Year: 1861

ueht measures and conclatlor on the part of II
Government, and a just appreciation of our presel
| ulmculties, some measures of compromise may /
| adopted which will restore peace. friendship an
| union to every section.


All these resolutions were referred to the Commi
tee on Federal Relations


Considerable debate touching national mattar
| followed, during which Mr.. Wise reiterated his DO
Icy OF hghting in the Union, and counselled speed
| action.


Mr.; Moore, of Rockbridge, opposed all haste-h
would not be driven by the North or dragged b
the Cotton States, who had acted without Consult
ing Virginia. He was opposed to coercion but
the seeded States choose to assault the forts, lie
them take the consequences.


Mr.. Carlisle contended that the government ha,
never yet attempted to coerce the South. When
was done the people would resist.


MOVEMENTS OF THE PRESIDENT ELEC7


More Speeches.
| PIrTsBURG, Feb 15.-The following is the full re
port OF the speech made by Mr.. Lincoln in this cit
| yesterday.


An immense crowd gathered in front of the Mon
| ongahela House and when Mr.. Lincoln appeared b
was greeted with vociferous cheering.


Mr. Lincoln then addressed the assembIage a
| follows:


Mayor Wilson and citizens of Pennsylyana-I most cor
daily thank his Honor Mayor Wilson, and the citizens
Pittsburg generally, for this haerinp reception II
the more grateful because know that while it is no
gwen me alone, but to the cause repres snt vet il
gwen under circumstances that clearly prove to me ha
there good will and sincere feeling at the bottom of
Enthusiastic applause.)


And here may remark, that in every short address
nave made to the people, in every crowd through which
have passed of late some aIlusion has been nsa ~ ~
present distracted state of the country


1t naturally expected that should saw something
upon this subject but if touch upon it all it would in
FoVe an elaborate discussion. The great number of the
questions and circumstances would require more time
an can at present command and would perhaps un
yet fully developed themselves Immense cheering and
cries of "Good '''That's right',)


@ ron of
and fills the mind of every patriot with anxiety and So
licude My Intention is to give the subject ali the con
definitely in regard to it, (Cheers So that when do
speak may be as nearly right possible loud and
continued applause)


When do speak, hope I will say nothing in opposi
on to the spirit of the Constitution contrary to the
integrity OF the Union, or which will prove inimca to
the liberties OF the people, to the peace of the whole
country tVociferous appause) And Furthermore when
he time arrives for me to speak this great subject
throughout the country, especially if their expecta-
tons have be en- based upon anything which NAV have
heretofore said tApplause)


Notwithstanding the troubles across the river (the
speaker pointing souhwardly to the Nonongahea and
sming) there is really crisis except an artificial one
M MLaugnier ana appIause) What is there to warrant
the condition of affairs presented by friends over the


yery Take even their own view of the questions in
there nothing to justify the they are


repeat hen that there is no crisis excep ting such
one as may be gotten up at any time by turbulent men
aided by designing politicians


My advice, then. under the circumstances is to keen
COOL the great American people only keep their tenn
per on both sides of the line these troubles will come
an and the question that dstracs the country
VIII be settled just surely all other difficulties of
ike character which have originated in the Government
nave been adjusted Let the people on both sides keen
their and just other clouds have clear
ed away in due tme will this and this great nation
continue to prosper as heretofore. loud applause y
bu have spoken longer on this hect
than intended in the outset (Cres of go on go on ~
shali say no more at present.


Fellowcitizens, as this is the first opportunity have
Iva nin -
hitting time to indulge in few on the important
question of the tariff, subject of great magnitude and
one attended with many difficulties, owing to the great
variety of interests involved So long as direct taxation
for the support Of the Government not resorted to-
.ari IS necessary tariff is to the Government what
meat is to family but while this is admitted it still be-
comes necessary to modify change its operations ac
cordhS as new interests circumstances arise So
iar there is little difference of opinion among politicians
put the question as to how far mposts may be adjusted
Ior the protection of home industry gives rise to hume
rous views and objections


must confess that do not understand the snb;act in
an Its muitiform bearings, but promise you that will
give 1t my closest attention. and eneavor to comprehend
more fully. And here may remark that the Chicago
platform contains plank upon this subject which I
think should be regarded for the incoming ad-
mlnlstatton. Immense demonstrations of applausel
IN Iact TINS question: well all other subjects en-
Dodied In that PLATFORM should not be ed from what
we gave the people to understand be our policy
When we obtained their votes Continued applause
Iermt me- fellow wczens to read the tariff plank OF the
Chcago PLATFORM rather have it read in your hearing
py one who has younger eyes than have.


