Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1861-02-22
aIR. LINcoLN Ar TRENTON.

AhhhIohs ~ r W -
The speciai train arrived az ~ o'clock. There
was an Immense crowd at the depot.
Mayor Mills extended a welcome and intro
duced Mr. Lincoln ID the members OF the City
Government. The party was then taken IN car ar
riaFes 70 the State House. under escort OF 100
horsemen OF the City Blues, Of Patterson, and
the German Rides OF Trenton.
Having been introduced 20 the Senate, the
President thereof welcomed M Lincoln, VINO
Mr. President and Gentlemen OF the Senate OF
the State Of New jersey IL am very grateful to
you for the honorable reception Of which have
cannot but remember the place that New Jer-
sey holds IN our early history, In the early Rev
olutiouary struggle, few Of the States among the
old thirteen bad more Of the battle helds OF the
country within their limits than New jersey-
May be pardOned, II upon this occasion men
tion that away back In my childhood the earliest
days OF my being able TO read, got hOld OF
small book such one as feW ot IN me Younger
inEton I remember that In all accounts there
given Of the battle-helds and struggles for the
liberty Of the country, none hxsd themselves on
my imagination as the struggle here Ct Trenton,
N j. The crossing Of the TiVer, the contest with
the Hessians, and the great hardships endured a.
that time, all fixed themselves on my memory
more than any single revolutionary event And
YOU all know, for you have al been boys, how
these early impressions last longer than any 9th
er. | recOlleci thinking then. boy even though
was, that there must have been something more
l am exceedingly anxious that that thing
which they then struggled fOr-that something
even more than national tndependence-that
something that held out q great promise 10 all
people Of the world TO all time 20 come-l am eX-
ceedingly anxious that this Union, the Constitu-
ton and the liberties of the people shall be per
petuated in accordance with the original idea for
which that struggle was made, and thall be
most hsppy indeed II / shall be an humble insiru
ment in the hands OF the Almighty and Of this his
almost chosen people es q chosen instrument also
In the hands Of the Almighty, for peFpetuating
the object Of that great struggle. You give me
this reception, as ] understand, without distine-
tiOn of party. 1 learn this body is composed Of
a majority Of gentlemen who, in the exercise of
their best Judgment In the choice Of Chief Mag
istrate, did not think was the man. / under
stand nevertheless that they came forward here
to greet me the Constitutional President of the
United States-as citizens of the United States 10
meet the man who for the time being is the rep
resentatve man Of the nation, united by pur-
pose 10 perpetuate the union and liberties Of the
people. AS such l accept this reception more
gratefully than l could do did believe 1t was
rendered TO me as an individual.
The speech was followed by hearty applause.
Mr. Lincoln was then conducted to the Assem-
bly, Chamber.
The Speaker addressed him appropriately.
Mr.. Lincoln replied
Mr. Speaker and Gentlemen: I have just en-
jOyed the honor of reception by the other branch
of this Legislature. return TO you and them my
thanks for the reception which the people OF New
jersey have given me through their chosen rep
resentatives. As for the time, being the repre-
sentative Of the Majesty Of the people Of the
United States, appropriate to myself very little
Of the demonstrations Of respect. with which
have been greeted, I think little should be given
TO any man, but that IL should be a manifestation
of adherence to the Union and Constitution,
understand myself TO be received here by the
representatives of the people Of New Jersey, q
| majority. Of whom differ in opinion from those
with whom have acted. This manifestation IL
| therefore TO be regarded by me as expressing
their devotion to the Union tie Constitu ion and
/ the liberties of the people.
| You, Mr.. Speaker, have well said this is a time
/ when the gTaVest and Wisest look with doubt and
awe upon the aspect presented by our national
/ affairs.
Under these circumstances you will readily see
| why should not speak in detail Of course
shall deem il best to pursue. II is proper should
/ avail myself Of all the information and all the
/ time at my command in order that when the time
/ arrives IN which I must speak officially, I shall
/ be able to take the ground which shall deem
/ the best and safest, and from which I shall have
! no occasion to sWerve. / shall endeavor 20 take
| the ground deem most Just TO the North, the
/ South, the East, the est and the whole country
| take Il hope in good temper certainly with
| no malice towards any section I shall do all
/ that may be in my power t. promote q peaceful
| settlement of all our difficulties. The man does
not live VINO is more devoted TO peace than I am
nome who would do more to preserve II, but 1t
msy be necessary to put the foot down hrmly.-
/ Here the audience broke into cheers so loud and
| long that IL was impossible TO hear Mr.. Lincolns
| voice. ana II 20 my duty ana 90 a. rlght, you
will sustain me- will you nOt9 loud cheers and
cries Of "Yes, yes, we will = Received as am
by members Of q Legislature the majority Of
| whom do not agree with me in political senti-
/ ments, trust that may have their assistance in
| plotting the ship Of State through this voyage,
surrounded by perils as It Is, for If Il should suf
| fer from the attack now, there will be no pilot
ever needed for anOthsr voyage.
| Gentlemen, have already spoken longer than
| intended and must beg leave to stop here.
The procession moved to the Trenton House
/ where Mr.. Lincoln spoke briefly to the crowd
| outside. A splendid collation.. The train left
/ at 2K for Philadelphia in charge of the Com
mittes from that city. 1t IS thought there were
| %. 900 persons present.