The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-21

JurlEdlCton Lincoln replied, 81 VIII snake hAndS
with South Carolnians II they win shake hands with
That s net very technical question: the midst OF
the meryment the Charlesonan had passed. and given
place TO an indignant individual who exclaimed "Piesse
TO take good care Of the Collector Of Georgetown South
Carolina he is in prison awaiting trial for treason"
This request coming directly after the cordial greeting Of
the South Sarolnan, produced increased eb1ti0ns of
laughter.
minutes 70 twelve O'Clock. and the announcement
made that just as soon the bell should strike the hour
OF ths President elect would shaking haads
ment made to the crowd by the policemen at The
doors, and then there was a tremendous rush,
he had shaken the hand Of the President
The crowd seemed determined TO break through the
squad of policemen outside push in the door and rush
in nasse to grasp the hand of the rail splitter But
the police kept them back, and out Of the OF
citement which was now at it's height, emerged another
solitary woman whose apparel plainly showed that she
had gone through "rrepressble conflict with con.
gomerIted mass Of "such ruae people," she called
them.
personal friend was having a few words
with Mr.. Lincoln, when the bell in the Parlv
peaed forth the hour Of Now the shaking haG
must cease The crowd were informed that Mr. Lid Din
would receive the citizens for another hour asfhcy
passed they must simply bow-not attempt to shake
suUrstous people who in their minds, had various
virtues associated with tho shaking Of the hand
Sow woSS SS%e mops no, S Tns % pass
suggestively, but Mr.. Lincoln would say, "rhey
won't let me shake hands" and these few words
addressed to individual directly were more pleasing
TO bjm than If he had participated in fraternal
shake.
The Veterans Of the War Of 1912, some in full uniform,
and some simply with badges, now made their way up
in body, headed by their commander, Colonel Ray
mond The Colonel said, ~ must offer to shake hands
certainly, must shake hands with the Veterans And
then the old men, all bearing the marks Of age and the
signs Of service, walked passed him, some Of them
shaking their heads and saying that the last Pres
dents hand they expected to shake Several ladies'
then made their appearance and Of they would
be permitted to pass with simple inclination of the
head and the formal "How dye do" Mr. Lincoln in.
stinctvey took hold Of their hands .Yoa make dis
tinction in favor Of the ladies'" observed the Mayor
ayes; their hands don't hurt me y he replied.
The crowd continued to pour in with Increased eager
ness and momentum. On an average nfty people
iumbled with his hands, expecting shake notwthsand
ing the prohbitory announcement but Mr. Lincoln said
he was IN charge Of Tue Mayor and the COMMITTEE and
hands" I'm sorry for it,, moaned disappointed ndi
vidua All the veterans were not able to keep together
before they enterea the ROOM that few minutes
one would his appearance solitary aione and
would be cordially greeted by the President Old Captain
Rie could not restrain himself say ing God bless
you'll stand by the Union and the constitution and will
stand by you. Another simply CALCULATED, "God bless
youn and after he had passed shouted, "Hurrah for
Iincoln!'
