The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1861-03-01
Mr.. Lincoln mt Washington.


ments Of the President elect at Washington,
from the New York Heraid's dispatches
{" At eleven clock Mr.. Lincoln, accompan.
led by Mr.. Stewards, called at the White House
and paid his respects to Mr.. buchanan. The
interview was merely one OF courtesy, and not
of business. Mr.. Buchanan received Mr.. Lin
coin very cordially.
when Mr.. Lincoln called upon Mr. Buc ham
nm, the Cabinet we're in session. The messen-
ger announced that Mr.. Seward was IN the
ante-room, attended by Mr.. Lincoln, the Pres
ident elect This was coup d'sidf. The Pres
ident was not aware that Mr.. Lincoln had ar
rived, nor was either member OF the Cabinet.
Mr.. buchanan proceeded Immediately to his
private reception room, and soon MIR. Lincoln
and Mr.. Seward were shown IN, the latter IN.
PRODUCING the former. MIR. Buchanan received
Mr. Lincoln very cordially, and pleasant IN
teryiew was had. Mr. Buchanan was anxious
to know IL Mr.. Lincoln had q satisfactory re-
ception at Harrisburg, to which the latter re-
sponded that II was very enthu iastic on
the part of the people and exceedingly satisfac-
tory To him, Mr.. buchanan then invited Mr..
Lincoln To visit the Cabinet Chamber, which he
accepted and was introduced TO each member,
The Interviews was very agreeable.
Upou leaving the White House, Mr.. Lincoln
and Mr.. Seward made call upon Lieut. Gen.
ernl Scott hut the old chief was absent attend
ing To his official duties
AZ three O'Clock General Scott returned Mr..
Lincoln's call. He was warmly greeted by
the President elect. who expressed to the Gen.
eral his thanks for the many marks ofattention
he had shown him, especially in detailing an
escort from his home to the capital. General
Scott expressed his great qualification ut Mr..
Lincoln's safe arrival, and especially compli-
mented him for choosing To travel from Harris
burg unattended by any display, but in plain
democratic way.
AZ four O'Clock the Illinois Congressional del
egaton, without respect Of party, headed by
senator Douglas called upon MIR. Lincoln aud
pad their respects. The meeting was less for
teryiew of any other delegation, from the fact
that they we're oil friends and acquaintance
before. The interview between MIR. Douglas
was peculiarly pleasant:
AT six O'Clock DR.. Puleston, Secretary oil
the Peace Of Congress, prcsenteda communi-
cation To Mr.Lincoln, announcing that the
members of the Congress were anxious to pay
their respects to Mr.. Lincoln, and requesting
the latter to name the time when he would no.
ceiye them. Mr.. Lincoln replied that he would
receive them Mt O'Clock,
A. seven O'Clock MIR. Lincoln lett his hotel,
and proceeded In carriage 90 the residence oil
Mr.. Seward, with whom he dinei. AT ten min.
utcs before nine O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln returned
10 his hotel, received by an enthusiastic crowd
who greeted him rs though he was their father
and life. Some were old men, and some young
and some yonng lalies. They reflected the
general feeling. that In Mr.. Lincoln rests the
future hope Of the government and the Union,
Mr.. Lincoln pa, SO through the long parior
hall throngcd with the elite and fashion Of the
national metropolis, shaking hands ns fast rs
he could on his right and left with ladies and
gentleman, 30 intensely interested that the for
got TO take his hat of. which was excused by a
locker on, who n marked that 1t was new and
outshned the crowd.
At 0 O'Clock according % previous arrange
ment, Mr. Lincoln received the Peace Congress
The members formed in procession In the hall
where they meet, and proceeded TO the recep-
Chase of Ohio, led the van. The latter intro
duced Mr.. Tyler. Mr.. Lincoln received him
with all the respect due his position. The sew.
eral delegates were then presented to Mr.. Lin
coin by Gov. Chase in the usual manner.
The greatest curiosity was manifested to wit
ness Mr.. Lincoln's first reception in Washing
ton. The most marvellous thing that occurred
was the manifestion by Mr.. Lincoln ola most
wonderful memory. Il will be remembered
that the convention is composed OF many men
who, although distinguished In their time.
known. Each member was introduced by his
last name, but in nine cases out Of ten MIR.
Lincoln would promtly recall their name. on
matter how many initials IL contained. In
several instances he recited the historical REM
inisences Of families In short he understands
the material Of the Peace Congress.
When the tall General Doniphan Of Missouri
was introduced, he had to lookup to catchDoni-
hams eye lie Immediately inquired
q n. Al, bs, ia hat
march across the plains, aud swept Camanchc
before him -
Il commanded tho expedition across the
plains modcstly responded the General.
Then You have cUmeup 20 the standard OF
my expectation rejoined Mr.. Lincoln.
After the reception Of the Peace Congress
was concluded, large numberof citizens were
presented. Mr.. Lincoln was then notified that
ante-i ooms and main parlors Of the hotel were
Mid with ladies, who..dcsircd to pay him respect
to which the President elect very promptly con
being introduced by the gentleman who accom-
panied her. Mr.. Lincoln underwent this new
ordeal with much good humor.
At ten o'clock Mr.. Buchanan's Cabinet called
and paid their respects, In response to Mr..
Lincoln's coup d. eiat at the White House this
morning, Their reception was very pleasant.
II may be truly said that Mr.. Lincoln's first
day in Washington NJ President elect has been
n decided success, Democrats as well m Re-
publicans are pleased with him. and the ladies'
who thought he was awkward ut hrst sight
changed their opinion, and declare him a
yer, pleasant, sociablc gentlman, and not bad
looking by any means
Mrs. Lincoln, who arrived with the main
body Of Mr.. Lincoln's suite in the evening
rain, did not receive callers to night. Many
INQUIRIES were made for her by the ladies who
aid their respects to Mr., Lincoln, but fatigue
rom the days travel was the excuse for her
,on.appcarance.