, 1861-02-22
Mr., Lincoln, In low tone, but with etnpha-
s3s replieil rs tulIoMsl.


Mr. Lincoln, In low tohe, but with einpha-
SIS, replied as tollowal, .--~<-s
=" Nh. MAroR: It thank yop for this welcome to
your city, ard woa!d say In reepohse that MY heatt
is sincerely devoted to the work yuu desire. shal
do all can with uay humble ability Icannot suc-
coed without the sustaining help og Divine ProEt-
Without that, cannot hope to succeed with It, I
cannot fail. again return my thanks"
The President elec. and committee were
then escorted to carrlages and driven to the
through Broad street, which was literally
thronged with spectators, while every aTaila-
Bile space On the surrounding buildings was: oc-'
cupied. Patriotic manifestations were abun-
,1ant.
The procession then formed ia the face Of n
cold md almost binding fall Of SHOW, which,
however, soon subsided, and .was succeeded by
geninl sun and bland, springlike atmos-
phere, emblematic, it ia hoped, OF the future
administration.
As tbe train moved OF, Mr.. Lorcoln bowed
his acknowledgements to the crowd from the
rear end Of the car.
Notwithstanding the malicious posters spo-
ken Of yesterday, not single manifestation Of
disrespect was heard at any time, but plenty Of
cheers were given for the President elect.
TRENTON, N. J., Feb. 2I-The special train
arrived at 12 o'clock. There was an immense
crowd at the depot. Mayor Mills extended d
welcome and introduced Mr. Lincoln to the
members Of the city government The party
was taken IN carriages 4Ga to he s.afe ~, aeTfe @;4
Blues Of Patterson, and the German Rifles Of
Trenton. Having been introduced to the
Speaker thereof, Mr. Lincoln spoke as follows:
MR.. 11Eco1E's SPEECH
Mn. PRESIDENT ARD GENTLEMEN OF THE SEN
ATE OF TIE STATE OF NEW JEnsET:I am very
to ose annos at q
the plaee that New Jersey holds in our early his.
tory. In the early revolutionary struggle lew Of
battle fields Of the country ithin tber limits than
New Jerscy. May be pardoncl II, upon this oc-
cAeion, mention that away back IN my childhood,
The earliest days OK my being able to read, got
hold ct email book, such an one as few Of the
Younger members hare ever seen-We GEMS Life Of
Washington. remember that In all accounts there
given Of the battlefield and struggles for the nber-
Imagination as t6s struggle here at;T;enton. The
crossing Of the riysf. the contest with the Hea-
t!ens, tie great hardshipa endured At that tine, .,
Ill fixed themselves on my memory more than
;,ny single revolutionary event, and you
ali know, for you hare been boys, how
these early Impressions last longer than any
other. reeollect thinking then, boy even though
waa thst there must have been something more
than common that these men struggled for; lam
exceedingly anxious that that thing which they
National Independence, that something that held
nut great promise al tho people Of the world
10 AZ time to eomeEl I'm exceedingly y AZ aS1lous
ii the people shall be perpetnated in accordance
with the original idea for which the struggle Esas
,lede, and I shall be most happy. Indeed,
II I shal1 be an humble instrument In the
hands Of the Almighty and ofthis his almost chosen
people, rs a chosen Instrument also in the hands
{! tie Almighty foF PsIpstaating the
rsseetion without o
party. learn this body is composed Of majority
of gentlemen who in the exercise Of their best
ihiak was the man. understand, nevertheless,
that they carnc forward here to greet me as the
Constitutional President Of tho United States, IS
ior the time being is The Representative Of the
| The l Onion and Liberties Of sthe people.
re- Could ed &c bleSs t d
| an individual.
| The speech was followed by hearty applause.
! Mr. Lincoln was then conducted to the As
| sembly Chamber. The Speaker addressed him
| appropriately.
Mr. Lincoln replied: - :
i MR.. LLNCOLNs SPEECH.
/ Me. srEAKEn AND GENTLEMEN have just en-
joyed the honor Of reception by the other branch
| If the Legislature. return to you and them my
thanks for the reception which the people ct lie"
Jersey have given me, through their hosen repre-
sentatiyes. As for the time being, the Representa-
ted States, approprtate to myself very little
the s., Ct iTespeet NTH T. hiet
to any man, hut tint It should be manifestation
OF adherence to the Union md the Constitution.
