Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1861-02-15
movements of the President Elect.

CoLVS1BUs. Feb. IA special train Of three
cars under the charge of E. W. Woodward, Super
iutendent left Cincinnati at o'clock this morning
The admirable arrangements Of the road are the
subject of general remark. Among the guests are
Larz Anderson, brother Of Major Anderson.
AT Milford, Lovelsnd, MEANWHILE, MorrsW, Cor
win ana Loudon the train stopped just long enough
10 permit the President elect to bow, shake hands
with a few people, end bid the crowds farewell
At Morrow, Superintendent Woodward present.
ed from the wife Of the President of the Miami
road boquet to Mrs. Lincoln
Al Xeuia there was q large eoncourse Of people,
and much enthusiasm, accompanied BY the firing Of
cannon. Mr.. Linceln addressed the crowd from the
nl.tform of the rear car rsiterating what he had
before ssid aud remGrking that there was no time
to make speech.
The train arrived at Columbus at two o'clock, and
was received by the firing of cannon and an i'm
meuse crowd of people. Mr.. Llncoln and suite, un-
der military escort arrived st the State Capitol snd
visited Governor Deunison in the Executive room
After several introductiens they proceeded TO the
Joint session of the Legislature in the Representa-
tives' Hall, where they were welcomed BY Lieuten-
ant Governor Kirk in short address, to which MT
Lincoln responded, as follows:
Mr. President Mr. Speaker, and Gentlemen o. NE usi-
erdl Assembly:
It's true has been said by the President Of the
Senate that very great responsibility rests upon
| me in the position which have been called oy
the votes of the American people: am deeply SEN
slble of that weighty responsibility a can Let but
| know what YOU all know, that without name, per-
hans without reason why should have name,
| there has deVolved upon me task sucn as dld not
rest even upon the Father of his country and so
feeling cannot but turn and look Tor the support
form that great task turn then, and look to the
/ American people, and to that God who hasneyer
! forsaken them.
Allusion has been made to the interest telt In re
lation to the policy of the new Administration. Or
| This have received from some degree of credi
| for having kept silence. From others l have re
! ceived some censure. ] still think was right II
the VARYING and constantly shifting scenes of the
1 present time without a precedent which could en-
able US to judge By the past, it has seemed fitting
| that before speaking upon the difficulties of th'
| country. / should have gained a view of he whole
field reservipg the liberty to modify and change tn
course of my policy as future events may make
| change necessary.
have not maintained silence from any want o
real anxiety. 1t is good thing that there is n
| is a cOnsoling circumstance, that when we lool
| around we find that there is nothing that real
hurts any body. We entertain different views upe
political questions but nobody is suffering anything
This is most cOnsoling circumstance, and from
| we may conclude that sill we want is time, patenc
and a reliance on that God who has never forsake
his people.
Fellow-eitizens, what have said, have said a
together extemporaneously, and | will now come
| close.
After the speech, both Houses adjourned.
Mr.. Lincoln made a few remarks to the crow
outside and afterwards received the citizens genei
ally.
A levee was given in the evening at the house o
Governor Dennison to the President elect the men
bers of the Legislature. Mr.. Lincolns SUITE ari"'
military officers, and others. .scover
Mr. Lincoln and family are the guests % 49,
nor Dennison during their stay in the Guy o'clock
Mr. Lincoln received dispatch .. ..Tbe vote,
this afternoon from Washington saying a5u IT.
were counted peaceably You are elsc;nJ; n
received it with his accustomed eqd is Goyerro,
causes much rejoicing among ms Itis far
Dennisons reception was brllilan. O'CLOCK 70
Mr. Lincoln leaves here al nan
, | morrow morning.