Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-22
TOurnal ann Statesman.
Friday Morning, February % 1861.


MR.. LTHOOLN's SPEECH AT TROY.
Mr.. Mayor and Citizens of Troy-I thank yol
very kindly for this great reception. Since
left my home II has not been my fortune to NEE
an assemblage more numerous and more orderl,
than this nm the more grntifed at this mari
Of your regard, since you assure me 1t is tender
ed not to the individual, but to the high office
you have called me 10 ell.
have neither strength nor lime to make any
extended remarks, and can only repeat to YOU
my sincere thanks for the kind reception you
have thought proper to extend 10 me.
HIS SPEECH At PouoHKERpsIE.
At Poughkeepsie there was an immense con.
course Ofpeople. Mr.. Lincoln was welcomed by
The Mayor, aud responded, expressing his graft
hcation at eeeing such an immense audience, and
for the noble demonstration made in honor of a
man who at this time humby but earnestly re-
presents the majesty Of the nation. This recep-
ton, like all others, enanatug from all the
different parties, indicates an earnest desire On
the part of the whole people, without regard to
political differences, to save--not the country,
because the country will cave itself-but to save
the institutions of the country-those institutions
under which for the last three quarters of cen.
fury we have grown to be a great, intelligent
and happy people the greatest, most intelligent
and happiest on tho earth.
1t indicates that the whole people are willing
to make common cause for this object; that IL
las 1t must be) come have been successful in the
recent election and some have been beaten, If
some are satisfied and some dissatisfied, the de-
teated party are not in favor of sinking the ship
but arc DESTROYS of running ii through the tenn
pest in safety, and willing, II they think the
people have committed an error in their verdict
now, TO wait in hope Of setting il right next time
don't say that In the recent election the people
did the wisest thing they could. Indeed, don't
think they did. But do say that in accepting
Hlan nat tuN
with the determination to prove worthy of il, |
must rely on the people of the whole country for
support, and with their sustaining aid, even I,
humble as am, cannot fail to carry the ship Of
State safely through the storm
lie again thanked the audience and babe them
farewell
At the close OF his speech cheer after cheer
was offered.
srEEoH AT fEEKsKILL.
The train made brief stoppages at Fishkill and
Peekskill.
In response to Judge Nelson's welcome at the
latter place Mr.. Lincoln said
II Gnu only be as generously and unanimous
ly sustained MS these demonstrations indicate
shall not fail, trust that Ia the course shall
pursue shall be sustained not only by the party
that elected me, but by patriotic people of the
whole country
AT Sing Sing and Yonkers salutes of cannon
the bands. The cheering was everywhere most
enthusiastic.
HIS SPEECH AT NEW YORK.
Gen. Delafed Smith addressed Mr.. Lincoln in
q speech of welcome, abiding to the fact that
the hall had only been occupied on three occa-
sions for the reception of public men-once for
Webster, once for Clay, and now for Abraham
Lincoln.
SPEECH IN TUE AsToR HOUSE HALL.
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows.
Mr.. Chairman-I did not understand, when
brought into this room, that was to make a
speech. 1t was not iniimaiel TO me that was
about to enter the room where Webster and Clay
had made speeches, and where, in my position,
l might be expected to do something like those
men, or something unworthy of myself or my
audience.
have been occupying position since the
Presidential election Of silence, Of avoiding public
speaking and put ic writing. | have thought,
upon full consideration, that it was the proper
course for int to pursue, Applause.
have not kept sileut from hhy petty wanton-
ness or from ANY indifference 10 tie anxiety which
pervades the minds Of men in regard to the
threatening aspect Of the political affairs of the
country, have kept silent because l supposed
it peculiarly proper should do SO until the time
arrived when, according To the custom of the
country, should apenk officially, | allude TO
the custom of the President elect at the time of
entering upon his office, to submit his views
upon political questions to Congress. Cries of
"thars good ! did suppose that while the
political drama, Mt present being enacted in this
country, is so rapidly shifting its scenes and
changing every hour, forbidding any anticipation
with any degree Of certainty to-day what we shall
see tomorrow, that IL was peculiarly fitting that
should sec all up to the last minute before
take a position which might, through s1me
change Of scene, be compelled to abandon
repeat what have before stated, that when
the time comes for to act | shall take tue
ground that believe to be right [applause that
II think will be right for the north the smith the
east and for the west-fOr the whole country
Cries of "Good." cheers and applause Aud
an doing 80 hope to feel no necessity pressing
upon me to say anything in conflict with the
Constitution, in conflict with the Union of these
States, in conflict with the perpetuaton of the
liberties of this people, or may add, in con
tradstinctiOn with anything | have given you
reason to expect from me. Cheers.
Now, my friends, have l said enough? TCries
of INC no"l There appears to be d ference
of opinion between you and me, and shall i'd
sist on deciding the question myself TLoud
laughter and applause, during which Mr.. Lin
coin left the platform.
MAYOR wooD's sPERcH OF WELCOME.
NEW YoRK, Feb. 20.-Mayor Wood formally ,
received MIR. Lincoln at 10 O'Clock This morning,
in the Governors Room of the City Hall.
Mayor Wood snid-lt becomes my duty to extend |
to you an official welcome in behalf Of the cor.
poration In doing so, permit me to say, that
this city never offered her hospitality to a man
Nthed with more exalted powers or resting under
yrav - responsibilities, than those which crcum-
,tanoes nave devolved upon you. Coming into |
,ffioe with = dismembeFed government to recon l
,truct and II 'isconnected aud hostile people to d
il will require high patriotism aud
IN elevated comprel ension OF the whole country I
rs varied interests op 'ulons and prejudices to 6
30 conduct the public oa ~ os 10 bring 1t back
again TO its former harmonic s, consolidated aud
PROSPEROUS condition 1 refer TO this topic be- !
cause New York is deeply interest 3D. The present c
political divisions have sorey afllictsd her people
Tier material interests are paralyzed Her COM !
nercial greatness endangered. She is the child G
Of the American Union. She has grown up I
under its maternal care and been fOstered by its 7
paternal bounty, and we fear if the Union dies {
the present supremacy Of New York will perish Z
with it, To you, therefore, chosen under the g
forms Of the Constitution, us tie head of the @
Confederacy, we look for a restoration of the &
relations between the States, which is
only to be accomplished by peaceful and con- I
ciliatory means-aided by Almighty God.
REPLY OF MIR. LIScoLS
Mr.. Lincoln responded Mr.. Mayor--It is
with feelings, indeed, of gratitude that make !,
my Acknowledgements for the reception which has !,
been extended to me by this great commercial ,,
city Of New York. can but remember that ,
such a reception is rendered by people who do
not, OF a majority agree with me in political
sentiments. 1t is more grateful on this account !
because II is an evidence that in support Of the
great principles that underlie our government ;
the people are nearly or quite unanimous
In regard to the difficulties which encompass
us at THIS time, and Of which your honor has ,