The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1861-02-22

said altogether extemporaneously. 1 will
now come to Close"
After the speech both Houses adjourned.
Mr.. Lincoln made few remarks to the
crowd outside, and afterwards received the
citizens generally.
PITTSBURGH, Feb. Is.
After alluding to our national trou-
bles only to say that the present crisis
was an artificial one, and such as turbulent
men may at any time create, Mr.. Lincoln
in his speech in this city, defined his posi-.
ton on the tariff in general terms. He was
for tariff which would produce sufficient
revenue, afford adequate protection, and be
just and equal to all sections of the country,
CLEVELAND, Feb. Is.
Mr.. Lincoln and party left Pittsburg in
a smart shower, and amid plaudits of great
numbers who lined the track for long dis
lance.
lie arrived at Cleveland at 4.20, amid
roars OF artillery. The arrangements adj
mirable, and there were military, fire COM
panies and trades out, which made a fine
display. Amidst the widest enthusiasm,
the procession moved through the principal
streets to the Weddell House.
Mr.. Masters, acting mayor, welcomed
the President. Judge Andrews did the
same in behalf of the citizens. Mr.. Lincoln
responded briefly as follows:
Mr.. Chairman and FeLlO,U Citizens of
Cleveland We have been marching
about two miles through snow and
even in mud. The large numbers that
have turned out under these circumstances
testify that you are in earnest about some-
thing or other, but if l thoughtlso meanly of
you to suppose that that earnestness is about
me personally, should be doing you in;us~
tlce. You have assembled to testify YOUR
respect to the Union, the constitution and
the laws, and here let me say that it is with
you, the people, to advance the great cause
OF the Union and the constitution, and not
with any one man. 1t rests with you alone.
This fact is strongly impressed on my mind
at present in community like this, whose
appearances testify to their intelligence. 1
am convinced that the cause of liberty and
the Union can never be in danger. Ere
quent allusion is made to the excitement at
present existing in Our national politics. It
is as well that should also allude to it here.
L think there is no occasion for any excite.
ment about the crisis. In all parts of the
nation there are differences OF opinion on
politics there are differences of opinion ev-
erywhere. You did not all vote for the
person who now addresses you. What is
happening now will not hurt those who are
farther away from here. Have they not all
their rights, now as they ever have had
Do they not have their fugitive slaves re.
turned now as ever? Have they not the
same constitution that they have lived un-
der for the last seventy odd years? Have
they not position as citizens of this COM
mon country and have we any power to
change that position-(cries of no.) What
then is the matter with them? Why all
this excitement, all these complaints?
said before, thiscrisis is artificial. 1t
has no foundation in fact-was not argued
up, as the saying is, and cannot therefore
be argued down. Let it alone and it will
go down. Uaughter)
Mr.. Lincoln said they must be content
with but few words from him. He was
very much fatigued, and had spoken SO fire.
quently, that he was already hoarse. He
thanked them for the cordial, the magni.
fcent welcome they had given him, not less
did he thank them for the votes they gave
him last fall, and quite as much he thank
ed them for the aid they had given the
cause which he represented "a cause which
was good one. He had one more word
to say, be was given to understand that this
reception was rendered not only by his own
party supporters, but by men OF all parties.
This is as it should be. If Judge Douglas
had been elected and had been here on bis
way to Washington, as am tonight, the
Republicans should have joined bis supper
tiers in welcoming him, just as his friends
have joined mine tonight. If all don't
join now to save the good old ship of the
Union this voyage, nobody will have a
chance to pilot her on another voyage.
He concluded by thanking all present for
the devotion they had shown to the cause of
the Union. At the close of the speech Mr.
Lincoln was presented with several splendid
boquets and floral wreaths. An immense
cheer for Lircoln and the Union was sent
up, and the reception was over.
This evening Mr.. Lincoln held levee;
thousands attended it. The party leaves at
nine in the morning for Buffalo.