Delaware State journal and statesman., 1861-02-15

tme' Inc IoOt OF Filth street was literally
blocked with people, and the locomotive was
compelled to stop the crowd was so great that
i was impossible TO get out Of the way. At the
depot it was found necessary to bring the mill.
tary and police force into requisiton to clear
the track.
This reception is an era in the history of Gin
cinnati. The weather was mild and beautiful
and the streets were crowded with citizens and
people from this and the neighboring States. The
street through which the procession passed had
been crowded at nn early hour in the day. and
tho windows were filled with ladies. The Bur
nett, where the Presidential party stop, was
handsomely decorated, and every arrangement
had been made for the comfort of the distinguish
cd guests. The stars aud stripes were flying
from all the public buildings, as well rs from a
number Of private stores and dwellings,
At half past ten O'clock the military, which
made fine display, and the Committee of Ar.
Engagements, were at the Indianapolis and Gin
cinht depot.
On the arrival of the train, Mayor Bishop was
introduced, and he welcomed the President elect
TO the city in few appropriate remarks Mr..
Lincoln was escorted to the barouche in waiting,
which was drawn by six white horses. His np-
pearanoe was hAiled with denfening applause
from the vast concourse of people.
The procession, which was under tue Chief
Marshalship of Miles Greenwood, then took up
Its march and passed through the principal
streets, amid the cheers of men, and the waving
OF flags and handkerchiefs by the ladies, to the
Burnett House, where it arrived alta quarter
past five O'Clock. Mr. Lincoln entered tho hotel,
the band played Hail Columbia, aud the Star
Spangled Banper. After few moments rest.
MIR. Lincoln made his appearance on the balcony,
accompanied by Mayor Bishop, who made q
short introductory address,
IMPORTANT SPEECH OF MR.. LINCOLN.
HE ADDRESSED HIMSELF TO THE KENrUcK1ANs.
MIR. Lincoln then spoke as follows IL have
spoken but once before this in Cincinnati. That
was year previous to the late Presidential cleo.
non On that occasion, in playful manner,
but with sincere words, l addressed much OF
what l said to the Kentuckians. gave nv
opinion that we, as Republicans would ultimate
" beat them as Democrats, but that they could
postpone that result longer by nominating Sem.
tor Douglas for the Presidency, tlan they could
in any other way. They did not, in any true
sense Of the word, nominate Mr.. Douglas, and
the result has come, cerainly as soon as ever
expected
also told them how expected they would
be treated after they should have been beaten,
and now wish to call their attention to what
then said -
"Whon we do, ms we said We will, beat you,
you perhaps want to know what we will do with
you. will tell you, as far as am authorized
TO speak for the Opposition, what We mean TO
do with you've mean to treat you as near as
We possibly can, as Washington, jefferson, and
Madison treated you've mean to leave you
alone, aud in no way to interfere with your insti-
tutions,-to abide by all and every compromise
Of the Constitution.
"ln word, coming back to the original pro- |
position 10 treat YOU so far as degenerate men, |
If you have degenerated, may, according to the |
example of those noble fathers, Washington, |
Jefferson, and Madison, We mean to remember |
that you are as good as we that there is no
difference of circumstances We mean to rccog-
hze aud benr in mind always that You have as
good hearts in your bosoms as other people, or
~"
feiioi0- Ciizens Of EeamcAy-Frieads, Brc,hrtn
May call you such 2 In my new position
zee no occasion, and feel no inclination to reiraot
| word of this. Ii it shal not be made good, be
assured that the fault shall not he mine.
These remarks were received with great en-
husiasm.
la passing to his room, those that could,
'ushed at Mr.. Lincoln, throwing their arms
round him and patting him on the back, and
'lmost wringing his arms off.