Green-Mountain freeman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1844-1884, 1861-02-28

1t was not the mere matter Of the separation
OF the colonies from the molher-land, butit vas
that sentiment in the Declaration which gave
liberty, not alone to the people Of this country,
but hope to the world for all future time
(Applausc) 1t was that which gave promise
that in due time the weights would be lifted
from the shou idcrs of all men This is the sent
iment embodied in the Declaration Of Indepen-
dcnce. Now, my friends, can this country be
saved upon that basis II it can. will consld
er myself one Of the happiest men in the world
if | can help save 1t If it cannot be saved upon
that principle it will be truly awful. But if
this country cannot be saved without giving up
that principle, | was about to say ! would
rather be assassinated on this spot than surren-
der it. (AppIaose) Now in my view of the
the present aspect of affairs, there il no need Of
boodshed or war--no necessity Tor 1t | am
not in favor Of such a course, ans may say, IN
advance, there will be no bloodshed unless for
ccd upon the Government, and then II will be
compel ed to act in self defense applause -.
did not expect 10 be called upon to say word
when came here. supposed 1t was merely to
do something toward raising hag. (Cres Of
mo go no = have sand nothing that | am
not willing to 1--we and die by.
Mr. Lincoln concluded amid great applause
A procession was then formed which moved to
the platform in front of the 5 ate House
Mr. Benton, of the City Council, in brief
address requested Mr. Lincoln to raise the flag.
Rev Mr.. Clark invoked divine grace the
spectators uncoycring The hAg. which was
rolled up in man oi.war style was then ADJUST
ed, signal was fired, and amid the most exclt.
ed enthusiasm the President Get hoisled the
National ensign, and ii waved boldly on the
breeze. Cheer after cher followed
/ AT Harrisburg, Pa. Mr. Lincoln was escorted
by the Military to the Jones House, where he
was introduced 10 a crowd OF some FIVE hundred
people by Governor Curtin, who welcomed him
to the capitol of the State, saying that in case
cancellation fails, thay would be ready to and by
men and money in sustaining the Constitution.
Mr. Lincoln returned thanks for his reception,
and referring to the troubles OF the country,
trusted a resort to arms would never tecome
necessary To avert that calamity he must be
sustained by the people. he broughta earnest
heart to the work, and it should be no fault Of
his if he failed
The President elect then proceeded to the
capitol, where he va. welcomed BY the Pres
ldeut Of the Ssnate and the Speaker OF the House
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows
appear before you only to make few brief
remarks IN response TO what has been said to
me. ! thank sou most sincerely for this recep-
ton. and for the generous words in which sup
port has been promised me- upon this occa ION
thank your great commonwealth for the over
whelming support which 1t gave not me, but
the cause think just one, IN the election
/ (Apphuse.)
Allusion has been made to the fact that, the
interesting fact perhaps We should say, that
tor the fret time appear mt the capitol OF thc
great State OF Pennsy lyanA upon the brtl day
OF the Father OF his Country. Ia connection
with this beloved anniversary. connected with
the history OF tais country, have already gone
through one interesting scene tins morning IN
the ceremonies at Philadelphia. Under the con.
duet Of gentlemen there. was for the first time
allowed the privilege OF standing IN The old In.
dependence illu tntiusa-tcl applause to
have lew words addressed to me thercopenius
up to m' an opportunity OF expressing with
much rtgret that sdnot more time TO express
something OF my wa feelings excited hv tho
occasion, somewhat to harmonic ANA give
,hap, % the feelings that had been really the
! feelings OF my whole lo sides this. our
friends ,here BAD provided magnificent nig of
the country, and SD arranged that was given
the honor OF rlisin. II To the head oil the staff.
thai IL went tJ It's place III the strength ol NV
own feeble arm. When according 10 the ar
rangemeut the cord was pulled and 10 Haunted
3louously 70 the wind with at am accident in
the hight of tue glowing sunshine vi thc MORN
ing, ! couid not help hoping there was in the
entire success OF the beautiful ceremony some.
thing OF an omen OF what is to come cloud
appaAse9 Nor could help feeling then. as
I.tifa l. f.if "a, 81 d j.. Gil.
cecdmg was very humble instrument
had not provided the 0lg, had not made the
arrangement for clcyating il To its place, and
} had applied but very small portion OF nav fee
bic strength in raising il m the whole trans.
action was in the hands of the people who
had arranged it, and if | can have the same
generous cooperation OF the people of this
nation, think the flag Of our country may vet
be kept Haunting gIorously. Enthusiastic
cheerlng)
reeur Tor moment to repeat some words
uttered at the hotel in regard to what has been
been said about the military support the Gen
eral Government may expect from the Common.
: wealth Of Pennsylvania in proper emergency.
: To guard against any possible mlsakc do reour
to this. II is not with any pleasure that con-
template the possibility that ncscessty may arise
(Applausc.) While am exceedingly glad to
: see manifestations upon your streets of your
military force here, and exceedingly gratifed
, at your promise to use that force upon proper
emergency, while make these Acknowledgements
desire 10 repeat, in order to preclude an
possible mlsconstruction, that do most sincere
ly hope that we shall have no need for them,
Cloud applonse) that it will never become their
duty to sAed blood. promise that 80 far as
have wisdom to direct if SO painful a result
shall be brought about, it shall be through no
fault of mine (checrs)
Alluson has also been made by ono of your
honorrd speakers to some remarks recently
t made by me at Pittsburg in regard to what |
supposed to be the especial interest of this
/ great Commonwealth of Pennsylvania zap.
planse.) now wish only to say in regard to that
matter that ia iew words were carefully worded.
took plins that il should he 50 | hava soon