The national Republican., 1861-03-06
D9-The Baltimore American says of tn
inaugural Address 3. n A IS

recanted, in which he distinctly declares his
inability and his indispositionN Z 10 interfere
with the institution of slavery in the States
where it exists he also quotes from the Chi.
cago platform, in which there is resolution
that contains the same general doctrine. He
does not profess to address arguments, motives,
or appeals, to the disunionist per Sc, but with
simple eloquence that ought to be genuine, he
appeals to the feeling Of brotherhood that
should exist wherever there is q heart 10 be
touched by o recital of the history Of our coun.
try. As the representative of his party, we do
not see how Mr.. Lincoln could have said less
that was likely to be offensive to those holding
different views from his own. And if we regard
him as the representative Of the nation, 'the
only portion of his address that can be con.
strued Extensively is that portion which most
emphatically insists upon the essential unity Of
the nation whose destinies have been con6ded
to his hands,"
THE SPEAKERS FAREWELL ADDRESS.
Just before the final adjournment of the
House, Mr.. Speaker Pennington addressed the
body as follows:
"Gentlemen Of the House Of Representatives !:
We have now arrived at the close Of the Thirty.
sixth Congress. During its passage, scenes of
an extraordinary character have been wit
messed. Several States have seeded, and all
| their members, with one exception, have left
this Hall. No lover of his country can witness
such an exhibition without feelings Of the deep.
est anxiety.
al have not felt it my duty to deviate from
the established practice by entering into dis
cussion on the floor. Indeed, the demands up.
on the time Of the Chair are sufficient in its
view without it. And it is wise. The Speaker
| - ha lad - oto of
debate.
"You will permit me, therefore, before part
ing, to say publicly what is we'll known to many
if not all of you, that have ever been, and am
now, and trust ever shall remain, devoted
friend of the Union of these States, and favor
able to any Just and liberal compromise.
"The report Of the committee of thirty three
Of this House met with my cordial approval,
and have never hesitated to declare my be.
lief that Convention Of all the States, to con.
slider actual or supposed grievances, was the
proper and most available remedy.
As member of the Union, declare my con.
viction that no tenable ground has been as.
signed for dissolution Of the ties which bind
Z. every American citizen to his country, and i'm.
partial history will so decide.
"My confidence in the American people is
such that believe no just complaint can long
exist without redress at their hands. There
is always remedy in the Union. With this
view, still declare my willingness to join in
measures of compromise.
81 would do so because of the ancient ties
that have bound us together under institutions
framed by our fathers and under Constitu.
ton signed by the immortal Washington.
would do so for the national honor committed
to the experiment Of free institutions. would
+ do SO for the love bear my countrymen in all
parts of our beloved land, and especially so for
the sake of the noble band Of patriots in the
border States, who, in the midst Of great oppo.
sition have stood firm like rocks in the ocean
for the peace and perpetuity of the Union.
"But, gentlemen, may not further dwell on
these general subjects. For the discharge oi
the duties of this station, to which was called
by your kindness, can only say that it has
been my purpose to do all in my power 10 pro
mote your comfort as MEMBERS to deal impair
TALLY with all, aud to advance the best interests
r Of my country.
$50 far as any success has attended my ad.
!, ministration in the Chair, it is to be ascribed
very much to the kindness and forbearance o
, the members of the House. claim for myself
/. only the merit of good intentions and honest
/. purposes.
"The resolution you have been pleased to
adopt is truly gratifying, and will be among
i. l thank you, gentlemen, for this mark of your
appreciation. could not fail to remark tina,
. this resolution was presented by the Oldest
member of the House, by whom l was sworn
into Office and one whose devoted character is
, acknowledged by US ALL
~ believe that no former Speaker ever re
, ceived more kindness at the hands Of the House
than has fallen to my lot. Amid all the cou
aicts of opinion on questions continually aris
ing, you have never oyerruled any decision
= have made.
}. al do not infer from this that was alway
h right, but do infer that if wrong the Hous
believed it was through Misrepresentation, ant
' not by design, and that it was your magnanim
!, ity which led you to sustain the Chair.
}. "You will permit me, hope, to say that an
}. under great obligations to the officers of th
House for their assistance and devotion to IN
>, comfort. return them all my very warmes
u thanks.
n "And now, gentlemen and friends, it only re
y mains that take my leave Of you. When
n first came among you, declared myself ma
- tional man. am SO still, trust, and shal
, ever 80 remain.
l. soften, in retired moments, shall think O
It you and the many scenes through which W,
Q have passed. My prayer to Heaven for you is
that you may have that blessing which cometf
from above, and that the great Ruler of ma
tions in whose hands are the destnes of u
IS all, may restore peace to our country, brinl
e order out of confusion, and union TO the pres
1. ent distracted elements.
Gentlemen, bid you an afectionate fare
welln
r, SENATE-EXTRA SESSION.