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Knox, Esq • K-ft -. .i'i.C,.: »• • . _. ~t »*A.\.fvSV» f ' Jr‘7v’i * * ■*.'• /-v J~ A»V* **-«•■ -'* - • A '^tas&sfk^i-.- V e*' ! “ " ■; k »V%..';v>-vv '■ i *• - " ...'V • v,v ' ,- >. ... w 6 fl ,* :r » VOLUME XIX however, to say that the Washington Infantry marched and manoeuvred better than any other company on parade. After parading through some of the princi pal streets of both cities, the brigade was brought to a bait on West Common. Alio gheny, and reviewed. They then returned to the city and were dismissed. The Greys aud Zouaves, after separating from the brigade, visited the residence of Hon. H. Hepburn, and serenaded him. They drilled for some limu on Penn street, between Hay and Pitt, and then marched to their armory, where they wore dismissed. The Lafayette Bluta also drilled for a short time on Fifth street, after dismissal The entire display was most creditable to the military and our city, while the music of many Instruments served to arouse the en thusiasm of young and tho patriotism of old America. The military and civic banquet at City Hall, in the evening] though the attendance was not as full as it should have been, la* king into consideration the trouble and ex pense incurred in the arrangements, which were on the most liberal scale, was very satisfactory to all in attendance. The hall was most tastefully decorated. The walls were embellished, at every availa ble poiot, with oil paintings and fine en gravings, selected with a due regard to the occasion and very appropriate. Over the entrance was suspended a large American flag, and many of the gas bracketswere orna mented with wreaths of evergreen. But the stage exhibited more care in H» company seated at table,a half hour was spent quietly, the only soond, being the clanking of ctishes'and table cutlery and an occasional voice giving some order to the übiquitous waiters. This was an Important feature of the evening. □Upper discussed,the waiters wore for a time busied in removing the dishes from the table, while the company seemed to look forward to the dancing which the clearing away of the tables indioatod was to follow. The hall being cleared, the assemblage was called to order by T. J. Blgham, E;q., and an organization effected as follows: President— Hon. George Wilson. Vies Presidents —Hon. Charles Shaler, Capt. 8. G. Jd’Gee, Alliance, O , Col. Linn, Wash ington eonnty, John Oaroahao, Thos. Steele, Esa.. Jasper Brady, Ksq otovtartss—ff* H. Smith, F. K. Foster, W. H. Moody, Wm. M. Hartzal). Master of Toasts— T. J. Blgham. -Toasts were now in order, aad the regular toast! were read in order by T. J. Bigbam, and responded to as recorded below, the band playing ftU appropriate air after each toast was r *) d The Day tva calibrate. Music: “Wash ington's March." Eloquent response by Jos. Knox, Esq- i? ft ' V<*>,yv . f V- >s .« *■■ -?r* • ‘ ’.■ \*t* • « . *.»**■■ * --> - * V:yv-'V 't' **•-* I •*' .4-’’ • ‘-s', .... . • -- * -t - --- "• ?*' • •>•' v 2. The President of the U ailed States. Music: “ Hail Columbia. ” [Mr. Bigham stated that Capt. R. B. Roberts, of the Pittsburgh Zouaveß, had been selected to respond to this, but he was not present, and he would therefore connect this toast with No. 8 and call upon .1. K. Brady, Esq., to re spond.) Mr. Brady resjtonded, saying that he hoped Mr. Buchanan, at the close ot his official career, would hod a pleasant retire ment at Wheatland, and go down to his grave in peace, passed a high eulogy on Mr. Lincoln and then, spoke at some length ou the Union and its preservation, of which he expressed good hope. !>. The Governor of Pennsylvania. Mu sic: “Harrisburg March.” .John H. Ham}*- ton, E*q , replied in eloquent and appro priate terms, referring to Mifflin, McKean and Franklin, great lights in the early his tory of our Slate, and hoping that our pres ent Governor may emulate their virtues. 4. Tbe Army ami Navy. Music : K J, Whiteand Blue. Gen. J. 8. Negley was called to reajK)ud to this, in connection with No. 7, which he did by reodiug some remark* which he had prepared. 6. The J iiUJciary. Music: ‘•U.xio’s Land." 0 The Union. Music : “Star Spangled Banner." lion. (.Miss Shaler was called to re. spend, which he did m st eloquently. He agreed with other speakers as to (he import ance of the Union, butlbought the cause of ils impending dissolution was that for the last tifly years Democratic administrations bad ruled the country and protected our commerce, while now the enemit-s of Democracy have got the power, and spurn the Constitution In bis opinion the only thing that cau preserve the country is tbe restoration of the principles of Madison, Monroe, Jedereon,Jackson and the Democracy of old. He denied the right of su cesaion.bul said the seceding Status could no he brought back by coercion. Ho thought the only way to save the l .-iion was to restore tbn Democracy to power alter the close of the ueil ad ministration. Hero Mr. Blgbaui frisked about iho alagr, Ht.d seiz.ng an Auteru-an H ig, that ou Monday week they intended to inaugurate an administration which would be the legi.iuiale successor of that of Jefferson, Madison and Monroe. Then, flourishing his dig and sui;- liog all over his face, ho requested the hand to play the “Star Spangled B inner." There being a general desire among those present to spend the remainder of the time in dancing, tbe reading of the remaining toasts was dispensed with. We append the rest, as originally prepared: 7. H&duoc, Hamilton, and Olay, the fathers —Jackson the defender of the Constitution 8. The Presdent of the U ailed States. 