New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-16


Mr.. Lincoln and Of most men who stood bv
while sobs broke forth from the women. a. TIE
old patriarch tottered back toward his homo.
Among the occurrences Of the trip from In
! dianapolis to Cincinnati were short but very
| effective speech from Mr.. Lincoln at LawreAas-
! burg where he referred to Kentucky, sscs
across the river. and declared that he was to ad-
minister the Government alike for those ~
dwell on both sides; the passing recognition Of
Gen. HarrisOn's family at North Bend, and se~-
eral expressions Of acknowledgment for the kind
ness OF his reception at various points along tho
route.
Soon after O'Clock in the afternoon, the train
reached this city, where great, though not elab-
crate preparations, had been made. A fine body
of military, and full procession of officials and
private citizens, escorted Mr. Lincoln through
crowded and decorated streets, to the Burnet
House, where the welcome of the city was spoken.
followed by his response, report of which was
sent you by telegraph The great crowd listened
with an eagerness not often shown, giving evi-
dence Of the intense anxiety now on the minds
of all The applause was of the most hearty
kind, and the immense audience seemed to
breathe more freely as if encouraged By tho
words they heard. A large force Of police were
in attendance, but they had nothing to do in the
way of preserving order. the most perfect de-
corum marking the assembloge. In the evening,
Mr.. Lincoln submitted to q public reception.
which he prolonged further than his friends
would have desired, but which was less severe
than that at Indianapolis. During the evening .
German club visited the hotel in a torchlght
procession. Dir. Lincoln was addressed on be-
half of the Club by Fred. Oberline, esq, and
Mr.. L. replied as follows:
Mr.. CHAmMAs: thank you and those whom you
represent, for the compliment you have paid me- by
rendering this address In far as there an al
uson to our present national difficulties, which ak
presses as you have said the views OF the gentlemen
present, shall have to beg pardon for not entertna
fully upon the questions which the address you hsvs
now read suggests.
stituents-to you gentlemen, that should wait until
the last moment, for development Of the present ma.
tional difficulties before express myself decidedly
what course shall pursue. hope, then, LOT 10 b
false to anything that you have TO expect Of me.
agree with you Mr. Chairman that the working
ara the basis Of all governments, for the PLAIN
that they are the more numerous, and as yos
added that hose were the sentiments Of the genemon
citizens of other cahDgs than those of the mechanis,
am happy to with you in these sentiments, not
only Of the naiveborn citizens but also OF the Ger
mans and foreigners from other countries.
Mr. Chairman hold that while man exists, it Is bio
duty to improve not only his condition, but to
assist in ameoratinQ mankind and therefore, without
entering upon the details Of the question, will simply
gay that an for those means which Will give tho
greatest good TO the greatest number.
In regard to the Homestead Law, have 70 say that
in 30 far us the Government lands can be disposed o.
am in favor of cutting up the wild lands into parcels
60 that every poor may may have home.
In regard to the Germans and foreigners, esteon
them no better than other people, nor any wore.
Cries Of good Ii Is not my nature, whenl see peo-
pie borne down by the weight OF their shacklesthe
oppression of tyrannyto make their life more bitter
by heapng upon them greater burdens; but rather
would do all IN my power TO raise the yoke, than 10
add anything that would tend TO crush them.
Inasnuch as our country is extensive and new, ana
the countries of Europe are densely populated If hero
are any abroad who desire TO make this the land OF
their adoption il is not in my heart 20 throw aught In
their way to prevent them from coming to the United
States.
Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen, / will bid you an af-
feclIonate farewell.
Some slight social festivities of q private ma
ture closed the evening, and at comparatively
early hour the hotel was deserted by the thrODg.
This morning the party leave for Columbus. Mr..
Lincoln is in much better health than for some
time pact, and appears to enjoy his journey thus
far with a sincere pleasure. II he succeeds in
escaping annoyances from oyer-zealous friends.
there seems to be no reason why the whole trip
should not be quite as successful as the first two
days certainly have been.