Holmes County Republican. [volume] (Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio) 1856-1865, 1861-02-28

by a great idea. Then fought for something
more than National Independence
When We remember them, are we not proD1pt-
ed to promote the liberties of the whole peorle.
by preserving our Constitution in its int gritv?
TApplause.1 l appear before you, gentlemen
as the Executive officer of that Constitution
The welcome you have given me is patriotic
one; for majority of you did net agree with
those who thought me the hest man for the
Presidency: l taKe your reception, then, as IN
evidence that you wish to see the laws carried
out and the Government preserved. GApplausc1 I
As such, l am proud 20 accept The hospilalities
Of your State. What capacltity have snail be
devoted, so long as l have life. 10 the Union, the
Constitution, and the cause OF liberty, Zap
plause.]
Mr.. Lincoln then proceeded TO the Chamber
Of Assembly, where he was formally welcomed.
SPEECH OF HON. F. H. TEES, SPEAKER OF THE
ASSEMBLY.
On behalf Of the General Assembly of the
State of New Jersey, it affords me pleasure, sir,
TO welcome YOU, the President elect of this na-
ton, to the capital of our State. Under any
circumstances it would be most fitting that We
should paw our respects to the chosen Chief
Magistrate of the Republic, but now that the
braveet, the wisest, and the best stand still, in
doubt and awe. at the posture of our national
affairs, l am happy to give you. SIR, the assur-
ances oil tho descendendants Of those whose
blood was shed in the cause OF liberty upon this
SOIL of the continued devotion of this State to
the Constitution and the Union founded by our
fathers. and that our people will heartily coop
crate with you in all constitutional efforts for
speedy and peaceable settlement of the differen-
ces which now unhappily district our country.
We sympathize with You in the difficulties with
which YOU are surrounded. Already have the
i ,r1- -cio nf pbS of
those stars which lately shOne in &c individual
constellation: but we hope that eounsels of wis
dom and prudence will yet dispel those clouds.
and that the close of your administration may
witness US once more united and harmonious
nation.
Sir, permit me to introdr you to the mem
bers of this House, and, at the same time. TO as
sure YOU of their respect and best wishes for
yourself personally, and to renew toyou the
surances of our sincere desire TO join with you in
every effort for the promotion OF the interests of
cur commen country.
Mr.. Lincoln replied, much as follows
Mr.. SPEAKER AND GENTLEMEN OF THE As
sEMBLY have Just enjoyed the homer of re-
ception by the other branch OF your Legislature.
To you, as 10 them, l tender my very graatful
thanks. 1t comes TO me rs the representative OF
the Chief Magstracy. | will reiterate to you
my devotion to the Constitution, the Union, and
the perpetual liberties of the people. You have
been pleased 10 allude to the difficulties which
lie before ne. These difficulties are my apollo
gy for entering into no elucidation of sentiments
OF my future Policy hope that l shall be un-
der no necessity of swerving or departing from
the laws. l bear no malice toward any section.
My prayer is TO promote peace. l have no de-
sire apart from peace and harmony. Such de-
sires hope may meet with peaceful results
1t may be necessary, however, to set the foot
down firm. [Shouts of applause, prolonged for
many minutes.l 1t may be necessary to take a
stand. Renewed shouts and cries of "Good. u
If you think l am right, you will stand by me,
won't you? [Yesl yes j This is all ask
If weather the ship through the storm during
four years. you may get at The end of that time
better pilot Immense cheering
We had ample opportunity to notice Mr.. Lin
coin attentively during the delivery of these re-
marks. There was a conversational dignity in
his intiatory words which seemed well pleasing
to all listeners. There was no fulsOme humble
in his manner OF his unworthiness; but the
mildness of man, not too fearless TO be rush.
and not so fearful prudent. When he reiterated
his devotion to peace, there was kindness and
truth in his bearing; but when he spoke of set
ting the foot down firm" his shoulders seemed
TO siraighten, and his eye 10 kindle. He stood
so during the fierce applause, as if unconscious
of any emotion save his own oppressed resolu
tion. When be was allowed pause TO speak
again. and spoke of taking a stand,' the shouts
redoubled until the chamber seemed TO shake.
The arousing of wild elements was aptly fol-
lowed by touch of mingled pathos and humor.
The broad shoulders that had instiuctvoly lift
ed themselves at the mention of tirmness, seemed
to relax. Into the eye of the President stole the
softness of child. and with a paircte too power
fnl to be artful, he said, "If you think am
right, you II stand by me, won't your
BUCKS AND PHILADELPHIA COUNTIES.
The train paused ut Bristol alone on the route
from Trenton to Philadelphia. At that place
he appeared on the platform moment, and was
received with q yolley of small arms, and a Sc
ries ofshouts.
At all petty stations On tie line, Holmesburg,
Fran kford, Byberry, ETC., there were curious
crowds assembled. At one place we noticed
flagstaff upon lumber pile, and waved his hat
frantically in the direction ofthe train. At an
other place bevy of females ran from farm
house in haste. and snatching 4 number of sheets
from 4 clothes-line, waved them to the breeze
in lien of handkerchiefs. The train passed
slowly over all bridges. and reached the Ken
sington Depot at quarter to o'clock p. III.
SCENE AT THE DRPoT.
Some confusion was occasioned at the depot,
on occount of the immense number of citizens
who had squeezed themselves into that en-
closure as members OF the extensive committee
of two hundred. Five hundred municipal po-
licemen were drawn up into divisions, and,
when order had been restored. Mr.. Lincoln was
led through the ranks. and placed in an open
barouche. His family were despatched by an
other route direct 10 the Continental Hotel.
The scene in the vicinity of the depot rivals
anything of similar character that has ever
happened in this city. Men and children had
climbed to towers, 10 roofs, yea, unto chimney
tops Each individual waved one arm, and
hats, in some mysterious manner, were worn
upon hands instead of heads. foGng America
was perched upon fences. TO the manifest detri-
ment of his wordrobe and the probable destrue-
tion ofbones.
A guard of police was posted on the flanks Of
the carriages. and moved with the procession.
Citizens residing upon the route of the pro-
cession displayed national flags and emblems
from their residences, but no partisan or section
al notices or ensigns were exhibited.
Citizens and passenger railway companies
We're obliged TO keep the streets over which the
passed clear of all obstructions.
The following was the route ofthe procession:
ROUTE.
Down Franklin road TO Girard avenue, up
Girard avenue to Sixth, down Sixth to Arch. up
Arch TO Sixteenth, down Sixteenth to Walnut,
do Walnut TO Ninth, up Nth to the hotel.
All along Frankford road the crowd was i'm
mense, and il was with the greatest difficulty |
that the people could be kept from rushing into
the line. Near the depot the rush was SO great |
that two awning posts Were pushed over. and
Two large paneS OF glass In dug store were bro
ken. One women narrowly escaped having her |
child crushed to death. She was Knocked down |
by the crowd, and only escaped by being lifted