The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-12
NIB. LINCOLN OFF FOR WASHINGTON.
The Start from H0me-Speech to His Neigh.
bors-The Presidential COrtegc speed OF
the Traln-Cheers for Lincoln and the
Constitution,
&C., Sc, &C.
THE LAST DAY AT HOME.

SPRINGFIELD ILL.,, Feb. 10, 1861.
The President is spending this last day of his stay
Springfield quietly in select circle of friends. Edward
Bates invited to accompany Lincoln to Washing
ton but telegraphed last night that he would not be Gu
abled to go.
Carl Schurz arrived last evening Mr. Lincoln showed
him marked courtesy and introduced him personally to
number OF prominent men as the great German orator.
Major Hunter and Cole mel Sumner have not yet arrived
Invitations to accompany Mr.. Lincoln to Washington
have been extended TO the following parties The lat
comprises prominent republicans and Douglas aud
Breckenridge democrats Governor Yates Ex-Governor
Moore, Honorabes o. NJ. Hatch, William Butler N Bale
and f. Peck, J. Grmshaw, William r Morrison L. NJ
Ross, NJ. II. Cassel, William s Underwood, william II
Carlin J. A. Hough, D. II. Gilman and Colonel Burgess
Carl schurz was invited, but is obliged to decline.
TAKING LEAVE OF HIS SErGHBoRs.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill Feb. IL, 1861.
The President elect, accompanied by ls lady and
number of friends left his hotel at past seven A. NJ
and rode up to the Great Western depot Over thou
sand persons of all classes assembled in the depot
building and on each side Of the fostlvy decorated
special train TO bid farewell TO their honored ownsman
The President elect took his station in the waiting
room and allowed his friends pass by him and take his
hand for the last time His face pale and quvered
with emotion so deep TO render him almost unable TO
utter single word AT eight O'Clock precisely he
conducted TO the by Mr. Wood and Mr. Baker OF the
Journal, After exchanging parting sautation with his
lady, he took his stand the platform removed his hat
and, asking silence spoke follows the multitude
stood in respectful silence and with their heads I'M
covered -
MR.. LINcoNs PARTING WORDS.
NY FRENDs-No ono not In my situation can appreciate
my feelings Of sadness this parting To this pace and
have been quarter OF a century, and have passed
from young man TO an old man. Here my children
have been born and one Is buried now leave not
knowing when or whether | ever may return with
task before greater than that which rested upon
washington Without the assistance Of that Divine
Being who ever attended him cannot succeed. With
this assistance cannot fail Trusting in Him who can
go with me and remain with you and be everywhere for
good let uA confidently hope that all will yet be well
In that same Almighty BEING place my reliance for sup
port, and hope you, my friends will all pray that may
receive that Divine assistance without which cannot
succeed but with which is certin: 10 His care
commencing you, as hope In your prayers you will
commend me, bid you an anectionate farewell.
Towards the conclusion OF his remarks himself and
audience moved to tears. His exhortaon pray
ELECTED choked EXPLANATIONS Of ave will do it, we will
do it,"
THE START FOR THE WHITE HOUSE.
AS he turned to enter the three cheers were given
and few seconds afterwards the train moved slowly
out OF the sight Of the silent gathering The train LETT
at precisely halfpast eight O'Clock
THE PRESIDENTIAL coRTEGE.
The following gentlemen compose the party;-A Lin.
coin T. Lincoln John g. Nicolny John Hay, Secretary;
N b Judd, o. H. Browning, j. II Dubois r. Peck j. Grim
shaw r. Irwin, J. Hough Martin Cassel, L. W Ross, Geo
latham, Hall Wilson, T. 7. Leonard, W. Jameson, Vim.
Carlin, d. H. Gilman. Major Hunter United States Army;
Col Ward II. Iamer aid TO Gov Yates and Col Ellsworth
L. Tilton Hall, W. X. Morrison, VIM. II. CasseH @. A.
Tough, v Sumner, Jr. and O. W Gilpn, constitute tho
military portion OF the cortcge
DR.. W H. Wallace accompanies the party as the physi
clan OF the President Col Sumner did not reach Spring
field in time, but win join the party at Indianapos
Curious crowds stationed all along the kne endeayor
ing TO catch glimpse Of the President the train rushes
past them. j. s, wilson Superintendent Of the Cation
Telegraph Company is tho train with IN assistant and
apparatus ready 10 form connection at any polnt
ARRIVAL AT DECATUR.
DECATUR, Feb. 1880 AN
An immense multitude awaited the arrival OF the train
at the depot and burst out in enthusiastic cheers az
moved up The President left his car and moved rapidly
through the crowd, shaking hands to the right and left
After stoppage Of few minutes the train proceeded
ANOTHER SPEECH
TotoSo Feb. I'LL A.
cheers ftom thousand voices, and the booming OF
cannon and waving Of handkerchief greeted the arrival
OF the special train at this station In response TO the
cheers, the President appeared upon the platform and
Said
am leaving you on an errand Of national importance,