The national Republican., 1861-02-14
BY TELEGRAPH.
The President Elect en- route.

ht every stopping. place there were immense
crowds, cheering, pressing and shaking Of
hands.
Mrs. Lincoln this morning Joined the party
with her two children.
One Of the best sort Of speeches was made
at Lswrenceburg. There the Ohio and Missis.
sippi roads intersect, and an unusual crowd
was gathered. Mr.. Lincoln spoke from the
platform OF the rear car. Among other remarks,
he said, looking over into Kentucky, say to
you that the power intrusted to me shall be
exercised as perfectly to protect the rights Of
your neighbors across the river, as OF your
own"
A voice in the crowd cried out, "May the
rulers be as right as the people," Mr.. Lincoln
replied, Yes and let me tell you, if the peo.
pie remain right, your public men can never
betray you. If in my brief connection with
public affairs, shall be wicked or foolish, and
If you remain true and honest you cannot be
betrayed"
The arrival at this city was made in good
time. The greatest enthusiasm marked the
crowd. The speech of Mr.. Lincoln was careful.
ly prepared, and listened to with breathless in.
terst. The city is gay with flags and bunting.
reception is going on at the Burnet House.
torchlght procession marches through the
principal streets, hating to call on Mr.. Lin.
coin, who says few words from the balcony.
The hotel is thronged so as 10 impede locomo.
ton, and ladies almost as numerous as men.
The joint committee Of the Legislature es-
corts to Columbus tomorrow. Mr.. Lincoln is
in excellent health and spirits. All remark
upon his improved appearance. He is more
than grati6ed with the genuine, universal en-
thusiasm and kindness which greets him.
In passing North Bend, some members of
Gen. Harrison's family were at the grave of
NJ,
the rear platform of his car, and saluted the
group by bowing. The incident was unpre.
meditated, and therefore effective.
indianapolis, Feb. l2.-Gov. Morton called
on Mr.. Lincoln this morning at the Bates
House, and escorted him and part of the Pres.
idential cortege to the gubernatorial mansion,
where the party breakfasted.
Mrs. Lincoln and her two sons arrived this
morning and Joined the party. Immense
crowds commenced gathering at the Bates
House at daylight, and at o'clock every avail.
able space near the hotel was occupied. The
crowd in the parlors, reception-rooms, and halls,
was equally great.
Last night, previous to Mr.. Lincoln's depart.
ure from the Bates House, he was again intro.
duced from the balcony, by the Hon. Sol. Mer.
edith. Mr.. Lincoln said he had no speech to
make. If he made speeches whenever his
friends desired, he would not bo able to reach
the National Capital at the appointed time.
He once more thanked the assemblsge for the
reception, and trusted we all might meet again
under one Gag Of one Union. He bade them an
sHectionate farewell. At lot o'clock, Mr.. Lin.
coin and suite were escorted by the Governor
and committee Of the Legislature to the
depot, and departed amid the shouts of the
multitude. Captain G. w. Hazard, U. s. A.,
at the request Of Mr.. Lincoln, Joined the party
here.
Norris, Ind, Feb. IL, Ito p M-The train,
bearing the President, family, and invited
guests, arrived without detention. Large and
enthusiastic crowds assembled at all the sta.
tions. The train stopped at Shelbyville and
Grsensburg only, where Mr.. Lincoln appeared
at the rear end Of the train, and spoke a few
words.
Every precaution has been taken by the rail.
road company to insure the safety Of the train.
Flagmen are stationed at every road crossing,
and every half mile, displaying the American
flag as signal of "all right"
LaWreaceburg, Feb. l2.-There is an i'm.
mense crowd here, and flags and banners are
he hoped all were Union men here, and friendly
with their neighbors across the river. He was
frequently interrupted with cheers. The train
moved off amid salutes, music, and tumultuous
cheering.
Cincinnati, Feb. l2.-The train arrived at
the appointed time at the foot of Fifth street,
which was literally blocked with people. The
locomotive was once compelled TO stop. The
crowd was SO great, it was impossible to get
out Of the way at the depot, and it WAS found
necessary to bring the military and police force
into requisition TO clear it away. The recep.
ton was an era in the history Of Cincinnati.
Tho weather was mild and beautiful. The
streets were crowded with citizens and people
from this and the adjoining States. The streets
through which the procession passed were
crowded at an early hour, and the windows
filed with ladies. The Burnet House, where
the Presidential party stop, was handsomely
decorated, and every arrangement made for the
comfort OF the distinguished guests. The stars
and stripes were flying from all the public and
a number ofPrivate buildings.
At half past two, the military, which n ade {
fine display, and the committee of arrange
ments were at the indianapolis end Cincin
natl railroad depot. On the arrival Of the train
Mayor Bishop introduced and welcomed th'
President elect to Cincinnati. Mr.. Lincolr
took a seat in barouche drawn by six Whit
horses, amid the deafening cheers of a vast con
course Of people.
The procession, in charge of Miles Green
wood, TOOK up Its march, passing through tht
principal streets, amid the cheers of men, anG
the waving of aags and handkerchiefs by tht
ladies', to the Burnet House, where it arrived
at sis, which Mr.. Lincoln entered, amid
deafening cheers, Mentors band playing Hal
Columbia and the Star.Spangled Banner"
After few moments rest, Mr.. Lincoln made
his appearance on the balcony, accompanied
by Mayor Bishop, who made short ntroduc
tory address. Mr.. Lincoln then spoke as fol
lows:
81 have spoken but once before this in Gin
cinnati. That was year previous to the late
Presidential election. On that occasion, in a
playful manner, but with sincere words, ad
dressed much of what said to the Kentuck