The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-22

sented and certainly, setting political differences aside,
the party was a most harmonious and pleasant ono.
The trip through New Jersey distinguished by
nothing remarkable, except the fact that tho ladies'
formed greater part Of the crowds than in any other
State.
MIR. LINCOLN'S RECEPTION AT PHILADEL-
PHTA.
Tho Presidential party reached Philadelphia at four
O'Clock yesterday afternoon Upon the arrival Of tho
train at KensDgton great bustte and disorder ensued
The policemen admirably arrayed and Colonel Brad
ford the Marshal of the day. gave every necessary orde
but there many command that the President
and his suite were entangcd in ncxtricable
fusion. 1t was with difficulty the party could be
seated In their carriages Again and again such men
Senator Dayton and Major Hunter turned out Of
the carriages which they had entered because those
particular carriages reserved for Judge Davis or
Golonei Sumner who wcre In their turn made 20 aligh
The committeeman hustled about in great haste more
disorder mixing up members Of the suite with ousders
giving them in charge Of policemen, and insisting that
men who had nothing whatever TO do with the matter
should get into the carriages
50 far the reception simply mob, Nor when the
guests were once seated matters much better Mr.
Lincoln and the distinguished of the party were,
of course open barouches and what they must have
suffered from the cold they alone know, but all can
imagine. For half an hour the party sat
without motion with the weather chill the sky lower
ing, and the people outside becoming cold their
guests. There was comfort in thinking Of that.
There was comfort in believing that committeeman
and policemen were human, and could experience all the
sepsations Of human beings That half hour passed. the
procession finally began 10 move and sailed out upon
streets lined and crammcd with people, With many and
vexatious delays with innumerable stops between long
lines OF mcn and children the cortcge guarded
by policemen, at last got fairly under way.
Mr. Lincoln barouche was conspicuous, owing 70 the
gay plumage Of the four white horses attached IL.
The procession formed in line, headed by body Of
mounted police followed by cayalcade OF ctzcrs.
presenting all party politics. and the Pennsy Ora
gocas. After these the President elect and his
suItc the members Of the Common Council the oosbuIt
tees Of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Legislatures
and large number Of citizens in carriages Mr. Lincoln
along the line Of march hailed everywhere with pa
triotic embems and manifestations.
About hundred thousand people gathered along the
line Of march, notwithstanding that the weather
tremely cold and threatening snow storm.
On the arrival at the headquarters, the Continental
Hotel Mr. Lincoln as conducted TO the balcony and in
troduced 70 Mayor Henry The noisy multitude below
greeted his appearance with wholesome cheering but
both the Mayors welcome and his reply unheard,
except by those in the immediate vicinity Mr. Lincoln
dspaye great earnestness the delivery Of his speech
which caused the TO reflect his patriotic views
deafening applause.
SPEECH or MAYOR HENRY.
S-In behalf OF the Councils Of Philadelphia and OF lis
citizens who with common respect for their Chief Ma
gtrate elect have greeted your arrival tender you
the % q n 90 @ ss s1s shos
tnsr devotion % the Union. And yet may be with
cheer not straitened and darkened by the caamous
condition Of country The great mars Of this people
y Sas Sf who bear no Oesrer re
tion TO true statesmanshp than do the barnaces which
eDcrnst the ship TO the master who stands by its
helm Your fellow counrymen look TO In the earnest
hope that true satesmanshp and unaloyed patriotism
may with Gods blessing restore peace and prosperity "
short say precudes that Intercourse with the merchan
manufacturers, mechanics and other citizens Of Pha
dclpha, which might aford you clear dscernment OF
their great interests And SIR could not be other than
grateful TO yourself have the opportunity Of oommuni
eating with the memories OF the past in whose historic
walls where the p nsescss % aoa sas Liberal
suton OF the federal States over which you have been
called upon TO preside
Mr.. Lincoln replied -
Mr. rIycors's REPLY.
Mr. MAYOR Ayp FnIow CITIZENS on PmIaDy1PHA-I ap-
pear you make lengthy speech but 70 thank
you ths reception The reception you have given
man who temporarily represents should represent the
majesty OF the nation. (Cheers) II is true, your
worthy Mayor has said tnat thcre anxiety amongHt
the citizens Of the United States at this tnes deem 10
happy circumstance that this dissatsfed portion OF
fellow citizens do not point to thing in which
they being injured about TO be Injured for
which reason have felt all the while justified
in concfding that the crisis, the panic, the
artificial. II there be those who differ with me upon
this subject they have pointed the substantial
d1culty that exists do not mean 70 say that arti
fetal panic may not do considerable HARM that II has
Done such do not deny. Tho hope that has been
pressed by your Mayor, that may be able to restore
peace harmony and prosperity 70 the country In
worthy OF him; and happy, indeed will be " shall be
able 70 verify and fulh that hope. Tremendous cheer
sineere heart. Whether will bring head equal 70 tha,
bearf&l be for future times 10 determine. IL we're
useless for TO speak Of details Of plans now /
shall spesk officially next Monday week, IL ever II
shouo not speak then, II useless for 10 do
III DO speak then, 10 In useless for 70 do so
when do speak, shall take such ground as
deem best calculated 70 restore pence harmony and pros
pery TO the country and tend 10 the perpety OF tho
nation ami the liberty Of these States and these people
Your worthy Mayor has expressed the wish, IN which
with your city long enough to consult your mechanr
and manufacturers; or, It we're, 10 listen 10 inose
breathines rising within the consecrated walls wherein
the constitution VI the tinted States, and wn ADD the
adopted. Enthusiastic applause | assure you and
our Mayor, that l had hoped on tnis occasion
upon all occasions during my ife, that
shall DO ro,hing inconsietent with the
asked any thing does not breathe from these walls
An INV political warfare has been 10 II the teach
iaas that came forth from these sacred walls May my
ght and forget It's cunning, and my tongue cIeave 20
he roof Of my mouth, u ever prove false TO those
,eaohnes Fellow citizens, have addressed you longer
ibon expected y 10, and nov allow 20 bid you good
night.
Mr. lincoln then re red and subseouepsly be5 leyee