Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-02-20

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lrews did the same-n behalf of the Citizens Com
mttee.
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows:
lr. Chairman, and Fallo,o Citizens Of Cerelaad:
We have been marching about two miles
through snow, rain and deep mud The large
numbers that have turned out under these cir
cumstances testify that you are in earnest about
something or other. But do not think so meInly
OF you as to suppose that elrnestness is about me
personally. ! should be doing YOU injustice to
suppose you did. You have assembled to testify
your respect to the Union, the Constitution and
the laws; and here let me say that it is with you
the people--to advance the great cause of the
Union and the Constitution, and not with any one
man. 1t rests with you alone. This fact is
strongly impressed on my mind at present in
community like this, whose appearance testify to
their intelligence. lam convinced that the cause
OF liberty and the Union can never be in danger
Frequent allusiOn is made to the excitement at
present existing in our National policies. 1t is as
well that | should also allude to it here think
there is occasion for any excitement.
The crisis, as it is called, is altogether an artih
eial crisis. In all parts of the nation there are
differences of opinion in politics-there differ
enees of opinion even here. Y GU did not all vote
for the person who now addresses YOU What Is
happening now will not hurt those who are
farther from here Have they not all their rights
now as they ever had? DO they not have Their
fugitive slaves returned now as everI Have they
not the same Constitution that they have lived
under for the last seventy odd wears? Have they
not position, as citizens this common country,
and have we any power to change that position?
| Cries of "no.
What, then, is the matter with them? Why
all this excitement? Why all their complaints?
As said before this crisis is all artificial II has
no foundation in facts 1t was not argued up,
the saying is, and can not, therefore, be argued
down. Let it alone and il will 60 down itself
TLaughter.l Mr.. Lincoln said they must be con-
tent with few words from him; he was very much
fatigued and had spoken so frequent that he was
already hoarse He thanked them for the cordial
and magnificent reception they had given him
Not less did he thank them for the votes thew
gave him last fall and quite as much he thanked
them for the official aid they had given the cause
which he represented, a cause which he would
say was a good one. had one more word to
say, he was given to understand that this recep-
ton was rendered not only by his own party sup
porters but by men of all parties. This is as it
should be. If Judge Douglas had been elected and
had been here ON his way to Washington as | am
to night, the Republicans should have Joined his
supporters in welcoming him, Just as his friends
have joined with mine If all don't join now
to save the good old ship of the Union in this
voyage, no body will have a chance to pilot her
on another voyage
He concluded by thanking all present for the
devotion they have shown to the cause of the
Union.
At the close of the speech Mr. Lincoln was
presented with several splendid boquets and floral
wre this. An immense cheer for Lincoh- and the
Union was sent up by the crowd and the recep-
ton was over.
This evening Mr. Lincoln held levee and thou
sands attended. He leaves in the morning fol
Buffalo
The Associat d Press reporter had authority
for stating that any party demonstrations such
as Wide Awakes or Others, would be disagreeabl,
to Mr.. Lincoln either at receptions or as escort.
CLEVELAND, Saturday, February 16.
| Mr.. Lincoln and party LEFT the Weidell HOUSE
at $50 this morning, and was escorted to tn,
depot by the military and an immense concours,
of citizens.
The train left the depot ut nine o'clock Mr.
Lincoln bowed adieu from the end of the rear car
amidst vociierous cheering.
The weather is fine.
BUFFALO, Saturday, February &c.
