Bedford inquirer. [volume] (Bedford, Pa.) 1857-1884, 1861-02-22
The President Elect in Pennsylvania.
SPEECH OF MIR. LINCOLN TO THE
PEOPLE OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY.
pIrrsRuRa Feb. l5.

when it subsided. During the morning Mr..
Linuoln was waited upon by the Piltsburg
Councils in body, aud many visitors called 20
pay their respects.
In accordance with Dir. Libcoln's invitation
to the people of Allegheny county last night,
large crowd gathered this morning in the viciu-
iiy Of the Mononeahela House, to hear his
speech 90 The peculiar interests Of the country.
When be was introduced, and advanced to the
railing Of tia balcony, be was greeted with
yociierous cheering.
Mr.. Lincoln then addressed the essenlblage,
as follows:
MAYOR WILSON, AND CITIZENS OF PENN
sYLyANIA: ! most cordially thank bis Honor
| Msyor Wilson, aud The ciiizens of Pittsburg
generally, for this fattering reception. II IS
the more grateful because knew that while il
| is not given me alone, hu. to the cause | rep
res, ut, Yet it is given under circumstances that
clearly prove TO me that there is good will and
sincere feeling at the bottom Of II [EuSbusi-
astlc applause.l
Aud here | may remark that in every short
address have made TO the people, in every
crowd through which | have passed of late.
some aliusion has been tnade to the present dis
| trseted state of the country.
Il Is naturally expected that | should say
something upon this subject; but it | touch upen
il al 81, it would involve an elaborate discus
sion. The great number OF tie questions aud
circumstances would require more tine than
can at presclt cosnmabd, and l would perhaps
unnecessarily commit myself upon 2atterS that
have not YET fully developed themselves lm
mense cheering aud cries of "Good,'' That's
| right.'l
The condition Of the country is an ex'rlor
dinary Que, aud fills the MUD of every patrIut
VITA anxiety aud solicitude. Ny intention is
! TO give This subject ell the consideration that
possibly can, before | speak fully aud definite
| y IN regard to it. [Cieers.l So that when l
do speak, may be nearly right as possible.
loud and continued arplau,e.l
/ When | DO speak, nope | viii say nothing
in opposition 10 the spirit of the Constitution,
or contrary to the integrity Of the Union, or
which will prove iuimical TO the liberties of the
| people OF 10 t5e peace Of the whole country.
! tFociferuus spplause.l Ant furthermore, when
The time arrives fsr to speak on this great
subject, hope l viii say nothing to disarpoint
the people genersly throughout the country,
specially If their expeditions have been based
upon auJ taipg which may have heretofore said.
| LAPplau e.
! Notwithstanding the troubles across the river
/ (the speaker pointing southwardiy 10 the hlo-
nougshels aud smjling,) there is really no crisis
except an artificial one. [Lacghter aud ap-
/ pisuse.l What is li.efe row TO waIrsnt The
| condition OF affairs presented by our friends
/ over tie river? Take even their own view of
tie questions involved, there is noting to JUS
tify the course they pursuing. j voice
''That's 20.
/ repeat, then, that there is no crisis, ex-
time By Turbulent man, aided By uesigniog psl
luciaus.
My advice then, under the circumstances, is
TO keep cool. Il the great American people
only keep their temper Oh both siies Of the line,
these troubles will come to su eud, and the
! question thut POW distfaets the country will be
settled ja,t as surely as all other difficulties Of
Ike character, which have originated 10 the
Government, have beeo adjusted. Let The
people on both sides keep their self possession,
aud just as other clouds have cleared away 10
1 due time, 50 will Ibis, aud this great nation
continue 10 prosper as heretofore. loud sp
/ pliuse.I Bur, fellow cisizs ans, have spoken
logger on this subject than iuten!ei 10 TIC
outset Cries oi go on, go on."l shall say
40 more a, present.
Fellow citlzeus, as this is the FIRST opporta-
| nI,y havo had to address a Peansylvauia as
semolsgc, it seems fitting time TO indulge in
/ few remarks tae importaLs question OF the
tarif-a subjsei of great mlgaltuie, aud ono
attended wi h many Difficulties, owing 10 the
great vnri-ty OF interests involved So long
as direct taxation for the support Of the Gov
ernment rs not IesoFted TO, tariff is necessary.
! A tariff is to the Government what meat is to
family. But while this is admitted, it still
b2eomcs necessary TO modify or change its oper-
ations, according as interests or new CIR
cumslaGees arise. So far, there is sittle differ
ence Of opinion among politicians, but the ques-
ton as 10 how far lnpoSls may be adjusted Tor
the protection os bome industry gives rise TO
nuulerOus views aud objections. | must con-
fess that do not understand the subject in all
It's muitlform bssrings; but promise YOU that
| will give 1t my closest attention, aud en-.
deasor to comprehend it more fully. And
here may remark that the Chicago platform
contains plaak upon this subject, which
think should be regarded as law for the in-
coming Administration. Immense denionstra-
tons of uppiause.l 10 fact, this question, as
we'll as all other subjects embodied in that
platform, should not lie varied from what We
gave the people to understand would be cur
polisy when Se obtained their votes. iCon-
tinucd applsuse.l Permit me, fellow citls sDs,
TO read the tariff plank of the Chicago platform,
or, rather, have it read in your hearing, by one
who has younger eyes than have.
Mr.. Llncolu's private secretary then read
section twelfth Of the Chicago platform, as fol-
lows: ''Ihat while providing revenue for the
support Of the General Government By duties
upon imports, sound policy REQUIRES each "a