Western Reserve chronicle. [volume] (Warren, Ohio) 1855-1921, 1861-02-27
The Presidential Tour-Plot to Assas-
siLate Mr.. Lincoln.


Mr.. Lincoln arrived at Philadelplia On
the 2lst, where the reception ceremonies
were very Imposing,
On the morning of the 22d. the cele.
bration Of Washington's birthday began at
early daylight by salute being fired
Shortly after z o'clock a flag containing
81 stars was hoistcd by Mr.. Lincoln, from
a platform in front of independence Hall,
after IN appropriate prayer aHd other Ger
emonies. Independence Square was filed
with q massof people wkese enthusiastic
cheers we're worthy of the occasion. A ma
tional salute vas fred as the flag leated
in the morning sun.
Mr.. l.. left Philadelphia at . 4. NJ,
and at all the towns along the route,
crowds we're assembled to henor to the
chief Magistrate, elect. He arrived at
Harrisburg at ., 2. NJ. At Harrisburg
he vas received by the Governor, who vel.
coined hin to the Capital of Pennsylvania.
and who said IN case reconciliation fails,
they viii be ready to aid. by men and mon
ey. to maintain the Constitution.
AR. Lincoln returned thanks. Refer
ring to the distractions of the country, he
said he hoped a resort to arms would ney-
'er become necessary.
The President then proceeded to the
Capital, where be was welcomed by the
Speakers Of the Senate and House.
SUDDEN DEPARTURE FOR WASHINGTON.
The causes which induced Mr.. Lincoln
to start suddenly and u~uannounced for
Washington, the telegraphic dispatches to
the Cleveland press, sum up as follows:
A special dispatch to the Times, says
that on Thursday night, after Mr.. Lincoln
retired, he was aroused ard informed that
Q stranger desired to see him on a mat
ter of life or death. He declined to admit
him unless he gave his name, which he did
at oncc. Such prestige did the name carry
that while Mr. L. was yet disrobed, lie
granted an interview to the caller. A pro-
longed conversation elected the fact that an
organized body Of men had determined that
Mr.. Lincoln should not be inaugurated, and
that be should never leaye the city of Bal
timore alive, if indeed he ever entered it.
The list of the names of the conspirators
presented a most astonishing array of per-
sons high in Southern confidence. and some
whose names are not to this country alone.
Statesmen laid the plan, bankers endorsed
it and adventures were TO carry it into
effect; as they understood Mr.. Lincoln was
to leave Harrisburg at nine o'clock this
morning by a-special train, and the idea
was, if possible, to throw the train from
the road at some point where they could
rush down 4 steep emhankment. and des-
troy in a moment the lives ofall on board
In case of a failure of this project, their plan
was to surround the carriage, on the way
from depot to depot in Baltimore, and
assasgiaato hin with dagger or pistol shot
So authentic was the source through
which the information was obtained, that
Dir. L. after cOunselling with his friends,
was compelled to make arrangements that
would enable him to subvert the plans o.
his enemies.
Greatly to the annoyance of those who
desired to call on him last night, be de-
clined to give a reception.
The final council was held at s O'clock
Mr.. Lincoln did not want to yield. and
Colooel Sumner actually cried wit. indig-
natioh, but Mrs. Lincoln, seconded By Mr..
Judd and Mr.. Lincoln's original informa-
ti"n, insisted upon il, and at nine o'clock
hr. Lincoln left on a special train.
He wore a Scotch plaid and a very long
military cloak, so that he was entirely IN
recognizable. Accompanied by Supt. Lew
is and one friend he started, while all the
town. with the exception of Mrs, Lincoln,
Gol. Sumner, Mr.. Judd and two reporters,
WHO were sworn to secrecy, supposed him
to be asleep. ,
The telegraph wirgcs were put beyond /.
the reach of any ono who might desire to use
them. !.