Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-23
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are ont in their majesty, celebrating the day
with the greatest enthusiasm. 1t exceeds
any demonstration ever made in Chicago.
The BELLS the cannon and the voice Of the
city respond with patriotic devotion to the
Farewell Address" of the Father of his
Country.
Judge Drummond presided at the Wig
wan, where patriotic addresses were made
by Judge Drummond, Gov. McComas and
Judge Knox. AT the close the whole of the
immense audience rose to their feet and sung
the "Star-spongled Banner.
PHILADELPHIA, February 22.-The cere
moDy Of raising the flag of thirty-four stars
over the Hall of Independence, this morning,
by Mr.. Lincoln, was attended with all the
selemnity due such an occasion, the scene
being an impressive one.
At the rising of the sun crowds of people
started from all parts of the city toward the
State House, and very soon every inch of
ground was occupied, a vast number of ladies
being present. The weather was cool and
brncing.
AT seven o'clock Mr.. Lincoln was escorted
to the Hall, and there received by Theodore
Cuyler, who warmly welcomed him to its
venerable walls, in the hour of national peril
and distress, when the great work achieved
by the wisdom and patriotism of our fathers
seems threatened with instant ruin.
MI LluCOlu responded as lOllOWSs
"Mr. Cuyler: am filled with deep emo
ton at finding myself standing here in this
place, where was called together the wisdom,
the patriotism, the devotion to principles
from which sprang the institutions under
which we live. You have kindly suggested
that in my hands is the power of restoring
peace TO the present distracted condition OF
the country. | can say in truth, that all the
political sentiments ] entertain have been
drawn, so far as l have been able to draw
them, from the sentiments which originated
and were given TO the world from this hail.
81 have never had feeling, politically,
that did not spring from the sentiments en-
bodied in the Declaration of Independence.
! have often poudeTed over the dangers
which were incurred by the men who as
sembled here and framed and adopted that
Declaration of Independence. ! have pom
deIed over the tolls that were endured by
the of GERS and soldiers of the army who
achieved that independence. | have often
inquired OF myself what great principle or
idea it was that kept this Confederacy so
long together. ii was not the mere matter
of the separation Of the Colonies from the
mother land, but that sentiment in the De-
claration of independence which gave lib-
e1ty, not alone to the people of this country,
but, hope, to the world for all future time.
[Great applause.] 1t was that which gave
promise that, in due time, the weight would
be lifted from the shoulders of all men-this
is a sentiment embodied in the Declaration
Of Independence.
"Now, my friends, can this country be
saved upon that basis If it can, will con-
slider myself one of the happiest men in the
world if can help to save it. If it can not
be saved upon that principle it will be truly
awful. But this country can not be saved
without giving up that principle. l was
about TO say ] would rather be assassinated
| on this SPOT than surrender it. (Applause.)
Now in my view of the present aspect oil
affairs, there need be 10 bloodshed or war.
There is no necessity for it. l am not in
favor Of such q course, and may say in ad-
vance, that there will be no bloodshed unles;
II bs forced upon the Government, and when
it will be compelled to act in self-defense
"Ny friends, this is wholly an unexpected
speech. and l did not expect to be called
upon TO say word when came. supposed
raising the flag. may have therefore said
| something indiscreet (Crie5 of No No J
| have said nothing but what | am willing
| to live by, and If it be the pleasure of
Almighty God, die by.
Mr. Lincoln concluded amid great ap-
| plause. The members of the City Council
! paid their respects to him, and the procession
moved directly toward the platform erected
in front Of the State house. On Mr.. Lin
| coins appearance on the platform he was
hailed with outbursts Of applause from the
multitude.
Mr.. Benton, of the Select Committee, m ade
a b,ief address, inviting Mr.. Lincoln to raise
the flag.
Mr. Lincoln replied in a patriotic speech,
| stating cheerful compliance with the re-
quest He alluded TO the original flag q
| thirteen stars, saying that the number had
increased as time rolled on, and we b3coma
happy and powerful people.
RICHMOAD, Va, February 22.-Tbe day
has been well celebrated, the American flag
being displayed in profusion.
NLw YokK, February 22.-The military
| parade TO. day in honor of Wa;hiugton's
birth. day was probably the largest ever held
on such an occasion, and the streets ore the
| appearance of q general holiday.
BUFFALO, n. Y, February 22-The day
was very generally celebrated through out
the State to- day, with more than usual en-.
| thusiasm.
PlTTsBURG, February 22.-The day was
celebrated with unusual spirit and enthu-
sasm. The military had an imposing parade
Many places of business were closed. A
grand military and civic ball to night.
LOUISVILLE, February 22-The day has
been enthusiastically celebrated by the rails
ing Of the stars and stripes over the Court
house, by the ladies, at three o'clock, VIII ct
was witnessed by the largest crowd eyel
seen in Kentucky. "The Star-spang'eC
Banner" was sung by an immense mbe
of voices. An eloquent address was deliv
cred by James Speed, Esq The military
turned out in full ranks, making a mos
splendid display.