The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1861-02-20
MIR. LINCOLN At PlTTSBUGH AND
CLEVELAND.

After alluding TO our national troubles only to
say that the present C, isis artificial one,
and such as turbulent men may at any time ere
ate. Mr. Lincoln continued: alt is often said
that the tariff is the speciality OF Pennsyl ylvana.
Assuming that direct taxation is hot TO be adop-
ted, the tariff question must be durable as the
Government itself 1t is question of National
housekeeping, it is to the Government what re-
plenshing the meal tub is to the family. Every
varying circumstance will require frequent modl-
ications as to the amount needed and sources OF
supply. So far, there is little difference Of Opin
ion among the people. II is whether and how
far, duties on imports shall be adjusted to favor
home productions in the home market, that con-
troversy begins. One party insists that such ad-
justment depresses one class for the advantage
of aaother, while the other party argues that
with all its incidents, and in the long run, all
classes are benefited. In the Chicago platform
there is plank which should be a general Law
to the incoming Administration. We should do
neither more nor less than We gave the people
reason to believe when they gave Us their votes.
That plank is as now read. The twelfth res
olurion of the Chicago platform was here read.
As with all general propositions doubtless there
will be shades off difference III constructing this.
have by no means thoroughly matured judg-
ment upon this subject, especially as To details !;
some general ideas are about all. / have long
thought TO produce any necessary article at home
which can be made Of "a good quaiIty and with
as little labor at home abroad, would better be
made at home, at least by the difference OF the
carving from abroad. In such case the carry
ing is demonstrably dead loss OF labor; tor in
stance, labor being the true standard OF value, is
it not plain that if equal labor get of a bar OF
railroad iron out of a nue in England aad anoth
er out Of IA mine in Pennsylvania, such can he
laid down il a track at home cheaper than they
could exchange countries, at least by the cost OF
carriage.
II there be present cause why one can be
both made and carried cheaper in money price
than the other can be made without Carrying, that
cause is an unnatural and injurious one, ana ought
gradually, if not rapidly, 10 be removed. The
condition OF the Treasury at this time would
seem to render at AN early revision OF the tar IT
Indispensable. The Morrill, BILL now pending be
fore Congress, may or may not become law
l am not posted to its particular provisions,
but il they genera satisfactory, and the b'li
shall now pass, there will be an end 10 the pres
ent financial difficulties. If, however, it shall hot
pass, suppose the whole subject will be one OF
the most pressing and important for the next
Congress. BY the constitution the Executive
may recommend measures which he may think
er, ard it is supposed he may add 20 those certain
indirect influences to affect the action of Con-
gress. My political education strongly iuciines
Inc against very free use of the legislation OF
the country. As rule, | think il better that
Congress should originate as we'll as well as per
feet It's measures, without external bias. l there
fore would rather recommend to every gentleman
who knows he Is 10 be a member OF the next
Congress, to take enlarged view and lniom
himself thoroughly, so as To contribute his part
to such an adjustment Of the tariff as shall pro
dace sufficient revenue, and i'll its other bear
ings, SO far as possible, be just and equal to all
sections Of the country and all classes Of the
people.
CLEvELAND, Feb. Is.
Mr.. Lincoln and party left Pittsburgh in smart
shower this morning, amid the enthusiastic plau-
dts of the great number who lined the track for
a long distance.
at Rochester be got on the Cleveland and
Pittsburgh Road, and at Welsville took the new
engine beautifully decorated. At Saneville and
Bay ard crowds had assembled in the rain and
mud, Mr.. Lincoln merely bowing. At Alliance
an elegant dinner was given by Mr. Mccullough,
President of the road, and salute was hred,
smashing the windows, including the one at
which Mr.. Lincoln sat. During the dinner an
elegant company OF Zouaves stood guard, the
band playing the national airs. The train also
stopped few moments at Ravenna and Hudson.
which places were alive with people. Much en-.
thusasm prevailed The entire party are under
obligations to the President of the road, Conduc.
tor Russell, ticket Superintendent, T. X. Myers,
and in fact all connected with the road for their
kndnes and attention. They arrived at Cleve.
land at 4.20 amid roar Of artillery.
The arrangements were admirable. The mill.
tary, fire companies and trades made a fine dis
play. Amid the widest enthusiasm the process
sion moved through the principal streets to the
Weddlell House. j. A. Masters, acting Mayor,
welcomed the President. Judge Andrews did
the same on behalf of the Citizens Committee.
Mr.. Lincoln responded briefly:
"Nr. Chairman, and Fslio,c citizens of Clere-
land We have been marching about two miles
through snow and rain, and deep mud The
large number that has turned out under these
circumstances tes,iies that you are in earnest
about something or other. But do l think SO
merely of you as to suppose that earnestness is
about me personality l should be doing an in
justice TO suppose you did You NAV have as
sembled to testify your respect to the Union, the
Constitution and the Laws. And here let me
say that il is with yOu the people to advance the
great cause of the Union and the Constitution,
and not With any one man; it rests with you
alone. This fact is strongly impressed on my
mind at present. In community like this,
whose appearance testify to their intelligence, /
am convinced that the cause OF Liberty and the
Union can ever be in danger. Frequent allusion
is made to the excitement at present existing in
our natianal politics. 1t is as well that | should
also alude to il here. think there is no occa-
sion for any excitement. The crisis, as it is call
ed, is altogether an artificial crisis. In all parts
Of the nation there are differences Of opinion Oh
politics. There are differences of opinion even
here 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 fugitives re-
turned now as ever? Have they not the same
Constitution that they have lived under for the
last seventy years? Have they not position a.
citizens Ot this common country, and have We
any power to change that positions Cries of
no. What then is the matter with them. Why
all this excitement, why all these complaints p
As said before, this crisis is all artificial. Ii
has no foundation in facts. 1t was not argued
up as the saying is, and cannot, therefore, be- ar.
gued down. Let it alone, and it will 60 down
ITSELF" Laughter.
Mr.. Lincoln said they must be content with
but few words from him. He was very much IA.
tigued, and had spoken so frequently that he was
already hoarse. He thanked them for the cor
dial and magnificent reception they had given
him-nOt less did he thank them for the votes
they gave him last fall, and quite as much he
thanked them for the efficient aid they had given
the cause which he represented-a cause which
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