The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-05
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
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srRISdFnD Dec. 81, 1850
Public Receptions Of Senator Baker-His Remarks-Whos
He Said at Wincheaer-Ausgraphs IN Demand-An
Unocwely Presens-Iscrsased Irgtsr Of Place Sekes--
Hotel Arrivals, dc.
Senator Baker having returned from the visit TO his
mother at early hour this morning. and announced his
determination Tin consequence, IL s said, Of teegraphic
recall from Washngton) TO re-embark for the East on
tho evening train, his friends, unwilling 70 SOC him de-
part without formal manifestation of their regard and
admiration resolved to extemporixe ovation IN tho
shape Of public reception. Accordingly, bills
hurried out requesting al the old acquantanees OF
the distinguished visiter 70 meet at two O'Clock
in the Court House. Pursuant to the call,
very large crowd assembled ct the appointed
hour In spite Of the shortness Of the notice. Col Baker
having entered the hall surrounded by his intimate
friends the meeting called 70 order by COL King
Hon. James c. Conkling district elector residing IN
his place, then welcomed Mr. Baker In speech Occupy
ing about ten minutes. At its conclusion the latter took
the stand amidst the most enthusiastic cheering and clap
ping Of hands. He expected 10 make set speech,
touching upon the present aspect Of political matters.
But understand Mr.. Lincoln ntimated to him desire 70
politics avoided the OCCASION probably all that
Mr. Baker should say in reference TO public questions
would be construed into expression Of the sentiments
Of the President elect rather than his Hence tho
Colonels effort dwelled mostly on "by-gono
imes," recall of which, while among his for.
mor political associates and supporters, seemed
cminently appropriate. But after all the current Of
thought carried him TO political subjects at times. Ho
spoke Of his fervd devotion to tho Union. He pro-
nounced the idea Of independent Pacific republic
OF Southern secession caumniaory cheat and groundese
presumption He asserted most emphatcaly the loyalty
nf nf tho Doc AZ No oaid
when their dearest hope-the Pacific Rairoad-was ap-
preaching realization, nothing remoter than seve
Of the ties that attached them to the Unon and
that after the achievement Of that grandes project Of tho
century power earth would succeed in rend-
ing them asunder He expressed ALSO the belief that hs
old friend Lincoln would faithfully fulfil the high trust
conaded to him by the American people, that he would
Lod both tho North and South the discharge Of their
respective constitutional obligations that he would SEQ
the federal laws maintained throughout the length and
breadth Of the land, and that particular section or
State need have any Of injustice or aggression on hs
part.
The speech lasted about an hour and was frequently
interrupted by hearty applause It evident that
whenever the speaker made allusion TO politics no
hbored under certain restraint, and was extremely
cautious In the selection Of his terms Of expression In
the Of yesterday however, he delivered short
address in the Of Winchester the place Of resi-
dence Of his mother in which his utterances much
unreserved He reflected the views Of Mr.. Lincoln
in certain passages He said
1t requires neither concession submission by any
part Of citizens to preserve the constitution Il
only requires obedience to the laws; and that
all men should be determined 10 render and
received Impressions which fully satisfy me-indeed
know-hat under Mr. Lincolns administration the laws
cuted North and Souh-that it win make no difference
whether 1t be in Massachusetts, or Georgia, Vermont
with promptness and dety II will be done with that
GOODNESS and consideration which eminently charac-
terizcs the President elect.
That popular mania-the collection of autographs o;
distinguished men-has proved of late source Of con-
siderable annoyance to Mr. Lincoln also, and hardly
mail reaches here without bringing him numerous re-
quests Of specimens Of his handwriting OF course
all Of them wander unnoticed into his waste paper
basket
Within the last week Boston genius sent him the most
curious and at the time uncomcly present yet re-
ceived by him. 1t Is Of his speeches. transcribed in
dimnutive characters to represent what intend
cd to be the outlines of the President elect The PEN
manship excellent but the combination such a TO
produce rghtful ensemble. The wretched caricaturo
was encased in costly frame. The perpetrator Of the
anomaly duly inscribed himself as "artst.n
To-day considerable influx Of strangers, among whom
are many expectants took place Among the arrivals At
the leading hotels are-Charles II. Noyes, New York;
Chaunocy Bush, do; Major Henshaw do. @. ". Kings
ley, Boston, r. r. Andrews, New York; R. G. Parsons
Cleveland; r. L. Coylc, Cincinnati; A. Grovenor, wise
consin
The ex-R Rev s. xaloch. formerly Of Boston notorie-
ty, now Of Leavcnworth City, is also in town. trying hin
best with the President elect.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 4, 1861.
The fog which has shrouded the movements Of the
President elect in connection with the Cabinet for tho
last few days. is clearing away, and matters ara
becoming distinctly understood. Notifications
necessated by Southern events and the case now
stands as follows
Alexander X Mcclure, Of Harrisburg came here greatly
excited to protest against Camerons appointment Ha
wounds were plastered with promises and he re-
turned home apparently satisfied
Cameron's appointment to the Secretaryshp Of tho
Treasury Is cow fixed fact He was urged by nearly
all the republican leaders Of this State who desire TO
step into his shoes in the Senate. wmot waived his
claims in his favor and will be supported by his friends
for tho Senate Bates will be Attorney General as pre-.
viousy annoenced Mr.. Lincoln announced this himself.
Caleb Smith, Of Indiana, is strongly urged for secre
ary Of the Interior by Pennsylvania and Indiana nu-
ences, and viii doubtless be appointed
Amos Tuck, Of New Hampshire, is here. Either he or
Mr. Banks viii be Secretary Of the Navy.
GovcrnoIChase, Of Ohio, arrived hero tonight. Ho
by invitation Of the President and will probably
be rendered the Secretaryship Of State.
Mr.. Lincoln will go to New York next week to mako
purchases for the White House. Lincoln will start for
Washington about the middle Of February and viii prob
ably so by way Of Pittsburgh and Harrisburg
RaREY IN New YoRK.-Mr W. II. Rarey, who has been
recognized abroad Of the best Of American nsttu
tons and who has asonished the nobility gentry OF
England by his wonderful feats Of horse training, viii
give his first practical lecture in this city at Nblos hs
afternoon introducing the famous Cruiser and Thctis
thoroughbred English mare. Apropos to Cruiser, wa