Mr.. Lincolns private secretary then read section
twelfth OF the Chicago platform, as follows:


That while providing for the support of the
General Government by duties upon imports sound po
cy requires such adjustment of these imports as NAV
encourage the development of the industrial interests
ne whoie country and we commend the policy of ma
oha exchanges, which secures to the workiugmen be
raj wages, to agriculture remuneratng prices to me
chanics and manufacturers adequate for their
sk labor and enterprise to the nation commercial
prosperity and independence"


Mr. Lincoln continuad.


Now must confess that there shades difference
IN constituting even this platform, but am not now in
tehdns 10 discuss these differences but merely to give
you some general idea of the subject. | have long
thought that if there be any article of necessity which
can De produced at home with little, nearly the
same labor as abroad it would be better to protect that
article of labor at its true standard of value If bar
lron got out of the mines in England and bar of
taken from the mines in Pennsylvania be produced
at the same COST it follows that if the English bar be
shipped from Manchester to Pitsburg and the American
bar from Pttsburg to Manchester the cost of carriage
appreclaby lost. (Laughter) If we had no iron here
then we should encourage the shipment from oree n
country but not when make it as cheaplv in onr
own country This brings us back TO the first proposi
uo that II any article can be produced at home wi tn
nearly the same cost abroad the carriage is lost labor


Ine treasury of the nation is in such low condition
az present that this subject demands the attention of
Congress, and will demand the immediate Consideration
OF the new administration The tariff bill now before
Congress may may pass at the present session
CONFESS DO not understand the precise provisions Of this
oll do not know whether it be passed by the pre-
sent Congress or not 1t may may become the law





matter until modification be effected should that
be deemed necessary If it does not pass and the
advlces have are to the effect that it is still pending
the next Congress will have to give it the earliest atten
lon According to my political education am inclined
to that the people in the various sections of the
country should have their views carried out
their Representatives in Congress- If the consideration
of the tariff bill should be postponed until the next
sion OF the National legislature no subject shoud en-
tariff ~ ~ Vi 'i'e


If have any recommendation to make it will be tha,
hn iS call al e.


representative capacity should study the whole subject
thoroughly as intend do myself looking to the varied
Interests OF the common country so that when the time
ior ACTON arrives to advocate, that protection may
extended to the coal and iron Pennsylvania the
OF Illinois, and the reapers of Chicago Permit me tc
express the hope that this important subject NAV
such at the hands of your
that the interests of of the country may be
looked; but that all sections NAV share in the
just and equitable tariff Applaus But am trespassinp
upon your patience, (cries of ''no no "go on swell
listen, and must bring my remarks to close Thank
ing you most cordially for the kind reception YOU have
extended to me- bid all adieu. Enthusiastic ap
plause.) -


At the conclusion of the speech immediate ar.
rangements were made for leaving the hotel, which
occupied considerable time, in consequence of the
density ofthe crowd The procession then moved
through several streets, the route being shortened
owing to the previous delay: On arriving at the
depot, the solid mass in waiting was almost impen
etraole Ihe enthusiasm manifested exceeded any.
thing ever before witnessed. In a few minutes the
special train approached, and the party embarked
amidst the shouts and cheers of the excited multi
tude


ARRIVAL AT CLEVELAND.


CLEVELAND, Feb. 15.-Mr. Lincoln and suite left
Plttsburg in smart shower of rain, amid the en-
thusastic plaudits of great numbers of people lin
ing the track for long distance.


AT Rochester the train entered on the Cleveland
ana flttSDurg, and at Wellsville new engine was
attached, beautifully decorated At SainsvilIe and
Bayard crowds had assembled in the rain and m nd
to get glimpse at Mr. Lincoln, who merely bowed
In response to their cheers


At Alliance an elegant dinner was provided by
Mr.. Cullough, the President of the Road A salute
was fired, which broke many of the adjacent win.
dows, including the one at which Mrs. Lincoln was
seated.


guard. and the band performed the National airs


At Ravenna and Hudson, where the train stopped
a few moments, great crowd was assembled and
displayed much enthusiasm.


The train arrived at Cleveland at twenty minutes
after O'Clock, amid the roars of artillery.


The arrangements for the reception were admi
rable. The military, fire companies and trades
parsded and made a fine display. The procession
moved through the principal streets to the Wad.
dell House, Mr. Lincoln being greeted with great
enthusiasm.


j. n. Masters, Acting Mayor, welcomed the
PRESIDENT, and Judge Andrews did the same on be-
half OF the citizens committee


Mr. Lincoln responded briefly as follows:


Mr. Chairman and fellow-citizens OF CleyeIand-Wa
nave been marching about two miles through snow rain
and deep mud. The large numbers that have trned ont
under these testify that you are in
about something or other. But do think meanIy OF
you as to suppose that earnestness is about
should be doing you injustice suppose that Won did
You have assembled to testify your respect to the Union
the Constitution and the Laws And let me say that
the Union and the Constitution and not with anv one
man. 1t rests with you alone. This fact is strangely i'm