, 1861-02-19

the conclusion bursting in the door, tearit
the lock of and breaking to atoms three wi
dows. Several persons near were covers
with broken glass, though no one was
jured. At twenty minutes past O'Clock gu,
annennced the arrival Of the train
At ALBAST,
/ A platform had been erected. by the Centr
| Road at Broadway Crossing, where the tra|
stopped. When the engine came in sight
the "Enstus Corning, Jr-handsomely
corated with flags, loud shouts were sent u
by the multitude, which numbered sever:
Thousands. Some delay occurred In const
qucnce Of the military not being on IL
ground in time, and the crowd vented thei
impatience In cries Of 'Cone on the pla1
form, "Get OF tie cars" "show us the raj
splitter II 81 Trot out : Old Abe" aud eimila
requests. At length the 25th Regiment, Co
Bryan, commander, appeared on the grount
and a pathway WAS opened to the carriages an
the platform cleared. Mr. Lincoln then ar
pea1ed On the platform amid deafenIng cheers
He WIS met by Mayor Thatcher, who wei
/ coined him as follows:
MAYOR TIATCHER'S WELCOME,
MR. LINCOLN In behalf Of the Commoh Ces1u
ell and citizens Of Albany, hare the .4sf i
tender you cordial welcome to our cify. IT.
trust you will accept the welcome We offer, no
simply rs g tribute Of respect to the high o1ae,
| you are called to ill, but testimony Of ths
good will Of our citizens, without distinction O.
party, and as expression Of their appreciation
OF your eminent personal worth, and confidence ir
your patriotism. We are aware Of your prcyfout
Arrangements with tho State authorities The
breyity Of your stay will compel us 10 forego the
pleasure Of extending to yon on the part Of the
city other and BETTING hospitali,ics, but VIC
are happy to know that his E1cellency, the Cover.
nor, and the Senate and Representatives in the
Legislature, about to receive you rs the guest
OF the Empire State, and in so doing they will rep.
resent The kind regards Of the whole people, aa
well As the citizens Of the Capitol. Pesmit me,
and repeat the assurance 1t5our H6st cordial
welcome.
Mr. Lincoln, who appeared pale and worn,
replied in low but steady voice, Us follows:
MR.. LlkCOLE'S RESPONSE.
Mn. MAYOR: can hardly appropriate to myself
the datteF1ng terms IN which you communicate
the tender Of this reception as personal to myself
1most greatfuDy accept the hospitality tende1p28o
me- and will not detafn you or the audience Wit
any extended remarks at this time. presum.
that in the Two OF three courses through which
shall have to 60, shall have to repeat eomcw hat,
and will only repeat to you my thanks for this
kind reception.
FOR THE CAPITOL
A4Ax,. .f... ii, b.:sf ~ox,, In ,o4r,
proceeded at once to carriages, which took
their way down Broadway and up State tow ards
the Capitol The whole route WIS densely
crowded with citizens, and the windows Of the
houses were filed with ladies. Msny resi-
dences displayed flags In profnsion, and across
Broadway was hang 4 strip Of canyass bear
ing the inscription, "Welcome to the Capital
ofthe Empire State. No More Compromises.
From the windows Of the Young Mems AS
sociation, on State street, was displayed ban
ner with the words,
s'WE WILL PRAY F0R roU-TuE DEFENDER OF
THE CONSTITUTION AS 1T 1s.'
Along the line Of procession the greetings Of
the citizens were most cordial Throughout,
aud the ladies' smiled salutations with pleas
conconrse Of people WAS gathered, and the
tosk Of the military and police WIS anything
but easy. At length
TIE CAPITOL WAS REACHED,
when Mr. Lincoln was conducted at once to
the Executive Chamber, where he WAS intro
duced to Gov, Morgan. State officers and staff
Only "ese present. AAIe5 "eicoWlls LIS
Presidcnt, Gov. Morgan proceeded with hin
to the head Of tile steps Of the Capitol, where
he Was greeted with = perfect roar Of applause.
chs people rushing forward to obtain glimpse
of his countepance, and for time dcfying the
sftnrts of the soldiers md the police to keen
The Tine Mr.. lincoln pnzed arouhd an tin
...ra r-h,.h ella, +ho ,srL and une5 ali 4ho
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10 you lnlnh " ean t.iaAo 'nuo' peoP1o oneAa
us:" Coy. Morgan repheo og a dubious shake
Of the head, and made one OF TWO Intellectual
efforts by waving his hat to still the noise Of
the multitude; but the hoarse roar OF the peo-
pie and the shouts Of the police made din
md confusfon that rendered spcaches dumb
.bo,v a,cent IN those In the Immediate vicin-
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uo'' o'eo4A '1Ae'A -4~ :" 1--' 1'AA '-'
lono#s:
Go'- Aohe4ASs . "1teoAE'
HoSoRED Sn: n:-Choecn, as you nave oeeo' 10 INC
highest fesponalese omee q tne na@iou VI 'no
globe. and 1oofneslnG'.as you are. 10 'ne eoet@'
Caplta 10 enter upon your Puous ul'les' so4 u1'e
kindly turned aside upon "Fitauon u 'ns Aessn-
hiure' 1or tae purpose " of'el Eo'ou'n a. .n'
Cap1ta1 o. new to1A' va nen.i ~ .Ao peop4e'
ifreepectlseo1 Pontlca4 opinion - ny pFi,nese
TO greer sou ano etaeno eoE'aal "sleone' - wv
naFe 1ouno jour le''o"-ciozens iu ",let nanoeie
else"ne9e' you nnFe no' 'ouno' anu 'n'AA ~"
"la no' nno' a1"e1 ne"''s Ut pcop'e noie t1'1n
lnl 10 Inc Cnlon' tae constitution auo .ne LAW,
than you VIII meet IN 'n's tloe"nonorea c.s Aua
CAp1tal' 1ne people tuanA sou 4oF lue opPo''uai''
you ha'e 1oaS one8eo toen' oi inan''estaps ~ 3ou
their respeet' no lefs 1os soa1een pefeonanS 'nan
Tor the hlgn once son are aest1neo 10 eoon - w.
Loud cheefs 1oAo"eu oss.a1olEans aaofesS'
when Mr. Lincoln replied rs follows:
Mr.. LISCoLS'S REPLY.
Gov. MoHaAN: was pleased to receive an fnvi"
tation to visit the Capital Of the great Empire state
Of this nation on my way to the Federal Capital,
and now thank you, Governor Morgan and the
people Of this Capital and the people OF the State
Of New York. for this mest hearty md magnificent
welcome. II am not at fault, the great Empire
State 1T this time contains greater population
than did the United States Of America at the tlme
she acquired her National Independence. am
proud to be invited to pass through four Capital