Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-18
PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT.


ANOTHER sPELCH Al PlrrsBUEG-HE rAyoRs TARIFF AND
ADHERhs TO IHF CHICAGO PLATFoRN-THINKs THE cRT-
sIs ARTIFICIAL AND THAT 1T WILL crRE ITskLF--S0
GRIEVANCES TO De RENovED-ARRIvAL At CLLvELAsD-
ANOTHER sPEtCH--THE CRISIS STILL ARTIFICIAL
Pirrspr RGH Feb. l5--ln accoriance with Mr.. Lin
coins invitation TO the people OF Allegheny county last
night large crowd gathered in the vicinity OF the Nc
nopgah-la House 10 hear his speech the peculiar inter-
e,ts of the coultry When he introduced and adj
need the railing of the balcony he was greeted with
vociferous cheering
Mr.. Lincoln thea addressed the assemblage as fol.
bEs:-
Mayor Wilson aud citizens of Pennsylyana-I most
cordially thank his Honor Mayor Wilson, and the citi-
zens of Pittsburgh generally for this itcrng reception
IL the more grateful because know that while t il
not given TO alone but the represent yet il
il gwen under circumstances that clearly prove to me
that there is good will and sincere feeling at the bottom
of IT, Enthusiastic applause
AMI here may remark that in every short address
have made to the people, in every crowd through which
have plssed of late some alluson has been made TO
the present distracted state Of the country.
l. s naturally expected that / should say something
upon this SUBJECT; but if touch upon at all would
involve eitoate discussion The great number OF the
questions and circumstances would require time
than can at present command, and would perhaps,
unnecessarily commit myself upon matters which have
not yet fully developed themselves Immense cheering
and cries Of "Good "Fhats right"
The condition of the country Il an extraordinary one,
and fills the mind Of every patriot with anxiety aud sol
citude My intention ia give this subject all the
siGeration that possibly can, before speak fully and
definitely in regard to it. lCheers So that when do
speak, may be nearly right as possible Loud and
continued applause
When I do speak, hope will say nothing in oppo
ton to the spirit OF the Cons tuition contrary TO the
integrity Of the Union, which will Prove nimca 10
the liberties Of the people, to the peace of the whole
country. vociferous applause. Aud, furthermore,
when the time arrives for speak this great suit
jsct hope will say nothing to disappont the people
generally throughout the country, especially il their
pectations have been based upon anything which may
have heretofore said. Applause.
notwithstanding the troubles across the river, 1.-THE
speaker pointing southwardly to the Monongahela and
ming) there is really crisis except artificial
Laughter and applause What is there now to warrant
the cond ion of presented by friends the
iiverg Take even their view Of the questions in
volved there Is nothing to justify the course they are
pu' suing. voice-thats So.
repeat then that there Is crisis, ex epting such
one as may be gotten up any time BY turbulent men,
aided by designing politicians. $500 i.....,.
Ny ADVICE then under the circumstances is to keep
cool If the great American people only keep thi-t
pet on both sides of the ne these troubles will come "a
90 end and tbs quss ion thai disacis the eou ~
se'ted Just surely 90 al other din ulties Of
lke charsc Of which have originated 10 The Government