Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1861-03-02

now yr REACHED THERE

having to 60 over high bridges that we're TO
be burnt round sudden curves and find trees
fell across the track over high embankmeuts,
beneath which kegs Of powder had been
placed; through dense pieces Of woods,
where, behind each tree, was hid fire-eater,
bristling with eknives and revolvers ;
right by the side Of large factories, at the
windows of which were "hungry mechanics"
armed with guns, each one impellsd by the
idea that in numbering oil the passengers on
the extra train he woald deserve immortality
save the Union and pocket million Of dol
lars as slight reward Of his services, from
the beneroient and LIBERAL gentlemen from
the South" Another story was that Mr.
Lincolns presence was Of the utmost mpor.
tsnce in Washington on Saturday morning at
the Peace Congress. Another, that he had
been slghted by the authorities 10 Baltimore
and the Republicans there we're determined
to make a demonstration that would be un
| wise, tend to provoke resentment, and make
bad feeling.
now LINCOLN LEFT HARRISBURG.
There are many reasons for believing that
the course pursued by Mr.. Lincoln was I'D.
vised by General Scott.
| On the arrival of the President elect at
bis hotel, ut Harrisburg, on Friday evening
last. he took supper with his family. lmme.
diately after the ladies retired he was waited
upon in the same room by two officers Of the
| United States Army, who had come from
Washington direct The conversation was
earnest aud prolonged, and carried on in
whispers, inaudble even to the few persons
who were privileged to remain in the apart.
meut. The officers urged every argument TO
induce Mr.. Lincoln to consent to Leave IIar
risburg at once, and in secret, for Washing.
tor ria Baltimore.
Finally, Governor Curtin was admitted TO
the conlereuce, and very reluctantly the
consent o! Mr.. Lincoln was given to the
proposed arrangement. Soon after, while
the bar room aud parlors of the hotel were
crowded with parties desrous Of seeing the
guest, he quietly passed through the private
dwelling of MIR. Covery adjoining the Hotel
and went to the house OF Governor Curtin
, From thence, by an arrangement made with
the officers of the Pennsy yIvania Railroad be
proceeded to the same car in which he had
reached Harrisburg, in company with Enoct
Lewis, Superintendent Of the Pennsylvania
Railroad, and Col. Lemon. of the L. s
Army. Reaching West Philadelphia, they
took carriage and drove rapidly to the
depot at Broad and Prime streets, where two
tickets were bought for Washington ant
Passing quietly to the car, the President
was soon safely ensconced in berth, unknown
to any one on the train, save his companion
Col Lemon. When the train reached Wash
ington at Elk and half, A. NJ =, the conductor
remarked to prominent opponent of MIR
Lincoln, did you know you have rode will
the President ?" mo !" be replied in as
tUnishment MIR. Seward standing by, ex
claimed, "Where is he ? Is he safe ?" Tn,
CONDUCTOR in astonshment, replied he knew
nothing about it; he had not heard of MIR
LiDcolu's being on the train, but if he was
he was on the rear car. "Oh :" said Mr.
Seward, Il was looking for my son anc
daughter" Proceeding to the rear car, b.
met Mr.. Lincoln, and taking him to the rea
OF the depot, they stepped into q carriage
aud drove to Wizards Hotel.
THE ARRIVAL OF Mr.. LINCOLN AT WASHINGTON
WasI1NGToN, February %
Mr.. Lincoln arrived here at six oclocl
this morning, direct from Harrisburg, ant
WAS received at the depot by Senator Spwart
and Mr.. Washburne, OF Illinois, aud proceed
ed very quietly to Wilard's Hotel.
Senator Seward received official htelli
= gence on Thursday evening. from reliab
sources, that most Giabolical plot bad bee
successfully arranged, on the part of secre
, organization in Baltimore, to assassinate tL
President elect on his arrival in that city
: Mr.. Seward communicated this intelligenc
to few private friends, and it was deter
: mined to despatch a messenger at once I
Philadelphia, informing him of the fact an
urging him to take an earlier train, whic
would bring him through in the night Nj
Lincoln said he had received in,elligene
from Baltimore OF a similar nature. 4 speciO
train was accordingly arranged, and he dc
parted at once for Washington.
, 1t is positively denied by Baltmorpan
that any such organization exists, or tina
any interference would have been made wit
> : the Presidential party. There is little douh
that the feeling and sentiment of the peopl
, OF Baltimore is very bitter against Mr.. Lin
coin, so much So indeed, that violence nigh
d. have been attempted. 1t is regarded as
D very wise move in giving them the slip.
/ Mr.. i.incolns family, accompanied by hi
suite, will reach here this afternoon. A au
OF i've elegantly furnished rooms in tn
Southwest corner of Wizards. fronting o
, Pennsylvania avenue, have been set apar
1 for President Lincoln and his family.
As the news Of Mr. Lincoln's sudden an
a unexpected arrival spread through the cit
I this forenoon, people wondered that it coul
n be possible that Ola Abe was actually
: their midst.
). At eleven o'clock Mr.. Lincoln, accompt
;. MED by Mr.. Seward, called at the Whit
K House and paid bis respects to Mr.. Buchal
}. an. The interview was merely one of coul
!. tesy, and not for business. Mr.. b. receive
n Mr. Lincoln very cordially.
a When Nj. Lincoln called, the Cabinet wG
f in session. The messenger announced thi
Mr.. Seward attended by Mr. Lincoln, wa.
the ante room. This was coup detat. III
President was not aware that Mr.. Lincol
y had arrived, nor was any member of the Cal
. met, either. Mr.. Buchanan received the
', in private room, treating Mr.. Lincoln viii
I. great cordiality. An agreeable intervie
y followed. After making inquiries as to Il
j visit OF the President elect to Harrisburg, |
u led the way into the Cabinet Chamber, at
s. introduced MIR. Lincoln TO the several meu
= bers. After leaving, Mr.. Seward and NJ
:, Lincoln called upon General Scott, but
u was not at home.
, At three o'clock the General returned Il
y call. lie was warmly greeted by Mr.. Lii
: coin, who expressed to him his thanks for u
= many marks OF attention he had shown hlt
y especially in detailing an escort from b
y home to the Capitol. Gen. Scott expresse
his great qualification at Mr.. Lincoln's sa
o' arrival, and especially compimented bin L
a. Nnn.