9. Tbe Volunteer Soldiery. 10 The Bar. 11 Our Manuf&ctuta*. 1-. Our Commerce. L 5 The Press. 14 The Ladies. The band accordingly struck up a lively air, and when we left, during tbe small hours, there was a fair prospect of the revel being kept up until daybreak. The banquet, altogether, passed oti well, giving complete satisfaction to all concerned, except, perhaps, the Committee, who regret that their efforts were not more hberaJly sec onded by the public in a large attendance. We are requested to return thanks, on be half of the CoDimitteu, to Messrs. K.naf, Rudd & Co. and others, who loaned them ar ticles for the decoration of tbe hall. Everything considered, tbe I'ffd was welt celebrated in Pitubargb. for Ute Pittsburgh FoM. (.reat Excitement in Butler County A gentleman of this city,who has just arm ed from Butler,informs us that the company y f which i*. Z. AblobeU* Esq.* »-Pre«iaeni,< now horitig for oil on the land of J. Galla gher, in Clearfield township, made a great strike one day last week. The well is only on hundred feet in depth. In its passage so far the anger passed through several strange, geological formations. I.’nuer tbe sand rock, at the depth of eighty feet, was found a log two feet in diameter- the fibre was in an ex cellent state of preservation. Un examina tion, by the aid of a microscope, it was dis covered that the wood waa the same as that of hackleberry of the present day. A Hne vein of eannel coal was next pene trated, six feet in thickness; immediately under this, was a thin layer of rock salt; and some little distance below, a two feet vein of fine white marble; beneath this again was a thick htratum of grey limestone and chalk# When down ninety-eight feet the auger struck a hard, Hint rock, which, after incredible toil and trouble, was at last penetrated, wheu immediately there ro-e to the surface and over the top of the conductor a foaming stream of a singular substance much the color aud oonsiutancy of yeast. Ihe neighborhood became greatly excited, and no one was wis-ienough to tell of what the strange mate! ial was made, until a sagacious old woman, with the assistance of un hum ble griddle and bit of bacon, made the won derful discovery that it was nothing in the world but pure heat Uittr'f. UUr informant mentions that the excite ment wa3 intense, and companies are funn ing in all directions to tap the great foun tain of batter. From present indications, it is believed that there is a vast subterra nean lake of the pure material underlying all that portion of the county. luiKme Kuxd.—'ihe ivim«ihi| ifcjj.tnjQfti coiiin bulletin to the Kansas Juod wore receiVcJ at ihu Mayor’s ottioe yeaUsrtiHv: Klee, KauHmau 1 Klee, \tlegbeuy, ao C. Powt-r•*. 6*o lbs —N«u 47J It*?, in all buvu been il:a UlbuD-d— VLo 80v» ro snow -‘ormsand inli-n#o cold, weather roudering H impossible, from Ibe inability of leanmers to roach Atchison, u< dis tribute tbo un tiro am >unL received. Tim last IWo remittances from this city base not been acknowledged l!m KK CA'.vn 1 I fc.M- 1 ,‘aleb liicblU nd, L q , was found de-»d on tbo l>-own»dale n-ad. rioar Uulier, mi Tnursday eveuing last, b\ a y'Liing inau who was returning homo Lorn church Mr. Richmond b&U boon at M-.»th.i -dirt church, and was returning, when, it is supposed, he received an apoplectic stroke, and without assistance Jnd in the cold, lie was an i. Id loan, a good chritliau, uuJ ro*p.e. —Kleaxer Fmk, Pittsburgh; G. W. Ewing, Clinton, Pa., R. 11. Lee, liulton, I’ii.; D. S. Georee, Lebanon. Pa. -D. I Fraser, WelDvifie, Ohio; S. B. McKown, Sewiokley, Pa. ; S. .1. Heath, JetL-rson. Pi. : H. \\ ood bury, Plymouth, Iml.. d. R. Milhkon, Academia, Pa. All of whom panned an honorable and highly satisfactory examina tion, and who will no doubt hereafter do credit to themselves and to the faculty of this favorite establishment. Da WiNDHUif. who basso thoroughly per feeted his physical training that he can lift 1,600 pounds and perform a variety of other herculean feats of strength, gives a lecture this ovenlng upon Physical Culture, at Concert Hall, under the nunpicos of the Pittsburgh Gymuastic Association. Not only will this lecture be amusing ami insliuct've, but lh-> Doctor, wild show of what w.riider lul J-v-lop meut the buuiau muscle is capable, proper training, by actual illustration* of the most surprising character. There is much curiosity herato-seeand hear Dr \\ unship and concert Liall will be crowded. Shocking Accident. —On Thur-dnv of lost week, Mr. Macy,residing near St Clair. West moreland Oouuty, was in the wood* rutting down timber, and the tree lodged on one >. lose by, tore off a limb which, falling, struck him about the head and tody, producing o»neus sion of tbo braiu, with fractures of tbo shoulder blade, collar b -no, and ankle j »int. lie wa found in ibe coi dilioii described, entirely insensible, and expose*! to the rain and cold winds uf iho afternoon. He was recovering at last accounts. The feh i kcti< Maua/ihe —Mo-'i llun’. & Miner, Fifth street, send u» the K -lectio Magazine of Foreign Literature, lor March. It is a good number and contains a tiuo like ness ut Lord John Kusstdl, also Miakespoaro brought b-fore Sir Tho-uas Lucy l*r Doer Shooting The reading matter cuustsUnf choice selections from tbo foreign reviews i.nd inaga* zines. PittmidruH and Lab r Li hmhi v Panek.n okk kailway —The company contrulmg this lino aro procuring a number uf new car-, to be placed on the road about tbo tirat of March, after which date car# will be run on the Mi neersville and Wylie street brauch every ten minutes instead ot every twenty minutes as at present. The Citizens .»