The Joint Committee from the municipal bod
les and citizens of Philadelphia re lched Clevean,
last night, ben ring an ensrosse1 document, ten
dering Mr.. Lincoln the Inequalities of that city
and returned this morning with his written ac
ceptance. The Presidential party left Cievelan
at nine O'Clock A. NJ The train was compose,
of a baggage car, three passenger coaches. Tn
coach especially set apart for the President elect
was one of exceeding beauty. from the manulac
tory of Kasson Son, OF Buffalo. At C!eve
land largeaecesses were made TO the party, am8n
them the Committees OF Erie and Buffalo TIL
train stopped at WIlOuehby, Pdinesvie Genoa
Ashtabuia, CoRneIut, Erie, Westfield, Dunkir
and Silver Greek. At all of which places larg
crowds assembled TO see Mr.. Lincoln, with ereI
and constantly increasing enthusiasm. At Geno
he was addre ssel briefly by one of the crowd, VIII
expected him to stand by the Constitution an
cause of liberty. After dining at Erie, Mr.. Lin
coin addressed the people, excusing himself fo
not expressing his opinions on the exciting que
tons OF the day. Mr.. Greeley joined the train a
Genoa and accompanied it to Erie At Dunkirk
while addressing the people, Mr.. Lincoln grasp
ing the staff OF the American flag, under til
folds of which he stood, announcing his intentio
to stand by that flag, and asked them To stand b
him as long as he should do so. On the arrivs
at Buffalo, Mr.. Lincoln was met ut the door q
the by deputation of citizens, hetdel b
Willard Fillmore, between whom and himself
hearty greeting passed. The crowd in and SUI
rounding the depot was dense, and numbered nc
less than zen thousand people, but one compan
OF soldiers and file OF police. were detailed
greatest difficulty that they could protect thel
from being crushed by the crowd, while passin
from the train to the carriage. In the iam NJ
Hunter, of the U. 5. A., one of Mr. Lincoln
suite, had his shoulder dslocated The passac
OF the procession up Exchange and Main street
to the American Hotel, was perfect ovation
Most OF the buildings on those streets were gail
decked with flags. Arriving at the Amefical
Mr.. Lincoln was welcomed in brief sneeeh
acting Mayer Bemis, to which he responded.
: The following is Mr. LincOlns speech. N
I Mayor and fellow citizens of Buffalo and State
New York: | am here to thank you briefly Il
this grand reception given to me not PERSONAL
but rs the representative of our greitand beiOvC
country. Your worthy Mayor has been please
T TO mention in his address TO me the fortunate an
e agreeable journey which have had from HON
E on my rather crcutous route to the Federal Ca
tai | am very happy that he was enabled
truth to congratulate myself and company on tn
7 fact. 1t is true we have had nothing thus far
mar the pleasure OF the trip. We have not be,
met alone by those who assisted in giving Il
election to me, | say met alone but by the who
population OF the country through which we ha'
{, passed; that is as it should be- had the electiC
fallen on any other OF the distinguished clnd
$ dates instead of myself. under the peculiar CT
\ cumstances, to say the least, il would have be,
proper for all citizens to have greeted him as VI
q now greet me. Ii Is evidence of devotion of d
whole people to the Constitution and Union, al
the perpetuity oflbefty OF this country. rCheers
: | am unwilling any occasion that / should
: so meiny thought OF as to have it supposed /
Z a moment that these demonstrations are tender
7 me personally; they should be rendered to no j
= dividual man, they are rendered to the countr
i to the institutions of the country and to the De
e petuity of liberty OF the country for which the
e institutions were made and created. Your wort
$ Mayor has thought ft to express the hope that
c may be able TO relieve the country from preseI
J. Or l should say, tire ltenel difficulties | Il
e sure bring heart true to the work IRENE
dous applause For ability to perform it,
n must trust in tnat Supreme Being who has new
!, iOrsaken this favored land through the nstrume
u tility OF this great and intelligent people VII
e out that assistance shall surely fail, with it
5 cannot fail. When speak of threatened d
hcultes to the country, it is natural that it shou
y be expected that something be said by myse
a with regard to particular measures. Upon mo
e mature reflection, however others will agree wi
9 me that when it is considered that these diieV
y ties are without precedent, and have never be
le acted upon by any individual. Situated as ] a
d it is most proper | should wait and see the dew
: opments and get all the light possible, so ii
when do speak authortatively, may be as nC
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