The Kingwood chronicle. [volume] (Kingwood, Va. [W. Va.]) 1861-1861, 1861-03-02
Movements of the President Elect.

at daylight with firing Of salutes Shortly
after clock flag containing MlrtyJour
stars was hoistel by Mr. Lincoln from plat
form in front Of Independence Hall, after an
appropriate prayer and other ceremonies
The square was filed BY mass Of people,
whose enthusiastic cheers were worthy Of the
occasion. A national salute was also fred as
the FLAG hoated out in the morning sun.
Mr.. Lincoln after hosting the flag, made
a speech which contained some important
points. He said the country was to be saved
only On the principle contained il the Decla-
ration Of Independence, which gave liberty
not alone to the people Of this country, but
to the people Of the whole world for al fl-
ture time If Tie country cannot be sarea
uiHloM git1ug ul this 1riuclple, he aeoull
ratter be ossassi,lnted on the spot than sur
render It,
In his view Of the present aspect OF affairs
there was no need Of blood>hed and war.
He was not IN favor Of such course and he
would say, in advance, that there will be no
bloodshed unless forced upon the Govern
ment as an act Of se1t-defonce He may have
said something inaiscrcet, but had said no
thing he was not willing to live by and die BY.
In reply to Mayor Henry, upon the oeca-
sion Of his reception, Mr. Lincoln said
shall speak officially on next Monday week,
if ever IF should not do 50 then, it were
useless for me to do SO now. When I do
speak, as your worthy mayor has expressed
the hope, | will take such grounds as | shall
deem best calculated to restore peace, har-
mony and prosperity to the nation, and the
liberty Of these States and all these people.
Referring to Independence Hail. he said
All my political warfare has been in favor OF
the teachings coming forth f ON that sacred
hall May my right hand forget its cunning
and my tongue ceave to the roof Of my mouth,
if ever prove false to those teachings.
| HARRIsBUnG, Feb. %. During Mr. Lin
coln ! speech here, in abiding to the military
support which the General Government may
expect from Pennsylvania in case Of emcr-
gencv, he remarks While ! am exceedingly
gratiiied 70 see the manifestation upon your
streets Of your military force here, and at
your promise to use that force in case Of
emereency-vhile | make this acknowledg-
nent, desire to repeat, in order to preclude
any possible misconstruction. that do most
heartily hope we shall have no use for them
80 loud applause that it will never become
their duty to shed blood, and more especially
never to shed fraternal blood / promise
that in 50 far as | may have the wisdom to
direct, that if so painful result shall in any
wise be brought about it shall be no fault OF
mine (Cheers.
WASHINGTON, Feb 23-Not little sensa-
ton prevailed throughout the city this morn
coin had arrived il the early train, he having
travelled hither ipcoq from Harrisburg lie
was met at the station ~ several gentlemen
Of distinction without formality, and was i'm
niediately driven 70 Willard Hotel
It appears Mr.. Lincoln was yesterday al
yised to come hither without delay Prepa-
rations had been made to meet him at the
station this afternoon, and the Mayor of
Washington was to make welcome address,
but Mr., Lincoln has thus spoiled the pro
glammc
The President elect accompanied ~ Mr
Seward, paid his respects TO President Bu-
chanan shortly after his arrival spending a
few minutes in social conversation
TIE FEELING AT BALTIMORE. The pre-
val ing feeling excited by Nr. Lincoln 5 quiet
passage through Baltimore was one Of relief
and qualification, though expressions Of dis
appointed curiosity were frequently heard
The injudicious determination Of certain po-
litical friends Of the President elect in this
city to mark bis arrival with public demon
Stration had excited a spirit Of stern oppo>l-
ton. which il was feared would manifest itself
in acts which, though designed directly to re-
buke the ill-advi>ed zeal Of the parties refer
red to, might yet have been misconstrued In
to personal affront to the President elect,
and 50 have reflected discreditably upon the
good repute of Baltimore The action, there
fore, Of Mr.. Lincoln, in Disappointing alike
the purposes of his political friends and the
public curiosity, was simple and practical
avoidance Of what might have been an occa-
sion Of disorder and Of modification to all
interested in the preservation Of the good
name Of our city.-Balt American
OBJECT OF THE HAsTY MOVEMENT. a.
rious conjectures as to the hasty and secret
movements of Mr. Lincoln are afoat It was
rumored at Harrisburg that be had received
a dispatch from Washington requiring his
presence in that city before y . clock on the
Esd, il order to use his influence with the
paana nnnrrass u favor nf .nnaiIiatinn and