Litchfield enquirer., 1861-02-28
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m New York was characterized by . popular participation rarely witnessed. The First Divi- non paraded in unusual strength; the line of march teemsd with spectators in holiday attire, and City assumed an appearance worthy of a gala day. The troops were reviewed by Gov. Morgan, and the police arrangements reflected the usual credit upon the Superintendent. The Order of United Americans celebrated the day by an oration from Hon. H. Maynard, of Ten nessee, and by other appropriate exercises at Niblos Garden. Mir. Maynard reviewed the causes which have led to the present unhappy crisis in our national affairs attributing it entire ly to the mischiefmakers, backbitters and sland- CTS of both sections of the country, who make it their business to misrepresent and abuse the peo- pie of the opposite section and to excite i'll feel ing and hatred between the North and South. ExJudge John W. Edmonds delivered an in- teresting address before the Republican Central Committee, in the evening ng-speaking in refer ence to the political crisis of the country. He cited the action of Washington in qusllng re- bellion by force of arms, but argued that, under the circumstances, we could neither concede to the South nor coerce them. He favored the middle ground of letting the South alone. Mr. E. Delafeld Smith ,whs presided, spoke in favor of compromise, and firm but temperate enforcement of the laws. A resolution of thanks was passed to Judge Edmonds. The day was probably more generally celebrated throughout the coun- try than ever before.
 THE ARRIVAL OF MR. LINCOLN IN WASHINGTON. Feb 23-Mr Lincoln arrived here at six o'clock this morning, direct from Harrisburg, and was received at the depot by Senator Seward, and MT. Wasburne, of Illinois, and proceeded very quietly to Wifard's Hotel. A private letter received here, from Mr. Lincoln, last night, announced this change in his pro- gramme. He was advised by high authorities here to come through Baltimore in the night, in order to avoid difficulty growing up in that city about who should receive him and how it should be done. He was accompanied on the trip by Mr. Lamon, of Illinois, and Mr. Allen, of New York. Mir. Lincoln, after getting some rest, breakfasted privately.
 Senator Seward received official intelligence on Thursday evening, from reliable sources, that . most diabolical plot had been successfully ar- ranged, on the part of secret organization in Baltimore, to assassinate the President elect on his arrival in that city. Mr. Seward communi- cated this intelligence to few friends, and it was determined to dispatch messenger at once to Philadelphia, informing him of the fact, and urging him to take an earlier train, which would bring him through in the night. Mir. Lincoln said he had received intelligence from Baltimore of similar nature. A special train was accord ingly arranged, and hs departed at once for Washington. It is positively denied by Balti. mereans that any such organization exists, or that any interference would have been made with the presidential party. There is little doubt that the feeling and sentiment of the people of Balti- more is very bitter against Mir. Lincoln, 80 much so, indeed. that violence might have been at tempted. It is regarded as very wise move in giving them tke slip
 Mr. Lincoln's family, accompanied by his suite, will reach here this afternoon A suite of five elegantly furnished rooms in the south vest corner of Willard's, fronting on Penn, syivaDia avenue and overlooking the Whito house, have been set apart for President Lincoln ard bis family.
 As the news of Mfr. incolns sudden and un- expected arrival spread through the city this fore noen, people wondered that it could be possible that Old Abe was actually in their midst.
 At II o'clock MT. Lincoln, accompanied by Mir. Seward, called at the W hite house and paid his respects to Mir. Buchanan. The interview was merely one of courtesy, and not for business Mr. Buchanan received Mir. Lincoln very cor dially.
 When Mr. Liucoln called upon Mir. Buchanan the cabinet was in session. The messenger an uounced that Mir. Seward was in the ante-room attended by Mr. Lincoln, the President elect This was coup detu. The President was no, aware that Mir. Lincoln had arrived, nor was either member of the cabinet Mir. Buchanan proceeded immediately to his private reception room, and soon Mir. Lincoln and Mir. Seward were shown in. the latter introducing the former Mir. Buchanan received Mir. Lincoln very cordial ly, and a pleasant interview was had. Mir. Ru chanan was anxious to know if Mr. Lincoln hao Q satisfactory reception at Harrisburg, to which tho latter reenonded that if was verv on the part of the people, and excseedingly sat isfactery to him. Mir. Buchanan then invited Mir. Lincoln to visit the cabinet chamber, whicf he accepted, and was introduced to each mem Der. The interviews were very agreeasls. Upon leaving the White house, Mir. Lincoln and Mr. Seward made call upon Lieut.. Gener al Scott, but the cid chief was absent attending to his official duties.
 At 3 o'clock General Scott returned Mr. Lin coln's call. He was warmly greeted by the Pre- sident elect, who expressed his thanks for tho many marks of attention he had shown him. es pecially in detailing an esesrt from his home to the capital. General Scott expressed his great satisfaction at Mr. Lincelns safe arrival, and e. pecially complimented him for choosing to trave from Harrisburg unattended by any display, but in plain democratic way.
 At 4 clock the Illinois Congressional dsleg. atien, without respect of party, headed by Ssnat or Douglas, called upon Mir. Lincoln and paid their respects The meeting was less formal