Richmond daily Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1842-1861, 1861-02-25

you and allow y02 10 see me, chesrs and have Il
say 70 you as have said frequently to audiences on MI
journey, that in the sight suppose have tn best Of thu
bargain. (Cheers) Assuming that you se oil for h
Constitution, the Unoo lcheers and the psrpsul lib
critics OF this people, l bid YOU farewell"
After the address Mr. Lincoln escorted TO his car
rage by the Mayor and proceeded the Aston House
where he had interview with Col Fremont.
Among the persons who we're introduced by name
during the handsbakipg ceremony yesterday was Ten
Hyer to whom Mr.. Lincoln ooosey said as he raised
his hands aud playfuy warded off the great pugiist-
Don't strike me, Mr.. Hyer" This episode caused much
amusement
During the day large number Of persons paid theil
respects to Mr. Lincoln at the Astor House. among them
vas Barnum VITO gave him invitation to visit bis Mu
zeum Mr. L. accepted the invitation but failed &c
and see the show" Mrs. Lncoln the "Prince Of Rails,
and the rest of the children, however paid it visit
Mr. Hazard the powder manufacturer, introduc-
cd and Mr.. Lincoln smlingy told him "keep bis pow
der dry" Whether the future policy Of the admin
is,ration can be OWNED from the remark Is extremely
probematical. "
At o'clock Mrs Lincoln held her reception in one oil
the ladies piors It was nominaly for ladies, but
gentlemen we're present than ladies' The room was
thronged with visitors during the evening"
In the evening Mr.. Lincola visited the opera. As he
entered the academy the whole company came in front
of the curtain and sang the Star Spanglsd Blnner,
the American flag being draped behind them; the
caestri then played "Hail to the Chief" Meanwhile Mr.
Lincoln rose in his seat and stood for five minutes bow.
ing to the audience amid immense demon STATIONS of
excitement AID applause. NJ. L. remained but a short
time Two of the juvenile Lincons visited Laura Keene-
theatre.
During the afternoon Mr. Hamin, the Vice President
elect arrived ia this city, and dined with Ne Lincoln
At late hour Of the night both gentlepen
AIDED which brought Thousands TO the vicinity Of the As
tor House. Mr. Hamlin was called out and spoke.
DEPARTURE IRON YORK
Mr. Lincoln aud suite left New York at o'clock Thurs
day morning. and proceeded down TO the ferry landing
In consequence of the departure taking place an hour
earlier than originally fixed upon, there compare.
lively but few persons present
ARRIVAL IN NEW JERSEY.
Mr. Lincoln arrived ct Jersey City from New York on
Thur day morLing and received by large con-
course Of citizens The Hon. VIM. L. Dayton welcomed
him. and Mr Lincoln b efy responded.
At all the intermediate towns, Newark Eizibethtown
ard Princeton great crowds were collected around the
stations and cheer after cheer rang out in honor OF the
resident elect
At Newark the President dsmounted at the upper de-
pot and rode down broad street n open barouche to
the lower depot, distance of mile and half. Here
the crowd was immense The utmost curiosity was man-
Il sted to Mr.. Lincoln and many odd remark, were
Hlde about him
At EIizabeth,own and at Princeton Mr.. Lincoln ap-
peared the platform of the and said few words
10 the masses. These were drowned in cheers.
TIE RECEPTION TRENTON AND BY NEW JERSEY Leg
An immense multitude awaited Mr.. Lncon's arrival
at Trenton. At the whistle Of the locomotive
heard and almost simultaneously party Of German Ar
tillersts fired rational salute Of hiry-fo guns.
Mr.. Lincoln stepped from the train at once, and
introduced 10 the Mayor Of Trenton by Mr.. Dayton.
The cavalca5e then fled on! Of the depot amidst the
widest demonstrations Of applause.
The cavacade wound from the depot through State
street to the capitol The party here dismouned and
proceeded in the order 20 thu Senate chanb T,
where Mr. Lincoln welcomed by the presiding officer.
Mr. Lincoln responded aud then proceeded to the House
where he received by the Speaker in address, in
which he used the following remarks
am happy to give you, sir the assurances Of those
whose blood shed in the Of liberty upon this
soil of the continued devotion Of this State to the Con-
situton and the Union founded by fathers, and that
people wi heartily cooperate with you in all ccnsi
tutona efforts for speedy aud peaceabe settlement Of
the frences which unhappy distract cur country
Wesympathz. with you in the difficulties with which you
surrounded Already have the dark clouds of di-u
Mon obscured portion Of those glars which lately shone
ia an undivided constellation but hope that coansels
OF wisdom and prudence will yet dspe those clouds, ard
thlt the close Of your administration may witness US once
more a united and harmonious nation