The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-25

ana the pr1nci pies of the Declaration of Tn.
dependence Let as make up our minds thai
whenever we DO put new star upon our ban.
ner, ii shall be q fixed one, never to be drnmed
by the horrors of war, but brigh tened by the
contentment and prosperity of peace. Let MS
go on to extend the area of our usefulness
add star npon star until their light shall shine
over five hundred millions of free and happy
people,
MIR. Lincoln then threw off his oyercoat in
an OH hand, easy manner the blckwoodian
marks.
Kew. Mr.. Clark addressed the Throne OF
grace III an impressive prayer, many speeta
tors nneoYering themselves when the flag was
a, aoiiea up IN a man-of- war style, then adjust
ed, a signal fired, and amid the most excited
enthusiasm the President elect hoisted the
National Ensign.
A still breeze caught the folded bunting and
Threw II ont boldly to the winds Cheer fol
lowed cheer until hoarseness prevented n con.
tnuance. The ceremony over Mr. Lincoln
returned TO the Continental Hotel followed
py an excited crowd, breakfasted soon after,
depot.
DEPARTURE FROM WEST PHILADELPHIA
ELIzABETHTowS, PA, Feb 22-The special
rain, conveying Mr.. Lincoln, left West Phil
adeiphia at $50 A. NJ There was a consider
abIe crowd, but the mass of the people had
conflned their attention to the departure from
the hotel. a salute was fired as the train
moved OFF. amid the cheers of the crowd Mr.
Lincoln 5 family accompanies him occupying
the Prince of Wales car:
At Downingtown the train stopped for n few
minutes, MIR. Lincoln responding by a few
words TO the cheers of the crowd
1he locomotive is handsomely decora ted -
1t Is coal i-burner and smoke consumer re-
Gently completed at the companvIs works AZ
Altona. t'Tood puff for the locomotiye-ErD
AT every stopping place along the rou to n
crowd mad assembled and cheers We're given
for MIR. Lincoln, who appeared on the rear
ha
eused from a speech. He merely came out to
look ami to be looked at
A telegraph opera tor was ON board, with an
paratus TO make a connection with the wires
III case of accident.
AS the train neared Lancaster, a salute of
thlftV-four guns were fired from the locomo-
tive works
ARRIVAL AT LANCASTER.
The train stopped in front of the Caldwell
iouse' where an immense crowd had congre-
gated according TO previous arranrpneuts
MI Lincoln was conducted to the balcony
ana Welcomed by Mr.. Dickey chairman of the
Lancaster Committee. who introduced the
President elect to the people
MR.. LIscoLS's RESPONSE
Ladies und GeutIenaeu of OId Ioncoc4e-r
appear, not to make a speech-I have not time
to make one at length, and not strength to
make one on every occasion-and worse than
all, have none to make. l come before Won
TO see and be seen, and as regards the ladies. I
nave the best of the bargain: but as to the
gentlemen, cannot say as much. There is
plenty OF matter TO speak about in these
times, but 1t is well known that the more a
man speaks, the less he is unders tood the
more he says one thing, his adyersaries con-
tend he means something else | shall soon
nave occasion to speak officially, and then l
VIII ehdeaNor to put my thoughts lust as plain
as can express myself true to the Constitu-
toh ana Union Of all the States and to the
perpetual liberty OF all the people Until |
so speak, there is no need to enter upon de-
tails. In conclusion, l greet you most heartily
and bid you an anectionate farewell
ARRIVAL AT HARRISBURG.
The train reached Harrisburg at p M
and was received with cheers and salute -
The town was extensively decorated with
bunting, ana the streets We're swarning with
people. Mr.. Lincoln was seated in n barouche
drawn by six white horses. The procession
was then formed. 1t was headed bv a troop
OF horse, and the rear was brought up by an
extensive military escort
arriving at the Jones House, MIR. Lincoln
appeared on the balcony, and WAS introduced
10 the people present, Numbering abont 5 900
The space in front OF the hotel was com npletely
blocked up.
THE GOVERNORS ADDRESS
Gov; Curtin welcomed Mr.. Lincoln to the
capltaI OF the state, with the assurance of
the cordial feeling of the people, who looked
10 him (Lincoln) 10 restore amity and GOOD
feeling throughout the country But if re-
conciiiation should fail. they would be ready
thu NiifihE ~ 'tItl Dt men ana money. the
maintenance of our glorious Cons titution.-
In conclusion, he hoped the Lord would AID
his (i4lncoln's 's1 efforts to sustain the glory of
the government and the perpetuity OF the
people
Nh. LINCOLN REPLIES
Mr.. Lincoln responded, returning his thanks
ior the cordial expression of good win, and
referring to the dstracto of the country
trusted that resort 10 arms would never be.
come necessary. In his efforts to avert that
I m " no mot lA1,.4
He brought an earnest heart to the work. and
1t should be no fanlt of his if he failed.
AT the conclusion OF his remarks the process
sion reformed, and Mr. Lincoln proceeded to
the Capitol, where he occupied a seat hesidn
Gov. Curtin in the House.
THE SPEAKERS ADDRESS.
After some delay, Speaker Palmer. of the
Senate, was introduced, and addressed the |
President as follows:
HonOrsd Sir In behalf of the Sonata of |
Pennsylvania welcome you to the canitaI of |
the State We deem il a peculiar nrivilag.
and happy omen, that while on the Iyav to |
ass u1ne the ties of the high office TO which |
you have been called at this monentous No
riod of our national history, we are favored |
by your presence at the seat of our (,oyarr |
ment on the anniversary of the birthday of |
the Father of his Country. The people of |
fenhsylFahia, upon whom rests so large n |
snare OF the responsibility of your nomina. |
llon and tion 10 the Presidency apprsciare |
the magnitude of the task before Won and ,re |
iuily prepared TO sustain your administration |
according to the Cons titution and the laws |
Whatever differences of opinion existed prior |
10 the election as 10 the political questions in
volFed III the canvass, they, as law-abidng
ions titution, Union loving people, have no
differences now.
There is no difference among them as to your
right to claim their duty, and they Will rem
Ter you support accordingly Here to-dav
are assembled men Of all parties and shades
d OPINION, to welcome and honor the consti-
.uuonaiiy chosen President of the Union -
y OF have we viewed with Indifference the re-
cent public expressions of your views on , |
SUBJECT closely affecting the material nterests |
of pennsylvania that it is not only right hut |
the duty OF the Government, while providing
tor revenue by tariff, SO to regulate the f}u.
Ties as VIII afford protection to the industrial |
N tereSts OF the country Your recent ex-
pre>sions, therefore, as TO the true policy of |
the Government, nave afforded profound sat
sfaction. Deeply impressed with the honor of
your visit AT this in Interesting time we pray
iod TO assist him whom the people have ele-
Fated to the chair of Washing ton and to
whonrthey have largely confided their high
ast interests, hopeful of beneficent resTits
rom wise ana just measures, which trust they
believe will sgnalize your administration.
Mr.. LIScoLx's RESPONSE.
appear oeiore you only for q very few
'riei remarks IN response to what has been
ald TO me. L thank you most sincerely for
his reception and the generous words in
which support has been promised me upon
his occasion. / thank your great Common
wealth for the Overwhelming support il re-
emily gave, not me personally, but the cause
which think just one, in the fate election.
Loud applause Allusion has been made to
he fact-the interesting fact, perhaps we
hould say-that Tor the first time apnear al
he capital OF the great Commonwealth Of
pennsylvania upon the birthday OF the Fa ther
" his Country,in connec ton with that beloved
connected with the history of this |
ountry. have already gone through one ex-
eedingiy interesting scene this morning in the