Indiana State sentinel. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1861-02-27

which has been extended to me in the great COM
mercial city of New York, / can not but re-
member that such reception is rendered by
people who do not by a majority, agree with me
in political sentiment. 1t is more grateful on this
account-because it is an evidence that, in sup
port of the great principles that underlie Gov
eminent, the people are nearly or quite unanimous
in regard to the difficulties which encompass us at
this time, and of which your Honor has thought
fit to speak so becomingly and SO justly. ] can
only say that | agree with the sentiments ex
pressed by the Mayor. In my devotion to the
Union / hope ] am not behind any man within
the Union; but in the wisdom necessary 10 so
conduct affairs as to secure the preservation of
the Union, / fear that may be deficient, and that
too great confidence may have been reposed in
me. ! am sure, however, that at least bring a
heart devoted TO the Union. There is nothing
which could ever bring me to consent willingly to
the destruction OF that Union, under which not
alone the great commercial city of New York,
but the whole country has acquired greatness, un-
less it should be loss of that for which the Union
itself was made. AS / understand, the ship is
made for the carriage and preservation of the
cargo; and, so long as the ship can be saved with
the cargo, it should never be abandoned. We
should never cease in our efforts TO save it, so
long as il can be done without throwing over
board the passengers and cargo So long as the
property and liberty of the people can be pre-
served in the Union, it will be my purpose, and
shall be nv effort, at all times, to preserve that
Union. And, Mr. Mayor, again thanking YOU
for the reception that has been given me, allow
me to close my remarks"
The utmost order and silence were preserved
during the delivery of Mr. Lincoln's reply.
AT the close the members of the Common
Council, and of the State Government, were in
troduced to the President elect, and the police
regulations below were relaxed. The restraining
chains were removed, and the people allowed to
invade the City Hall, with a rush to fight and
scramble their way to the door of the Governors
room. Two or three police were then stationed
at the door of the Governors room, whose duty
soon became extremely arduous-the crowd bear
ing them forward into the room, and the noise
and confusion outside being beyond description.
The scene inside of the door of the Governor
room was ludicrous. In the entrance Superin-
tendent Kennedy exerted himself TO the utmost
to beat back the crowd, who were admitted at the
door at the head of the main stairs, and found
egress through the anti chamber at the other end
OF the room. Men were pulled in by main force
out of the crowd by the police, utterly unable to
help themselves-with coats torn, and hats de-
molished and lost. In the heat of the excitement
a female made her appearance, and was dragged
through the doorway, with hoops and bonnet ma
terially damaged When introduced to Mr. Lin
coin, she told him she was from Illinois, and,
though she had experienced a rough voyage. she
would go through tighter squeeze to see him.
The crowd was a motley one-rags and broad
cloth being indiscriminately mixed.
At one o'clock the audience closed, and Mr..
Lincoln returned to his apartments at the Astor
House.
Before leaving the City Hail. Mr. Lincoln ap
peared on the balcony, in response to calls, and
said:
'.Frieads:
Il do not appear for the purpose of making a
speech. | design making no speech. | came
merely to see you, and allow you to see me; and |
have to say to you, as / have said frequently to
audiences on my journey. that IN the light have
the best bargain Assuming that YOU are all for
the Union and Constitution cheers land the
perpetual liberties of the people, bid you fare
we'll"
On his return to the Astor House. he had an
interview with II. Fish, Col. Fremont, and about
one hundred others
Mr.. Lincoln visited Barnum's museum this af-
ternoon, aud tonight attended the opera. He
has declined an invitation to visit Brooklyn.
Mr. Lincoln and party will leave at half past
eight O'Clock tomorrow morning, stopping at
Jersey City, Newark and Trenton, en- route for
Philadelphia.
New YORK, Thursday February Fl.
Vice President Hamlin and lady arrived at
6 O'Clock last night, comparatively few persons
being on hand to receive him, he entered the
Astor House with difficulty, and was conducted
to apartments provided for him.
After the arrival of the Vice President, dinner
was given by S. c. Davidson. There were
present among the invited guests W d. Eyarts,
Thurow Weed Dean Richmond, III. j. Raw
mond, Simeon Draper, and few others.
Mr.. Lincoln visited the opera, by invitation,
while the children were taken to Laura Keene's.
Mr.. Lincoln only remained till the close of the
ID act then quietly left the theatre, without
any demonstration.
About half past IL O'Clock fine serenade
was given to Lincoln and Hamlin at the Astor
House by bands of Wide Awakes and other Re
publican clubs, Mr.. Lincoln did not make his
appearance, but Mr.. Hamlin being called out
made short speech.
Up to late hour in the evening Mrs. Lincoln,
and Mr.. and Mrs. Hamlin received their friends.
NEWARK, " J.. Thursday, February 81.
Mr.. Lincoln and suite arrived at the Morris and
Essex depot in this city at 81 O'Clock and was
received by a committee of the Common Council,
headed by the Mayor, and'a deputation of Re
publicans ON horse back. On entering the depot
Mayor Biglow addressed Mr.. Lincoln as follows:
Mr.. President:-In behalf of the Common
Council, and my fellow citizens, most cordially
welcome you to our city, and tender you the hos
qualities. welcome, sir in behalf of the citizens
of the metropolis of this State, in point of popu-
lation and trade, who have ever been loyal to the
Constitution and maintained the integrity of the
Union, and who entertain the ardent hope tina;
your administration will be governed by that wis
dom and discretion, which will be the means OF
transmitting the conlederated States as a unit to
your successors, and through them to the latest
generation.
Mr.. Lincoln in low tone, but with emphapis,
replied substantially as follows:
Mr.. Mayor thank you for the reception to
your city, and would say in response, my heart is
sincerely devoted 10 the work You desire / should
do. With my own ability | cannot succeed
without the sustenance of Divine Providence and
of this great, Free hopeful and intelligent people
without that / cannot hope to succeed, with 1t
cannot fail. Again ! return my thanks.
The President elect and Committee were then
escorted to carriages and driven TO the Chestnut
street depot, a distance OF one mile through
Broad street, which was thrOnged with specta
tors, while every portion of the surrounding build
ings were occupied. Patriotic manifestations were
abundant. The procession first formed in til,
face of cold and almost binding fall of snow
which, however. soon subsidized and was succeeded
by genial sun, and bland spring-lil1e atmos
phere, emblcmatic it is hoped of the future adj
miniStratiOn.
As the train moved off Mr. Lincoln bowed his
acknowledgements to the crowd from the real
end of the train. Notwithstanding the malicious
posters spoken of yesterday not a single NANTES
tation OK disrespect was heard at any time, bu
plenty of cheers were given to the President.
TRExroS, n. j., Thursday February 81.
The special train arrived at twelve O'Clock
There immense crowd at the depot
Mayor Mills extended welcome and intro
duced Mr.. Lincoln to the members of the Cit,
Government.
The party was then taken in carriages to tn,
State house under an escort of one hundred
horsemen of the City Blues of Patterson and tn,
German Rifles of Trenton.
Having been introduced to the Senate, the
President thereof welcoming him, he replied:
Mr.. President and members of the Senate Of
the State of New jersey, / very grateful {,
you for the honorable reception of which hav,
been the object. ! can not but remember tn
place that New jersey holds in our elrly history
In the early revolutionary struggle few of the
States among the old thirteen had more of tn
battle-felds of the country within their limit
than New Jersey: | may be pardoned it,, upOl
this occasion, | mention that away back in m,
childhood, the earliest day of my being able q
read, | got hold of small book, "Weem's LIE
of Washington" remember that in all the &c