Marshall County Republican. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1856-1878, 1861-02-28
Progress Of President Lincoln.


Il Mr.. Lincoln's journey from New Yorl
; to Philadelphia. through New Jersey. wa,
marked BY the usual demonstrations and
was satisfactory in every respect. Al
every station thousands were on hand tc
greet him, but we have not space to give
the accounts of all that was said and done
stcyery place, and must, therefore. content
ourseh w it'll brief account Of the pro
tcoedings at few If the most important
places visited by thu President elect:
i Mr.. LINCOLN AT PHILADELPHIA.
i PnrLApErpmA, Feb. 81, 1915 p. NJ
The train with Mr. Lincoln and suit ar
rived at Kcnsington at 4 o'clock. They
were escorted in carriages. Mr. Lincoln
barouche being CONSPICUOUS by the gay
plumage Of four white horses. The pro-
cession. consisted OF mounted pohcs. cav
alcade. of citizens of all descriptions OF
/ politics, and the Pennsylvania Dragons,
the Chairman. of the Committee and Pros
ident of the Council, Committee of the
New Jersey aud Pennsylvania Legislatures.
&c. They were hailed everywhere with
patriotic emblems end manifestations from
about 100000 people along the line of
march.
Mr.. Lincoln. on his arrival at the Con-
tincntial Hotel. was conducted to the bal :.
cony and introduced by the Mayor The
multitude below greeted his appearance
withdrawing. Both the Mayors welcome
I. n
those in the immediate vicinity Mr.. Lin
coin displayed great earnestness in deliver
ing it, which caused the mass to reflect
his patriotic views in deafcning applause.
Mr.. LINooLs's SPEECH.
Mr. MAYOR AND FELLOW CIrIzESs OF
PH.ADELrmA:-I appear before you to
make no lengthy speech, but to thank you
for this reception. This receptian you have
given me tonight, is not to me, the ind-
vidual. but to the man who temporarily
represents. or should represent, the majesty
of the nation. [Cheers 1t is true, as
your worthy Mayor has said, that there is
anxiety amongst the people of the United
States at this time. ] deem it happy
circumstance that the dissatisfied portion Of
our fellow citizens do not point MS to any
thing in which they are being injured or
arc about to be injured. for which reason
have felt all the while justified in conclud-
ing that the crisis, the panic. the anxiety
of the country at this time, is Artificial
If there be those who differ with me upon
this subject, they have not pointed out the
substantial difficulty that exists. don't
mean to say that an artificial panic may not
do considerable harm-that it has done
such. do not deny.
The hope that has been expressed by
your Mayor that may be able to restore
peace and harmony and prosperity to the
country. is most worthy Of him. and most
happy indeed will be if shall be able
to verify and fulfil the hope. Tremendous
cheering i promise you. in all sincerity,
that bring to the work sincere heart
whether will bring head equal to that
heart. it will he for future time to deter
mine. 1t were useless to speak Of details
or plans now. / shall speak officially on
next Monday week. If should not speak
then, it were useless for me to do so now.
When do speak. shall take such grounds
as deem best calculated to restore har-
mony and prosperity to :he country and
tend to the perpetuity Of the nation and
liberty Of these States and this people.
], Your worthy Mayor has expressed the
wish, in which join with him. that. were
it convenient fer me, l should remain in
your city long enough to consult with your
merchants and manufacturers, and, as il
were. hsten to those breashisgs rising from
the consrcrated walls wherein the Coasti-
tuition OF the United States aud the Dec.
laration of Independence were originally
formed and adopted. Enthusiastic ap-
plause. assure you and your Mayor
{ that l hope upon this occasion. and upor
all occasions during my life. to do nothing
inconsistent with the teachings of these
holy and most sacred walls. / have never
/. asked anything, nor do now, that doe,
{ not breathe from them. All my political
| warfare has been in favor of the teaching,
which came forth from Independence Hall
and may my right hand forget us cunning
and my tongue eleare 10 the roof Of M,
mouth. if 4 prose false 10 those teachings
Fellow citizens. Ihave addressed you long
er than expected to do. and now allow
me to bid you good night
The hotel is dcnsely crowded this eve
{ ming. and there is dense crowd outside
| Mr.. Lincoln stands at the head of tn,
, staircase continually bowling to hundred,
8 passing him. Every few minutes yil,
hurrah is given for "Uncle Abe" -
Mr.. LINCOLN HOSTS THE STARS AND STRIPE.
AT INDEPENDENCE HALL.
PHrLApELPmA. Feb. 22.-The celebration
Of Washington's Birthday began at day
. light by salute being fred. Shortly at
\ ter o'clock. a flag. containing thirty -fou
stars, was hoisted by Mr. Lincoln from
platform in front of Independence Hall
after appropriate prayer and other ceremo
J, mics. Independence Square was filled will
+ q mass of people. whose enthusiastic cheers
! were worthy Of the occasion. A nationa
salute was fred as the flag foated out il
the morning sun. ts ri sos eea
Mr.. Lincoln leaves here at 5 o'clock.
i 10 80 SECOND DISPATCH.
: : The multitudinous early risers of thi
: morning have been tenfold increased, an
: now lat noon the streets are densel
; throaScd with people.
The workingmen's procession is no,
: passing the corner of Third and Chestnu