New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-05-25
MIR. LINCOLN AND THE OFFICIAL COM
MITTEE.
,D.ei.l Correspondence of The Chicago journal.


A,Lmun Of Mass, and the Chairmen of the different
State Delegations. arrived here at "a o'clock this
evening
great crowd were awaiting them at the depot, and
oreeled their coming with enthusiastic shouts. From
he depot they marched to the hotel, accompanied by
he crowd and two or three bands dscoursng stirring
musc. The appearance and names Of the more dlstn-
onsl ed Delegates were received with vociferous APP
1lause especiay the venerable and famous Francis II
Blair of Maryland, the Hon. f. d. Morgan, Governor
of New.York, and Gov. Boutwell, OF Massachusetts.
When they arrived at the hotel the crowd still IN
creasinq detloyed off to the Stateouse Square, to
give vent to their enthusiasm in almost continual
cheers and listen TO fervent speeches.
Having nurtaken of bOuntifu supper, the Delegates
nro,eeded quietly by such streets would escape the
crowd TO the residence of Mr. Lincoln. Quite num-
Der of outsiders along, among whom were nall
dozen editors including the Hon. Henry j. Raymond
of The Ner- York Times.
Ar,ono the delegates composing the Committee,
many of the most distinguished men in Elat great Con-
yenon such as Mr. Evarts of New York, the accom-
plisbed an eloquent spokesman OF the delegation from
be Empire State and friend OF Mr. Seward; Judge
Kelly of Pennsy lyania whose tall form and sonorous
eloonence excited much attention; Mr. Andrew OF
Massachusetts, the round-faced, handsome man, who
made such beautiful aud telling speech on oehau OF
the old Bay State, in seeondng the motion to make
| Iincon's nomination unanimous; MIR. Simmons, the
oray-beaded United States Senator from Rhode Island;
Mr. AsLuun the President of the Convention so long
he
ster. and the leader of the Massachusetts Wings the
veteran Blair, end his gallant sons Frank T. and
| Montgcmery; brave old Blake of Kentucky; Gala.
| cher the literary man OF Ohio burly, loud voiced
Cartier of Ohio who announced the four votes that
gave Lincoln the nomination, and others that have
not time 10 mention.
In a few minutes it now being about p. MI, they
were at Lincolns house-an elegant two-story dwell
ing fronting west, Of pleasing exterior, with neat
ard roomy appearance situated the quiet part OF the
town surrounded with shrubbery. As they were pass
ing in at the gate and up the steps two handsome lads
of eight ten years met them WIN aeourteous good
morning gentlemen"
Are you Mr.. Lincolns son! said Mr.. Evarts OF
New-York. "Yes, Sir said the boy. " Then lets
shake hands,; and they began greeting him 20 warmly
AZ 10 excite the younger one attention. who had stood
silently by the opposite gae-pos, and he sang out
I'm a Lincoln too; whereupon several delegates,
amid much laughter, saluted the young Lincoln.
Having all collected in the large north parlor, Mr.
Ashmun addressed Mr.. Lincoln, who stood at the east
end Of the room, as iolows
Freely ..shled CHI
s snd O vo's e o. by the
Of the Republicans Chicago Presden, Of the United States
ceEi,ee Seen not only Tsiecg to yourself but sppo
pirate the important which they have in hasd that they
should person. and present TO the Authentic evidence
the action Of that Conventions and Sir without any phrase
which shs ehsr pe an o S poc
in the questions which connected with your nomination
Sf hi to 2o% os the n eonaon and wS h platform
resolution. and which the Convention adopted Sir
al your shall glad to receive from you such
response az 1t may be your pleasure to give us"
Mr.. Lincoln listened with a counterance grave and
earnest almost to sternness, regarding MIR. Ashmun
with tie profOundes attention. and a the CONCLUSION 81
that gehtlomans remarks al or an impressive pause
be rel lied in clear but subdued voice. with that per-
feet enunoatiOn which always marks his utterance
and dgnlfed sincerity Of manner suited 10 the man
and the occasion, in the following words
Ma cHHSsN AMP GESTL e., oS the cSSsIrTEE
tie high honor done which now formally
ponsibiy which i. nsepea this high honors respol
ty witch could almost wish had fallen upon some one Of
the eminent and experienced statesmen whose dis
gus ed before the Convention shall by
oonder fully the resolutions of the Convention de
nominated the pLo, and without unnecessary unreason
able delay reped you MI Chairman IN writing not do.ot
ing that the platform i'll be found satisfactory and the nonina
ion glaiepIly accepted,
And now will not longer defer the pleasure Of taking YOU
aud each Of you, by the hand"
Mr. Ashmun then introduced the delegates personally
TO MIR. Lincoln, who shook them heartily by the hand.
