The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-20


minutes moro the engine coming round the
int0thc r,nth avenue The engine WINS new ono,
used this occasion for the nrst time. II was bearti-
fully decorated with flags and streamers OF the latter
bearing the wora Constitution" which is the name OF
the engine. Another locomotive called the "Cnion,
had drawn the party from Albany TO Poughkecpse from
which place the Constitution" brough. them 10 New
York. The train passed up the Of the depot, on
Thirtieth street. It with difficulty tha, tho police
restrained the crowd from following and pressing upon IT,
The enthusiasm at this stage found lcud cheers
THE EMBARKATIoN.
No time was lost in the Decentralization. The guests
who had been invited TO places inside the oqding
formed themselves into two Ines, between which the
President and his suite would pass. Mrs Lincoln with
ber children drove down in private carriage TO
the Astor House. The President, escorted by Judge
Davis OF Illinois, and Conel Sumner, walked through
tho building out to Thirtieth street. where tho
RIGGS were in waiting. His appearance the
signal for loud burst Of cncerirg accompanied by
ing of bandkerchefs by tho The party fol-
lowed by those who had been admitted TO tho depot Mr.
lincoln Immediately entered the beautiful bronche
which had be apart for him. It is the which
used by the Prince of Wales the OF bis
ception this city, and yesterday by
six black horses that brought into requisiion tho
royal visit. While the members Of the party
teripg the carriages, number Of curious individuals
crowded into the Presidential car, AM gave
very minute inspection. Snme want
cd to know which chair seee Mr..
Lincoln had sat upon, in order that they also might git
upon it. Unable procure that information they do
beraely proceeded to carry out the intention of sitting
upon all Of them that thus they might comfort them
selves with the that they had certainly
upon the right one
THE ORDER OF PROCESSION
party entering the carriages. Cheering AMI
hats and bandkerchefs kept up without inter
ruption The preparations being completed fo- the
departure, immense outburst Of cheering and in
creased conus among the crowd announced the start
Of tho procession. First came squad Of mounted po
;e followed by platoon on foot extending tho whole
width the street from curb to curb In carriage fol
lowed Superintendent Kennedy and Captains Leonard
Dilks, Of tho Police Department. Next the Common
Council Committee which had proceeded to Albany 70
tender the hospiaes Of the city to the President elect
These were followed by the Presidential carriage, in
which Eat Mr. Lincoln Judge David Davis, of Illinois
Colonel f. V. Sumner OF the United States army, and
Alderman Cornell, Chairman of the Common Council Re-
coption Committee of New York. This surrounded
by Gordon OF policemen The carriages which followed
contained tho members Of MFR. Lncolns suite and the
guests who had been invited to join in tho procession
These carriages kept close to the curb either
side OF the street Gil along the route. large wagon Of
wescott Dodge Co.'s Express, containing the baggage,
and drawn by six bay horses decorated with plumes,
brought up the of tho procession. There was no
military escort band Of music nothing to enlren the
OCCASION except the cheers of the spectators which how
ever, though continuous, were not exceedingly enthu-
siastic.
In addition to the Presidents family the following per-
cons constitute his suite Lockwood Todd, Dr. W. 8.
Wallace John g. Nsaay Private Secretary John n, Hay,
'srstnnt Secretary; Hon n. B. Judd and Hon. David
avis Of Illinois; Col F. " Sumner Maj D. Hunter, Capt
W. Hazard, Capt John Pepe United States Army
4 l. T. f. Ellsworth of New York; Col Ward II. Lamon
illinois; j. NJ. Burgess, Of Wisconsin; Goo c. latham
! Wood, General superintendent b. Forbes, Assistant.
| IIEsONAL SKETCHES OF THE MEMBERS OF
9HE SUITE OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT
WHAT THEY ARE, AND WHAT THEY ARE
LIKELY TO BE.
The military portion Of the cortegc conEsts drs Of
COLONEL +. v. SUMNER, U. s.A.
Coorcl Sumner has served in the army over forty
years having entered the Second infantry in 1870 At
the formation Of the First dragons he transferred
that regiment. Most Of his life has been spent in
the saddle west OF the Mississippi river Hc participated
tho whole of the Mexican At the battle Of Cheru-
busco General Scott paid him the high compliment OF
assigning him to the command OF another rcgiment-he
mounted rhes-ahough field officer OF that regiment
was then on duty with 1t. After the Colonel Sum
ner was placed in command OF the Department OF
| New Mexico and at the formation Of tue four
new regiments, authorized by Congrcss in 1855, he
was appointed colonel Of the First caeary the position
which he now holds. Some rivalry aroso between this
regiment and the Second dragons Of which Harncy
then colonel Harncy tried TO njure the reputation
Of Col. Summer Tor courage but forced by him L
seek shelter under the protecting wing Of Secretary
Floyd. The humane services rendered by COL Sumner
l during the Ksrsas troubles well remembered III!
figure erect ever and his faculties, physical
mental arc totally unimpaired-thc result of an active
temperate life. He Is ono OF the most efficient officers
| the army and ono of its brightest ornaments.
MAJOR n. HUNTER, U. g. A.
Mai n Hunter graduated West Point in 1922 and wa
attached TO the Fifth infantry then commanded by
depotic colonel deceased sincc Tho Colonel soou at
tempted to tyrannise Lieutenant Hunter for which h
was promptly challenged by him. This display OF nerv,
secured Lieutenant Hunter from further annoyance. A
the formation Of the First dragons Lieutenant Hunte
appointed TO eaptancy. lie served with distinction
in that regiment until transferred the Pay Depart
mcnt, where he now belongs. He entered the Mexican
under General Wool but transferred to tho com
mand Of General Taylor and after the battle OF Buen
Vista returned with od sch to the United satcs Mrs
Hunter native Of Illinois. The family Is wealthy, and
= dey celcb~ated for their hospitality and cultivated
tas, The accident with which Major Hunter Buf
fac ,s = source of universal regret and sympathy among
All other members o. the Presidential party.
CAPT. GEO. W. HAZARD,
oe ,o ro,, vi artillery graduated With distinction NJ
wcs, po,n, IN !, ~ and Immediately joined Con r,ylors
army in Mexico A, the close Of the war he remained
two years On the Rio Ora adc engaged in almost continual
shouts and skirmishcs with 'hc Indians Flo was after
wards transferred to Florida a'd remained there until
the clcsc Of the Florida war; Fro Florida he went to
Kansas and served in 1867 and ls5sat Lawrence 9eyen
worth and Kickapoo. Capt. Hazards COMPANY Is now 10
Utah Territory Capt Hazard Is an exeelen occe and
highly cultivated gentlemaE.
CAPTAIN JOHN roPE
or the Typographical Engineers Ia son OF Judge Pope
OF the United States District Court Of Illinois. Captain
rope graduated at West Point In 49, and was attached
tho Engineer corps He served under General Taylor
during the whole Mexican war, and has since been cn
po, ed for several years searching for water in the
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