The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1861-02-27
Mr., Lincoln in Washinrt ton.

From Washington dispatches we give be-
low an account of Ar. Lincoln's dongs in
Washington, Monday:
The Hon. Lewis Cass, e1-Secretary of
State, called, In company with Mr.. Seward,
this morning, and paid his respects to the
President-elect. They conyersed some time en-
the present condition of the country, and the
veteran statesman evinced great emotion as he
addressed Mr. Lincoln in relation to the din
culties by which he was surrounded. Mr. Lin
coin much affec ted and expressed himself f
as fully approaching his position
After an Interchange of opinion for more
than a half hour, Mr.. Cass retired, in company
with his son-in- faw, Mr.. Ledyard, leaving
Mr. Lincoln and Mr.. Seward closeted together
In a few minutes after General Cass had left
A servant appeared with card endorsed al
Greeley" Mr.. Greeley was waiting in the pas
sage, and the servant returned in few min
utes with the reply that "Mr Lincoln is en-
gagged" Mr.. Greeley ques toned him. and on
ascertaning that Mr.. Seward was there, and
that he passed the card to him as he gave the
answer, WAS quite furious. He had Just ar
rived and presented himself in n new black
suit, and black beaver, looking better than /
have seen him for some time. Having cast
the vote of Oregon for Mr.. Lincoln, he had
cause TO exclaim eftu brute. There is nc longer
any douht that Mr.. Seward has the inside
track of the Tribune.
Mr.. Lincoln WIS afterwards called upon by
the resdent, Senator Powell, Hon Pres ton
King, Vice President Braekinridge, Senator
gentlemen OF note.
a throng of ladies, among whom was the
family of Gen. Cass, paid their respects to
Mrs Lincoln, who held quite Il levee up to
p. NJ.
AT ? o'clock Mr.. Lincoln, accompanied by
Senator Seward, visited the Capitol, and
spent a short time On the floor Of 9th Houses
where he was greeted by his friends. He .,-o
visited the chamber of the Supreme Court,
and was presented by Mr.. Seward to the j as
tees,
Mr.. Lincoln spent Sunday afternoon at Mr.
Stewards dwelling, and in the evening receiy
ed Senators Sumner, Hale, and other exsreIn
lists at his roc ocms. Mr.. Seward mouopoiFZns
rihi nearly all the time, and he appears pc
fectly will ing to remain under the wing OF the
New York statesman.
The Washington Confederation, noticing
the reception by the President .elec t" Sa.-
urtay morning, says
At nine o'clock, according to previous ar
rangement, Mr.. Lincoln received the i, lee
Congress The members formed in pTUces sion
III the hall where they meet, and proceeded to
the reception parlor eX President Tyler, and
overnof Chase, of Ohio, led the van The
latter Introduced Mr.. Tyler. Mr.. Lnco'n
ceived him with all the respect due his posi-
ton. The several delegates We're then pre-
sented to Mr.. Lincoln by Governor Chase, IN
the usual manner.
When tit L,ll General Doniphan, OF Mis-
sonri, was introduced, Mr.. Lincoln had 10
look up to catch Doniphan's eye. lie imme-
diately inquired
-''Is this D0niphan who made that splendid
march across the Plains, and swept the swift
Camanches before him 90
81 commanded the expedition across the
Plains lnodestly responded the General.
"lhen You have come up 10 the standard Of
my expec tation," reioined Mr. Lincoln.
After the reception Of the Peace Congress
was concluded, Il large number OF citizens
were presented. Mr.. Lincoln was then mot-
fled that the ant rooms and main pariors ..
the hotel were filled with ladies, who desired
to pay their respects, to which the President
elect very promptly consented The ladies
then passed in review, each being introduced
by the gentleman who accompanied her. MIR.
Lincoln underwent the ordeal with
much good humor