New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-22
THE PRESIDENT ELECT EN- ROUTE.
Drr.pT,Rr FROM NETWORK.

lady from BROOKLYN howeyer-Mrs. Bergen-presented
neat silken flag with thirty -four stars, the work OF
her own hands, to the youngest Of The republican
! princes.
At o'clock the President and suite, accompanied by
the Common Council Committee proceeded 70 the ioot
of Courtlandt street and aboard the new ferTy'ooat
John p jackson which was decorated in honor OF the
event. The President was received with cheers, Dod-
worih's band playing " Hail Columbia"
Mr. A. A. Hardenbergh, President Of the Common
Council Of jersey City, then addressed Mr. Lincoln as
follows
Sir: We are commissioned by the municipal au-
hOiitie and people OF jersey City 70 receive ara escort
You the coil OF New-Jersey. With that high respect
so eminently due to the chosen chief OF mighty peo
ple her citizens wait to welcome you IN yor progress
through this State to assume the chair oil Washington
II il pleasure thus greet the fGtnre President OF
The Republic. Devoted in their attachment TO- the
Mon Of these States they cling to 1t with untnch-
ing fidelity as tie ark OF their potlcai sale,y
their prayer that the Republic may be iuinoital-thal
He who holds 10 II hands the desnies alike OF mol
,IlGals and of nations may guide and sustain you Ia
an your acts for the conservation Of the public veal
Welcome thrice welcome TO the soil OF NewJersey
Mr.. Lincoln bowed, and thanked the Committee for
their cordial greeting. The boat then started, and
large number OF ladies and gentlemen presented
TO Mr.. Lincoln The boat was taken down some dis
tance toward the Battery, TO give the party better
opportunity to see the Bay This trip short one,
and soon word was given to change the for the
Jersey pier
At JERSEY CITY.
The ferry landing was decorated and the two Cunard
steamer lying nearly alongside, had all their colors
flying. Amid the Of artillery the party stepped
upon the jersey shore and went TO the main part OF
the depot a room 800 feet in length and more than
200 feet wide with galleries every side. The police
having partially cleared the way through the crowd,
Mr. Lincoln was escorted 70 platform car ard thence
TO higher platform beside it, both Of which had
been Handsomely covered. The crowd was immense.
The floor was crammed with human beings, aud thou
sands more were outside pressing against the crowd
within. The galleries filed with ladies'. Cheer
upon cheer rent the air and it all OF five minutes
before quiet was restored when Mayor Van Worst OF
jersey City stepped forward the end Of the car and
said
LADIES AND GEsTLTsFs or NEw-JTrsEr: have
the honor 10 introduce TO you the Hon. Abraham Lin
coln President elect Of the United States
The Hon. Wm. l.. Dayton, Attorney General Of the
State, then addressed the President " foIlows:
Mr. LIscoLN: In the ,bsence Of the Governor, and
acting by bis authority and bis substitute give
you a welcome TO the State OF Aew-Jersey. Cheers,
clappiDg Of hands and waving OF handkorcfl efs'l
Welcome Sir 10 the hearts and homes Of our citizens
We may not hope equal in the demonstration OF our
attention that magnificent ovation which has acoorpa-
MED journey hitherto; but in cordalty OF greet
ing we are second TO Enthusiastic cheers.
We desire testify YOU Sir sincere respect and
high appreciation Of your present character ara your
public porion--to aseure Won OF the loyalty, the
unwayering loyalty Of this people TO the laws snd TO
the Constitution grta cbeerng and 70 pledge 10 you
oar sympathy and support ia al! iightfai measures
fencing 10 the great interests of this country and to
abe perpetnaiion of the Union of these states.
lCheers. We detire 10 live IN harmony WIN our
brethren NJ a whole doing justice 70 AL, and asking
only wha, il fair and rightiul aad Am sure, Sir,
do not tread upon doubtful or forbidden ground when
say they prefer country, DAG, one destiny
UpGp Won Sir upon whom 20 much depends they feel
they may rely for that first great element Of success
Ieciitudc Of intentions Let me add only, in con-
cluEiou, that burdencd rs you will be with the cares
and responsibilities Of Government, tins community
will follow you the capital with their best wlshes,
their fondesi hopes aud their earnest prayers Great
cheering.
Mr. Lincoln in reply sad
Ladies and gentlemen of the State Of NeW-Jersey, |
| shall only thank you briefly FOR this very hind and
cordial rroeption-no, given TO individually bnt
as the representative Of the chic. maglsirscy oil
this great nation. cannot mabcaLy speech now toyon,
AZ shal be met frequently to-day in the same man
ner as YOU have received here and therefore have
not the strength TO address you at length. am |
here before you caro-woTn Tor little eire thah 10 |
greet YOU. aud 20 say farewell. You have done me |
n, yer, high honor TO present your reception OF me
through your great mana nan with whom II II |
an honor 20 be assocatod anywhere--a man with |
whom state could be poor. lApiliuet, lOnp con-
tinued Hi remarks of welcome, though brief, de- |
pery, AN hours well-cousd, rel reply but time, ard
the obligations before me- render IL necessary for ne
to cloose NV remarks-allow me TO bid you kind and
grateful farewell.
Mr. Lincon's remarks were received with demon |
STATIONS Of applause and the waving Of handker-
chiefs
Loud CALI were then made for yice-Presdent Ham
lin; but it was announced that be was not pre-
sent and would be detained in New-lork I'LL to- |
morrow.
Then followed rhsh to shake hands with SIR. Lin
coin and in the rush and crush the policemen and re-
porters were nearly annihilated Loud cries were |
kept up for I" Lincoln Lincoln and 70 quiet the |
crowd Mr. Lincoln once more came to the front of the
platform and said:
There appears 10 be a desire to more Of me, and
/ can only say that from my position, especially when
look around the gallery flowing TO The sdi, 81 feel
that have decidedly the best Of the bargain and IN
tihs matter am for compromises here. Applause
and much laughter. |
good deal Of complaint was made in consequence |
Of large number Of persons budding round the Presi'
dent, and in great measure hiding him from the |
crowd Indeed this would have been entirely accom- |
plshed were it not that Old Abes form doomed up |
nearly head and shoulders above the oiicous midi
yiduas who clustered around him. The police force
was hardly large enough for the emergency and was
with great difficulty that MIR. Lincoln was got through
the crowd 10 the train.
The car Of the President furnished with Ia |
pestry carpet settees and lounges, and on the center
table was a splendid bouquet Tie train consisted oil
the usual number of cars-four and drawn by the
engine William Pennington. Long lines Of eyes looked