The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-01-05
THE NEW ADMINISTRATION.
cur Springfield Correspondence.


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cur Springfield Correspondence.
sPRIso1nD, Dec 81 1860.
Public Receptions Of Senator Baker-Hs Remarks-Whot
He Said at Wincheaer-Aubgraphs IN Demamt-An
Unecwely Preseas-hereassd I,.asr Of Place Seekxs-
Hotel Arrivals, dc.
Senator Baker having returned from the visit TO his
mother at early hour this morning. and announced his
determination Tin consequence it is said Of telegaphic
recall from washington) to reembark for the East on
the evening train, his friends, unwilling 70 him de-
part without formal manifestation Of their regard and
admiration, resolved to extemporize ovation in tho
shape Of public reception. Accordingly, bills wero
hurried out requesting all the Old acquaintance OF
the distinguished visiter 70 meet as two O'Clock
n the Court House. Pursuant TO the call,
very large crowd assembled ct the appointed
hour, in spite of the shorness Of the notice Col Baker
having entered the hall surrounded by his intimate
friends, the meeting called 10 order by COL King
Hon. James G. Conkling, district elector, residing IN
hts place, then welcomed Mr.. Baker In speech occupy
ing about ten minutes At It's 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 intimated TO him desire 70
see politics avoided the OCCASION probably all that
Mr. Baker should say in reference 10 public questions
would be construed into expression Of the sentiments
OF the President elect rather than his Hence the
Colonel's effort dweiled mostly "bygOne
imes,' recall OF which, while among his for
political associates and supporters, seemed
eminenty appropriate. But after all the current OF
thought carried him political subjects at times Hc
spoke of his ervid devotion to tho Union. He pro-
nounced the idea Of independent Pacific republic In
OF Southern secession calumniaory cheat and groundesa
presumption He asserted most emphaticay the loyalty
Of the people Of the Pacific States He said that now,
when their dearest hope-the Pacific Ralroad-was ap-
preaching realization nothing remoter than
Of the ties that attached them TO the Unio0 and
that after the achievement Of that grandest 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 tho high trust
conded to him by the American people, that he would
Lod both the North and South to the discharge Of their
respective constitutional oblgations that he would SEQ
the federal laws maintained throughout the length and
breadth Of the land and that particular section OF
State need have any fear Of injustice aggression on h
part.
The speech lasted about hour, and was frequently
interrupted by hearty applause. It evident that
whenever the speaker made alluson 70 politics no
hbored under a certain restraint, and was extremely
cautious the selection Of his OF expression In
the course Of yesterday, however, he delivered short
address in the Of Winchester, the pace of resi-
dence Of his mother in which his utterances much
unreserved lie reflected the views Of Mr. Lincoln
in rtan passages. He said
It 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
secure In spending q day at Springfield. !
know-that under Mr. Lncolns administration tho laws
Of the United States will be fairly and faithfully
cuted North and South-that it viii make difference
whether it be in Massachusetts or Georgia. Vermont or
south Carolina. But while he will execute all the awa
with promptness and fidelity, u win be done with that
GOODNESS and consideration which emnently charac-
terizcs the President elect
That popular mana-the collection Of autographs OF
distinguished menhas 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. or course
all Of them wander unnotced into his waste paper
basket.
Within the last week Boston genius sent him the most
curious and at the time uncomey present vet re-
ceived by him. 1t is Of his speeches. transcribed in
dminuye characters 80 as TO represent what intend
ed to be the outlines Of the President elect The peu-
manship is excellent but the combination such q TO
produce frghtfu ensemble. The wretched caricaturo
encased in costly frame. The perpetrator Of tho
anomaly duly inscribed himself "artist.n
To-day considerable influx Of strangers, among whom
many cxpectants took place Among the arrivals A
the leading hotels are:-Charles H. Noyes, New York:
u.
ley, Boston; R. r. Andrews, New York; R. c. Parsons,
Cleveland; R. f. COyle, Cincinnati; A. Grovenor Wis.,
cousin.
The ex Rev j. g Kaloch formerly Of Boston notorie-
ty OF Leavenworth City is also in town. trying hin
best with the President elect.
SPRINGFIELD, Jan. 4, 1851.
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 arc
becoming more distinctly understood. Notifications
necessated by Southern events and the case now
stands follows
Alexander X. Mcclure OF Harrisburg came here greatly
excited TO protest against Camerons appointment Hs
wounds were plastered with promises and he re.
turned home apparently satisfied.
Cameron's appointment 10 the Secretaryship of tho
Treasury Is fixed fact He was urged by nearly
all tho republican leaders of this State who desire TO
step into his shoes in the Senate wilmot waived his
claims in his favor and will be supported by his friends
for tho Senate Bates will be Attorney General as pre-.
viously annoenced. Mr. Lincoln announced this himself
Caleb B. Smith, Of Indiana is strongly urged for secre-
tary Of the Interior by Pennsylvania and Indiana inu.
cnces, and win doubtless be appointed.
Amos Tuck, of New Hampshire, is here Either he or
Mr.. Banks win be Secretary of the Navy.
/ GovcrnortChase, OF Ohio, arrived hero tonight Ho
comes by invitation Of the President and win probably
be rendered the secretaryshp Of State.
Mr.. Lincoln will 20 to New York next week TO mako
purchases for the White House. Lincoln will start for
Washington about middle Of February and viii PROT.
ably 80 by way Of Pittsburgh and harrisburg.
RAEEy IN NEW YoRK.-Mr. W. II. Rarey, who has boon
recognized abroad Of the best Of American nstu-
tons and who has astonshed the nobility and gentry OF
England by his wonderful ieats Of horse training, viii
give his first practical lecture In this city at Nibos this