, 1861-02-13

OId ii h e. Al IE Il . Of l N = e ES L.
Especial Dispatch to the Chicago Tabune]
CINCINNATI, Feb. IA, 1861.
FROM 1Sp1ANAPoLIs TO CINCINNATI
Mr. Linco1n's progress to Cincinnati, from
indianapolis, ITO miles, has been made to-day
with every attendant circumstance Of the hap-
piest character The weather has been clear
and cloudless, and nothing has been lacking in
arrangement or preparation to insure the high
est tsuccess in every respect
BREAKFASTS WITH GOV. MORTON
This morning tho President elect, the mill
ta1y officers Of his suite, Hon. Messrs. Judd,
and Davis Of Illinois, and several other gentle
men, breakfasted with his Exeeleney Gov.
Morton.
TIE STREETS CROWDED.
The streets Of Indianapolis were crowded
throughout the morning by eager Thousands
waiting to catch q parting glimpse OF the Pre-
tident elect.
VISITS THE LEGISLATURE.
After an infor, nal visit to the Legislature In
session, where he. remained q few moments,
Mr. Lincoln rctu, ned to the Bates House, and
alittle before the hour Of departure came out
upon the balcony, overlooking crowd Of
from ten to twelve thousand persons. he
made no extended remarks, but simply babe
them farewell. He Nas
AGAIN AND AGAIN CHEERED
with the greatest enthusiasm. At II A. n,
Mr.. Lincoln was escorted to the Union depot,
Gov. Morton occupying sent beside him IN
barouche drawn by four white horses. mol
withstanding the immense crowd, the utmost
order prevailed. The large area OF the depot,
some COO feet long, was entirely filed BY the
vast turnout, who gave cheer after cheer Us
the President elect, attended by GOV. Morton,
took bis stand upon the rear platform, and Inc
train moved slowly out OF the depot, bound
for the great metropolis Of the Buckeye btate.
At this point
MRS. LINCOLN AND TIE TWO YOUNGER Sons
Joined the party, the President elect, for the
rest of the route to Washington, to be accom-
panied BY the entire family. 4 special apart
1nent in the elegant car was reserved for their
use by the officers Of the indianapolis and
| Cincinnati Railroad, the President of which
| company, II. c. Lord. Esq, was on board aud
| ludefatisabIe in securing TIE comfort aud euc-
cess Of the trip. at this point, just before
starting,
TWO CINCINNATI COMMITTEES,
| yerresenting respectively the Common Coun-
ell and the citizens at large, entered the car
| and were introduced to Mr. Lincoln by Hon.
Ben Eggleston, Of Cincinnati, member OF
the former committee on behalf OF the citt-
zens. Judge Este, in q few appropriate Fe-
| marks. said he welcomed Mr. Lincoln to the
hospitalities Of Cincinnati, the hearts Of whose
citizens beat as one for the welfare Of the
country, and who looked confidently to the
President elect to sustain the laws and guard
our institutions from overthrow. In behalf
of the City Council, D. J. Toohey, Demo-
cratc member Of the board,
| WELCOMED MR. LINCOLN
in strong and noble Union speech, every
word in the right place, and t1t1y spoken. he
said Ohio and Cincinnati have always stood
firm BIZ the Union. They arc ready to stand oy
| you for the firm execution Of the laws; oil
place confidence In you, that you will maintain
and re-eatablish our glorious Union As
city we bid you God speed on your way to
Washington. To you, in Gods holy name, W
look for the preservation of interests that All
dear to all lovers Of their country.
MR., LINCOLN RESPONDS.
, Mr., Lincoln briefly expressed his acknoWl
cdg1nents for these expressions OF welcome ant
of confidence, which latter he said did his pur
, | poses no more than justice. III fall it shal
| not be from shrinking from aught that dnt.
. | shall impose upon me, even death itself.
ADDITIONS TO TIE PARTY.
Tie train wss composed Of four passenge
= cars. the two last reserved for the special OF
cupancy Of Mr. Lincoln and his suite, whic
!. latter had been increased by the arrival q
e Capt. Hazard and Captain Polk, both Of til
!. | II. 8. Army. The two forward cars Of th
= train we're occupied BY members Of Commi
q tees Of tbs Ohio and Indiana Legislatures
. which latter were to attend him beyond th
>. border Of their State, gallant and loyal II
= dinna.
ON TIE WING.
> The train left for Cincinnati at eleven a. n
Mr. Lincoln remaining on the platform unit
the city limits were reached, where only Il
I. crowd that lined the trnck ended. The trl
~ was made for the most part Of the way witho'
. Incident of note, Mr.. Lincoln passing II
time conyersing or quietly reading. The Of
~ GERS of th=Rail Road Company and their er
ployees seemed to vie in loyal and Unio
loving demonstration At each half mile oft1
~ track, at every curve and crossing, werc st
g. toned 1agmen, each Of whom, as beautif
N symbol Of safety, waved
TIE GLORIOUS STARS AND sTRTpEs.
As the flying train, under such choice
>, chosen aus...:ces, dashed on, the concert al
=. its execution was charming one. Few eto
=. were made, but from many stations vigoro
-. cheer from q crowd in waiting rent the 4
% and At mu1titudes Of points the flag Of O
~ country was displayed
At sHELDTv1LLE,
Shelby county, where the train paused #
.o moments, an immense gathering gave rot
=. Ing welcome, flags in abundance doated in t
sunlight. Mr.. Lincoln WIS hailed With tum
tuous applause, to which he briefly made
acknowledgement. Az the train started p'
no of vigorous lungs, in dialect unmtstakab
80 shouted, BE sure and sitle the Union, Q
how"
DECATUR COUNTY,
ne claims to be the first place where the ma
Il, Of the gallant Lincoln was first flung to
breeze
en- At oREExeBCRG
all, larre crowd awaited the traiu. Here
- Lincoln was presented to the gathering
~ Hon. VIII Cumback, amid hearty demons
ng- tions: a floe band and glee club both G
LII national and stirring music. Mr. Lincoln s.
Me' only few words.
wc AMosr AFFECTING INCIDENT,
oneurred here where Rev. Mr. Blair, IS ye
aad of are, was insisted to reach the car when
~, rrasped hr. Lincoln's hand, and, with sire
ne, ing tears, frrvently invoked the blessing
Heayen on the head Of the President elect.
''"' At LAwREScEBuRG.
ion, The most imposing demonstration on
ards ; route was at tLawrencebnrg, on the Ohio Ri
where an immense gathering were In r.
ness for greeting. Many had come from
an the river where the
and Hu1s1pEs OF OLD KKaTucKT
&c. were inst being warmed into the first tol
ord, Of Spring. Mr. Lincoln Was here receive
.han a perfect storm Of cheers, many strirln
dge, grasp his hand. It was his purpose to
Hon nothing more than few words of Tele
'onrt and farewell, in course Of which he said II
!, on oose vou are
De- ALL UNION MEN."
y In TAthnndering aye rent the air,] thenn yo'
Yer Union, men You mean no harm to yourself