*■ La when- evii.le propose holding a mooting at Robinson Hall, on Moh day, to tako measure* to secure better sl omo dationi on the ptusangor railway line, or pro vide some other means of conveyance. The Gi am hun i Concert, on Monday evening next promises to be a tine affair aod well attended. From the well known capa bilities of thoso wkj are announced to take part in the concert, wo have no doubt it will be an excellent entertainment and worthy uf a liberal support. Meeting ok tu k Bar.— The meeting of tho Bar, called for this afternoon, for the purpose of selecting a member for the appointment of second assistant Judge of the District Court has been postponed in consequence of advices from Harrisburg. By order of the commit tee. Convicted. —VV. C. Harris, the post office thief, recontly arrested in this city for stoalmg a quantity of stamps from the office at Rich* tnund, Jefferson county, Ohio, was tried at Stoubeuville on Wednesday, and convicted. The fellow will doubtless go the Peniteutiary. Bayakd Taylok will lecture before the Young Men's Mercantile Library Association, at Concert Hall, on Thursday evening next, the 25th ot February. Subject—“ Humboldt. Disturbing a School. —A lad, aged about eleven years, was taken before Mayor Drum yesterday morning, upon a chargs of disturb ing the First Ward public school, Allegheny. Uo was discharged upon payment of cosu, but all boys offeoding in this way hereaftor will be promptly punished. Da. Btebbins & Munson, dentists, have formed a partnership and opened an office at 105 Fifth street, seoond door bolow the Cathe dral. See their card. Dentistry. —Dr. C. Sill, No. 240 Penn street, attends to all branches of the Dental profession. Fab. 21. Borough of Mat)' action to re peat, in the ?i&I. PITTSBURGH. SATURDAY MORNING, FEBRUARY 23, IStil. SMITH, PARK & CO., NINTH WAUD FOCNDHV, PITTBBURUH, PA. WareboUß®, No. 149 Plral and ISO Booond streets. Manufacturer!* of all elsea and description, of faial Oil, Uetorta and StUla, lias and Water Pipe, Bad Irons, Dos Irons, Wagon Boxes,Steel Moulds, PulUas, Hangereand Oouplinea. _ . . Auto Jobbing and Maoblne Oastlngs of erer, desorlp tion made to order. .. Having a complete machine shop attached to the foundry, ail nocessary fitting will be • „ r , V. f' f «»t fc. IJ* , '** "* C" ' J . -•> s* £ nv^ t *7 *“•* ✓ - * - . - , ... k ,.S . * - » • . > -► *« j f- -*■ £ -•'VVC'fc'VVi Vi ’» 4,i K”" * ' THE LATEST SEWS. BY TELEGRAPH. Congressional News. WaahmgtonjCity Items UAHRIBHUIUJ jPON VENTION . »»>» Mr. Lincoln's Sweches at Pliil delphia and parrisburg. ■*-4- Celebrations at Wishingtion, Bal timore, Chicago, Cincinnati and Louisville, etc , etc, LATER FRoi EUROPE. Arrival ol* the Steamship Auierica- &C„ &C., ; &C., &0., liAHUisuL'itvi, Fob. fK —Tho Democratic Stale i.Pi volition assembled this morning in Hramll 6 Util. aj.«l was ©neiied with prayer by the K.'V, I)r. Johu W. jiiHVins, of Ltocastor. Tuc t\.mnmLe on Resolution* through their Chairman, Uon. KMia Up wii, repotted the loi •owing, which w» ru umihltumi-ly adoj.l d : UcAvirsd, That the of tho Lmon are s..\w«ign ami independent over every suujocl not kurmidered to ihe control ul the Federal Government, and they nave no right to inter* 1.-ro with each other * (domestic institution*, hut aio bounJ by the Constitution ol the l Ql* i *d S no-J to protect and defend thorn again*t domestic ituurrueUou a# Well tui loroign ;nva ch u };, */red, That tho government of the Ini -I*3 malor. although luolted iu it* tiulh-nty to Ibe n Ljects enumerated in the Federal Con atituiiOn, powmasefl within those Umiia supreme uuthorily, and has lb© usual and Decenary powers iur preserving Itself and enforcing iu lawn. Re not red. That the upion ol tb© States was founded by the wisdom of palriotc ances tors, arid sanctioned by the experience of our whole political exislouoe and has secured to us unexampled prosperity at home and respect abroad. The Deauairatic party wll cling to It ru the last prop of freedom, and as the great expoueui in b«l! government, which is to light the nations of tho uarlh to liberty and lude- Jjeli jynctf That the Uomocratic party jk»«- scss the recuperating power which nothing but integrity can give, and determined to sacrifice uu lilt) altar of patriotism, nil individual in ures'.* and past dissanuons, and units as a band of brothers to rescue tbo country from the control of Ibosa wlfo aro seeking its des truction. Teat lbu fcounlry, with the beat lorm of Government that ever was dev)wi|», is surroundud by dangers? and difficulties which threaten l’s very existence, and yet tbe Repuba lioan parly rofuse a reasonable term ol com promise. and their leeimr, on bis way to iako possession of tbe government, seemingly satis lied with the disastrous calamities of the irre pressible cun diet, declares that there is nothing wrong. Resolved, That tno (resolutions offered in the United States Semite by the patriotic Sen ator from Kentucky, and known as the (. rit- Louden plan of compromise, preseut a saliefao lory basis fur tho adju&ment of our difficulties. Tin* measures ther ;n|spociiled are wise, just and honorabto—calcuttlial to end tbe present deplorable agitation. 