The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-25

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gone on to Washington, caused the slow withdraw
al of large number of those present; but the moi
siest and most excited portion of the crowd rushed
to the street in front of the depot doors, to
get glimpse of those who really did come.
MR. BEALE ATTRACTS ATTENTION
They succeeded in recognizing some OF
the Republican Committee the most promi-
ncut one being William L. Beale, who, as
he emerged from the depot, was greeted with
all sorts of opprobious epithets, hooting and
kissing. Had it not been for the presence of the
police, Mr.. Beae would have received rough
usage. The crowd pressed upon him. exclaimine,
"W no sawed himself off tree?" "Who struck
Billy Beale with brick ?" and other remarks of
Il tantaliZiDg nature. While this was going on
oung man attempted to steal watch, but was
detected in the act. This caused another stir, and
1t was with the greatest difficulty that the officers
could arrest the offender. So excited was the
crowd that cries of chang him. were freely utter
ed-causing a great many to think that the
threat was intended for Mr.. Beale.
MRS. LINCOLN.
When Mrs. Lincoln alighted from the cars at the
depot, she Immediately escorted to the private
carriage of John S. Cuttings, Esq. and accompani-
ed by that gentleman, Col. Sumner and the Hon.
Mr.. Davis, was driven to Mr.. Cuttings residence
on Mount Vernon Place. The remainder of her
party were quickly driven off to the Eutaw
House. While at Mr.. Gittings', Mrs. Lincoln
is said to have expressed herself with much in
dignaton in regard to the whole course thought
lit by the advisers of Mr. Lincoln to have been pur-
sued. She said that she had advised Mr.. Lincoln
not to depart from the route which he had first in
tended to take, and was the more satisfied of the
folly OF the movement when she had witnessed the
extraordinary care and caution which had been
taken by the officers of the railroad for the safe
transit of the party to Baltimore. After dinner
Mrs. Lincoln was driven in the same conveyance
to the Camden street depot.
BOGUS LINCOLN.
As the passengers left the depot, a hackman nam
ed Phillips, becoming infected with the spirit of
fun, jumped into the barouche intended for Mr.
Lincoln, and was driven down Calvert street. The
report was instantly circulated that he was the
genuine "Old Abe,' and mistake. The crowd
rushed after him, and from the manner in which
he bowed his thanks to those who were shouting
after him, it was thought that Mr.. Lincoln could
not have done better had he been in the carriage.
FLATTERED DARKEY.
After it was known that Mr.. Lincoln was not on
the train, an old darkey and small boy, seated in
wagon, attempted to pass down Calvert street.
The concourse being so great, but little progress
could be made; waggish individual grasped the
horse by the head and exclaimed "Heres Old
Abe and his Bob.'' This caused roar Of
laughter, and rush was made towards the wagon.
The poor darkey, though probably not much &C
and bowed his thanks to the throng; after which
he managed to drive his vehicle into Bath street.
and from thence proceeded on his way unmo-
Tested.
THE LUGGAGE.
Although the people had become pretty generally
satisfied that Mr. Lincoln was not to be seen still
sight OF the baggage belonging to him was cOnsid.
cred treat, and large crowd gathered around
the porters as they were loading it in the wagons
indulging in coarse jokes and ribald slang.
GOOD SIGN.
After the crowd had considerably dispersed, the
following conversation between several of the
Emerald Isle, who were standing in squad in
front OF the depot, was overheard:
Says one-"Come, Pat, let's go to dinner; Lin
coins gone.'
Pat-"D'ye see his luggage ther."
First Speaker-"ls it his luggage, ye say? Oh,
be dad, then, III not go-if it's his luggage, sure
hed net lave it; and he's somewhere about"
So they waited
TO THE HOTEL.
The streets through which it was supposed that
Mr.. Lincoln would pass on his way to the Eutaw
House were lined with people, and at the hotel, on
the corner of Baltimore and Eutaw streets, the
crowd was very large. However, when the Presi-
Dental party drove up and it was ascertained that
the President elect was not among them, the major
ty quietly dispersed some lingering behind, prin-
;ipaIly women, expecting to get look at Mrs.
Lincoln.
EUTAw HOUSE.
The company remained at the Eutaw House,
where they dned, until three o'clock, and were
hen driven to the Camden station, to take the
Washington cars. AS the party entered the hall
If the depot they were met by Mr.. Garrett, the
President Of the road, VIM. p. Smith, Master of
transportation, and other officers of the Company.
