The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-14
'm LINCOLNg JOURNEY 10 WASHINGTON.
Arrival or the President Elect ut Columbus,
Ohls-Hk Reception BY the Lcgi-
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CINCINNATI, Feb Is, 1851.
Last evening large torchlsht procession marched to
the Burne House and called out Mr. Lincoln, who briefly
returned his thanks for the honor done him. number
Of citizens Afterwards had the pleasure Of shaking Mr.
Lincoln's hand
was not until aft midnight that the corridors Of
Burnett House vacated by the last of the thou
sands that had TO take look at the President
elect and quietness settled the immense edfce.
strong police force had charge Of the hotel all night and
the Presidential party the rest they greatly
needed.
At half past six O'Clock this morning the call to rise
made the floor assigned to the President, his "a
miy and suite Shortly after O'Clock the entire
company parook Of breakfast The Governor and other
prominent representatives Of Indiana and the city
mttees then took formal leave Of Mr. Lincoln and party,
and after eight O'Clock the carriages conveyed them
10 the Little Miami depot.
Several thousand people assembled around the
depot bid farewell to the distinguished vster An
efficient police escort prevented however any close APP
proach, and the entered without any uncom
Portable crouding At nine A. N. precisely the whistle
sounded the rolled out amidst the cheers
of the innumerabe spectators.
Mr. Lincoln stood the platform Of the as the
train vent out Of the depot, bowling his farewell to the
crowd, who cheered enthusiastically. Mr. A. Stager,
pany goes with the Presidential party far Buffalo,
with apparatus for making connection with wires be-
tween the stations, in case Of accident to the train
COLUMBUS, Feb. Is, 1851.
Tho magnificent weather to day again favored the
Presidents travels. This together with the happy ap
pontmens Of those charge Of the special train rendered
the trip Columbus the most pleasant portion of the
Journey thus far accomplished The train consisted Of three
passenger in which only about hundred persons
and suite occupied the rear the local company the mid
de- and the representatives of the press the front
OF prominent individuals there aboard Adjutant
General Darlington deputed by the Governor Of II
State to escort Mr. Lincoln to the capital COL McGlan,
Judge r. r spauldng, of Cleveland Gen. Robinson, Of
Pttsburg and Larz Anderson the brother of Major An
derson and the members of the legislative reception
oommitte es.
The President, although somewhat stffened In his
limbs BY his hand shaking exerons last night and suffer-
ing from cold, in the best of humor all day, and
chated and laughed continually Mrs. Lincoln was likewise
her NEST pleasant mood oonversed with the ladies
and gentlemen around her in the most lively manner
Bob did not to feel any themorse from ~. snar
king Caawba with which the republican youths Of Gin
cnnatl had piled him SO ocraly the previous evening"
and contributed much to the general good feeling by his
gay coioqulal ways. The two youngest Lincoln sprgs
also cxurberant with juvenile delight at the exc
| ing scenes they passed through
The train rushed on at the rate Of thirty miles an
hour reached this point before three p NJ Snort stop
pages we're made only at Milford, Love'and, Morrow
Xena and London stations although large and enthusias
tic crowds had gathered with bands of music and arti
kry at oil others.
The President was slightly hoarse from his frequent
speaking the open air the two preceding days, and
his friends desired him to maintain strict silence but
4 unada m
Imam uumoved at the anxiety manifested everywhere to
hear and to see him de appeared on the platform and
spoke few kind words at each Of the stopping places
liz Xenia countless multitude, very largely sprinkied
- 'nred people, awaited his arrival, and INDUCED
demonstrations Of enthusiasm. An
intense scramble for q ,v.~- = "a !,
sued Upon the conclusion of his remarAs,
was with difficulty that he beat safe retreat
ino his An equally demonstrative ovation was
ade al London tho whole population OF which appeared
b have turned out Owing TO some misunderstanding
hmopg the Committee OF Arrangements provision had
made for dinner the way the appearance Of two
baskets u, OF cakes shortly after twelve O'Clock was
therefore, the signal Of great rejoicing among the CON-
pany. A rush, headed by Bob, who swooped upon his
prey with yell Of delight made and the contents
disposed Of in q twinkling.
Mr. Lincoln $3.50 - .wa o'clock, the announce
nent being made BY the firing Of The city Is
crowded. Under military escort Mr. Lincoln and suite
arrived at the State capital lie visited by Governor
pennson, In the Executive room and after ntroductons
proceeded Joint session OF the Legislature in Repre-
tentative Hall, and welcomed by Lieutenant Cover
Dor Kirk in q short address, to which Mr. Lincoln
Iponded.
verify the journey or the President elect is march
III triumph. Columbus Is only second class city,
III twenty thousand inhabitants, but its population
must have been trpled today by the invasion Of
Furious myrads from the rural districts. The public
directs and squares literally black with human
beings orai ages and conditions. While the pro-
lesion moved towards the State Houselwh the honored
lues OF Ohio, such universal genuine spontaneous re-
bcrg as burst forth 10 every direction at the sight Of
lac choice Of the nation for the highest office In the land
kroves rresistbiy that the popular mind Of this
lection OF the great Buckeye State is fully convinced
MA, Abraham Lincoln will be worthy Of the con-
isnce reposed in him, and In the ful1lment OF
liz high mission look only to his countrys
cod Party distinctions TO be entirely wiped out
mong tue western Masses the maintenance Of the Union,
ne constitution and the federal laws, Is the all pcrvadng
hutmen to which OF all parties expect the future
ucf Mag strate Of the country TO respond in truly
riotic manner.
The reception Of the President elect by the General As
mby presented most solemn and touching scene, and
M that witnessed felt the deepest emotion Mr. LIN
hin was go profoundly moved "a to be hardly able
u do himself justice in his reply TO the address Of
bo President OF the Senate; but the earnestness
Ind conscientiousness that plainly shone on his
,ce effected with the audience than words
| lbuA The following Mr.. Lincoln's address
MR pr'supESr AVID Nix. srsxEs AND GEsrtEEEy ~ TUE
gstRM AsrNmY--rt IA truo, as has been said hv the
resident Of the Senate that very great reaponsbity
lists upon me In the position to which the votes of tho
mercan people have called me. I deeply sensible
tina, weghty responsibility. cannot but know what
+" a. snox, that withou, name, perhaps without
asou why . should hare name, more mas ionen
IN me tai such as did not rest eren
on the Father Of his coahtry and 80 feeling cannot
ID turn and look for tho support without which II will
impossible for TO perform that great task turn,
en- and look to the American peorlc and 10 that God
10 has never forsaken them. AIuson has been made
tho interest felt In relation to the policy OF the new
mnlstfation. In this have received from some de-
ee Of credit for having Kept silence, and from others
ne depreciation siil hirk that was right. In the
lyirE and repeatedly shifting scenes OF the present,
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