4pul prevent forever its recurrence. Resolved, That we will, by all proper and legitimate meant, oppose, discountenance and prevont any attempt on ibe part of the Re publicans m power, to make any armed ag gressions upon the Southern States, erjtecially so long s» laws contravening tbeir rights shall romsiu unrepealed on tbe statute l-ooki of tile i iute.l States, and Bj long a- the just demands of the South shall continue to bo unreoogni/.rd Uy llie Republican majorities in these Stales, and unsecured by proper amendatory explana tions of tbe Constitution Resoletd, That in the digniiled and prudent reiorve of tho southern II ?rdur States, and in their conciliatory ( vertures, wo recogoir.e tho mum patriotic purposes which animated tho falbeisof the Republic, and that an appeal to the people of Pennsylvania will manifest their hearty concurrence in all 'nasonab.o conslilu tiunal meusurcs lor the I niun cunsisloutly with the rights of all tho Slates. Revived, That the conduct ol the prosont (iovernor of Pennsylvania in conll'iing eiclu snely his selection of Commissioners to Ihe l’eaco Conference to the Republican party, and excluding IMU.tKXJ freemen of Pennsylva nia trom aDy representation in that body, was the act of a partisan and not of a patriot. R-'-„dved t That wo are in l'av.-r i f an imme diate repeal of tho HO ill and v i h scctmtu of the penal code of P. nnsylvrina except so far ’ as relates to the crime of kidnapping, because said sections stand in tho way of a strict cn -1 forcement of the Fugidvu Slave low. Hnvlcrd, That the poiqilti of llio Southern Suite, contributed tbolr exertion nnd treasure in the acquisition of the territories equally with those of the other States, and that the principle which recognizes the equal rights of all the Statos in the same, is foundid on Lho clearest equality and supported by the decision of the highest Court ol the country; it ought, there fore, to be sustained by every law-abiding citizen until a satisfactory dividing line can he .etlled by the Constitution. lUaolo'd, That every Stale is hound by the Constitution of the C tilted States to aid in de livering up fugitive slaves to their owners, and all legislation which withholds such aid ur throws obstacles in the way 13 unconstitutional aud should be repealed, and suitable enact ments substituted respective States. On motion, a oommilteo, consisting of Ibir ty.tour members of the Convention was ap pointed to convey the resolutions to the Presi dent of the United States. Eloquent and patriotic speeches were made by the U m. Ellis Lowis, Hon. Richard Vaui, (ien. U. D. Poster aDd othors, alter which the Convention adjourned. Uabrisburu, Feb. 2d. —The train roached Harrisburg at 2 o'clock, P. M„ Us arrival being announced by the bring of a salute.— On Mr. Lincoln's appearance on the platform ho was greeted with enthusiastic amlauso. Ho was immediately conducted to the barouche in waiting to which wero attached six white horses. A procession was formed headed by a troop of horse, the rear being brought up by an extensive military escort. Un arriving at the Jones House, Mr. Lincoln appeared on the balcony and was introduced to bIWO people who completely blocked up the space iu front of the hotel. Oov. Curtin welcomed the honored guest to the capitol of the State of Pennsylvania, with the assurance of the Cordial sympathy of its people, who looked to him to restore peace, amity, and good feeling through out the country, and if reconciliation Bhould fail, notwithstanding all patriotic efforts, they would be ready and willing to aid by men and money to maintain their glorious Constitu tion. Id oonclnsion he hoped that God would aid his efforts iu sustaining the government and the property of the people. Mr. L'mcolu responded, returning thanks for the cordial expression of good will, and referring to the distracted condition of the country. He trusted that a resort to arms would never become necessary. In his eflorts to avert that calamity, ho must be sustained by the people. He certainly brought an earn est heart to the work, and it should bo no fault of his if he failed. In the conclusion of his remarks, the pro cession again foirned in line and proceeded to the Capitol, Mr. Lincoln occupying a seat be. side Mr. Curtin The Hall of the House of Representatives was densely crowded, and there was some delay befoie the arrangements could be perfected for the conduction of the ooremouies. Speaker Palmer, of the Senate, was intro duced to the President elect, by Governor Curtin, and proceeded to address him as fol lows : Honored Sir—ln behalf of the Senate of Pennsylyania, I welcome you to the Oapi- v C i *• ' ,6* -I \f V--/'.* .oV' - ' y. •, ok.