The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-04

THE RETURN HOME OF Mr.. LINCOLN.


First Drayt Of the Inapgura, Address-CdJsne Negotiations
Su7ended-D issmereteiness of the Hcralds Ccrrespom
demt-7he Indicrdions Of Erpectants- Wholesome Ad
tlo--A Trip into he tosntry-Prsral, dc
The President has entered upon the discharge OF
duty In importance to the construction OF his Cabi
net viz the preparation OF his inaugural address. Al
ready week three days were devoted to this
delicate and difficult task, and It Is understood that
during remainder OF Mr. Iincons stay 10 this place
his time will be principally absorbed in it, The material
for this poItentous undertaking was being assdu-
ously collected ever since the beginning Of the
present month Historical and other researches
made with great diligence, and basis
being thereby gained, the erection Of the argu-
mentatve structure can be completed In compa-
rativey short period The ground from which the issues
Of the day viii be viewed already marked off, Abstract
rights ready be asserted and wrongs to be pointed
OUT the remedies to be recommended have not been
determined upon in view Of the rapdity Of events and
the consequent dangers the aspect Of public affairs
AZ the party merit OF the inaugural address, ven
ture to predict that the straight olt republicans will
have find but little fault with it. There BIO
doubt that unless the present opinions Of the President
elect undergo radical transmutation within the next
four weeks its tenor win be in strict conformity to the
doctrines Of the Chicago platform.
Only a first draft of the message will be made here
Suggestions OF notifications expected TO be received
on tho journey and in Washington, and the finishing
touch will probably not be applied until very few days
before the inauguration
Cabinet negotiations have been altogether suspended
for the time being, owing to the commencement Of the
message II evidently the intention of the President
postpone the completion Of the Cabinet until
after hs advent in the federal capital semi official
hin, to this eject indeed has been given out In pursu
of il the hostities between the partisaDs OF the
different asprants have been interrupted The Judd and
judd have both lowered their and lean
their shields, quietly waiting tor opportunity of max
ing another assault previous to the 11th proxmo. The
Of smith have altogether retired from tho field
but few faint Efforts still making by the hackers Of
Cofax Even Cameron seems to be willing to wait the
final decision of his claims TO the Cabinet with folded
arms Altogether the newspaper reading public may
confidently expect total subsistence for the next fort
night of the countless bearing upon the Cabinet
| making of the great railsplitter.
For this welcome relief the President elect is certainly
indebted great the disinerestod vgor with
which the HRADs correspondent has abored during the
last days towards the dispersion Of the hungry,
bowling crowd Of solicitors for themselves aud friends,
that have plagued Abraham remorseessly these many
weeks. 1t rs true Abraham's gain will prove his own
Ices the impudence of place seekers having furnished
almost exclusively his stock in trade since the holidays
But humane instincts of the pful sight of Abra
1ham's suffeTngs did not allow to act otherwise.
Although the number OF distinguished bores from
abroad has for days growing refreshngy less
the influx Of written suppcaons for executive favors is
still as yolumnous as ever. Baskets full OF
petitions and recommendations continue to ar
rive with every mail, much TO the chagrin
Of Mr. Dcons private Secretary upon whose shoulders
the burden Of this overwhelming Presidential cor
respondence rests Nor s the number of the applications
their featurehcr size is nearly always equally
| Objectionable. Documents covering from twenty to
thirty and pages, setting forth the claims and
merits Of the several expectants are frequently re-
cved Some fools went 30 far as to enclose essays
the duty and destiny Of the republican party and the
| republican administration. To all such indscrcet in
divduals wish to say again that neither Mr. Ncolay
Lincoln equal to the task of opening reading
and answering hundred so letters every day, and
that their epses the Of being
transferred to the paper basket unnoced. If they are
determined being heard, let them get their papers
ready and station themselves at some convenient point
along the route selected by Mr.. Lincoln for his
journey TO Washington. A box for the reception Of
their applications will doubtless be attached TO the
Presidential train. But by all means let them abstain
essing anything to Mr.. Lincoln previous to his
emtai kston fer the East. II will do good, and may
| do good zeal of harm.
Mr. Lincoln intends to start to morrow morning upon
two days excursion to Charleston tho county seat Of
Vi
poses to pay short visit to his aged stepmother who
resides at the point mentioned, and expressed strong
wish him before he left Springfield for Washing
ton The strctest privacy bcing desired by Mr. Lincoln,
no reporter al shadows will follow him.
Among the latest hotel arrivals are A. L. Mansom Da
vid BaIds W. W. Cowrs, all of CINCINNATI D. " Bennett
and W L. Patten New York, and Geo. G. Carbleman and
]. n. Mardsham, of Kentucky.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 20, 1861.
authoritative ContrGdidion7h Position Of The President
Fled on the Compromise Question igdin-7he Dark Side
of icing Prcsidet-7he Prosecutions Of Piace Seekers
Hiding Places-Addtional in Reference to the Journey
Washington--Prcss,ue for Coyar-resonol, dc.
This mornings journal has the following loaded notice
at the head Of Its first column
MR.. LINCOLN on COMPROMISES.
At late hour last night received the following tce
graphic Item
1t now certain that private letters have been rcceiv
cd Mr. Lincoln urging his friends to Cancellation and
compromise and is stated that he indicates the border
states resolutions as reasonable basis OF adjustment As
that this Information reliable As
after the electoral vote shall be counted In the presence OF
Congress on the second Wednesday in February will
acauant the public with his the pending crisis
de heretofore has not felt proper In advance Of Official
information Of the declaration OF his election for him TO
take prominent part in the direction Of political affairs
We, OF course, have had no opportunity to converse
| with Mr. Lincoln, but such is our knowledge of his
views and feelings that have hesitation in
declaring that Mr.. Lincoln has committed himself
to no compromise whatever, and that the whole thing Is
4 "A
accedc tho demand OF those who insisted upon his
| giving his inaugural IN advance.
The country may assured tina in Abraham Lincoln
they have republican President who will give them
republican administration. Mr. Lincoln Is not commit
ted to the border States compromise to other lie
stands inmovably the Chicago platform, and he will
neither acquiesce in counsel his friends TO acquesce
in any compromise that surrcnders iota Of IL.
The above s decidedly and forebly TO the point that
1t viii probably set at rest until the delivery Of Mr..
Lincon's inaugural address, all the idle aud totally
ndat hat haa haan Goattp oh
both the Fast and West in connection with
supposed willingness of the President elect to
part of the principles ,he prevalence Of which
secured hi, election to the chief mag istracy Of the
country. He stands where he stood on the day Of
his election lie has neither advanced retreatcia
solitary inch, and the public mind might as well BIO
realize this inconrovortible fact by those who