Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-19
P,ogresa II Tho Preuident-EIeot.

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At twenty minutes past 2 o'clock, guns announced
| the arrival Of the train at Albany. d t. t =
Some delay occurred in consequence OF the military
not being the ground in time, and the crowd vented
their impatience In cries Of "Oome on tho platform,
sect OF the cars and show the rail-sptter," Tro
out Old Abe and similar requests. At length the 25th
opened to the carriages and the platform cleared Mr.
Lincoln then appeared the platform amid deaiening
cheers. He was met by Mayor Thatcher who welcomed
Mr.. Lineoin--In behalf Of the Common Council and
citizens OF Albany, have the honor 10 tender you
cordial welcome to city. We trust you will accept
the welcome we Offer not simply as tribute OF respect
to the high Office you are called to Ill., butas testimony
Of the good Will Of citizens without distinction Of
party as an expression Of their appreciation Of your
eminent personal worth and confidence In your patriot
ism We are aware Of your previous arrangements with
the State authorities.
The brevy Of your stay will compel uSto forego the
pleasure OF extending to you on the part OF the city,
other and more behtting hospaltes But we are hap
py to know that his Excellency the dovernor and the
Senators and Representatives In the Legislature, are
about to receive you the guest OF the Empire State
and In DOING they will represent the kind regards OF
the wholepeopie as we'll as the citizens OF the Capital
Permit me- therefore, greet you In the name OF the Gift
zens, and repeat the assurance OF our most cordial vel
come. ra o.s . -
Mr.. Lincoln, who appeared pale and worn replied In
low bnt steady voice, as follows:
Mr.. Mayor: can hardly appropriate to myself the
hattering terms In which communicate the tender OF
this reception as personal to myself. most gratefully
accept the hospitality rendered to me- and Will not de-
"a In you the audience with any extended remarks at
this time presume that through the wo or three con-
versations which shall have to 60, shall have to re-
peat somewhat aud will only repeat 70 ou the thanks
for this kind reception. .ir,
At the close Of his brief remarks, the party proceeded
at once to carriages which took their way down Broad
way and up State street to the Capitol The whole
route was densely crowded with citizens, and the win
dows Of the houses were filled with ladies' on each side
Of the road. tfl ..f-. .-
Many residences displayed aags in the procession and
across Broadway was hung strip OF canvass bearing the
inscription, "Wecome to the capital OF the Empire
State. No more compromises"
From the windows Of the Young Mems Association
State street, displayed banner with the Words I'VE
will pray for you, the defender Of the Constitution as II
IS"
Along the line of procession the greetings Of the cit
zens most cordial and the ladies smiled sauations
with pleasing liberalty.
In the capitol park an immense concourse Of people
was gathered and the task Of the military and police was
anything but easy; at length the Capitol was reached
when Mr. Lincoln was conducted at once to the Execu
tive Chamber, where he was introduced to Gov Morgan
the State officers and Staff only being present.
Gov. Morgan then welcomed Mr.. Lincoln as follows
Honored Sir. chosen, you have been, to the highest
responsible Office Of the naton or Of the globes and
journeying you are, to the federal capital to enter
upon your public duties you have kindly turned aside
upon the invitation Of the legislature for the purpose
OF brief soourn at the capital OF New York. On be
half Of the people, irrespective Of political opinion,
Is my privilege greet you and extend cordial wei
come. you have found your fellow citizens elsewhere
loyal and true you have not found and think you will
not Wafmer people "
Union, the Constitution the laws, than you will
meet In this time honored city and capital. The people
thank you for the opportunity you have thus Afforded
them Of manifestng to you their great respect no less
for yourself personally than for the high office you are
destined soon to FILL
Loud cheering followed Gov. Morgan's address
Mr.. Lincoln replied as follows:
to visit the capital Of the great Empire State OF this ma
tion, my way to the Federal capital and now thank
you Mr. Governor, and the people OF capital and the
II Nha0 80 Vlw kaoN
welcome. II not at fault the great En-
pre State atthis time contains greater population than
did the United States Of America at the time she achev
ed her national independence am proud TO be invited to
pass through your capita and meet them as now have
The honor to do. am notified by your Governor that
his reception Is given without distinction Of party
ccePt II the more gladly because It said almost al
u thought tolerated. attach themselves political par
les.
