Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-23

for the liberties Of the country, none fixed than,
selves so much upon my imagination az the trurulr
here at Trenton. The crossing of the river. the con-
test with the Hessi2ns tho great harships endured
at that time, all fixed themselves on my memorv
more than any single revolutionary event. and Won All
Know for you have been boys these early impress
slons last longer than others. remembers ttinkinr
Inen, boy that was, that there must have been
something more than common that these men strug-
gied tor am exceedingly anxious that that thing
which they then struggled for that something even
more tna1 national independence; that something
INST neid out great promise to ali people OF the
wOro IN All time to come-I am exceedingly anxious
sDas ss Cnion the Constitution and liberties Of the
People sn2n De perpetuated. in accordance with the
Original idea for which that struqrle was made. ard
!snan De most happy indeed if shall be an hu5,,ble
instrument IN the hands of the Almighty anil Of slis
hls enosen people for perpetating the OBJ
Ject OF mat great struggle
You give me this reception as uu,larst.,s ,,;.1,
out distinction OF party. learn that this ho,,y Il
composed of majority Of gentlemen -rLo ~ ~,
exercise Of their best Judgment in the choice ~
/ Chief Magistrate did not think was the ~,
understand, nevertheless, that they came forCva-1
here to greet me- the Constitutional President ~
the United States, citizens of the United States
to meet the man, who, for the time being Is the re-
preventative man of the nation United by pur-
pose to perpetuate the Union and the liberties Of
the people.
AS such accept this reception more gratefully
than would do, did believe it was rendered to
me as an individual
The speech was followed by hearty applause.
| M Mr. Lincoln was then conducted to the Assembly
ately. $3.50 ADD- ~PP1OPa1
mr.. Lincoln replied, and the procession moved to
.ue trenIon house where Mr.. Lincoln spoke briefly
- vie crowd outside. A splendid collation. was
= Inc ram lett ct $50 2. ~ for Philadelphia
N cn1rgs OF inc committee from that city It is
present ''-7''-'- PSI suns
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Having been introduced to the Senate. he Presi-
/ follows: WV tSP1e@ -
Nh. srEAKEE AND GExrLEsGEx: have inst an
Joyed the honor Of 3 reception from 4bs otb~r
branch Of this Legislature return "a vo,s -
them my thanks for the reception which tbs neooie
of New Jersey have given me through tbe;r ebos.r
Representative as, for the time being. tbs 49,
sentative Of the majority Of the people Of he
United States / appropriate t. myself vsrv l;t,ls
Of tie demonstrations Of respect with which havs
been greeted. think little should oe river "a anv
mss, bu that it should be manifestation OF adj
herence to the Usion and the Constitution nm
6erstsnd myself to be reserved here By there
sensatises Of the people Of New Jersey, majority
Of whom differ in opinion from those with whom I
have acted. This manifestation is therefore 10 be
regarded By me expressing their devotion to the
Union, the Constitution, and the Liberties Of the
people
You, Mr.. Speaker, have well said that this is a
time whea the gravest and wisest look With doubt
and awe upon the aspect presented by our national
anars. Under these circumstances yoa will readi-
ly sec why L should not speak in detail Of the
course deem it best to pursue. Il is proper that
should avail myself Of ell the information and all
the time at my command, in order that when the
time arrives when must speak officially, shall
De able TO take the ground which should deem the
best and safest, and from which shall have no oe-
ession to sWerve. l shall endeavor to take the
ground deem most just to the North the Sozth.
the East, the West, and the whole country shall
take it, hope, in good temper, certainly with no
malice towards any section shall do all that NAY
be in my power TO promote peaceful settlement Of
all our difficulties.
The man does not live who is more devoted to
peace than l am Ccheersl-none who would do
more to preserve it, bat it may be Necessary to put
the foot down firmly. Here the audience broke
into cheers so loud and long that for some moments
it was impossible to hear Mr.. Lincoln's Toicel And
if do my duty and do right you will sustain me-
vii! you mott CHEERS and cries Of 'Yesl yesl we
wilL'1
Received as l am, by members of a legislature.
the majority Of whom do not agree with me in DO
litleal sentiments trust that may have their
sistance IN plotting the ship Of State through this
voyage, surrounded BY perils, as it is; for if il
should suffer from the attack now there viii be no
pilot ever needed for another voyage.
Gentlemen, have already spoken longer than
intended, and must beg leave to stop here.
PHILADELPHIA, 1;5e P. M.-The train with Lin
coin and suite arrived at Kensington at o'clock.
They were escorted in carriages, Lncon's barouche
being conspicuous by the gay pumage Of four white
horses. The procession consisted of mounted DO
lice cavalcade Of citizens of all descriptions OF
Pennsylvania Dragons, Chairman of Committees
Presidents of Councils Committees of New Jersey
and Pennsylvania Legislatures, &c. They were
hailed everywhere with patriotic emblems and
manifestations from about 100000 people along the
line of march.
Lincoln, on arrival at the Continental Hotel was
conducted to the balcony and introducedlo the
Mayor. noisy multitude greeted his appearance
with hearty cheering. Both the Mayors welcome
and his reply was usheard except BY few near
them. Lincoln displayed grest earnestness in de-
livering his remarks which caused the mass to re-
feet his patriotic views in deafening applause. He
said
Mr.. Mayor and FellOW-CitszsIs of Philadelphia:
appear before you to make no lengthy speech, bst
to thank you for this reception. This reseFtiOn
you have gwen tonight is not 10 the nan but
who temporarily represents, should represent,
the majority Of the nation. Cheers.J 1t is true as
your worthy Mayor has said there is anxiety
amongst the citizens Of the United States st this
time. I deem it happy circumstances that this
dissatisfied portion of our fellow citizens DO not
point as to any thing in which they are being in
jure1 or about to be injured-fOr which reason
have felt sll the while justified in concluding that
he crisis, the panic, the anxiety Of the country
his time, is artificial If there be those who differ
with me upon this subject, they have not pointed
1t the substantial difficulty that exists. do not
mean to say than an artificial panic may not do
considerable harm-thst it has done harm do aot
ieny.