After inroductions, they were escorted to private
'ars, and started in the regular train at $40 p. Nj.
ir. Smith and the Master Of the Road accompanied
he train to Washington.
Capt. Gardner, of the Southern police, was pre-
ent with a detachment OF police and prevented the
'rowd from approaching too near the train.
Exported for the Daily Exchanged
TO HARRISBURG AND BACK.
On Friday evening your reporter started for
harrisburg, with the expectation of chronicling
he events and incidents of the Journey of Presi-
lent Lincoln from that town to Baltimore. On
'eaching the Calvert street station it was mani
est that he was to have company route, as in
Waiting was Committee, assuming to have been
appointed by the Republican party of this city to
,roceed to Harrisburg and act as an escort to the
President. This committee consisted of W. G.
'nethen, Hon. VIM. L. Marshall VIM. E. Beae,
eX,city Councilman from the 7th ward,) VIM. Z.
ileason, L. Blumenberg and James G. Bishop
Judge Palmer, of Frederick county, was with
his committee. 1t evident that the ut
most harmony did not exist among the committee,
he usual rivalres and jealousies which mark the
success of party being very perceptibly manifested.
they proessed to have received their authority
rom a Republican City Convention, and to be duly
delegated to represent in their persons the various
clements which go to give insgnifcance to the Re-
publican organization of this city. Mr.. Snethen
,lamed TO be the chairman of the committee, and
10 informed the reporters. Dir. Snethen also
the information that he was an honor
,bIe-having gained that title while acting soli-
Gf thn Trnos nuIp n thn m Ityy
IF titles OF similar kind, his had been forgotten,
and generally he addressed plain Mr.. Sne
hen. He no doubt thought that the time had come
when the title could be revived with some advan-
.age, and accordingly he took especial pains to
inform the reporters of the fact. On the other
hand, certain members of the committee claimed
the craftsmanship for Judge Marshall, but that
gentleman sat demurely in his seat, leaving his
friends to assert his right to the doubtful distnc-
ton. At Lutheryille, Mr.. F. s. Cochran entered
the car, and the appearance of his white hat was
hailed as the harbinger of peace and good will
o incident OF interest occurred on the trip.
ARRIVAL AT HARRISBURG.
At five minutes past eleven O'Clock the party
safely reached Harrisburg. On leaving the
Judge Marshall commenced bestirring himself oy
nanitesting much anxiety to get the committee
together. He appeared very so licitous lest some
1ne of the few members composing the delegation
would get lost. As soon he was sure that
al were safe, he hailed resident of Harris
ourg, and asked, "Where is the President
'topping?" CAT the Jones House." was the reply.
'W here is that" asked the Judge. "Turn to the
eft and follow your noSe," said the citizen. Turn
to your left and follow your nose," repeated the
Judge, at the same time carrying out the direction.
After several more inquiries, made to passers-by,
oy his Honor, to the location of the hotel it was
finally reached.
THE JONES HOUSE.
The committee entered like men in authority,
but the multitude Of people inside did not appear
10 appreciate the position Of the members thereof.
True, the honorable gentlemen of the committee
we're unknown, but instinct should have taught
The vulgar crowd that they were in the presence
of greatness. Perhaps their gazing at Old Abe
during the day had dulled their perceptions. Be
this as it may, the committee stood for some few
minutes near the stove, waiting chance to get
near the clerks Office; and finally, when the op,
portunity offered, the members glided up. Here
was the point where the right to the craftsmanship
must be decided. The Judge remained in the back
ground, meek and humble, leaving the rival claim
ant, Mr.. Snethen, to address the clerk. "The
President is stopping here?" The clerk made no
answer, but stood, seemingly oblivious, with eyes
fixed a string of bells, apparently waiting for
one of them to ring. "The President is stopping
here?" repeated Mr. Snethen, still blandly, but in
a louder voice. Clerk. mechanically, and in an
manner: "Yes, he is gone to bed."-
Hon. gentleman, with troubled air, looks around
at his associates; first over, and then under his
spectacles. The Judge, thus appealed to, shook
his head despondingly, and slightly twitched the
end of his nose with his thumb and index finger
Mr.. Snethen again addressed the clerk: sis Mr..
W ood (the Presidents Man Fridav) about ?' The
clerk examined the register. "He may be, SIR
"Send my name to his room," and Mr.. Snethen
produced his card. A servant was called and told
to take the card to "No. 81 In few minutes he
returned and stated that ''No. was aseep''-
There was another look over and under the spec
tacles, and Mr.. Snethen hurriedly ran his hand in
his pocket and drew out letter addressed to Mr..