The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-01
THE INCOMING ADMINISTRATION.
n1rs Lincoln and the Southern seces-
siOnists.

LIE 1NCVM1Wd ADMINISTRATION.
MIR. Lincoln and the Southern seces-
si0nists.
OUR SPRINGFIELD CORRESPONDENT.
SpR,SoruuD, Jan. 26, 1861.
Hhat Il ThouoM by he Western Republicans If Stewards
Present Posision-ysdds Depaytlye-No Alaa'y Is
cmt-Rawn of Mrs. Lincoln-"Bo6' Lincdn-Had
Arrirals de-, de-
In my intercourse during the last few days with
crowd Of western politicians that are now all but
santy lowering about Springfield could not help being
impressed with fact that reaction has taken place
In regard 70 sentiments many Of them entertained
towards Senator Seward But fortnight ago they all
oyerowed with measureless praise upon the
ment Of his acceptance Of the Secretaryshp Of State
but since the delivery Of his last speech in the Senate
percepbs change has taken place in the tone of their
views They do not any direct disapprobaton
indulge in open denuncation Of his present course but
nevertheless evident that they do not exactly like It.
The second sober perusa Of his effort appears to impress
them with the idea that he might have done BETTER that
little hrmness and decision would have entailed
harm strong rebake of the rampant treason prac
tsed Southern Senators and politicians generally would
have been place. that its nohingness in the face
of the momenous events the South would tend to demo-
raze the republican party Nor the tenor OF the speech
in question the only of their finding now mani
Tested towards the New York Senator His seeming gradua
identification with Thurlow Weeds efforts Matching
his compromise eggs is looked upon with apprehension
and even disgust Many already express their open
greet at the impending fall Of the great republican star
and seem to be prepared TO find him before long at the
extreme Of the right instead Of the left wing of his
party, after the 4th Of March
N D. Judd returned to Chicago last nights train
Although retiring from the field Of aspiration to the Cab
net his air at time Of his departure that Of vic
uhadc matt Tor Ia
claim indeed with the utmost assurance that he fully
and revocaby booked for the Secrearyshp Of the Inte
rior. But although my personal observation has
convinced me Of the consummate tact and skill with
which he laid and pulled the wires during the last three
weeks and of the untirng devotion and exerton Of his
many supporters must yet say that cannot share their
confidence still adhere to my original conviction that
Mr. Lincoln will be the only member Of the Cabinet from
Illinois, and shall continue to do until official
nouncement TO the contrary will be made.
good deal of newspaper talk has lately been made in
reference to the alleged military escort under which Mr.
Lincoln is reported to intend to go to Washington.
company of socaed zouaves lately formed in this place,
is mentioned in connection with this supposed martial
cortege Now wish to state, for the benefit of all
cerned that this whole story out of which many rude
and unjustfable attacks upon Mr. Lincoln have grown,
has other foundation in fact than the conecturcs
hopes and wishes of the youthful members Of the said
company. The matter may have been talked in
their drill room and crept into local paper the shape
Of rumor. But Mr.. Lincoln has too much common
to entertain ridiculous scheme for moment.
He utterly dislikes ostentatious display and empty
pageantry, and the military association referred will
be in the federal capital their visit Is made
to depend the pleasure Of Mr. Lincoln and the advice
of all sensible friends. The disciples Of Mars that
constitute it would certainly afford but little real protec
ton if sucn should be wanted.
The President elect delighted last evening by the
arrival the Eastern train of Mrs. Lincoln and his oldest
son. the Harvard student. He had been awaiting their
return for the last three days. Dutfu husband and
father that he is he had proceeded to the railroad depot
for three successive nights in his anxiety oreceye them
and that in spite Of snow and cold.
Mrs. Lincoln returned in good health and excellent
spirits; whether she got good scoding from Abraham
for unexpectedly prolonging her absence am unabe
say; but know that she found 1t rather difficult to
part with the winter gayetics Of New York city.
" Bob the heir apparent to the President
elect, has been the observed of al the OBJ
serving Springfield girls today. He walked the streets
this morning, bringing up the Of the cold man."
The effect of residence within the improving influences
gentec well dressed and well behaved Boston plain
ly noticeable his outward appearance the comparative
elegance Of which certainly presents striking contrast
to the eose careless awkward rigging Of his Presidential
father.
Among the latest arrivals j. P. Bliss, Boston; s. S.
Saunders Of Michigan Charles W. Pratt, st. Louis Ben
jamin Ward Dix Of Boston, T. Young and II. D. Sharpe,
New York George II. Hazard, Locke and d. Root, In
diana; H. T. Street. Ohio, and J. S. Copes New Orleans.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 81, 1861.
The President Elect and the Southern Rebetiion-Pro
gramms of the Journey 10 Washington-A Luu-About
Applications for Ofce-Adcice 10 Place Seekers &C.
Of If imam ion of
the incoming administration, the attitude II Is likely to
assume in reference the overt acis Of rebellion Of the
seeding sezng upon and preparing to seize by
force of the federal property within their respective
limits becomes question OF paramount interest.
viii the republican President use the army and navy
OF the United States for the protection and recovery OF
the FORTS navy yards arsena custom houses and post
Offices located within the States tina. viii have renounced
their allegiance to tho federal government after his in
staationS VIII he attempt to enforce the revenue aws9
Will he allow the sedious members Of the conederacy the
further enjoy Of the benefits Of the federal mail sys
tenn That The peace Of the country depends his treat
m emit Of these issues obvious, and hence the general
anxiety OF the public to learn his intentions in the pre-
misses.
The most distinctive element Of Mr.. Lincolns moral
composition his keen and comprehensive con
scientousness Of duty Upon taking hts oath of office he
will not be guided much by his party predictions as
By the federal constitution and laws But these clearly
and unavodably define his line Of action. They require
him 10 secure obedience their nunctions with all tho
means provided by them. That he will endcavor TO full
al the obligations thus imposed upon him faithfully and
fearlessly may be expected with the utmost
certainty. Hence ! venture to say that one
of the first acts Of his administration will
be TO renew the attempt to reinforce Fort Sumter,
should Major Anderson and his gallant band be found
still, holding out demand the restoration Of the federal
property Of the rebeoas soveregn,es TO coec, i'm
posing naval force to blockade the Southern ports and
collect the revenues in Of rcfusa to thoroughly
sit the army and navy Of officers sympathizng with the
eedtian and put stop TO postal operations