The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16

Ike ms pace AZ the helm OF the craft ony 70 snA WIN
T. Why then, should be matter Of surprise that tho
osunsnance of the President elect has begun 70 wear
nore sober, solemn expression than hsretoforef Why
Mat certain sadness pervades his conversation and
strains the woned outbursts OF humor? Why that he
ves to dwell on the cherished past In preference 10 the
contemplation OF the uncertain futuref Whatever his
ether characteristics may be- that knows him 30
well as the writer viii deny that he has heart suscept
BE Of all truly humane emotions and hence s now griev-
ing at the prospect Of speedy separation from the oca
N that for thirty years has witnessed his joys;
Mat he entered poor, frendless youth, aud Is now
about leaving the Chief Magistrate OF the nation;
Mat contains nearly all that dear hm-whose every
man. and child will him part with feelings Of
regret and good wishes for the Of his exalted
mission.
Next to the President elect himself the parties that ex
perence and manifest the most sorrow his impending
departure hotel boarding house, billiard saloon
and rumshop keepers The climax OF their prosperity Is
reached. The turning point Of their fortunes Is about
being passed AS "Old Abe'' viii have turned
his back Springfield an instantaneous relapse into the
FORMER profess dulness. The quieness of graveyard
will prevail here after Monday next and most Of the
aforementioned individuals might well shut up their
establishments and retire from the hopeless field with
what they gouged out OF the Office seekers during the
Aeyday Of "Old Abe's" stay.
ID
win accompany its head his circuitous journey TO
Washington. Mr. Lincoln himself is opposed TO their
starting with him. but desires to be joined by them in
New York. Mrs. Lincoln however, is anxious TO go, and
DO are many of his her friends, and think more
than probable that the whole Of the family will come
along.
Mrs Lincoln is engaged night and day in perfecting
The details of the preparations for the removal of the
family. She, too, is anything but rejoicing at the immi-
nent parting with her many old tried, faithful friends
n this vicinity. Her impulsive nature will doubtless
draw out many a before she will take last glance
at Springfield. "Bobby, on the contrary, and the two
younger sons ubilant the coming good time tina
"trip to and Washington. Tonight the Presidential
mansion will be abandoned, and the whole party take
quarters at the Henry for the remainder Of their
Etay.
large number Of presents have been received by Mr.
Lincoln within the last few days. The more noteworthy
among them are a complete suit manufactured under the
auspices of Ellsworth Brother, Of Chicago and TO be
worn by Exceency the 4th Of March, and another
two hundred dollar from California The inaugura
Non Clothes after being exhibition for two days, will
DO first tried this evenings most momentous event,
10 be The was expressed to Mr. Lincoln with
out any explanations to the of the donor &C.
The oldest Of all gifts the President elect hand
however, in the Of yesterday morning 1t was no
mere nor less than whistle made out of pigs tail
There is ''se" in this Your correspondent has
The tangible refutaton Of the time honored saying that
no "whstle be made out Of pigs tail" with his
ewn eyes, The donor Of the novel instrument is pro-
ninent Ohio politician residing at Columbus, and
ne;sed with the State govern nent Mr. Lincoln enjoyed
the joke hugely. After practising upon the masterpiece
Of human ingenuity for nearly hour this morning, he
loosely remarked, that he had suspected up
this time that "there music in such thing that
THE NEW CABINET.
The Cincinnati Gazette, which s Mr.. Chase's organ
says:-"we have information from most reliable
source that the Hon. Salmon Chase has rendered
by Mr. Lincoln the position of Secretary Of the Treasury
which offer he holds under advisement We are further
advised that Mr.. Chase will probably accept.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
In letter from distinguished lawyer at Chicago the
writer speaks follows Of the President elect-He is
the man for the times He has much backbone any
man in America. know him well better man does
not i've He Ia kind hearted but Of principle and
Of courage Personally he has the strength of two
N proportion 70 his strength when he believes himself in
inc right
VERBATIM REPORTS OF MR.. LINCoLN's
SPEECHES AT INDIANAPOLIS AND GIN
CINNATI.
The Cincinnati Commercial prints the following verbatim
speeches Of Mr. Lincoln at Indianapolis and Cincinnati
which that journal states revised by the Presiden.
THE SECOND INDIANAPOLIS SPEECH.
Gov MORTON AND FELLOW CITIZENS OF Ts STATE OF
NprANA-Most heartily do thank you for this magnif
share of the compliments thus paid more than that
which pertains TO mere instrument-an accidental
ms mnst oOk upon il as most magnificent reception
and as such most heartily do thank you for IT, You
been pleased to address yourself TO me chiefly In
behalf Of this glorious Union in which we i've, In a
of which you have my hearty sympathy, and, as far
as may be within my power, viii have, one and IN
separately, my hearty consideration; while do not
pect upon this occasion, until get TO Washing
ton, 70 attempt any lengthy speech, viii only say to
the salvation OF this Union there needs but one single
thing, the hearts Of people like yours. (Appause)
The people, when they rise in in behalf Of the
Union the liberties Of their country truly may il be
said "The gates Of hell cannot prevail against them.
(Renewed appause) In all trying positions in which
Shall be placed-and doubtless shall be placed in many
such-my reliance will be placed you and the people
OF the United states; and wish you to remember
and forever that your business and not mine; that
the union Of these states and the liberties Of THIS peo
Two years age but great deal TO the thirty millions OF
people who nhabt these United States and TO their pos
ierty In al coming time Is your business TO rise up
and preserve the Union and liberty for yourselves and
not for me- desire they should be consttuonally per-
formed. already stated am but an accidental In
strumont temporary but for q limited time,
and appeal you again to constantly bear in mind that
with you and with politicians not with Presidents,
mot with Office seekersbut with you, s the question:
Sna the Union shall the liberties OF this country be
preserved TO the latest generation (Cheers)
SPEECH TO GERMAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATIONS,
CINCINNATI.
Mr.. CHARMAx-I thank you and those whom you repre-
sent for compliment you have paid by rendering
me this address In so far there allnson to
present national difficulties, which expresses, you
have said views OF the gentlemen present, shall
have 10 beg pardon for not entering fully upon the ques
rions which the address you have read suggests
deem u my duty-a duty which owe 70 my con.
stituentsto you gentlemen, that should wait until the
ias, moment devsopement q the present national
dlr,cuties before ! express myself decidedly what
course shall pursue. hope, then, not 70 be false 70
an thing that you have 70 expect Of me. agree with
yosr Mr. Chairman that the working men are the basis
Of al the plain that they are the
most numerous and you added that those were the
sentiments Of gentlemen present, representing not
only the working class, but citizens Of other callings
than those a. the mechanic, l am happy 70
concur with you In the~e sentiments, not only
OF the native born citizens, but also Of the
Germans aud foreigners ff5m other Countries
Mr. Chairman hold that while exists II Ia his duty
40 improve not only his condition, but To assist IN
smelsorating mankind; and, therefore, without entering
uron the details Of ths question, viii simply say, that
am for those means which vii give the grestast good 10