Gov. Morgan Mr.. Blair Senator Simmons, Mr.Welles,
and Mr. Fogg Of Connecticut were first introduced then
came hearty old Mr.. Blake of Kentucky LinCOn's
native State, and Of course they had to compare notes.
inquire up old neghborhoods, and if time had allowed
they would soon have started to tracing out the old
pioneer families. Major Ben. Eggeston Of Cincinnati
next and his greeting and reception were equally
hearty. Tall Judge Kelly of Pennsylvania then
presented by Mr.. Ashniun to Mr. Lincoln. AS they
shook hands, each eyed the others ample proportions
with genuine admiraton-LncoIn, for once, standing
straight Indian during this evening, and showing
Lis tall form in ts full dignity.
"Whats your hight p inquired Lincoln.
Six feet three what is yours, Mr.. Lincoln y said
Judge Kelly, in his round, deliberate tone.
Six feet four replied Lincoln.
"1hen," said Judge Kelly, Pennsylvania bows to
Illinois My Gear man, for years my heart has been
aching for President that could look up to- and I've
found lin at last in the land where We thought there
were noIe hut hHie giants"
Mr. Eyarts Of New-lork expressed very gracefully
his qualification at meeting Mr.. Lincoln, whom he had
head at the Cooper Institute, but where, account
Of the pressure and crowd, he had TO go away without
an Introduction.
MIR. Andrew OF Massachusetts said, 1" We claim you,
Mr.. Lincoln, as coming from Massachusetts, because
all tie old Lincoln name are from Plymouth Colony"
wen consider II 70 Ills evening", raid Lincoln.
Various Others were presented, when Mr. Ashmun
a'l'd item to come up aud Introduce themselves.
lut Gid Abe Lincoln. The greatest good feeling pre-
vailed. As The delegates fell back, each congratulated
tie other thai they had got just the sort of A
Loaih -dressed New-Engauder remarkedto M, 90 was
HlIaid should meet "a gigantic n-spit,er, with the
names OF tiat-lOaman and the uge.t face in crti.
Ton; and Les II complete gentleman"
MIs. Lincoln received lie delegates in the south
IGIIor, where tley were feyeraly conducted cfter
hor Official duty vae performed IL will no doubt be
gTa, alton 10 tLofe who have not secn this auiabe
i.Do acoomp lihLod lady Ia know that she adorns a
omviug-room, presiies table does the honors
ocCaecn like the present, will do the h0nors
at tie White Iiouse with appropriate grace. She ia 4
laughter Of DR.. Todd, formerly OF Kentucky and long
che Of tie prominent citizens OF Springfield. She IL
one Of rte tsies noted for their beauty and accom-.
Ilsln eiir. One al them IL now the wife OF Nnian
W. Idwmds, efq., son Of old Gov. Edwards Mrs
Lincoln n now apparently about IS years of age ia
very handsome women, with siyacious aud graceful
manner; IL interesting aud often sparkling l,lker
Standing Ivy her alnosl gigantic husband she app,ars
Ielte but is really about tie average hight of ladies'