The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-22
THE RECEPTION AT NEWARK.

The President elect having accepted the inyitaton
the Common Council Of Newark TO tarry for brief Pc
od his way 70 the capital the chief city Of the only
Northern State whose electoral vote given for the
party who have been instrumental placing compare
lively obscure politician in the proudcst and most
sponsibe position TO which millions Of freemcn ele
vate OF their fellows has been alive with excitement
Tor the pact two days All the citizens, irrespective Of
party, united In determining 10 give Mr. Lincoln cordial
reception The Central Republican Club passed resolutions
10 receive Mr. Lincoln but the stay Of the President
would be very BRIEF they concluded TO cooperate
with the Mayor the reception The arrangements were
admirable, and the police force numerous In and
around the depot that good order could expect
upon such exciting occasion was preserved l. was
arranged Mr. Lincoln should received the Nor
rs depot located IN the upper part OF the city
quently at early hour the committee Of the Common
Council the Republican Committee, the editors and
porters OF the PRESS few distinguished citizens and
select party Of ladies' in attendance in the waiting
oc and succeeded in passing away the morning By the
interchange Of social amenities.
Precisely at halrpast nine the arrival Of the train
which carried the distinguished guest communicated
70 the Mayor and the committee, end without any delay
Mr. Lincoln was conducted from the railway TO ths
ladies' waiting room by Hon W. L. Dayton, who joined
he President at Jersey City.
Alderman Clesver, Chairman Of the Council Committee,
received M IyCoD introduced nm 10 the Mayor.
srrEfH MAYOR sIcrow.
Mayor Bgcow proceeded address the President elect
as follows
the Common Council0 Newark and fellow citizens
tender you most cordial welcome welcome
you In behalf Of the citizens or the most popuous
city In State who have been loyal tohe const
tuition and maintained the integrity Of the Onion; who
voverpcd by that wisdom and by that discretion which
will be the means OF transmitting the conederated States
unit to your SUCCESSORS, and through them 70 an
generations.
AT the conclusion Of this appropriate address Mr. Lin
coin responded In the following terme-
NH. IINcorSs REPLY
Mr. MAyoR-f thank you for the reception which you
sye me a, your city ana can only say N response %
you should do. That shall have the ability 70
perform II cannot hope unless shall be sustained BY
bfvne Providence and by this great free happy and
'ergen. people. with that support, I shall not fall
without II, cannot hope TO succeed Ass allow mo -
ihai X you.
When Mr.. Lincoln concluded his speech be was con.
Quoted 10 opsn barouchs drawn by four splendid
grsys. Hon. W. L. Dayton, Mayor Bieelow ard Alder
Ceaver occupied seats in the carriage with the
President Other carriages provided for the Com
Council and the Republican Committee. Soon aftor
Mr. lincoln took his seat In the carriage the procession
vas formed, headed by cavalcade Of 100 horsernen
who presented an imposing appearance. As The carriage
in which the dstins uished stranger was seated passed
through the depot entered Broad street. voley Of
went up from the immense crowd ths: ha1
bcd to the forthcoming Chief Magstra's o: glo
,ous country, wnese preservation is conf1ed hands
II man whom his bittcrest opponents oheerfully &C.
knowledge brings homes. heart and comprehensive
intellect TO the performance Of this task We
mit,oi 20 state that Mr. Lincoln i y understood &C
epting the invitation . visit Newark requested 20 be
Introduced 70 Chief Justice Hosnbower, for many years
/, distinguished citizen Of SeH Jersey. rho venerable
bef Justice attendance Ut he 5epo, aud marked
sttention paid 70 him. He s over Lins7. years
age and having voted fer The trit President Of ihe
United sa.es, he 70 have an interview With
recently eleced President. Mr. Lincoln received the
venerable patriot with much cordially.
Tbe scene in Broad street while The procession was