Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1861-02-15
Arrival OF yTr. Lincoln at Cincinnati.
4 FEW MORE SPEECHES.

CISCISNATi, Feb. l2.-Jne tTa!! WITH .ur.
Lincoln and party arrived here at the appoint
cd time. The foot of Fifth street was literally
blocked with people, and the locomotive was
compelled to stop. The crowd was so great
that it was impossible to get Out Of the way at
the depot, and it was found necessary TO bring
the military and police forces into requ'sltlol
to clear the track.
Mayor Bishop welcomed the President elect
to the city in iew appropriate remarks Ar.
Lincoln was escorted TO the barouche i'll wait,
ing, which was drawn by six white horses
The procession then took up its march, md
passed through the principal streets, amid the
cheers Of the men and the waving OF flags and
handkerchiefs by the ladies, TO the Burnett
House.
After a few moments rest, Mr.. Lincoln made
his appearance on the balcony, accompanied
by Mayor Bishop, who made IL short introdnc,
tory address.
Mr.. Lincoln then spoke rs follows
II have spoken bat once before this in Gin
cinnati. That was year previous to the late
Presidential election. On that occasion, IN q
playful manner bu. with sincere words. ad.
dressed much of what said to the hentucki.
ans. gave my opinion that we, as Republi-
cans, would ultimately beat them as Demo-
Gratis, but that they could postpone the result
longer by nominating Senator Douglas for the
Presidency, than they could in any other way.
They did not, in any true sense OF the word,
nominate Mr. Douglas, and the result has come
certainly as soon as everl expected.
II also told them how Icxpcctcd they would
be treated after they should have been beaten,
and now wish 70 call their attention to what
I then said:
"'When re do, rs we say we will, beat you,
YOU, perhaps, want to know what we will do
with you. I will tell you-as far as am au-
thorized to speak for the OpPosition-what we
mean TO do with you. We mean to treat you,
MS near as we possibly can, as Washington,
Jefferson and Madison treated you've mean
to leave YOU alone, and in no way to interfere
with YOUR institutions-to abide by all and
every compromise Of the Constitution. In a
word, coming back to the original proposition,
to treat you, so far as degenerate men, if we
have drgenerated, may, according to the exam.
,ple of those noble fathers, Washington. Jefer-
son and Madison. We mean to remember that
you are as good as we; that there is no differ:
ence between us other Than the difference Of
circumstances. We mean 70 recognize and
bear in mind always that You have rs good
hearts in your bosoms as other people, or as
we claim to have, and to treat you. accordingly.
"FELLow- CITIZENS OF hEsTucKY--Fritnds,
brethreu-May call you such? In my new
position | see no occasion, and feel no incna-
ton to retract word Of this If it shall not
be made good, be assured that the fault SHALL not
be mine"
These remarks were received with great Gu
thusiasm.
In passing to his room, those that cnu'd rush
ed ut Mr. Lincoln, throwing their arins around
him, and patting him on the back aud almost
wringing his arms Off
The speech delivered this evening by the
President elect from the balcony OF the Bur
nett House was, like that at indianapolis, pre-.
pared in Springfield and brought here in manu-
script.
The indianapolis speech created an immense
senation here. 1t is looked upon rs decided
coercion pronunciamcnto Many Kentuckians
came across the river to shake hands with the
Republican President. The municipal authori-
ties paid their official respects The Mayor Of
Coyington, however, refused to follow their ex.
ample.
DEPARTURE FROM CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Feb. 13-The President elect,
Mr.. Lincoln and suite left here IN specia!
train at o'clock for Columbus, where he Viii
be due about o'clock. Mr.. Lincoln stood on
the platform bowling his farewell 10 the crowd,
who cheered him most enthusiastically.
MR.. LINCOLN AT eoLrMBus-HE DEFINES HIS
POSITION.
CoLrNurs, Feb. 73-Mr. Liucolu arrived
here at 2 o'clock and was received with ma
tionll salute, and every demonstration of pop
ular enthusiasm. He visited Gov. Dcnnls"n
in the executive chamber, and was subsequent.
" introduced to the members Of the Legisla'
tnrc in Joint session, where he was formally
welcomed by the Lieut.. Governor TO which
Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows;
II. is true, as has been said by the Presi-
dent of the Senate that very great responsible
ty rests upon me in the position to which the
votes of the American people have called me.
am deeply seusibly of that wcighty response
bility. cannot but know, what you all know,
that without name, perhaps without rc'l-
son why should have name, there has fallen
upon me task such as did not rest then upon
the Father Of his Country. And SO feeling
cannot but turn and look for the support with.
out which it will be impossible for me to per-
form that great task. turn then and lock to
the American people and to that God VIII"
has never forsakcn Thorn.
"Allusion has been made to the interest felt
in relation TO the policy Of The new adrninist!a.
tioS. In this have received from some de-
gree of credit for having kept silence-irom
Others some depreciation. l still think was
right. In the varying and repeatedly shifting
scenes Of the present without precedent which
could enable me to judge by the past, it has
seemed fitting that before speaking upon the