Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-18
Mr.. Lincoln's Progress Through New York
State,

Utica, Feb 15-The train bearing the President elect
and party left Buffalo at quarter before six this morn
ing HE was escorted to the depot by D. Company. 74h
regiment which Company also acted escort upon his
| reception. Notwithstanding the early hour, several
hundred people were present to bid Mr. Lincoln fare.
we'll The train consisted Of baggage and two passen'
ger cars, under command Of Jno. Corning Of Bufa To-.
Mr.. Lincoln and family and suite, occupied sleeping
| car--the rear car OF the train.
Among the distinguished gentlemen on the train, be.
sides those previously reported Accompan ying Mr.
Lincoln j. Coamer, Of Buffalo; p. Dorshimer, and
b. L. Dorshmer. of Bufalo Hon. e. W. Leayenworth,
Of syraeusei Judge shankland, Of Syracuse; Hon A.
Greeley Gen. g. A. Scroggs Mayor Scranton, OF Roch-
ester; Hon. A. Wescoat, of Syracuse and Gov Morgans
stan.
At Batavia the train stopped FIVE minutes. Some hun
dreds assembled to greet Mr.. Lincoln, who, in
to their cheers, appeared the rear platform and
simply bowed few miles east OF Batavia, the train was
detained short time by heated axle on the forward
passenger coach.
The train arrived at Rochester at O'Clock. crowd
Of people numbering not less than S000 filled the space
around the depot. Mr.. Lincoln was introduced by May
or Scranton, and responded to his welcome as ol
lows:
confess myself, after having seen large audiences
since leaving home overwhelmed with this vast number
Of faces at this hour Of the morning. not vain
enougn to believe that you gathered from any wish
see as ndvdua but because am for the time bad
ing the representative Of the American people. cou
not, II would address you at any length. have NOT
the strength, even IL had the time, for speech
these many interviews that afforded me my way
to Washington. appear merely to you, and to let
you see me, and to bid you farewell. hope 1t will be
understood that s from disposition to soblge any
body, thatI do not address you at greater length
Cheering followed. li
The presence Of large police force kept the crowd
from pressing the cars, and perfect order main
tanned, that Mr.. Lincolns voice reached almost the
extreme length OF the audience His hoarseness troubles
him less to-day than at Buffalo. stay OF only six min
utes made, Mr.. Lincoln remaining standing the
rear platform Of the until the limits Of the crowd
were passed.
At Clyde an enthusiastic crowd was gathered to well
come Mr. Lincoln with salute and cheers. He thank
ed the people for the welcome, but had speech to make
and no time to make II in. He was glad osee them, and
bade them good morning.
At Syracuse crowd estimated at 600 was assembled
tonal coors had been erected from which Mr.. Lincoln
invited to address the audience which he however,
declined 10 do, saying they must draw inference from
his refusal to do in regard to other platform with
which his name was associated Upon the platform was
live eagle. .. ,,.....
UTcA, Feb. 16-The special train arrived here l8 min
utes ahead OF timeand awaited by the crowd, who
were standing in the snow storm. The Citizens Corps
hred salute, and the crowd cheered Mr.. Lincoln as
cended the platform car drawn upon the track ard was
introduced by the Mayor. He spoke as follows:
Ladies and gentemen: have no speech to make to
you. have no sufficient time to make one II I had
have appeared here simply to thank you heartily for this
bic reception to you and allow you to am
not SEEM but at least regards the ladies' have the
best OF the bargain In the sight. In conclusion, have
only to say farewell. r. 'r-lu EHf
He was met here BY the legislative committee, and
few minutes later the train passed on, Mr. Lincoln bow
ing farewell as he left the crowd behind.