The Tiffin weekly tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1859-1868, 1861-03-01
Celebr ntion of the Arrival Of
ihe Presidgnt Erect nt Philn-
dolphin.

morning, by Mr., Lincoln, was 0ttohdc,
with all the Eolomnity due such an ocea
sion; the scene being an impressive one
~ the rising Of the sun, crowd o
people strenmod rom oll parts Of tho ci
" towards the state House. md ven
Foon every inch Of ground was occupied
A vast number Of ladies' were present
The weather was cool and braeinR. -
AT o'clok Mr Lincoln was escorted q
the Hall and there received by Thoodor,
Cuyler, who warmly welcomed him 1,
ita venerable walls in tho hour Of nation.
al peril and distress, hen tho great work
achieved by the wisdom and patriotism Of
our fathers seems threatened with Instant
ruin.
Mr. Lincoln responded as follows!
Ma. CuytrH an filed with deep
emotion q, finding myself standing here
In this place, where were collected TO-
gsihcr the wisdom, patriotism and the de-
Vot'on to principle from which sprang the
institutions under which We live. You
have kindly suggested what In my hands
10 task, Of restoring peace 10 the pres
ent Distracted condition Of the country.
! have often inquired Of myself what
great principle or idea Il was that kept
thia Con fcdcracy 10 long together. II
was not tho mere matter Of the separa-
tlon Of colonies from the mother land,
but that sentiment in tho Declaration Of
Independence which gave liberty not
alone TO the people Of This country, bat I
hope TO the world in al future time
(GrVat applausc)
! can say in return, Sir, that nll the po-
lIticRl sentiments entertain, have been
drawn, 40 far nv J have been able 20
draw them, frtm the sentiments which
originated and were given to the world
from this hall. hnyo never had a feel
ing, politically, that did not spring from
tho sentiments embodied IN the DcclAra-
ton Of Independence. have oncn
poudcred over the dangers which were
incurred by the men who assembled here
and frumed and adopted that Declaration
Of Independence. I have pondered over
the tolls thhtwcro endured by tho Off
ccrs and soldiers Of tho army who aehiey-
cd that independence.
Il was that which gave promise that in
due time the weight would be lifted from
the shoulders Of all men. This il the
sentiment embodied in the Declaration
Of Independence. Now my friends, can
this country be saved upon that basis; if
II can will consider myaolf ono Of the
happioHt men in tho world IL | can help
to save Il; II Il cannot be saved upon
that principle Il will bo truly awful, but
II this country can't bo saved without
giving up that principle, was about TO
say would rather be assnssinated on this
spo, than surrender IL, (Applause.)
Now, In my view Of the present aspect
OF affairs, there need be no bloodshad or
wSr. There sno necessity for Il.
am not In favor Of such a course; and /
may say In advance, that there will be no
bloodshed unless Il be forced upon the
Government, and thon will bo com
psllg iRNstip salrde6iWhiy uhAmexBse-
tod speech, nv did not expect 60 be
called upon TO say a word. when came
| supposed Il was merely to do somethi ing
towards raising the flag. may, there
fore, have said something indiscreOt.-
lCriSS Of No. no.
| have said nothing but what am will
ing to live by, and, II tho pleasure Of Al
mighty God, die by. Mr.. Lincoln con-
eludcd amid great applause. The mem-
bers ofths City Council paid their re-
spects TO him, and the procession moved
directly towards the platform erected in
front OF the State House. On MIR, Lin
coins appearance on tho platform ho
was hailed with outbursts Of applause
rom the surrounding multitude.
Mr., Dlnton Of the Select Committee,
made a brief address, inviting Mr.. l.. to
raise the flag.
Mr.. Lincoln replied In patriotic
speech, stating cheerful compliance
with the request. He alluded to tho orig
insl aAg OF IS stars, saying that this
number had increased az time rolled on,
and We had become happy, powerful
people.
HARRlsnuRG, Pa, Feb. -.
The trsin arrived at o'clock, and was
received with sAlutss and cheers. The
town is extensively decorated with bum
ting. Mr. Lincoln was escorted by the
military 10 the Jones House, where no
was introduced 10 a crowd Of Eve thou.
sand by the Governor, who welcomed
him TO the capital Of the State. lie said
that in case reconciliation fails, thoy will
be ready TO aid BY mon aud money 10
the Constitution.
Mr.. lincoln returned thanks, and fe.
ierring TO the destruction Of the country,
he trusted that arms would mover become
nscessary 10 avert that calamity. He
must be sustained by the people. He.
brought an earnest heart 10 work, and Il
should be no fault Of his Il he failed.
The President then proceeded 10 tho
Capitol, whore he was welcomed by the
Speakers Of the Senate aud Houses
hr. Lincoln responded;
appear before yen only for few brief
remarks in response TO what has been
said 10 me. THANK you most sincerely
for this reception, and the generous word
In which support has been promised me
upon this occasion. thank your great
commonwealth for the overwhelming
support i gave, not me personally, bot
the caUse-l think a just one--in the
lote election. ApplSUse.l Allualon
has been made 20 the fact, the interest
inR fact PeThsps we should say, that l
for the rsttime appear az the Capital Of
the great commonwealth Of pennsylVa-
mia on the birthday ef the Father Of HE
County.
In connection with that beloved ami.
ysrsary connected with the history olthis
country, ] have already gene through one
interesting scene this morning, in the
ceremonies at Philadelphia. under the
kind eondGct Of gentlemen there. L
was for the first time allowed the pri,i-
lege Of standing in old Independence
Hall, enthusiastic applause, 10 have a
few words addressed me there, aud open
ing up 10 me an opportunity Of sxDTssa-
Jog with much regret that had no more
time 70 express something Of my own
feelings, and somewhat 10 hhrmohixe ana