The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23
the PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS.
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Isisting Of the Flag Of the Union Over Indie
psndsnse Hall by nr Lincoln.
Great Turnout Of the Philadelphians
70 Witness the Ger emony.
Mr.. LincOln's Speech on the
Occasion.
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TIRE JOURNEY FROM PHILADELPHIA TO HARRISBURG.
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Reception and Speeches at the
State Capital.
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DlS0RACEFul CONDUCT OF THE MOB.
ANTICIPATED TROUBLE AT BALTIMORE,
be-, As., 10.
DIsoRAcEFvl CONDUCT or THE MOB.
ANTICIPATED TROUBLE AT BALTIMORE,
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HOSTING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG OVER
INTERCHANGEABLE.

HOSTING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG OVER
INTERCHANGEABLE.
Pm.ApErrmA, Feb %, 1851.
M celebration Of Washing toms birthday began at
daylight by sautes being fred of different parts Of the
city.
The ceremony raising the nag Of thirty -four stars
ever the Hall Of Independence this morning by Mr.. Lin
coin was attended with all the solemnty due such an
occasion, the being an impressive one. At the
rising Of the sun crowds Of people streamed from all
parts or the city towards the State House, and very
soon every inch of ground occupied, vast number
q hdies being present.
ne weather cool and bracing.
Al seven o'clock Mr. Lincoln escorted TO the Hail,
and there received by Theodore Cuyler, who warmly
welcomed him TO its venerable walls In the hour Of
oual peril and distress when the great work achieved
by the wisdom and patriotism fathers threat
eaed with instant ruin.
Mr.. Lincoln responded follows
SPEECH OF NIB. LINCOLN IN PHILADELPHIA.
Mr.. CUYIm-I am filed with deep emotion at finding
myself standing here In this place, where were ool-
ected together the wisdom the PATRIOTISM the devotion
xhS w live You hSVe suggested S to me that
n my hands is the task Of restoring 70 the present
distracted condition Of the country can say N return
sir that all the political sentiments entertain have been
drawn, far have been able TO draw them, from
the sentiments which originated and were given TO the
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politically that did not spring from the sentiments
embodied In the Declaration Of Independence. have
red by the men who assembled here, and framed
and adopted that Declaration q Independence
have pondered the tolls that endured by the
ocers and soldiers Of the army who achieved that indie
pendence have often inquired Of myself what great
principle idea that kept the coafederacy 50 long
together 1t not the matter Of the separation
q the colonies from the mother land but that sentiment
n the Declaration Of Independence which gave liberty,
not alone 10 the people Of this country but hope TIE
f0ra all vtu iunA l.raat WA
which gave promise that In due time the weight would DO
Kted from the shoulders OF all men, This is sentiment
embodied In the Declaration Of Independence Now,
friends this country be saved upon that basis. II II
can, win consider myself one Of the happest men in
be saved upon that principle II will truly awful But
this country cannot be saved without giving up that
principle was about TO say would rather be asassi
h my view Of the present aspect Of Affairs there need DO
bloodshed There rs no necessity for IT, am
that there will be no boodshed unless it be
forced upon the government, and then 1t will be
his Is wholly an unexpected speech and did not expect
10 be called upon TO say a word when came here |
supposed was merely 70 do something towards raising
the flag may therefore. have said something ndiscree
<Cres Of "No,n "no.'0 have said nothing but what
lam willing to live by and, II the pleasure Of Almighty
God, die by.
Mr. Lincoln concluded amid great applause.
The members the City Council paid their respects to
him, and the procession moved directly towards the
platform erected in front Of the State House.
On Mr.. Lincoln's appearance on the platform he was
hailed with outbursts OF applause from the surrounding
multitude.
Mr. Benton, OF the Select Council, made brief address,
inviting Mr.. Lincoln to raise the flag
Mr. Lincoln replied in patriotic speech, stating
cheerful compliance with the request. He alluded
70 the original flag Of thirteen stars, saying
that the number had increased time rolled
On and we became happy, powerful people,
int
hands Of the people. II such occasion we
could reason together rearm devotion to the coun
try the principles Of the Declaration Of Independence
Let us make up our minds that whenever do put
new star upon banner, shall be fixed one,
- be dmmed by the horrors Of but Frightened by
the contentment and prosperity Of peace Let go
10 extend the Of usefulness add star upon star
snt their light shall shine ave hundred millions Of
free and happy people.
Mr. Lincoln then threw of his overcoat In of hand,
easy manner, the backwoodian style o, which caused
many good natured remarks.
Rev Mr. Clark addressed the Throne OF Grace In i'm
psesve prayer many spectators uncoverng themselves
adjusted, q signal fred, and amid the most excited
enthusiasm the President elect hoisted the national
sign stiff breeze caught the folded bunting and threw
boldly out the winds Cheer followed cheer until
hoarseness prevented continuance The ceremony over
Mr. Lincoln returned TO the Continental Hotel followed
By an excited crowd breakfasted After and de-
parted for the Pennsylvania Railroad depot.