AT this moment there along well known person
from the First ward, and, as he looked SO implorngy
the Mayor introduced ''Mr Wilson" smile passed
round nobody essayed gay anything until one bolder
than the rest, amended by saying "Billy Wilson," The
smile was now Exchanged for hearty laugh at the ex
pense Of Billy. But in the meantime the pugstic repre-
sentative from the First ward had passed on and dsdaned
recognise the sport. Frequently short fat and
tail lean would come up together and the tall man
would followed by some boys who generally managed
parties of two and three, and the marked
in this way during the Of the two
hours were very curious TO witness One middle aged
bold as TO promise, "f you satisfy the peo
pie this time, Mr. Lincoln, you will receive the unani
NOUS vote of the electoral college" This tempt
ing offer caused much merriment among the people
and Mr. Lincoln apty remarked, ~ think when the
clouds look dark they do now, one term might
tsfy any man. Turning Mayor Wood, he said, 'slf
get the city matters so sysematzed as to
GOOD deal to do The Mayor intimated that was asa
difficult matter and the reply was, But you have done
a good deal 10 systematize them already"
Two more ladies came IN separately. One of them ex
hbited to Mr. Lincoln letter, and as he was about to
take il from her, she s held i fast, merely
perfectly satisfied He, thinking he recognized hs
handwriting, said suppose she was showing me a
/ letter which she received from me-" Commander
| Breeze and Captains Foot and Gansevoort from the
Navy Yard, paid their respects TO his Exceency and
said somsthng about their being happy to see him at the
hand saying, am glad to shake hands with YOU we
| some OF the old boys" great commotion out
excitement inside, when In greasy parsonage
be had been borne above the heads Of the masses
spawpg all fours his umbrella and hat considerably
in advance Of him. lie was picked up by some police
men, putting with all his might and main, and after
n @ o S pay ns
who was kindly received and cordially welcomed by the
President.
Now there entered exceedingly tall, wiry look
| ing individual, who, the moment he entered the
door, commenced Strengthening himself to the full
extent Of his altitude When he alongside Of
the gigantic proportions Of the President elect, he
stopped and disputed the question as 70 which the
taller Amid good deal Of merrment Mr. Lincoln said
81 will contest II with you whereupon they put their
backs together when Lincoln was found to have slight
advantage Considerably crestfalen the tall passed
the crowd laughing at him ms he went al saw that
be was running tilt with me, and stretching him
self 70 make the issue with me-" said the taller
RAN sm 9 was o. e. question 10 take
altitude, he added 81 have always said on that subject
that there is considerable outcome in me-" Along the
stream continued 10 flow after this slight interruption
One said 81 must shake hands with you, because
they say look like you" To which Mr. Lincoln replied
81 take 1t that that settles that you are good looking
man.
1t was now half past twelve o'clock and the and
hustle outside continued without abatement: A bow
from each person he passed returned Mr. Lincoln
with "How do you do, srf the usual manner Of
procedure until some incident humorous remark
with you-rm from Canada, said one Individual. Mr.
Lincoln complied with the request, remarking "They
with person from foreign nation" This reply provoked
considerable laughter gentleman from Illinois shook
hands with Mr. Lincoln who whispered something in his
withou. little shsking, stating that be hsd
man Of humanity, wrapped in the folds OF an immense
cloak and taking gigantic strides struted proudly pAst
es,s os
Of divinity, with specaces who calculated Lord bless
you and keep you hrm." A Bowery boy, when told
ike to shake hands with him, by gracious" !"
Somehow, everybody expected that an excep-
! tion would be made In their case, and that
he would shake hands with them. "They won't let
shake hands with you," he said 70 one young fellow,
nbut If you had sister here, then could shake hands
with her at which there was good deal Of laughter,
ana an old gentleman coming past remarked opopos,
"None but the brave deserve the fair"
II was now i've minutes 70 one o'clock, and the agita
ion and tumult among the multitude who were vainly
struggling for admittance joined 10 their ridiculous
CALCULATIONS, added 70 say the least, variety TO
the scene. The last incident that marked this
curious reception the entrance Of mammoth man,
who, as he approached observed TO be at least q
couple OF inches taller than the President elect His ap
pearance at once elected loud laughter and as he oame
the Mayor said 70 Mr. Lincoln "f guess you will
have down now" The great railspltter shrug
ged his shoulders and ACKNOWLEDGED that he beaten
This mammoth man, who understood to be Mr..
Woodward, butter dealer, SIX feet six inches In
height and weighed $50 pounds Mr.. Lincoln remarked
that he himself little short Of six feet four inches,
with his boots or calculating all the outcome that
In him. Soon, short gentleman came along and said,
" Abe, how dye doY hope you will take care OF us
all" You take care OF me Z said he and "I wiz do
my duty, replied the man. Another gentleman OF the
okprf Ia he