It Is but ordinary charity to attribute this to the fact
hat in attaching himself the party which his udg
nent prefers the citizen believes that he thereby pro-
notes the best interest Of the whole country and when
pie that until the next election they should be as
people. The reception you have given to me to-day Is
not given to personally 1t should not be so, but
The representative, for the time being Of the majority
The nation. l. ". ll
II the election had resulted In the choice Of either Of
he other candidates the cordaty should have been
extended to him as has been extended to me this day. In
testimony Of the devotion Of the whole people to the
Constitution, and to the whole Union, Of their |
ieslre to perpetuate Institutions, and to hand them
iown In their perfection to succeeding generations.
have neither the voice the strength to address
you at any greater length. beg you will accept
grateful thanks for this devotion, not to but to
great, glorious and free country. |
This saddfess accompanied and followed by loud
applause. Mr.. Lincoln, after bowing to the vast crowd,
vas conducted by the committee to the Assembly cham
When Mr.. Lincoln entered the chamber, the whole
ssembly rose and greeted him with loud capping Of
ands Senator Ferry, advancing In front Of the Speak
Ibaye the honor Of introducing to the Senate and As
embly Of the State Of New York, in Joint Convention
ssembled, the Hon. Abraham Lincoln, Of Illinois, Presi
lent elect Of the United States.
The Speaker OF the Assembly, descending from the
esk greeted Mr.. Lincoln, and leading him to the desk
introduced him to Senator Calvin. After shaking Mr..
)alvns hand, he descended from the desk, leaving Mr.
lincoln alone there, and addressed him from the clerks
leak as follows:
Mr.. Lincoln on behalf Of the representatives Of the
oyeregn people Of New York, we welcome you to the
Japital, and to the representative halls Of the State
welcome you as the President elect Of thirty millions
4 people, We welcome you President elect according
'tates; and when, sir, you shall have assumed as
Iou soon will assume, the Office Of President OF the
United States you may, In the discharge Of your cons
utonal duties, rely upon the support Of the people Of
his great State. Great applause.
have the pleasure sir, to ntroduceyou to the Legs
ature Of New York. in joint convention assembled to
Welcome the President elect OF the United States
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows. 30 1r.a 90
Mr.. Presdentand gentlemen Of the legislature Of the
State Of New York. It Is with feelings Of great dif
adence, and may say with feelings Of ave. perhaps
greater than have recently experienced that meet
you here In this place.
The history Of this great sate the renown Of those
great men who have stood here and spoken here and
been heard here, all crowd around my fancy, and incline
me to shrink from any attempt to address you. Yet
have some confidence given me by the generous manner
In which you have invited me, and by the still more gen.
erous manner in which you have received me.
To speak further, you have invited and received me
without distinction Of party. cannot for moment
suppose that this has been done any considerable de-
gree with reference to any personal services but that
Is done 90 far regarded, at this me as the Rep.
resentatve Of the majority Of this great nation. doubt
not this Is the truth and the whole truth Of the case,
thus II should be. fsg .g t,r,t.f q 1 s'igs n
has been given to the representative OF free peo
pe than II could possibly be II rendered me as an EVIL
dence Of devotion TO me or to any one man personally
And nov, think, It were more fitting that shouidclose
these hasty remarks. 1t 10 true, while hold myself
without nook modesy, the humblet Of all individuals
that have been elevated 70 The Presidency, that
have more dicnlt task 10 perform than any OF them
You have generously rendered the united support
Of the great Empire State. For this, In behalf Of the
nations behalf Of the present and the future Of the ma
ton In behalf OF civil and religious liberty for all time
10 come, most gratefully do thank you. ~.
do not propose to enter into an explanation Of any
particular line OF policy as to our present difficulties, to
be adopted by the incoming administrations Ideem Just
to you myself to all, that should see Everything,
that should hear everything hatI should have every
light that can be brought within my reach, In order that
when do so speak shall have enjoyed every opportu-
nifty TO take correct and true ground and for this reason
do not propose to speak at this time OF the policy Of the
government but when the time comes, nhall speak as
we'll as am able for the good Of the present and future
Of this country-or the good both OF the North and the
South Of this country, and Of all sections Of this coun'
try.-fRounds Of applause.
The Convention Election in Missouri.
ST. LOUIS Feb. ie.-Incomplee returns indicate the
election Of an unconditional Union ticket for State
i thia civ Inv about Ave Thousand majority