At the close of the speech Mr. LINCOLN was presented with several splendid boquets and floral wreaths. An immense cheer for LINCOLN and the Union was then sent up by the crowd, and the reception ...

after Mr. CHITTENDEN had delivered his speech, Major B.B. FRENCH read a patriotic poem, which was loudly applauded. Loud calls being made then for the President, Mr. LINCOLN stepped forward and ...

Using the American flag for protest has deep roots. It was trampled and burned by Southerners to protest Abraham Lincoln in the Civil ... as protected symbolic speech by the Supreme Court.