New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1860-08-30
POLITICAL INTELLIGENCE
MR.. LINCOLN IN KANSAS.

Iaign Of the highest magntude-the work OF comple-
ing the State organization under Constitution which
must yet become the organic law of our embryo State
and our beet and wsest felt some soicitude as 70
the result though the Republican sentiment had never
been 80 strongly in the ascendant message came TO
| us from Illinois, which, in substance read:
"MY FRIENDS IL KANSAS: /: has long been an
eager desire of my heart 10 yist you and your noble
land. Old acquaintance assure me that by co ming 10
TO You at this time may possibly render slight SER
| vice 10 your country and our common cause. Whsn
duty calls ever strive TO obey Not without detrl.
IN. Mt TO my interests, therefore waive all personal
considerations and gladly place myself at the disposal OF
the friends OF Freedom in Kansas, to whom feel IN
| common with my countrymen, an eternal debt OF
| gratitude
These we're the few and fitting words of that gallant
volunteer, in whom recognize the great stand
ard-bearer OF the Republican party, ABRAHAM LIN
| COIN"
short dispatch spoke our gratitude and extended
most cordial welcome to the favore and favored
of Illinois. Without further correspondence, Mr.. Lin
coin started for the Far West and arrived in 81. 10
on the last day of November. He was there met by
several Kansas Committees and warmly welcomed.
Mr. Lincoln was ALEC Waited by large numbers OF the
citizens of St. Joseph, and ~ dne 81, 80 o@'ee
THE Hon Abe Lincoln Of Ill., passed through this city yes.
terdsy, his way to Ksn,s. u, =. The s1s he, he.
nom other sate, TO sssis, them Old Abe will be ues{ ne
uDsbe to do for himself in the Democracy
On the appt arance of the above The LearenUOrh
Times elited by Champion Vaughan, offered to 60
beaver" on Republican majority of 3, 900 in Kansas
The Gazette wisely declined the proposal and the re-
suit exceeded The Times estimate.
On The afternoon Of November 3lst., Mr.. Lincoln
was conducted to the Kansas side OF the Missouri As
he touched our soil he exclaimed " am indeed de-
lighted ID be with you; can now breathe freely Mr.
Lncoln was very kindly treated il El~Ood and msde
his fret speech there The Town Hall WAS hlled all
casses and all parties turning out. After his speech
there was an elegant supper, the very soul OF which
was the honored guest.
The next day MIR. Lincoln vent to Troy, the county
seat of Donipan County where be spoke in tue after
noon for n arly two hours. The audience, though
compaJatively small absorbed with the real giant
of illinois The same afternoon MIR. Lincoln went to
Doniphan, and spoke IN the evening Inc next day he
rode 10 AtcbsOn, ard spoke again with telling effect
IL will be remembered that up TO this time Mr.. Lincoln
Rad visited but country towns" Az no place
did his audience exceed 200 out his speeches were al
ways as clear, elaborate logical and eloquent as when
he appeared in you mighty metropolis, in an institute
thronged with intellect, grace, and power lie PAID
the kndes Difference TO all inquiries, and seemed graf
flied at any int rruptons that indicated interest III MS
tak as he pleased 10 term his able and eloquent
efforts. 81 inquire, sad Mr. Lincoln, las TO
the character or numbers of those likely to hear
To accomplish little good is more gratifying TO me
than TO receive empty applause. Ii 10 this spirit
be met the farmers and mechanics OF Kansas and taey
returned for it the homage Of interest, affection, and
| confidence.
have purposely reserved an account of Mr. Lin
coin reception and stay at Leavenworth-tha metropo
lie Of Kansas-both because ac;ords with the march
Of events and is deserving Of enlarged mention.
| There was in it peculiar slgnliclnce. Though we
have received many distinguished guests, we have had
nothing that Appropriated TO that ovation 1t came so
nalurAly-was 30 spontaneous and heartfet-the en-
thusiasm over him and about him was earnest-the
regard for him universal and penetrating, that we
bSd thart IN he
nized 10 him an honest man-one who had fought q
good fight and who was in it and for for life. What
wonder then that Mr.. Lincoln regards his vsit TO
Lesvenworh Of the happiesJ events in his life
or that the recollection Of that event Is, 70 U.s. memo
ry and JOY forever
In company with the Leavenworth Committee, Mr..
Lincoln left Atchison early on Saturday morning, De
cen.ber 3, 1859.
Leaving Dir. Lincolns carriage jolting over the
hard cods Of the frozen twenty miles Of mother earth
that stretch between Atchison and Leayenworth, let
u turn 70 the latter city and glance at the preparations
On foot for the proper reception Of the anticipated
guest,
The following announcement appeared in the Re-
publican paper Of Saturday, and was pacafded about
| the streets:
The Hon Abe Lincoln Kansas soil He hiss spoken at
EwoOd Troy and Dnphan Last night he spoke at A;Gh.on
To-day at noon he arrives in Leayen" oe e ' ave as gt
h. stirring eloqaeu2e his noeheaed devotion 70 the cause Of
| Liberty"
About o'clock a. M, there great gathering of
citizens and by ii o'clock large procession, with mu-
sic and banners started out 10 meet the expected guest
The old Kckapoo cannon Ia FTeeState trophy sounded
his welcome when he sppeaie in sight aud the demon
stration was OF the beartiest description lie Was es
corted TO the Mansion House, where platform had
| been ereced.
John G.. Vaughan and when silence was partially re-
stored, Col. Vaughan introduced Mr. Lincoln TO the
| audience.
| MIR Lincoln made a graceful reply, in which he
graduated the people the victory they had achieved
SAYING that tuey would never have 10 hgnt their 0a
| Ties over again He expressed himself overpowered
with his reception, in which he recognized homage %
principle rather than tr'bue to personal merit. hs
| sptech was mastery effort and produced marked
| and sautaIy effect. He was simple aud downright,
dealt plainly and justly with parties and the measures
| Of partep.
self to the house company aud association with
| lew particular friends. Monday morning found MIN
ON the alert He took equal pleasure IN renewing old
| acquaintance or forming new ones He was to be
found the street, in Offices workshops, and took
especial celght in fami irizing himself with our
people, their pursuits and convictions. In the alter
| neon he delivered another speech to an immense
| audience.
Although the general publc has been made familiar
with the vie Ts and septirents of Mr.. Lincoln few
points from hs Kansas speeches may prove both fresh
and interesting. In opening my note book find the
| following among numerous otter extracts which were
| taken az hey fell from the speaker hps:
| FREEDOM NATioSAL The nationality of Freedom
is AS old as the Government itself. In all the States
| VII re Slavery did not exist by municipal law,
not ms distinctive feature OF the articles OF cesson
| Freedom established.
! Nos EXIEssIoS.-Ihe Fathers opposed interfering
| with Slavery, where IL existed or allowing 1t ~
| compass the national domain. This is alike my doc
trins and the doctrine of the Republican party.
| DENoCRATIC SENTIMLST.-Ine most advanced ee-
pent in the Democracy could boast OF higher sentl
nent than indifference TO Slavery aud they thought
they reached sublime hight when they declared they
were insleent as 10 whether il was voted mp voted
! down. This Indifference ID virtual recognition of the