% — tol of the State. We deem it a peculiar priv ilege, and a happy owner that while on your way to assume the duties of the light office to which you have been called at this momentous period, in our national history, we are favored by your presence at our seat of government on the anniversary of the birthd y nf the Father of his Country. The people of Penn sylvania, upon whom rests so Urge a share ol ihe responsibility of your nomination and election to the Presidency, appreciate the mugoitudoof the task beforoyou, and are fully prepared to sustain your administration, ac cording to the Constitution and the laws. Whatever differences of opinion existed prior to the election as in the canvass, they, as law abiding, VJonstituaion C nioii. loving people', have no* difference among them as to your right to claim their duty Lo c laim their support. Accordingly they are assembled here to day. Men of ail parties and shade* O! opinion to welcome and honor the Constitutionally chosen Pruauiant of the Union. Nor have wtf re* ceivod with indifference the public expressions of your views on a subject closely affecting the material interests of Pennsylvania, that it is not only lho right but the duty of the govern ment while providing for a revenue by a tariff to so regulate the duties to afford protection to the industrial interests of the country. It was, therefore, with profound satisfaction that wo heard your recent expression of the policy of tbo government. Wo are deeply impressed with the honor of your “visit at this interesting lime and pledge ourselves to preserve the integrity of him whom the people have ele vated to lho cha ; r of Washington, and to whom they havo coiiffded their highest inter* hopeful ef the beneficeKl results of lho wine and just measures which we trust and btlieve will signalize his AJmihis'ratioii. Speaker Lavis welcomed Mr. Lincoln in be half cf the House of pledg ing the devotion of the people to tho Uuion. — Pennsylvania, though always for peace, stands ready to pledge with men and money to stain the Government, if necessary, in err forcing the laws. Tuo one wish, the one prater of aii is (or the success of tho new administra tion in the mnuLainauce of tho l^uion. Mr. Lincoln r-plied : ** Oeutlemen, I ap pear before you, only intending to make a fuw remarks in respuuse lo what has been said to me. i thank you most sincerely lur this reception, and the generous words in which your support has been promised me. On this occasion f wi 1 Lake the opportunity of thank ing your great Commonwealth for the over whelming support it gave not to tno personally but ihe cause which I represent, and which I think is a just one, in the la'.e election. (Loud applause.) Alluaon has been made to the fact —ibe interesting fact, j orh*ps we should say, that 1 for the first time &( pear at the Capitol of the groat Commonwealib of Pennsylvania upon the birthday of the father ol this country In eonnrotion with that beloved anniversary so iolimatelv connected with the history of the oountry/ I have already gone through one exceedingly interesting scene this morning at Philadelphia. Under the kind conduct of gentlemen, there waa, for the first lime allowed, the privilege of standing in old Independence Hall, and have a few words addressed to me, then affording an opportunity of expressing myself. BcsiJea this, our friends there had provided a magnificent flag oi our country and had arranged it so that I was giving the honor of raining its head staff. (Applause.( And when it went up l was pleased that it went to its place by the strength of my own. feeble arm, wheu, according to arrange ment, the cord was pulled ana it blaunted gloriously to the wind, without an accident* in the light glowing sunshine of morning. 1 could not help hoping that there was in the entire success ot that beautiful cere- mony, at least something of a omen of what, is to come, (applause,) nor could 1 help feeling then, as l often havo-felt that in the whole of that proceeding 1 was the very humble instrument. 1 had not provid ed a flag: I had not made an arrangement for elevating it to its place. I had applied but a very small portion even of my feeble strength in raising it. In the whole trans. action I was in the hands nf the people who arranged it, aud it 1 can have the same generous co-operation ot the people of this nation, 1 think that the flag of our country may yet be kept flaunting glor- iously. 1 pause for a moment, but to repeat some words uttered at the hotel in regard to what has been said about military support, which the general government may expect from the commonwealth of .Pennsylvania, m an emergency. To guard against a j>ossi ble mistake of my meaning do 1 recur to this. It is not with any pleasure that 1 contemplate the possibility that a necessity may arise in this country for the use of the military, (applause.) Wnile 1 am exceed m gly gratified to see the manifestations upon your streets of your military force here, and exceedingly gratified at your promise here to use that force upon proper emergency.— While I make these acknowledgments, 1 desire to repeat, in order to preclude any possible iniseonstinction, that 1 do most sincerely hope that we shall have no use for them. (Applause.) 1 promise that so far as I may have wisdom to direct, if so painful a result shall in any wise bo brought about, it shall be through no laull of mine. (Cheers ) Allusion has been made by one of your honored speakers lo some remarks recently made by myselfat Pittsburgh in regard lo what is supposed to be the especial interest of thfs great Commonwealth of Penn sylvania. I now wish to say in regard to that matter, that the few remards I uttered on that occaaton wora rather carefully wordtxl. 