That's SOL l repeat it, then, there
is no crisis excepting such one as may be
aided by designing politicians.
"My advice, then, under such circum-
\ stances, is to keep cool; if the great Ameri-
can people will only keep their temper on
both sides of the line, the trouble will come
to an end, and the question which now dis
tracts the country will be settled Just as
surely as all other difficulties of like charac-
ter which have originated in this govern
ment have been adjusted.
Let the people hear both sides, keep their
selfpossession, and just as the other clouds
have cleared away, in due time so will this /;
and this great nation shall continue to pros
per as heretofore. Loud applause.1
But, fellow citizens, have spoken longer
on this subject than | intended in the out
set, (Cries of ''go on, go on, ~ and shall say
no more at present.
Fellow citizens: AS this is the first oppor-
tunity which | have had to address Penn
sylvania assemblage, it seems fitting time
to indulge in few remarks upon the impor-
tant question of tariff, subject of great
magnitude, and one which is attended with
many difficulties owing to the great variety
of interests which it involves, so long as di-
rect taxation for the support of the Govern
ment is not resorted TO. A tariff is neces-
sary. The tariff is to the Government what
meat is to the family; but while this is ad-
mitted, it still becomes necessary to modify
and change its operations according to new
interests and new circumstances.
So far, there is little difference of opinion
among politicians, but the question as to
how far imports may be adjusted for the pro-
lection of home industry, gives rise to nu-
merous views and objections. must confess
that do not understand this subject in all
its multiform bearings, but / promise you
that will give it my closest attention, and
endeayor to comprehend it more fully. And
here | may remark that the Chicago Plat
form eontainsa plank upon this subject which
think should be regarded as law for the
incoming Administration. Immense de.
moDstrations of applause.
In fact, this question, as well as all other
subjects embodied in that platform, should
not be varied from what we gave the people
to understand when we obtained their votes
Continued applause .t
Permit me, fellow. .citizens, TO read the tar.
iff plank of the Chicago platform, or rather
have it read in your hearing by one who has
younger eyes.
Mr.. Lincoln's private secretary then read
section twelfth Of the Chicago Platform, as
follows;
"That while providing revenue for the
support of the General Government, by duties
upon imports, sound policy requires such an
adjustment of these imports as to encourage
the development of the industrial interests
of the whole country, and we commend that
policy of national exchanges which secure 10
the working. men liberal wages, to agricul.
turists remunerating prices, to mechanics
and manufacturers an adequate reward for
their skill, labor and enterprise, aud to thC
nation, commercial prosperity and independ'
ence." n
Mr.. Lincoln continued: snow, fellow
citizens, must confess that there are shades
of difference in constructing even this plat
form; but ] am not now intending TO dis
cuss these differences, but merely to givt
you some general idea about the subject.
have thought that if there be any articl
ofnecessity which can be produced at home
with as little or nearly the same labor a
abroad, it would be better to protect tina
Labor is the true standard Of value. If
bar Of iron goes ont of the mines of England