Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-15

toned al every road crossing and every half milo, dis
| playing The American dag as signal Of ell right"
LEwREEcEBURG, Ind. Feb. ~.
There is mmenoe crowd here, aud flags aud ban.
suspended over the track Mr. Lincoln said he
hoped all we're Union men here and friendly with their
neighbors across the river He frequently inter-
rupted with cheers. The train moved of amid salues,
music and tremendous cheering
CINCINNATI, Feb. IL.
The train arrived at the appointed tine the foot Of
Fifth street, which literally blocked with people
The locomotive compelled to stop. The crowd
was great impossible TO get out of the way at
the depot and it found necessary bring the mill
tary and police force into reqIisiton clear it away
The reception in the history OF Cincinnati
The weather mild and beautiful The streets were
crowded with citizens and people from this and the neigh
boring States The streets through which the procession
passed crowded early hour and the windows
filed with ladies. The Burnett House. where the Presi-
dental party stopped, handsomely decorated, and
every arrangement made for the comfort Of the disn-
gui,hed guests. The stars and stripes flying from
all the public and a number Of private buildings.
At hapast 2 the military, which made fine display,
and the committee of arrangements the Indian
apos and Cincinnati Railroad depot On the arrival OF
the train, Mayor Bishop introduced aud welcomed the
President elect to Cincinnati. Mr. Lincoln took seat in
baouChc drawn by six white horses amid the deafen-
ing cheers Of of people The procession
in charge of Miles Greenwood took up its march, passing
through the principal streets amid the cheers of and
waving of flags aud handkorchiefs by the ladies', to the
DuTutL mouse, NHtre II dfrlF AT WhCn Lin
coin entered amid deafening GheersMenors Band play
Jog Hail Columbia and Star Spangled Banner"
After few moments rest, Mr. Lincoln made his ap-
pcarance on the balcony accompanied by Mayor Bishop
who made a short Introductory address, Mr. Lincoln
| then spoke. He said
| ANOTHER SPEECH.
have spoken but before this in Cincinnati That
year previous TO the late Presidential election
On that OCCASION in playful manner tut with sincere
words, l addressed much of what | said 20 the Ken
tuckans gave my opinion that VIC, as Republicans
would Ultimately ,at them Democrats but that they
could that result longer by nominating Senator
Douglas for the Presidency than they could in any other
way. They did not in any true Of the word,
mate Mr. Douglas, and the result has certainly
soon ever expected. also told them how expect
ed they would be treated after they should have been
a,en; and now wish 10 call their attention TO what
then said upon the subject. then said, when 10
W. say, beat you, you perhaps want to know what
will do with you will tell you far as | author
lied to speak for the opposition, what mean TO do
! with " mean 10 treat YOU possibly
can Washington, J Ierson and Madison treated Won
We leave you alone and in no way 10 interfere
with your institutions ab de by all and every compro
mise Of the Constitution; aud, in word coming back
the original proposition treat Won so far a. degenC
rae men, If have degcneratej may according to the
exanIle of these noble fathers Washington Jefferson
and Madison. We mean TO remember that YOU are "a
good AS We that there is no diff rnce between rs Other
than the difference OF circumstances. We mean TO
cognze and bear in mind always ihat you have good
hearts in your bosOms other people, claim
have aud treat You accordingly
Fellow citizens oil Kentucky riand, parliamentary
call YOU in my new position see occasion and
feel no inclination to retract ord OF Ibis II il shall
be made good be assured the fault shall not be
nine
The remarks we're received Wh great enthusiasm. In
passing to his those that could rushed at him,
throwing their arms around him, patlng him on the
back, aud almost wrenching his arms of Politicians
were thick among them George Sanders and Others.
This evening, in the grand hall Of the BWnet House
which hss been decorated Tor the occasion Mr. Lincoln
will receive the people generally lie looks well and
in good pirts The whole thus far which
have been under the charge Of w. :. Wood have been
admirable. Nothing has occurred to mar the pleasure
Of the journey.
MR. LINCOLN AT COLUMBUS-HE DEFINES HIS
POSITION
CoLUNBUs, Feb. l3-Hr Lincoln arrived here at two
O'Clock, and received with a national salute aud
every demonstration of popular enthusiasm. lie visited
Governor Denrscn in the Executive Chamber, aud was
subsequently introduced to the members Of the Legsa-
'ure in Joint session. where he formally welcomed
by the Lieutenant Governor which Mr. Lincoln re.
spOnded fellows
Il ia true has been said Ly the President of the Sen
ate, 'ha. very great responsibility uIon in the
position to when the votes Of the American people have
called me ana deeply sensible Of that weighty respon.
slhIuy. cannot but know, what YOU all know that
thOut a name-perhaps without a reason why should
have name, there has fallen upon a TASK such rs
did not rest upon tue Father of bis Country And go
feeling cannot but and look for the support With.
out Which it will be impossible for to perform that
great task. turn then aud look to the American peo-
pie and 10 that God who has never forsaken them.
Alusion has been made 10 the interest felt in relation
10 the policy of the Administration In this have
received from degree of credit for having kent
slcnce from Others, depreciation. | sill think
hight, in the varying and repeatedly shifting scenes
OF the present without precedent which could enable
to judge Of the past /, has seemed fitting that be-
fore speaking upon the Equities of the country should
have gained view Of the whole field 10 be sure after
al would be at liberty to modify and change the course
OF policy future events might make change neces.
Sary.
have not maintained silence from any want of real
anxiety Its good thing that there than
ety Tor there il nothing going wrong 1! is consong
circumstance that when look there nothing that
really hurts any body We entertain DIFF rent views up
political questions but nobody is suffering anything.
THi' il most consoling circumstance, and from it,
Judge that all want time and patience and reli-
on that God who has never orsaken this people
WHAT HE SAID AT INDIANAPOLIS.
Governor Morton, Of Indiana, welcomed Mr. Lincoln
on his arrival at indianapolis the following being the
concluding words of the Governors welcome:
"Our Government which but yesterday was the theme
of every ouogy and stood for the admiration of the
world to-day threatening to crumble into ruins and
it remains be whether il possesses living prin.
cipe whether in the ullaess OF time the hour OF its
dissolution is az hand.
But full Of confidence that the end Is not vet
that the precious Inheritance from fathers will OF
eude grasp or be wIested from WIthouta struggle
that We but passing through of those civ com
motions that mark the history ofeyery great nation and
tlat shall emerge from the present gloom into the
bright sunshine OF pesce and fraternity, and march
forward with accelerated speed in the paths of prospect
ty and power.
MR. LINCOLN'S RESPONSE.
In response, Mr. Lincoln said
Gov Morton aud ieow-citzcns of the State OF lodi
ana-Most heartily do thank you for this magnificent
reception and VIII lie cannot take myself any share
OF the compliment thus paid than that which PER
tans to mere iDstrument-an accidental stIument,
perhaps should sayof great cause, yet must look
upon it magnificent reception, and such
heartily do thank you for it,