1 took pains that they should be. I have soeu no occasion since to add to ihem or subtract from tuein. I have them precisely as they stand. (Applause). And now gontlemon of tho Uenoral Assembly of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, allow me again to return you my most sincere thanks. Puilauku-uia, Feb. — The ceremony o: raising me flag wilh thirty four stars ovor the the Hall of Independence, by Mr. Lincoln, this morning, was attended with all the sol emnity duo to such an occasion; and the scene was an impressive one. At the rising of the sun, crowds of people streamed from all quar ters’ of the city toward the State House, and soon ever inch of ground was occupied. A large number of ladies were present, and the weather was cool and bracing. At seven o'clock Mr. Lincoln was esoorted te the Hall, where he was received by Theo dore Guyler, who warmly welcomed him to its venerable walls in this hour of national poril and distress, when the groat work achieved by the wisdom and patriotism of our fathers seems to be throatuned with instant ruin. Mr. Lincoln responded af follows : Mr. Guyler, I am Ailed with deep emotion at Hading myself standing here in ibis plaoo where were collected together the wisdom, pat riotism and devotion to principle from which sprung the institutions under which we live. You have kindly suggested to me that in my hands is the task of restoring peace to the pres ent distracted condition ol the country. 1 can say in return, sir, that all the political senti. ments I entertain have been drawn, so far as 1 have been able to draw them, from senti ments which originated, and wore given to the world from this ball. 1 have never had a feeling, politically, that did not spring Irom sentimets embodied in the Declaration of In dependence. 1 have often pondered over the dangers which were incurred by men who as sembled here and framed and adopted the De. claralion of Independence. 1 have inquired often of myself, what great principle or idea it was that kept this Confederacy together. It was not a mere mailer of separation of the colonies from tbo mother laud but that senti ment in the declaration of which, gave liber ty not alone to the people in this country but hone to the world ,n all future lime. (Great anidause ) It was that which gave promise ■ tbit in due time the weight will be lilted from the shoulders of all men. This is the senti ment embouied In the Declaration of Indepen dence Now, my mends, can this country be gaved u(K>n that basis * If it can, I will con | sider Uiyeeif one of the happieit men in the ttO-ld if I can help save it. If it eanuot be ! ggved upon that principle, the result wiil be ( j uuly awlul. But if this country canDOt be saved without giving up that principle, I was >*:■ • about to my, l would rather be assassinated on tbij spot than eorreudor it. [Applause ] Now in my view of the present aspect of affairs, liiurc is no iieoii lor bloodshed or war; there is no necessity for it. I aus not in favor of such a course, and 1 may say in advance that there will be no bloodshed unless forced upon the government. Then it will be compelled to act in self-defence. (Applause ) My friends this is an wholly unexpected speech. I did not ex* r set to be called upon to say one word when come here. I supposod I was merely to do something toward the raising of a flag. I may, therefore, have said something indiscreet. (Dries, no, no ) I have said nothing but what I am willing to live bv, and, if it be the pleas ure of the Almighty God, to die by. Mr. Lincoln concluded amid great applause. The members of the Councils pa‘d their re spects to him, and the procesion moved di reclly towards tbo platform erected in front of the State House. Ou Mr. Lincoln’s appear, tinea on the platform, he was hailed with out bursts of applause from the surrounding multi- tude. Mr. Beuton, oftbeSulect Council, made a brlei address, inviting him to raise the flag. Mr. Lincoln replied in a patriotic speech, sta ling bis cheerful compliance with the request. Hu alluded to the original flag with its thir teen stars: thn number increased as time rolled on, and we became a happy and powerful peo ple, each star adding to the general prosperity. The future is in the handsbf.f&epoople ; ’twas on such an occaaion we could reason together, and re aflirm our devotion to our country and the principles of the Declaration of Inde pendence. Let us make up our minds that whenever wo do piH a now star upon our ban ner it shall be a lined one. never to be dimmed by the horrors of civil war, but brightened by c.inlentmeut, prosperity and peace. Let ub go on extending the area of our use fulness, add star upon star, until their light shall shine over live hundred millions of free and happy people" Lincoln then threw off bis overcoat in an off hand, easy manner, the back woedi style of which caused many good ffatu.ed remarks The Rev. Mr. Clarke addressed the Throne of Grace in an impressive prayer. Many spec tators uncovered themselves. The flag, which was rolled up man-a-war style, was then adjusted, the signal fired, and. amid the most excited enthusiasm, the Presi dent elect hoisted the national ensign. A stiff breeze caugbt the folded bunting, and threw it out boldly to the winds. Cheer followed cheer until hoarseness prevented continuance. The ceremony over, Lincoln returned to the Continental Hotel, followed by an excited crowd. Soon after breakfast he departed for Ibe Pennsylvania Railroad Depot. Elizabethtown, i'a, Jr’eo., 't-. —When the special train left West Philadelphia at 9:«0 o’clock this morning, a considerable crowd gathered, but the mass of the people confined their attentions to Mr. Lincoln’s departure from the hotel. A salute was fired as the train moved amid the cheers of the crowd. Mr. Lincoln’s family accompanied him, occupying! what is called the “ Prince of Wales car.”