Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-02
RELY OF MR. LINCOLN.


Mr., Lincoln replied
GENTLEMEN appear before ycu, only
intending to make few remarke in response
to what has been said to me. thank yoa
most sincerely for this reception, and the
generous words in which your support has
been promised me. On this occasion i will
take the opportunity Of thanking your great
Commonwealth for the overwhelming support
It gave not to- me personally, hut to the cause
which | represent, and which | think is Il just
ono. 10 the late election. Loud applause
Aluson has been made to the tact-the
interesting fact, perhaps we should say-.hat
| for the first time, appear at the Capitol Of
the great Common wealth of Pennssy lvania
upnn the birthday of the Father Of his Coun
try. In connection with that beloved anni-
yprsary, so Intimately connected with the
history Of the country. have already gone
through one exceedingly interesting scene
This morning, in the ceremonies at Phlladel-
phia. Under the kind conduct of the gentle.
,nen there was for the first time, allowed
the privilege of standing in old Independence
Hall, enthusiastic cheering, and to have
few words addressed to me there, siiordiDg
me an opportunity Of expressing myself.
rpgret that had not more time to express
gnmtth ng of my own feelings, eXci,ed'hy the
uccasIou- something to harmonic and give
the sentiments of my whole life Besides
thus. onr friends there had provided magni-
fcpnt dag Of our country, and they had ar
ranged so that | WAS given the honor of
raising it tot the head OF its staff. Applause
.,nd wheG it went up, was pleased that il
went to its place by the strength OF my own
feeble arm; when according to the arrange
mput. the cord was pulled, and it Haunted
a,loriously to the wind, without an accident
in the light glowing sunshine of the morning
/ could not help hoping that there was, in the
entire success of that beautiful ceremony, at
least something of an omen of what is to come,
Loud applause Nor could help feeling
then, as | have often felt, that in the whole
of that proceeding was very humble In.
strumeut. had not provided the hag.
bad not made the arrangement for elevating
n to its place. | had applied but very
email portion even Of my feeble strength in
raisiog it, In the whole transaction was in
ihe baDds of the people who had arranged 1t.
And if can have the same generous cooper
alton of the people of this nation, think the
flag Of our country may yet he kept Haunting
g,oriously' Enthusiastic andioDg continued
cheering
| recur for moment but to repeat some
words uttered at the hotel in regard 20 wha,
has been said about the military support
which tho general Government may expect
from the Common wealth of Pennsylvania IL
an emergency. To guard against any posi-
hle mistake of my meaning, do reeur to this
It is not with any pleasure that contemplate
the possibility that necessity may arise il
this country for the use Of the military arm
IApplause.
While am exceedingly gratified TO see
the manifestation upon your streets oil your
military force here and at your promise &c
nse that force 10 case ofan emergency; while
make this acknowledgement, desire t.
repeat, in order to preade any possible mis-
construction, that do most sincerely hope
.a shall have DO use for them oud applause
that il will never become Their duty to sheo
slouI, and most especially never 10 SHE'D Ira