/ understand myself to be received here by the rep
reseutatfve OF the people Of New Jersey, q ma
jorIty Of whom differ in opinion from those with
whom have acted. This manifestation Is, there
to be regarded b me as sxpEeasig ihsir d, ds
erica nf the peoplc. You, Mr. Speaker, hare vel
said this IL a time when the gravest and wIsee
LOOK with donbt and awe upon the ASPECT present
/ should not speak in detail. Of the course shal
deem It best topursne. i is proper should ayai
my command, In order that when the time arrive
In which must speak officially shall be able =
take the ground which ehan deem the best an,
| swerve. shall endcayor to take the ground
| deem most jnst to the North. the South the Eas
and the West, and the whole country Will take It
wards any section. shall do gil that may he j!
sa no 1e Wo i
would do to reetore i; but it may be necee
sary to put tho foot down firmly. Here the aud
ence hroke into cheers SO lo9d md long r. that ! f.
| coins vuice.l and IL do my duty md do right
you will sustain me, WIN YOU nets [I.ond cheer
VI I'll y Of Sss1ssa sh9 q q
agree with me in political sentiments, trust
: may have their assistance In plotting tile ship
state through this voyage, surrounded " pe11ls
there tl1 be NO pilot ever needed for another ro
age. Gentlemen. I have already spoken longt
thau intended, mud must beg leave to stop her
The procession moved to the Tfcnton Hous
where Mr. Lincoln spoke briefly to the C ow
outside A splendid collntion was then give,
| The train left at hnlEpast q for Philadelphia
charge Of the Committee from that city. It
thought a0,mo pereons were present.
4 At PHILADELPHIA -
I PHILADELPHIA, Feb q, 10.l5 P. Mt
train with Mr.. Lincoln and suite arrived I
Remington at o'clock They were cscorte
In carriages, Mr. Lineoln's haroacAe BEN
=: CONSPICUOUS. by the gay plnmage Of four Viii
horaes. The procession consisted Of mounts
: police, caTa1cade Of citizens Of I'll dcscri
tions Of politics, and the Pennsylvania Dr.
goons, the Chairman Of the Cop1nittee M
President Of The. Council, Committees Of Il
( New Jersey and Pennsylvania Legislature
&c. They we're hailed everywhere with patl
otic emblems and manifestations from abo1
100000 people along the lire OF march.
Mr. Liuco!p, on his arrival ut the Continent
Hotel, was conducted to the balcony and i
troduccdby the Mayor. The multitude belo
9 greeted his appearance with cheering. Bo
! the Mayors welcome and his reply were. Il
1 heard, excepting by thosein the Immediate ,
+ einlty. Mr. Lincoln displayed great earnes
n ness in delivering it, which caused the ma
t to reflect his patriotic views in deafening =
!; MR.. L1NcoLNs SPEECH.
? Nh. MAYOR AND FE11ow CITIZENS OF Pan
!. nEtrtrA Il appear before yon to make 70 lengt
! speech, but to thank Yon for this reception. IT
: reception YOU have given me tonight, Ia mt
me, the individual, but TO the MN Who te5npora
y represents; or shou1d represent the majesty
Ds haa sa nsas tint y tbs 1nri nt IL as sss
: % at Tia time. I'D i deem it happy circu;
!, | stance that the dissatisfied portion Of q
7 thing in which they arc being Injured or are aba
i to be Injured, for which reason hare felt ali
Q xhi.a justified in concluding that the csisie, I
y panic. The anxiety Of the country at this time
l. upon this subject, they hare not pointed cut I
7 substantial difficulty that exists. don't mean
say that an artificial panic may not do consideral
= haTm-that it has doie such, do not deny
i The President and yice-PresIdel
= Elect In New York.
: New YORK, Feb. 2l-Vicc-prcsident Ha,
= lin and lady arrived ut about 6 O'Clock l.
hand to receive him. He entered the Asst
House without difficulty, and Was conduct
T; to apartments provided for him.
9 After the arrival Of the Vice-President,
y dinner IVES given By Gil G. Davidson, Tht
/, were present among tho Iuyitcd guests, "
i n. ETarts, ThnrloW Weed. Deau Richmo1
. Il. ]. Raymond, Simeon Draper and Fl
y others.
Al keene's. Mr. Lincoln only renamed TIL
ID close Of the second act, then quietly lett
% theatre without any demonstration. -,
l0 About hAlf-past twelve 1nc EcFepadc '