Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Randolph County, Ind.) 1855-1862, 1861-02-21
The Presidents speech mt Pittsburgh
Read IL.
He stands firm on tho platform on which he


/ | most cordially thank MS Honor Mayor Wilson,
and the citizens of Pittsburgh generally, for this
very fattering reception. 1t is more gratifying
because know that, while IL Is not given 10
me alone. but to the cause which represent, ct
il /. given under circumstances which clearly
prove to me that there is good will aud sin
eere feeling 1t the bottom of it. Enthusiastic
annlause1 And here fellow citizens, / NAV re-
mark that in every short address have made to
the many crowds through which have passed of
late. some alusion has been made to the pres
ent distracted condition OF the country Ii is
naturally expected that | should say something
on this subject but 20 touch upon II at all would
envolve an elaborate discussion of a great many
questions, would require more time than can
present command and would perhaps unneces
.arily commit me upon matters which have not
vet fully developed themselves Immense cheer
ing, and cries of good That's right.O
The condition of the country, fellow-citi-
zens, is an extraordinary one, and fills the mind
of every patriot with solicitude. Nv intention
is to give this subject all the consideration which
possibly can before speak fully and definitely
in regard to it. LCheersl so that when do speak
| may be nearly right possible, loud and
continued applause, and when / do speak, fell
! low citizens, hope to saw nothing in opposition
TO the spirit of the Constitution contrary to the
integrity of the Union, or which will in any way
prove inmcal to the liberties OF the people, or
TO the peace of the whole country. Applause.
And furthermore, when the time arrives for me
to speak Oh this great subject, hope to say moth
ing which will disappoint the reasonable eXpoc-
tations Of any man, or disapp0int the people gen
orally, throughout the country, especially il tn cir
expectations have been based upon any thing
which may have heretofore said. Applause.
Notwithstanding the troubles across the river
tthe speaker pointed southwark to the Monon-
gahela and sniled) there is really no crisis
| springing from any thing in the Government it
self. In plain words there is no real crisis OK.
copt an artificial one. daughter and applause
What is there now to warrant the condition of
affairs presented to our friends over the river
Take even their own view of the question in.
yoly ed and there is nothing to Justify the course
they are pursuing. A voice-'That's sou
repeat, then, there IL no crisis except such an
one as may be gotten up any time by turbulent
men aided by designing politicians. My advice
then under such circumstances, is to keep cool
If the great American people will only keep their
temper both sides OF the line, the trouble will
come to end, and the questions which now
distract the country will be settled just as surely
as all other difficulties. of like character, which
have originated in this Government, have been
adjusted. Let the people on both sides keep their
self possession, and other clouds have cleared
away in due time, will this, and this great
Nation shall continue to prosper as heretofore.
i cloud applause.)
this subject than | intended in the outset
Cries OF Go on--go on And | shall say no
more at present.
Feow-citizcns as this is the first opportunity
which | have had to address a PENNSYLVANIA as
semblage, IL seems fitting time to indulge in a
few remarks upon the important question OF a
tariff, subject of great magnitude, and one
which is attended with many difficulties, owing
to the greatest variety of interests which il in
wolves. So long ms direct taxation for the sup
port of the Government is not resOrted to- a
tariff is necessary The tariff is To the Govern
ment what meal is to the family. But while this
is admitted, it still become necessary to modify
and change its operations according to new ia
terests and new circumstances. SO far, there is
little difference OF opinion among politicians but
the question, to how far imports may be al
lustcd for the protection of home industry, gives
rise TO numerous views and objections must
confess that do not understand the subject OF
all its multiiorm bearings, but do promise you
that will give il my closest attention, and en-
deavor to comprehend il more fully. And here
| may remark, that the Chicago platform con.
tains plank upon tNls subject which | think
should be regarded a law for the incoming ad
ministration Immense demonstrations of ap-
plause.) In fact this question, as well rs al
> other subjects, should not be varied from what
We give the people to understand would be oul
policy when we obtained their votes. (Continu.
ed applause.)
Permit me, fellow citizens, TO read the tariff
plank. or rather have IL read in your hearing, bs
one who has younger eyes.
Mr.. Lncoln's private secretary then read see
ton IL of the Chicago Platform, as folows:l
THAT while providing revenue for the sup
port of the General Government by duties upon
Imports sound policy requires such an adjust
mcnt of these imports rs TO encourage the in
dustral interests of the whole country, aud W,
commend that policy of national exchange
which secures TO the working man liberal wages
TO agriculture rcmunerating prices, To mechanic,
and manufacturers an adequate reward for their
skill labor and enterprise, and To the Nation
commercial prosperity and independence"
Mr.. Lincoln continued:
Snow, fellow citizens, must confess that Their,
are shades OF difference in constituting even thai
platform, but am not now intending TO dccid,
; these differences, but merely to give you som,
general idea upon the subject | have Ions
thought that If there be any article of necessit,
which can be produced at home with as little OF
nearly the same labor as abroad, IL would be bet
ter to protect that article. Labor il the tru,
standard of value Ii bar of iron gotten on
of the mines OF England, and bar OF iron takeI
. from the mines of Pennsylvania be produced a
the same cost IL follows that ii the English bal
:. is shipped from Manchester 10 Pittsburgh, arc
! , the American bar from Pittsburgh to Manches
ter, the cost of carriage is apprcciably lost
= Laughter) III we had no iron here, then ",
should encourage its shipment from foreign
: country, but not when We can make il as cheap
ly in our own country. This brings us back I,
our first propositions that it any article can b,
procured at home with nearly the same cost a
abroad. the carriage is lost labor. The Treas
ury OF the Nation is in such low condition a
present that this subject now demands the atten
ton of Congress- and will demand the immediat,
consideration of the new Administration.
1.-The tariff bill now before Congress may o
may not pass at the present session. confess
, do not understand the precise provisions of thi
!; bill, and do not know whether it can be passe'
= BY the present Congress or not. IL may or ma
) not become law the land, but il it does, tina
will be an end of the matter until a modification
can be effected, should il be deemed necessary
If il does not rass land the latest advices hav
are to the effect that il is still pending) the mex
CongIess will have to give it their earliest at
d tention. According to my political education
am inclined to believe that the people in the va
{ rious sections of the country should have thei
own views carried out through their Representa-
, tives in Congress- and If the consideration of tn
tariff bill should be postponed until the mex
session of the Legislature, no subject should en-
r gage your Representatives more closely thar
e that of tariff, and if have any recommends
ton TO make il will be that every man who j
V called upon to serve the people in representa-
e tive capacity should study this subject thorough
", as intend to myself, looking to all the va
r red interests of our common country, so tina
: when the time for action arrives, adequate pro
lection can be extended ~ the coal and iron o
= PENNSYLVANIA, the corn of Illinois and the reaper
r of Chicago Permit me to express the hope tina
this important subjecs may receive such consld