The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-25
THE FEELING IN WASHINGTON.

WASHINGTON, feb. "A 1861.
Mr. Lncoln's escapade has been the only topic of con
versaton here day.
committee Of one hundred men from Baltimore are
expected on to to demand explanation of his
conduct He has but few defenders here and
ultra republicans loudest in their denunca.ions Of
those who advised him to take this step.
The Baltimoreans say that Lincoln could
have passed through Baltimore in perfect safe
ty and even without insult, and that not
only police, but body Of thirtytw hundred men
had pledged themselves to protect him. This body IS
composed Of young Union men, who opposed republican
ISM but equally oppose secession now. They know the
rowdes have had hand in every political meeting there,
and were determined Mr.. Lincoln should pass safely
They resolved however to lynch the Baltimore Republi
can Committee, who went TO Harrisburg meet Mr. Lin
coin, and in the special train with Lincoln's
family. These committeeman known but by no
means respected. They desire to make martyrs Of
themselves, and profess to be republicans in order
to get offces, and would undoubtedly have been
roughly handled. l know, however, that If Mr..
LiLcoln had come on in the train he intended,
that this committee would not huve been allowed on
board So this excuse for riot would not have existed
Opinion as to the result Of Mr.. Lincoln's fight is
almost entirely suspended until the HERALD shall arrive
tomorrow morning with full particulars People say
they would give almost any price for 1t to night, and
dealers have already arranged TO charge double price for
them.
The republicans don't know what defence TO make,
whether say that Pnkerton discovered the plot to
assassinate Mr. Lincoln in Baltimore, and that General
Scott and Mr. Seward advised his prudential,
or whether place the matter the technical ground
that Mr. Lincoln not invited 10 BALTIMORE that such
demonstrations intended 10 his honor would be
Of partisan character and therefore offensive boh TO
him and the public whether some talk to-day, TO
say that important public private business required
his immediate presence. Probably all Of these will be
urged.
Members Of the Peace Congress say they are glad Mr.
Lincoln is here but sorry he came in such a manner
Peace Commissioners say that matters look hopeful
and il is generally rumorcd tonight that Mr. Lincoln has
get his foot down in favor Of peaceful settlement Of
this question.
Mr. Lincoln accompanied by Mr.. Seward, attended the
Rev Dr. pynes (Episcopaan) church this morning Mr..
lincoln at the head Of Mr. Sewards pew and hi 20.
ston was such TO make HIM the target of all eyes In
the body Of the house. He read the service with the
regular worshppers. Dr. Pyne his passed the
present administration with the compliment which It
deserved and invoked the blessing Of the Awise upon
the incoming administration OF the government.
Mr. Lincoln walked to aud from church with Nr.
Seward and route was frequently stopped and intro
duccd by Mr.. Seward to different persons
Mr. Lincoln has been comparatively quiet to day. His
callers have been few, Among them Mr. seward Mr.
Cameron Frank Blair, sr, Lieutenant Governor Goofr;h
Of Massachusetts, y D Field of New York. Senator Ten
Fyck and Representative stratton of New Jersey Mr.
wadsworth, Of New York, and Senator Trumbull, of
III nois,
The fact that Seward has taken NJ. Lincoln entirely
under his charge, has been clseted with him. took him
TO church to day and seems to control him entirely,
TO be the only foundation fer this rumor besides
The fact that such Of the Peace Commissioners as have
seen Nr. Lincoln seem satisfied.
II is said that Mr.. Lincoln taxes ground thr, asde
from the saystion Of the cc1nry he Is in favor OF som
promise, even In party point Of yiew tor the slavery
question, II now definitely settled, Is deal issue aud
not vital 10 the republican party which win get alons
without ", and viii be mmeasursbiy Strengthened BY
ccmpcmac nov, sra must sHisi py ,ibor seuss bore
after.