The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1860-12-15

ALL sorts Of Information from the
Home Of Mr.. Lincoln,

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L1t,p,e-Imn,inent Deipgs q og'ee Se'''S-" WV "
sem, &c. ,,,-,.
However prejudoed by partisan oA'S 'us u!
f NJ Iincon,s dongs might be, he could not resist tue
;os,o, that al he and thinks bears the stamp VI
.'f - aarnestness and selections duiifulness II
-, =. sbeor falsieation, indeed 10 deny that he en-
-. sineere anxiety not so much as to the special
.,osts of the party that elected him and the iuf'her
an of his own political fortunes as with regard 70 MS
n 10 the country at large and the means oil ochafs
H.; than to the best OF his power and abiity ~ "
og,aept beyond all refutation, that he draws as
,ipct line between his private opinions and CONVICTIONS
and the public obligations he will be called upon TO fui
NJ no matter whether they are consonm win ms IN
ward impulses or not. All his utteranoes since ano
before his election go to confirm thus lac. ne'o hos
s,c,, bs se,ea purpose and nrm resolution, II would
have been absolutely impossible for him. with his Aabuai
,ankn OF EXPRESSION reveal secret Intentions 10
,rar,, In bis retaies to the inn lmerable pointed
and searching interrogaores put TO him daily by visers
a,reentnp every section and political persuasion OF the
land ON The issues OF the day venture say that not
of these passed Of his reception room without oens
firmly convinced that he honestly means 70 SINK ING nun
in the public officer the partisan in the patriot 'o re-
nubean In the faithful executor aud protector Of 'ne
federal laws in every state OF the iepuouc
~ boing the case, il only remains to he
seen whether circumstances VIII noi prove 100
straps for him-whether he VIII simply hoat
on the current Of events OF prove abe 10 III
rect their course far as his ofcb power goes Civ
l., him credit FOR honesty of purpose, only know Mr.
Lincoln IN addition be strong debater good daec
,ioisn. well Informed politician and sound lawyer
WIN, his executive abilities are we stin have TO learn
These are great and perous times and great must be the
man for tbcm The stun Of which he Is made must be as
stern a. the aspect Of days Mediocry VIII no longer
a., The nnermost resources OF the highest statesman
ship will be required. Illusion VIII b. no more in place
Difficulties win have TO be looked bolis ana sdiafeiy tn
the face Irresolutencss will be dangerous lhcompe'
tepce will prove pregnant with mischief Both together
mpst he fatal To believe, then, as do that ar Lincoln
will be found but little wanting in these several respects
"a certainly no mean of eradication Having close
L. ,observei him since the election and well noted the
impressions made upon him by the secession phases of
The present nbrogo dare say that there are dormant
Qualities in s'old Abe which occasion vii draw forth,
deyelope and remind people 10 certain degree OF tho
characteristics Of "old Hickory
Whether the sequence bear out my Judgment not
an earnest of his high sense OF The requirements OF his
position at least viii he found in the fact that he Is indie
fagable in his arrive at the fullest comprehen
sion Of the present situation OF public affairs and the
most peopef conclusions to its probable consequence
lie never contents himself with superficial opinion
based on newspaper accounts and arguments, but
always fortihcs hs position by faithful researches
fos preoedents analoges, authorities, &c. lie is at
sl tunes surrounded by piles OF standard works,
10 which constant reference is made His strong
desire for fun and reliable information all
current topics renders il especially regretul to him that
circumstances debar HIM from obtaining ything but OK
parte statements a. the progress of events in the
south
As the ath Of March Is drawing nearer the impend
ing removal to the federal capital becomes
more and the subject OF discussion and preparation
with the President elect and his family. II Is true his
worldly goods are tina, their disposition will hard
IL cause him any grea, embarrassment II Is, however
bu, that the prospective exodus from the town
with which his life has been Identified for quarter
OF a century should produce mental tribulation
Mr. Lincoln himself a. yet devotcs only thoughts to this
matter but the lady members Of his family aid to
be already busy engaged IN preparing for becoming
entrance into the White House. That present haunt OF
lonely bachelor promises b. greatly envened after
the inauguration Of the new administration Mr.. Lin.
coin. youthfuncss alone will bring about revolution.
Il Is stated the President elect intends to make his
departure from springfield about the middle Of February
He will travel slowly, and probably visit some OF the At
lanic cities before directing his toward Washing
ton city
on the arss Monday of the coming month the Lsgisa.
ture OF this will meet here for session Of forty
days. Their biennial advent insugurates the harvest
home Of hotel keepers rumscers &c, &C; hence great
preparations already made for the reception and de-
peton the members and their tail Of lobby
aud other hangers they always drag along stimuli
iancousy The usual scaniiness OF accommodations IN
the way Of board and lodging will doubtless be greatly
increased by the ycluminous nnuk Of applicants fr
otoe under Mr. Lincoln who will improve the presence
81 legislative FRIENDS Tor pressing their claims.
The following .iincoln' item appeared IN the local
column of This morning Journal
CoAr yoR TIN PuxpESr EycT.-we yesterday were
shown o, the clothing store Of Mcssrs Wool Hcnkc
tina, establishment present TO tho President elect
Tho stitching upon u very elaborate, and orpansnied
with great deal OF extra work.
SPRINGFIELD, m, Dec y, lsoo
1> Roocvd ~ ne rrcsidcm EJca-a Congressional, Rei,c
Re7s,es Made BY M. Lincoln al frrpr and CAays>sn
HIS Pos1,on on TIE Slarzy Question -.SoHehsng 4IDst
Us Lc1res and F1ies-cDsddoses for ~ .ys,c C2sas-
A Mo- k,sd ~ y7sssn-cgd "A, a,.f Szsseor 8aier
OF Orrgn-A Sensation Soyy-Ths Douglas DsA,or1cy
esAe Pru,r,e Sale--Paa and Py,s,'s, ~.
few days ago intimate friend q Mr. Lincoln wh.le
animadyertng upon certain reference IN Mr.. Bu
ohanans Message 70 the anteoOdeuts Of the President
elect took occasion speak % bin bearing upon the
abo.,vn Of the slave trade between the District u Co.
iumbta and the slave states unsuccosuy urged upon
Congress by Mr. Lincoln the the Single term
he served IN that body. lie remarked the time ihs;
Il was striking Illustration Of the aud IA
deep sense justice aud equity that pcryades the Prs
dent elsc, My curiosity being excited hunted ~ odd
hle Of one q the daics % this place, .nd after
dilgcnt search succeeded In nnding the bill suled to ia
full. Ihis Congressional relic having never been pub.
Iished entire within my knowledge IN either the numer.
Gus campaign liars any Of the Eastern yourns's 1
thought u well enough view OF the present comp.ca.
tons TO transmit copy 70 you for publication SECTION
ave OF the bill deserves especial attention from the ac
that Il was Intended provide Of limited Fugitive
Slave law several years before the general 10 The ns
eject Tor the country at large, passed. Oy Congress
The history the bill in question lson The 2st Il
pecember 1sss. Mr. Go,t Of New York, offered resolu
lion the House nstructng the Committee the Ne
trc, Of Columbia report bill for the abolition q ae
slaye trade the District As the resolution was
read motion made TO lay the table but lost 5y
vote Of 81 toss hot struggle eusucd, but aztec a
good deal OF parliamentary skirmshng the resolution