New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1861-02-18

CINCINNATI, Feb. r. The train bearing the
President elect arrived at the appointed time. The
foot of Fifth street literally blocked with peo
pie. The locomotive was once compelled to stop.
The crowd was so great that it was impossible for
them to get out of the way.
At the depot it was found necessary to bring the
military and police forces into requistion to clear
the way for the passage of the carriages. The re-
ception of the President elect and his party ia an
era in the history Of Cincinnati. The weather was
mild and beautiful. The streets were crowded with
citizens and people from this and the neighboring
States. The streets through which the procession
passed were crowded at IN early hour, and the
windows were filed with ladies' The Burnet
House, where the Presidential party stop, is hand
somely decorated, and every arrangement is made
for the comfort of the distinguished guests. The
stars and stripes are flying from the public and
| number of private buildings. At halfpast 2
| O'Clock the military, (Which made fine display
| and the committee of arrangements, were at the
indianapolis and Cincinnati depot. At about 8
| o'clock the special train arrived. Mayor Bishop
was then introduced, and welcomed the President
| elect to the city.
drawn by six white horses, amid deafening cheers
from vast concourse of people. The procession,
in charge of Miles Greenwood took up its march,
passing through the principal streets (amid the
cheers OF the men, and the waving of flags and
handkerchiefs by the lades) to the Burnet House.
where they arrived at quarter past 5 O'Clock
and entered amid deafenng cheers, Mentors band
playing Hail Columbia" and " The Star-Spangled
Banner.N
After few moments rest Mr.. Lincoln made his
appearance on the balcony, accompanied by
Mayer Bishop, who made short Introductory ad-
dress.
Mr. Lincoln then spoke for about twenty minutes
He said 81 have spoken but once before this in
Cincinnati; that was year previous to the late
Presidential election. On that occasion, in play
full manner, but with sincere words, addressed
much of what said, to the Kentuckians. gave
my opinion that we, as Republicans would ult-
mately beat them, but that they could postpone
that result longer by nominating Senator Douglas
for the Presidency than they could in any other
way. They did not, in any true sense of the word
nominate Douglas, and the result has come soon,
certainly, as even | expected. also told them
how expected they would be treated after they
should have been beaten; and | now wish to call
their attention to what then said upon that sub
ject.
then said, when we do, as we say, beat you,
perhaps you want to know what we will do with
YOU. ! will tell you, so far as am authorized to
speak for the opposition what we mean to do with
you. We mean to treatyo as near as we possibly
can, as Washington Jefferson and Madison treated
you. We mean to leave you alone and interfere in
no way with your insttutions-to abide by all and
every common compromise of the Constitution,
and in a word. coming back to the original propo-
siton, to treat you, so far as we can-as degen-
crate men, if we have ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS to
the example of those noble fathers, Washington,
Jefferson and Madison. We mean to remember
that you are as good as are-that there is no
difference between US other than the differ
ence of circumstances. We mean to remember
and bear in mind always that you have as good
hearts in your bosoms as other people, or as we
claim to have, and to treat you accordingly.
+ Fellow citizens Of kentucky--friends, brethren,
l may call youth my new position see no occa-
sion and feel inclination to retract word Of
this. If it shall not be made good, be assured the
fault shall not be mine.
MFR. Iinco!n's remarks were received with great
enthusiasm. In passing to his room those that
could rushed athim throwing their arms around him
patting him on the back, and almost wringing his
George N. Sanders and others were perceived.
This evening in the grand hall of the Burnett
House. which has been decorated for the occasion,
Mr.. Lincoln will receive the people generally. He
looks well and is in good spirits.