The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-23


then forme twas headed by troop OF horse and the
rear was brsaght up by extensive military escort
Arriving at the Jones House Mr. Lincoln appeared on
the balcony and introduced the people present.
numbering about Eve thousand The space in front Of
the hotel was completely blocked up.
Governor Curtin welcomed Mr. Lincoln to the capital OF
the state with the OF the cordial feeling Of the
people, who looked to him incon) to restore amty and
good ieeng throughout the country. But reconclla-
lion should fall they would be and willing aid
~ men and money M the maintenance our glorious
constitution In conclusion, be hoped the Lord would
AID his (hr Lncons efforts TO sustain the glory OF the
govern ment and the lerpetuity Of the people,
M Lincoln responded, returning bis thanks for the
cordial expression OF good VIII and referring 70 the dis
fractions OF the country trusted that resort to arms
would never become necessary In his efforts TO avert
thai calamity he must be sustained by the people He
brought an ear nest heart 70 The work. and should BIO
At the conclusion Of his remarks the procession re-
formed and Mr. Lincoln proceeded to the Capitol where
he occupied scat beside Governor Curtin the House.
After some delay speaker Palmer Of the Senate was
introduced, and addressed the President follows
ADDRESS OF TIE SPEAKER OF THE PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE.
HosoRfp S-In behalf of the Senate OF Pennsylvania
welcome you to the capital Of the State We deem It
pecsiiar privilege and happy that while on the
way to assume the duties OF the high office which you
lave been called at this momentous period OF national
history, favored by your pres at the of
our government on the Of the birthday Of the
Father Of his Country The people OF upon
whom rests 30 large share of the sbty OF
nomination and election 70 the Presidency appreciate the
magnitude Of the task and prepared TO
sustain your administration according to the constitution
and the laws Whatever differences opinion existed prior
To the election as 20 the political questions involved In
the canvass, they law abiding, constitution Union
loving people have differences There s diff
ference among them as TO your right TO claim til ,r duty
and they will render you support accordingly Here
to-day are assembled men OF all parties and shades OF
opinion 70 welcome and honor the constitutionaIy
chosen President OF the Union. Nor have viewed
with Indifference the recent public expressions of
your views on subject closely affecting the mate
ria, interests Of Pennsylvania, that it is not only
providing for revenue by tariff regulate the duties
as will afford protection to the industrial interests Of the
country Your recent expressions therefore, TO tho
true policy Of the government have afforded profound
satisfaction Deeply impressed with the honor Of your
VISIT q, this interesting time we pray God 70 watch over
ington, and 70 whom they have largely condded their
highest interests hopeful Of benefcent results from wise
and just measures which trust they believe will sgaaze
your administration.
ADDRESS OF THE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE.
Speaker DAVIS welcomed Mr. Lincoln the part Of tho
House, pedging the devotion OF Pennsylvania to the
Union Pennsylvania, though always ready for peace
stands ready TO pledge both men and money TO sustain
the government # need Dc to enforce the laws In con.
and that for the of the administration Of
Abraham Lincoln and the maintenance Of the Union.
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows
RESPONSE OF MR.. LINCOLN.
appear before you only for very few brief remarks
in response 70 what has been said 70 me. thank you
most sincerely for this reception and the
in which support has been promised upon this
sion. thank your great Commonwealth for the
whelmng support II recently gave not 70 personally,
but the cause which think just one, In the late cleo
ton cloud applause) Allusion has been made 70 tho
fac-the interesting fact, perhaps, should sayhat
monweath Of Pennsylvania upon the birthday Of the
Father Of his Country, In connection with that beloved
anniversary oonnecied with the history Of this country
have already gone through exceedingly Interesting
scene this morning In the ceremonies at Philadelphia.
