The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-15


such matters they desired but as he had adopte ID
plan Of holding his tongue for the most part during Tn
last and since his election he thought he ha
perhaps better now s.u continue to hold his tongue
leries OF eco on" $50 ono) Well, am reminded tina
'nere an Allegheny City well as An Allegheny coan
9-'ne former the banner town aud the latter the ban
ner county perhaps Of the world am glad 10 sea boil
o them and the good people Of both Tia, may not dis
appoint these will say few to you TO- morrow a.
tothe peculiar interests Of Allegheny county"
As Mr.. Lincoln closed his speech, some one proposed
"Three cheers for the Union u.s." which were given
| with will.
The suite was hustled about and forced to md thar
own way in very discredtabie manner. The represen
tatives Of the press were likewise exposed to much
rudeness by mounted blackguard wearing the regi-
menals and epauettes OF staff officer who purposey
threatened them with the hoofs Of his prancing nag
Inc turnout in this place very LARGE spite Of the
RAIN and the hate hour OF the Presidents arrival
The Monongahela House has been all the even
ing with mass Of males and females impatient to see
Old Abe but OWNS 10 his great fatigue he did graft
fly them more than to shake hands and briefly and
pleasantly thank them for their ovation.
The pleasures Of the trip greatly married by .
detention Of several hours, forty miles from this
city in consequence Of the breaking down of freight
tran and the ndiscreton OF the conductor from ALE
gany City to Pttsburg, who wranged for nearly two
hours the train about certain points OF the reception
programme, much othe disgust Of their guests.
Mr.. lincoln will speak in the morning at eight O'Clock
He wii~then be escorted by the military others
through both Cities and leave at eleven O'Clock for
Cleveland.
Had there not been peltng storm here the display
would have been fine.
IT seems that arrangements have yet been made
for Mr. Lncolns visit to New York but it is presumed
by his republican friends that he will stop at the Astor
House during his stay in that city.
The President elect has been teegraphed to from Wash
ngton in reference to the effect Of his indianapolis speech
1t is said that both strong APPROPRIATIONS remonstra
tions have been received by him. Between Columbus
and this city the republicans generally appear
IT, On the portico OF the hotel many Of "No com
promise greeted him this evening.
THE RECEPTION OF MR. LINCOLN IN NEW
YORK.
SECOND MEETING OF THE ALDERMANIC COMMITTEE.
Another private session Of the Committee of the Com
Council the subject Of the propositions for the
reception OF the President elect of the United States
place yesterday afternoon. Aldermen Cornell Barry and
Smith and Councilman Gross and Stephenson were pre-
following is all that could be learned in reference the
doings Of tho committee
agreed that upon the arrival Of Mr. Lincoln he
should be escorted by the committee his hotel through
the following route-From the depot of the Hudson River
Railroad in Thirteth street, through Thrtieh
Ninth avenue, through Ninth avenue to Twenty third
street, through Twenty third street TO Broadway and
through Broadway to his hotel
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MIR. LINCOLN'S RE-
CEPTION AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, Feb. Ia, 1851.
The committee entertaining the President elect
met again this afternoon. The Governor, finding that
there great deal Of feeling on the subject in the
Legislature, informed the committee that hc would
waive his point allow the committee to do they
pleased with Mr.. Lincoln on his arrival
The sub committee reported in favor Of allowing Mr..
Lincoln to dine with the Governor but after latter
had waived his point this report set side
common consent, and dinner was decided upon by a
vote Of five to three.
The question then up where should it be held,
at the Delavan Congress Hall, and direct vote
the committee stood four TO four, each member going
for the house that he boarding with 1t so happened
that they equally divided between the two hotels.
Finding that they could not come to agreement q
committee of two appointed to examine the two
hotels find which the best suited for the purpose,
and report tomorrow morning.
The committee then decided to invite the Legislature
and officers, State officers, the Mayor and Common
Council, and members of the press The question Of in
viting the committees from New York was voted down.
After the adjournment Of the committee its members
began to figure up the cost. The statement made
that would five thousand dollars. This frightened
q portion Of them. Mr.. Burger was waited upon by
several members and asked not to the legislative
dinner farther he having carried his point and taken
the President away the Governor consented not
take any further action This opened feature, and
in less than an several Of the committee changed
their tome the impression went forth that the Presi
dent elect would dine with the Governor
We are therefore, standing with foot water and
one on land unable to tell which way TO turn. 1t viii
main in doubt until the committee meets tomorrow
morning.
committee of republicans are now consulting toge-
Their sud may present arcsouton the House ad-
journs tonight, fixing upon legislative dinner.
NEW YORK COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO MEET
MR.. LINCOLN.
BUFFALO, Fob H. 1851.
Governor Morgan has detailed Commissary General
welch Adutant General Reed Inspector General Jack
sem ouartermaser General Van vcchten Colonel Nor
ran Camp, to meet Mr. Lincoln here and escort
| him to Albany General WEIGH arrived here to-day in
advance Of his associates who will join him tomorrow
| and make the necessary arrangements.
THE CHICAGO PLATFORM.
The Chicago Democrat pitches into the platform Of its
/ party in the following style
An platforms humbugs, and intended 10 be such
Take the platforms Of all tho political parties since the
foundation of government and you will and that they
are capable double construction Take the late Chicago
platform for instance Upon that platform stood Owen
ioyejoy in this state Who has been ardent op
ponent of slavery, and who was, In 1855, sup
| Fro JIvon hat for