The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-01
Movements OF the President Elect.


We give below an account Of the progress Of
Mr.. Lincoln to Washington from the place
whs q our last weeks repor, concluded,
NEw YORK, Goth.
The President elect breakfasted with Hon.
Moses II. Grinnell. At II O'Clock he was con-
Quoted through an immense throng of people
TO the City Hall, where he was received by
Mayor Wood in behalf of the city, and was in
troduced TO the city officials, and distinguished
men in and out ofthe city. Afterwards, stand
ing near the statue Of Washington, he received
the greetings of the people, who, in an endless
train, passed in aud out. When wearied with
shaking hands the officers requested the crowd
not TO offer the hand. The Mayor introduced
to MIR. Lincoln those whom he knew. Many
ladies passed through, with whom he shook
hands.
In response to loud and repeated calls from
outside, Mr.. Lincoln stepped upon the balcony
OF the City Hall, aud addressed the immense
thronc as follows:
"Frlenls, do not appear for the purpose
of making speech. come merely to see you,
aud T. allow you to see me. l have to say ~
you, rs have said frequently to persons on
my journey, that in the sight suppose have
the best Of the bargain. Assuming that you
are all for the Constitution, the Union, (Cheers)
aud the perpetual liberties of the people. bid
On his return to the Aston House, Mr.. Lin
colin had interviews with Hamilton Fish, Col
Fremont, and about one hundred others,
TRENTON, n. j., 2ist.
A special train with Mr.. Lincoln and party
ON board arrived at ~ O'Clock. An immense
crowd assembled ut the depot, who heartily
welcomed him. The Mayor extended the wei.
come of the city. The party were then taken
in carriages to the State House, under an escort
of 100 horsemen-the City Blues, OF Patterson,
and the German Rifles, Of Trenton. After hay-
ing been introduced to the Senate and welcom-
cd by the President, he replied as follows:
"Mr. President, and Gentlemen Of the Senate
of the State of New Jersey am very CRATE
full to OIL for the honorable reception Of which
have been the object. cannot but remember
the place that New Jersey holds in our early
history. In the carly revolutionary struggle
few of the States among the old thirteen had
more of the battle fields Of the country within
their limits than old New Jersey. MIR. Il. (,
after alluding to the battle fields Of New Jer-
sey, the struggles for liberty, the pcrilOus eros
sing of the river, the contest with the lIessians,
rs impressed upon his memory in boyhood,
Continued:
am exceedingly anxious that the Union. the
Constitution, and the liberties Of the people
shall be perpetuatcd, In accordance with the
original idea On which that struggle was made.
You give me this reception, rs | understand,
without distinction ofparty. learn that this
body Is composed Of a majority Of gentlemen
who, in the exercise Of their best Judgment in
the choice of a Chief Magistrate, did not think
was the man. l accept this reception more
gratefully than could do. did | believe 1t was
tpnIprsl tp M an individual
His speech was followed by heartfelt ap-
plause.
Mr.. Lincoln was then conducted to the As
sembly Chamber, where he was addressed by
the Speaker. to which Mr.. Lincoln replied at
length.
MIR. Lincoln was then escorted to the Trenton
House by procession, where he spoke briefly
to the crowd outside. A splendid collation.
was given.
The train left at half past two clock for
Philadelphia, under the charge Of committee
from that city.
PHILADELPHIA, 2lst.
The train with Mr.. Lincoln and suite arrived
at Kensington ati o'clock, and proceeded 10
take the carriages assigned to them, Mr.. Lin
coins barouchc being conspicuous by the gay
plumage with which the four white horses were
ornanented. The procession consisted Of
mounted police, a cayalcade Of citizens Of all
descriptions and politics, the Pennsy lyania
Dragons, the Chairman OF the Committee, the
President of the City Council, the Committees
ofthe New Jersey and Pennsylvania Lcgisla-
lures, sc. About 100000 people lined the
streets along the route OF the procession.
Mr.. Lincoln, on his arrival ut the Continent
al Hotel, was conducted to the balcony and in
troduced to the Mayor. The NOISY multitude
below greeted his appearance with wholesome
cheering.
Both the Mayors welcome and his reply
were unheard except by thosc.in the immedi-
ate vicinity.
Mr. Lincoln displayed great earnestness in
his delivery, which caused the mass 10 respond
to his patriotic views in deafening applause.
In the course Of his reply, Mr.. Lincoln said I:
The reception you have given me tonight Is
not TO me, the man. the individual, but to the
man who temporarily represents, or should
represent, the majesty Of the nation. (Cheers)
Your worthy Mayor has said that there is anx-
iety among the citizens If the United States ut
this time, and expressed the hope that may
be able to restore peace, harmony and prosper
ity to the country. Most happy indeed will
be If shall be able to verify the fulhlment of
the hope. tremendous cheering) | promise
you in all sincerity that, bringing to the work
a sincere heart, whether | will bring n head
equal to that heart will be for future times to
determine.
[Alluding to the consecrated halls wherein
the Constitution and the Declaration of Inde-
pendcnce were framed and adopted, he said ]
assure you and your Mayor | hope upon
this occasion, and upon all occasions during
my life, shall do nothing inconsistent with
the teachings Of these holy and sacred walls.
have never asked anything that does not
breathe from these walls. All my political
warfare has been in favor of the teachings that
came forth from these sacred walls May my
right hand forget its cunning and my tongue
cleaye to the roof of my mouth IL | prove false
to these teachings. Fellow citizens, have adj
dressed you longer than expected to do, and
now allow me to bid you good night.
Mr.. Lincoln then retired, and subsequently,
held leyee.
The hotel Is densely crowded this evening,
and there is vast crowd without. Mr.. Lin
coin stands at the head Of the staircase, contin-
ually bowling to the hundreds that are passing
him every five minutes. Occasionally there is
q wild hurrah given for "Unele Abe"