Under the high conduct OF gentlemen there, was for
the first time allowed the privilege of standing in old
Independence Hal-(enthusiastic cheering)-to have
few words addressed TO there, and opening up
an opportunity Of expressing with much regret that
had not more time TO express something Of my own
feelings, excited by the occasion somewhat TO bar
monize and give shape TO the feelings that had been
our friends there had provided magnificent nas q
the country. They had arranged it that was given
the honor OF raising It 70 the head Of It's stan-(ap
plause)snd when it went up was pleased that it went
to its place by the strength Of my own feeble arm
When according to the arrangement the was pulled
and haunted goriousy to the wind without acci
dent inthe light glowing sunshine Of the morning,
could not help hoping that there In the
of that beautiful ceremony at least something Of
Nor icould ] help feeling then, az / often
have felt in the whole OF that proceeding very
not made the arrangements for eevatipg it 10 It's place,
had applied but very small portion Of my feeble strength
In raising it. in the whole transaction in the hands
u the people who had arranged IT, and can have the
generous cooperation OF the people Of the nation
think the flag of country may yet be kept Haunting
gloriously cloud, enthusiastic and continued cheerng
rccur for moment but to repeat words uttered az
the hotel in regard 10 what has been said about the mill
ary support which the general government may expect
proper emergency. TO guard against any posi-
BILE mistake, DO l recur to this. is not
sibty that necessity may arise in this country
the use Of the military arm. (Appause) While I am
exceedingly grat6ed TO the manifestation upon your
streets OF your military force here and exceedingly gra
titled at your promise hore TO that force upon pro-
per emergency-whe make these acknowledgements,
desire to repeat in order to preclude any possible mis-
that hone uvae hal
have use for (appause) -that II will be-
their duty TO shed blood and most especially
may have wisdom TO direct If so painful a
result shall In anywise be brought about, it shall
be through no fault Of mine tChccrs) Al
bonored speakers to remarks recently made by my
self at Psburg in regard to what s supposed TO be the
especial interest Of this great Commonwealth OF Pennsyl
vania wish only say, in regard TO that matter,
that the few remarks which uttered that occasion
were rather carefully worded. took pains that they
should be have occasion since to add TO
them subtract from them. / leave them precisely
as they stand-(applause) adding only now that
gentlemen Of Pennsylvania sgnifcantlhat they
you. And gentlemen Of the General
Assembly Of the Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania, allow
me TO return you again my most sincere thanks.
On concluding bis remarks Speaker Palmer delivered
the Grafton for the day" Washington'-which
Mr. Lincoln retired TO the hotel and the assemblage
crowdDg the hall dispersed.
The remainder Of tho afternoon and evening passed
friends.
All along the route from Philadelphia and especially at
Lancaster receptions seemed the result OF curiosity
than enthusiasm. Even at harrisburg one man in
hundred cheered.
The crowds everywhere were uniformly rough,
ruly and III bred. Mr.. Lincoln unwel he could
hardly be persuaded 10 chow himself.
harrisburg s swarming with solciery, some Of whom
came from Philadelphia, and there hardly enough
out OF uni 10 basnce the display The corps
Of Zouaves elected special attention Colonel Ellsworth
was in his glory to-day.
The Jones Bouse, where the party stopped, fairly
mobbed. The arrangements there were unprecedentedy
bad some Of the suite and party unaccvmnodated
with rcoms several bed and others had rooms
at all. The crowd and the fatgung ceremonies OF the
day. and the annoy and the badly con-
Quoted hotel proved too much the patience Of the
party, who vented their disgust loudly The committee
men did nothing, ard were In every ones way. Oom.
pletely exhausted Mr. Lincoln retired eight o'clock
and Mrs. Lincoln, account OF the crowd, disorder
confusion want Of accommodation and her fatigue
declined 10 hold asy reception.
drunken, fighting, noisy crowd infested the city all
the evening cheering, calling for "Oi ACE and giving
him al sors Of unmtlodous seFenades. 30 terms
characterize the conduct Of the crowd about
the hotel and the arrangements there.
The route 10 Baltimore TO morrow no. determined
I'll this evening, IL debated whether or not Mr..