The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-21
TINE HEALS OF the NATION.
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s,sasss, with small delegation Of twenty two from
soe CITY Wide Awakee. AL wore badges and walked
csnersi J. II. Hobart Ward and Captains BunOe and
mcleod Of the New York Wide Awakes After they ar
r&sd the spot the band struck up the nrst piece
While the band playing these airs, committee from
me Wide Awakes made inquiries as 70 whether Mr. Lin
coin appear; but learning that he was too
vel to SO called upon Mr. Hamlin, who expressed his
Willingness 10 ADDRESS them.
The crowd now learning that Mr. Hamlin was TO adj
rets them rom the window Of the ladies' paror instead
Of from the portico rush was made in that direction.
Al this moment General Ward appeared at the window
Il the ladies paror and introduced Mr. Hamin TO the
Loud chers greeted the appearance of the President
sect who, when silence was resiored spoke briefly as
GrrnHns-I am gratded to hear those generous tones
That come from the honest hearts Of the men who occupy
rney speak devotion TO principle In when
all have common interest They give me the evidence
Of Good. They satisfy that here, in this great
mart the hearts and hands Of our people are
ready To vndate the under which they ve
which they recevedfro their fathers CheersJ
They ten me how truly government ike ours may
Iefose upon the popular VIII. ihey ten me now
you have elected to the rst position inthe natoa
rest assured that you will revere in all times that
loyalty which the citizen to his govern.
nent--(Cries OF "good' ')-and that with heart,
and head hand you will rally TO this support in
Mr. Hann then withdrew, and the serenade was con-
tinued by the band.
TIE LINCOLN FAMILY AT BARNUM's.
On TUESDAY afternoon, after LAncon's arrival in
the city, Mr. Barnum the "Prince Of showmen" waited
upon him at the Astor House, and invited him 10 visit
The Museum Mr. Lincoln said that he would certainly
intend some time during yesterday Dont forget, said
Barnum. you're Honest Old Abe shall rely upon you,
and I'll advertise your The advertisement appeared but
MrEIincon didn't. great many people took this OPP
portunty of seeing the President elect together with
the other curioses but they unfortunately dsap
psin,ed They the great Lincoln turkey, however,
and looked though they enjoyed it. They didn't,
though for how can one enjoy the sight Of fine fowl
httened for another person to eatY
During the mornBg Bob Lincoln, the rail prince
dropped into the Museum and looked through It's spacious
halls The "What IL tn enjoyed his distinguished consde
alton the Aztec children looked wilder than he
faced Them descendants Of long and thin line Of kings
they are the lightning calculator dropped his chalk
and for the first time made only small mistake In his
addition The young Prince wanted TO consult Ma
dame Delmonte, The fortune teller, upon the
with extremely Southern ATTITUDES, she rather
favored secession. If Mr. Barnum had only
kft young Lincoln TO himself could have recog
nized him as the of the President.
Mrs. Lincoln, handsome, matronly LADY, paid the
Museum visit also, and sent ner children with their
Barnum in his private box Such Of the party could
write inscribed their upon the vsiters book under
the ksignatnres of Tommy and the Prince of Wales
there extraordinary crowd, and very little atten
tcn paid to ne distinguished visters. The manner in
which the brass band executed the national airs was the
noet remarkable event Of the day at the Museum.
RECEPTION OF LADIES BY MRS. LINCOLN.
At eight O'Clock last evening Mrs. Lincoln, who did
not accompany the Presidential party to the Opera
ceved calls from the ladies stopping the Astor House,
and also the wives and daughters of many Of
distinguished and influential citiz The ladies' parlor
Of the Aston House appropriated for the purpose,
and eight O'Clock Mrs Lincoln, accompanied by Mrs.
James Watson Webb and Mrs. Edwards sister Of the
President elect entered the room and stood at the
southeast end, facing the doors. The dress worn
by Mrs Lincoln this occasion Of steel
coored silk, made high in the neck, with a
kimmng of box plated satin ribbon, small lace collar,
fastened with small diamond brooch, diamond drops
10 match and black chenille and gold headdress. Mrs.
James Watson Webb, who had arrived In town but a
short time before the reception took place. wore dark
coored French merno dress cashmere shawl and black
velvet bonnet Mrs. Edwards had on dark colored silk
dress, sprigged with small bright coored flowers All
che ladies carried bouquets OF choice flowers and Mrs.
lincoln had also q small ivory fan, with which
abe occasionally famed Of the gentlemen who
paid their respects to her. payfuy telling them not to
gel "too warm In the cause" As the ladies up
their names were whispered to Mrs. Webb, who intro
duced them to Mrs. Lincoln both bowed and smiled and
occasionally shook hands. Mrs Lincolns smile is very
pleasant and amable one and all who had the pleasure
OF seeing her last evening" and witnessing her frank,
easy and lady-iike manner, agree that she would
NJ with ease and dignity the high position to
which she will shortly be called. The ladies
were, many or them In their waking costumes.
while those stopping id the house attred in silk
dresses of dark hsea Of them m de high in the neck
WIN small lace collars-and headdresses OF chenille
During the evening delegation from the Young Mems
Central Campaign Club admitted, and introduced 70
Mrs. Lincoln, by General James Watson Webb. There
ives but little ceremony or formaty observed after the
introduction Those who chose 70 remain did
So spent short time chatting with their friends
hsenng the saies OF wit from Of the many
celebrities present. The following the Of
few Of the ladies who had the honor Of paying their
specs TO Mrs Lincoln last evening-Mrs. Belmont, Mrs
pr. heppard Mrs. j. A. Kennedy Mrs. Mason, Mrs.
Boagland, Mrs Bgeow and Mrs. Lenerts, Of Brooklyn.
The reception lasted two hours during which time about
one hundred ladies' were presented TO Mrs. Lincoln.