-r At Downingtown, the train stopped for a few minutes. Mr. Lincoln responded in a few words to the cheers of the crowd. The locomotive is handsomely decorated. It is the coal-burning smoke consumer, recent ly completed at the company’s workß, at Al toona. A telegraph operator is on board with apparatus, to make a connection with wires, in case of accident or detention. train neared Lancaster, a salute of thirty-four guns was fired from the locomotive works. The train stopped in front of the Cadwell Loose. [The crowd was immense. According hio, presented petitions against any com remise A number of private bills were passed. The Post route bill was taken up. Pending the consideration of the amend* ments, the bill for the payment of California, for the suppression of Indian hostilities being the special order was called up. The bill for the payment of California for the suppression of Indian hostilities being the special order, was taken up. The bill was discussed till one o’clock, when it was post poned till to-morrow, and the miscellaneous appropriation bill was taken up. Mr. Owinn offered an amendment from the committee to make the Secretary of War carry out the contract with A. W. Thompson. Tnis is known as the Ohirique amendment. Mr. Tressondar said he was somewhat sur prised that that amendment had not been be fore the Committee on Finance. Mr. Gwinn explained that members oi the committee had not been found for it Tho amendment was given up in the Defi ciency bill on the ground that it could be placed on this bill. Mr. Johnson, of Arkansas, moved to ad* journ. He thought it due to the Senate to thus honor the memory of the Father of his country by attending to the business of his country. The motion to adjourn was lost. A question of order was raised and the right of Mr. Gwinn to offer an amendment from the Committee on Finance. The amendment was laid over and ordered to be printed to be offered at Borne future time. A long discussion ensued on questions of order as to the right to offer certain amend ments Some further amendments were offer* od, when tho Senate adjoarned. The House was not in session. PniLADELCHiA, Feb. 2*2.—The multitudin ous early risers of this morning have been ton fod increased and at noon the streets were densely thronged. The Working Men's pro cession is passing Chestnut street, and a large number are in line. AII the trades are repre sentod, pincipally mechanics, who drag in carts their implements of labor rendered use* less by the political troubles giving melancholy significance. Salutes were fired along the routo. They proceeded to National Hall, where the National Convention of Working men is to be hold this afternoon. The military are forming for a parade this afternoon. A liberal display of flags in all parts of the city. The weather is tine Chicago. Feb. 22 —A convention was held at Peoria, to-day, to express the opinion of the Republicans of the 4th Congressional dis trict, on the course of their representative in Congress, the Hon. Wrn. Kellog. Resolutions were adopted which declare principles the saino as before tbe election.' Tney express a love for the Union, and' declare that the Con stitution shall be maintained at all hazards. The 4th Resolution says:—We enter our decided protest against the resolutions ottered by tbe lion. Wm. Kellogg, our representative in Congress, and we earnestly urge bim to an unfaltering support of Republican principles sb ennuciated by tbe Chicago platform. A mo tion to amend by adding “if he cannot do bis duty he ahould resign was lost by a vole of 73 to 88. Washington Cm, Feb. 22. —The .Peace Conieience did not conclude their business to* day, as was anticipated. .. . ■ A U,. « .A ■ ■if- • <■ ' „ t" ' ' .*,* ■''''■ ' ’ > -Sas ' "r,, ’*& - 3? ■t V a I*#” : ' J« T i ibg4 ■lA’^jfpk ■ll -> j.ift 1 -, NUMBER r_ " ~" J?'3P Uaisax, ifab. 22.—Tho Royaltu*il stetaS J| ship America, from Live-pool op -, the 9ih insL, via Queenstown on ibft lf%‘jir- ,>*3.-"'■S' rived at this port this morhing. The eWanarr ' "OM Asia arrived at Queenstown on the 10th' test " -f.l Commercial U-telmgenck.— LiTgEPpoL (i _ Saturday.—Ootton — 'fp>a sales tfjMtaUft -- estimated at 6000 bale*, including 1800' bile*. - , J to speculators and exporters. There is-but v,-i L >,| little inquiry in the market,‘and prices are '/'.if weak; quotatiqns.are barely maintained. , r ~ Brefldfilufis quiet but steady. p Provisions steady. * *' London, Saturday.—o*mwla »ro quoted" »t - J 9lj{@9l for money, and U2£(ut92£.,fjpr 4 v Tho steamer America has £34,000 m-«pgcte, A - *„yh In Parliament; Lord Palmerston stAtedwat *'V ' | orders had been sent to tbo Gov6fiTONodnftwl , ~ of Canada not to give up the,tfigata ;Add6fS.9fl .