New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-25
MIR. LINCOLN In WASHINGTON.
A PLOT TO AssAssINATE HIM.
THE ASSASSINS FOILED.
Cordial Private Receptions in Washington.

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had started in q special train for Washington,
dispatches having been received requiring his
presence in Washington. Reports are busily cir
culated that there was plot TO assassnate him
while passing through Baltimore, but such stories
are not believed. The Baltimore Committee is
here but did not have an interview with Mr..
Lincoln.
WASHINGTON, Feb. a. 1861.
The change in Mr.. Lncons programme of
travel from Harrisburg to Washington was in
duced solely by al official communication from
General Scott, predicated upon sufficient infor.
nation which he had received of the danger of q
riot at Baltimore, and probably of desperate
determination at assault ON the route. That in.
| telgence was communicated by q special NEE
seuger sent from here on Thursday and it was
confirmed by the report of detective police Off
GERS who had been employed by other parties.
! While Mr.. Lincoln entertained no apprehen-
sions for his own safety, he did not feel justified
in hazarding the public peace. His decision
was, therefore, made in respect to the Judgment
of the War Department, aud upon q state of
| facts Of which he could have no personal
knowledge
1t is known that Gen. Scott has received $50
letters, from Is different States, threatening his
own life. Some anonymous, but the bulk
of them are evidently genuine.
Messrs. Seward aud Washburn, to whom the
information had been impaired confdeutslly,
met Mr.. Lincoln at the cars yesterday morning,
and attended him to Wizards, where quarters
had been chosen on Thursday night. After break
fast, under the escort Of Gov. Seward be called
upon the President, who received him very cor
daily, and presented him to the Cabinet, who
happened 10 be in session at the time. Then
upon Gen. Scott who was not at home. In the
course Of the morning he was visited BY num-
Der of leading Republicans in and out Of Con
gress.
When the fact Of his presence became known
to the Peace Convention, letter from Pres-
dent Tyler was conveyed TO him by Dr. Pulestcn,
their Secretary, inquiring whether he would re-
ceye ysit from that body. He immediately
fixed on o'clock last night. Subsequently
committee, consisting of Messrs. Wcklife Chase,
and Field were appointed to ascertain If he
would meet the Convention in their Hall, or
designate soma other place. He nqmed bis par
lor for the interview. In the afternoon Messrs.
Lincoln and Hamn dined with Governor Sew
ard, no other guest, being present.
The appointment with the Peace Convention
called Mr.. Lincoln back 10 TIE hotel at o'clock,
aud that body proceeded from their hall To hi.
parlor, headed by tbs President aud other Off
GERS. The display was quite imposing. They
we're introduced, and passed on with only an oc-
casonal remark. Mr. Buchanan's Cabinet called
TO make their respects before the Commissioners
were presented
Mrs. Lincoln, who had not previously intended
to receive company, directed the adjoining pas!or
TO be thrown open and welcomed the Com
mssiouers and the visitors 81 the hotel, and such
strangers az called. The whole affair vac spou-
taneous aud social, and closed with general salts
faction. The first contact Of the Presidents
family with society here left very favorable
impression. This morning Mrs. Lincoln attended
church with Senator Baker and family, and Dir.
Lincoln with Mr. Seward.
Mr. Lincoln viii call upon the judges Of Che
Supreme Court tomorrow, according TO TIE
usage, and Mrs. Lincoln upon Miss Lauo ut the
White House.
TIE ARRIVAL OF MIR. LINCOLN N BALTIMORE.
To the As,ocls'ed Press.
BALTIN0RE. Saturday, Feb. q, 1851.
Mr. Lincoln arrived heFo nj eight clock, ia'o;., hid
went direct 70 Washington. lie family and 1e re-
mainder Of bis party will arrive NJ one O'Clock Much
excitement was accustomed by the ruse.
ARRIVAL OP THE SUITE AT BALTIMORE.
A crowd blocked up all the Calvert stiect dcl0 and
on the arrival Of the tram greeted il with gros.s,
learning that the report Of Mr. Lincoln having slen
march was not u hoax.
Most ample arrangements had been made he'e for
seeming the safe and resrecfu anrit Of NJ. Li,'on
through the city, The police force was al ou audfy
equipped aud all good cIiizens anxious that no
indignity should have been maIettcd
The apprehension entertained was that certain die, |
reputable pares who lately attached themselves % the
Republican organization here, aud VITO were cxpatcd |
to make demonstration would hare aroused badrerl-
ing in the minds Of epme, and partially cause do'lrb-
ance. Otherwise. there was no ru'p0n 10 apprelend
anything unpleasant here
BALTmoRE, Saturday, Feh,uary 81 pm.
The Committee from Baltimore joined tho pary at |
Harrisburg, consisting of w. g. Srethen W. l. War
stmll, L. BlunenboIg, W. Bell, j. Bishop w. t. G.ea-
fcn, j. NJ. Palmer ana w. S. Corkrn- TIE lnttT Oh |
behalf of tho Electoral College. Al! Of them icevery
Indignant at tue want Of confidence ia tho citizis "i
Baltimore, IA evidenced 10y Mr. Lmcolns co'fs-i al
though it il understOod he olloscd to it, but was
overruled by other parties, who have assumed ht con
troll of his movements.
TIE ARRIVAL Of MIR. LINCOLN ~ WASHINGTON.
Special Dispatch t the NJ Y. Herald
WAsnIxGIog, Saturday Jan. %, ISL.