Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-19
MOVEMENTS OF MIR LINCOLN.
Speech of Mr.. Lincoln to the People o
ALLEGHENY CnuntU.

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PlTTsDUnG, Feb. 1b.-During the morning
Mr.. Lincoln was waited upon by the Pttsburg
Councils in body, and many visitors calling to
pay their aspects.
In accordance with Mr.. Lincoln's invitation to
the people Of Allegheny county last night, a large
crowd gathered this morning in the vicinity of
the MOnongahela House 10 hear his speec6 on
tho peculiar interests of the country. When he
was introduced and advanced to the railing of
the balcony, he was greeted with vociferous
cheering.
MIR. Lincoln then addressed the assemblage as
follows;-
Mayor Wilson, and citizens of Pennsylvania
l most cordially thank his Honor, Mayor Wilson.
and the citizens of Pittsburg generally, for this
iatterng reception. 1t is the more grateful be-
cause know that while 1t is not given m alone
but to the cause represent, yet it is given under
circumstances that clearly prove to me TINT there
is good will and sincere feeling at the bottom Of
it, Enthusiastic applause
And here l may remark, that in every short
address | have made to the people, in every
crowd through which have passed of late some
alluson has been made to the present distracted
state Of the country.
II is naturally expected that | should saw
something upon this subject; but if touch upop
it at all il would involve an elaborate discussion
The great number Of the questions and circnm.
stances would require more time than | can Mt
present command, aud would perhaps unneces
sarily commit myself upon matters that have
not yet fully developed themselves. Immense
cheering aud cries of "Good," "Thats rightly
The condition Of the country is an cxtraordi-
nary one, and ills the mind OF every patriot
with anxiety and solictude. My intention is 10
give this subject all the consideration that
possibly can, before speak fully and definitely
in regard to it, (Cheers.) So that when do
speak, may be as nearly right as possible
cloud and continued appause.)
When | do speak, l hope will say nothing in
opposition to the spirit of the Constitution, or
contrary to the integrity of the Unou, or which
will prove inimical to the liberties OF the people
or to the peace of the whole country. (Vociferous
applause.) And furthermore, when the time
arrives for me to speak on this great subject. [
hope | will say nothing to disappoint the people
generally throughout the country, especially If
their expectations have been based upon any
thing which may have heretofore said (Ap-
plause.)
Notwithstanding the troubles across the river.
1.-THE speaker pointing southwardly to the Monou-
gahela and smiling,) there is really no crisis,
except an artificial one. daughter and np-
plause.) What is there now to warrant the con.
dition of affairs presented by our friends over
the river? Take even their own view Of the
questions involved, there is nothing TO justify
the course they are pursuing. "a voice
"Thars so"
repeat, then, that there il no crisis excopt-
ing such one as may be gotten up at any time
by turbulent men, aided by designing politi-
cians,
My advice, then, under tho circumstances
to keep cool. If the great American as
keep their temper on both H'"' people only
troubles will com" -.les OF me ilne, these