■ withoutexpress orders of the Imperial Govern^' \ -3 ment, Thero \s. therefore, no chance .qf.hJi -•. » : surrendor, without tbo point being fully dU» [ cussed. ‘ » .The new Indian loan of three millions has' been awarded at 9bA per centunL A proepectdfl has been issued by the *Ja* ‘ ■ *'\£ 1 4 maica Gotten Growing Company. . * '* " ■ i -'‘ -■■■■ ’>■•.£§ The Bank of England has agreed J#.the , }--A Government's proposition ieducing UaHtUow? .75 ances. * ' • ■ .<3j Commercial — Flour is quiet ahdpricee’aro easier; the quotations are unchangjed.-iifldea at-, . ?;*■ *2B 03U6(L ( Wheat steady , » I2#od@li3. Corn quiet. and ♦ " yellow 37s 61. Richardson &-Spancp'report H' , t £ decline of GdtfU 3 . Beef dull but'thesis a x % good Inquiry for new. Pork qpiot; - lean 80s. Bacon dull. . .-7^ The Bank of England has agreed eminent proposition, reducing its allowance’lo the Bank lor the management of the Natlo&fil ;i,J Bank to <£OO,UUO per year. . Tho telegraph cable from Auranto to Corp! bad been safely submerged. .*The Paris Moniu-ur announces the annex:*-* tion of ilonaco to France. "Wabb r noton CiTr, Feb. Zi —Tbs Sonata has confirmed the following Presidential com inations, among many joiners: Lient, 001. Seawoll to be Col., Major Huffman tojtie Lieot Col, Capfa. 80l ford, Whitney ,'sM der S icket and E. t Smith, to be Majors ; tdj Lieut’s. Charles S. Stewart,. Blunt,, Poster, M Bryan, Derby, Bens, McArfchor, Hatch, Ei3y, .r-v-'-v Wiloox, Elate, Fink and Marshall, to be Cap- - tains; Major Emory to bei Lieut. Colonel'; assistant Surgeon Head, to be Surgeon; .the; following named assistant Surgeons in the army have also beon cinflrmed: Shorb, of Pal, Michew and 'Wagner, of Md , Kawson, of N. 0., Connick, of Va. ' ’ The appointment of the following ; X,’eulen« ants in the nav? have been confirmedto , ply the vacancies occasioned by resignations, : namely : Messrs. Dalton, Bergelor, Bradford, 1 . ■ Phethean, Cook, Sbryoek, Fitch, Hains, East* > .c ,*-|i man, Wallace, Hatfield, McDougan, Pbfjejy; , ' Moseley, Perkins and Bioodgett; PhillipffJonsj dale has been confirmed as Surgeon, andSabi'. - □el Jones and Shrively as AssisWbt=;^l'g^fe»i-; place of those who have.resign^^psgrf'jfefe Chicago, Feb. 22.—The whole sj* out to day in their majesty, celehratingilne . day with the greatest enthusiasm. Hexceeda any demonstration ever made Jiqrp. f _. bells, cannon and voice of the city respond; with patriotic devotion to the faretaellaclaress of the Father of our common couDtry. Jadge Drummond presided at ihe Wigwam. .Patrir otic addresses were made by Judge Drummond, GbvTMcCombs and Judge Knox. The “Staff ■, J -, Spangled Banner” was sung by the idttsseifab r the. dcse, with a w'll, all standing., yl!be whole country is one and inseparable,; is the , „ "d salutation of Chicago. Louibyillb, 'Feb. 22.—Wastiington’flblrtll'' day was enthusiastically celabraud The Mi*" ing of the stars und stripes over the court house by the ladles,at 8 o'clock this afternoon; i was witnessed by the-largest er»*wd in Kentucky. A salute was simultaneously a red by artillery. The Star Spangled'Banner waa sung by an immttise number of voiSes.— An eloquent address was delivered by Janies Speed, Bsq. The military in full ranks turned] out, making a most imposing display. Big of the stores were closed, and badness was ear l pended during the day. - s Nxw Yokk, Feb. 22 —Tbo weather is clear and mild and the streets are thronged with people. The observance of the day has not been so general for many years. At sunrise this morning salutes were fired at various points and at noon a grand salute of five hundred gunß was fired from the battery, by order of the Governor. The military are assembling ~ t *, on Broadway and 14th streets to bo reviewed; ’* l- ’ by Gov Morgan, at two ocloek. Tbere wilt, > f ' also be a number of civic celebrations: Blit little'bnsiness is being transacted. J J There is no corn or provisions market,,and prices aro generally without quotable change. Cincinnati, Feb. 22 —Washington’s birth day is being celebrated on a grand scale. The '' weather is fine, and the streets are thronged,- with people. At sunrise, national salutes were fired. All the fire and church bells Itf-the |?r .» oity were rung. The printing offices, aU,?th| public and numerous private buildtn© jt’f decorated with flags. The military; diepMm ‘ magnificent, all the companies parading W_Uh_ full ranks. The entire police dophTtmentjs parading with the military, makiog s. fine, appearance. All along the line of the J»r, which are thronged with people. » Washington City, Fob. 22. —Lu additibiS to the confirmations made by the Senate ia * - i executive session are the following. Thomo*/ yg 3 Means, of Kansas, U. S. Attorney for IhQ . J district of Kansas; Taliferro Hunter, sixth Auditor; Hiram B. Swan Postmaster . > easier, Pa. , , v r > - 1 "1 ■Washington City, Feb. 22 v —Thiajlftjgan-y . /*, & oral holiday. All the governnCient MMl.niUiHft, v cfpal offices are closed. The mili is large and imposing. National flagplto-'fly ing in all directions. The weatheris pUtt*** , i \ *3j ant. A salute of 34 guns, one for each SU^^-rf^ 1 is being flred. • - Washington City, Fob. 'li —Mr. Clayton ex-assistant Secrrtary of the ry of the United Stau-a wilt leave ilontgouogry, having b■&£'* -, v - Elocutionary Entertaimnofit^ -at- . - \ OI T ~2" H ALL, g* OS TUESDAY EVBBW‘i. 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