The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1861-02-27
Mr.. Linc0ln's Pra2ress.


/. HUDsoN, Feb. 1s.--Lincolu and suit lef
Albany at o'clock, escorted to the depot by
the Burgess Corps, and arrived at Hudson
at 10.3o. The first stoppage was made al
Troy, where he was welcomed by the Magyar
to whom Lincold briefly responded. Large
crowds were assembled at the different sta.
tons, who saluted the train with cheers and
clnnon. The new and spacious depot was
found full to its ut most capacity, apparently
$4,000 people being congregated insi lie, and
as the train approached, deefening roar of
cheers and shouts greeted the arrival. A
raised platform had been prepared to afford
the vast crowd an opportunity to see Mr.
Lincoln, and, ascending this, he was welcom.
ell by Mayor McConka, who said Mr.
| Lincoln, have the honor to welcome you
OF behalf Of tn, citizens Of Troy, not as a
politician, not as a partizan, but as the c'lo
sen Chief Magistrate Of thirty millions OF
people, and to assure you Of our respect for
you as citizen and for the hig', Office you
are som t, fill knowyo must be suffer
ing from the fatigue of your jolrn,y, ana |
will therefore not refer to topics that viii
detain you to reply, but will only bid yol a
hearty welcome.
Mr. Lincoln replied very briefly, Mr.. May
or, and citizsas Of Troy, thank you very
kindly for this great reception. Since left
my home, it has been my fortune to meet an
assembly more nu narou' or morc orderly
than this. am the more g"atifed at this
maik OF your regard, since you assure me ii
| is tend red not to the individual bat to the
high Office you have called M 10 fulfill.
Troy, n. Y, Feb. l9.-At every station
between Albany and this city, some exhibi-
! ton Of enthusiasm vas made, AMI to day S
journey has been a continuous ovation. At
Poughkeepsie, an immense couacoursc of
people were assembled. The President was
welcomed by the Mayor, and responded, ex-
pressing qualification at seeing such an i'm
nensc au hence and such noble demonstra-
ten, mad, in h,nor Of the man who at this
!
ii ae, humoly, but earnestly represents the
majesty of the Nation. ...
| Tais reception like all Others, i'm mating
from all different parties, indicate the earnest
desire on the part Of the whole peopla with
out regard to political differences, to save the
country, because thecountry Will save i;sey;
bat to save tn, institutions of the country,
| these institutions under which for these
| three quarters o. a century we have grown
to great, Intelligent ard happy people, the
greatest, most intelligent on earth. .3-
| It indicated thc whole people are wiling to
1 make common cause for this object. that if,
as ever must be, some have been successful,
| in the recent election and some been beaten,
! if some are satisfied, some dissatisfied, the
| defeated party are not in favor Of sinking the
ship, but are DESTROYS of running it through
the tempest in safety, ani willing, if they
think perple have committed an error in
their verdict n;ow to wait in hope of setting
it right next time aH g.. --ea
L do not say that in the recent election the
people. did the wiscst thing they could. In
deed don't think they did; but | do say,
iii accepting the great trust committed to me
which do with determination to endeavor
! 10 Prove w>..ee,r. oci-,I na$. rel uoan III
! people Of tie wAJie country for support, and
with their sustaining aid, even humble as I
am cannot fail to carry the ship of State
safely through the storm.
| He again. thanked the audience and again
bade them farewell. At the close cheer after
cheer went up Brief stops were made at
Fishkill aad Peekskill. In response to
Judge Nelson's welcome, at the latter place,
Mr.. Lincold said If can only be as gen.
erously and unanimously sustained as these
demonstrations indicate. shall not fail.
trust in the course shall pursue, | shall
not only be sustained by the party that
elected me, but by patriotic people of the
whole country
At Sing Sing and Youkers, common were
fired with music and cheering.
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| PurLADELPuiA, Feb 1S.-A committee Of
council and citizens are actively engaged in
making preparations for the reception of Mr..
Lincoln, Thursday, p. m, and on his arrival
at the depot he will be greeted by Union
salute lie viii be escorted through the
principal streets by cavalcade of citizens
to the Constitutional Hotel, where a grand
display of fire works will take place, as also
reception in the evening.
At sunrise, morning of the a2l, Mr.. Lin.
coin will be invited to raise flag display lg
"a stars over Independence Hall.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company are
making extensive arrangements for his con-
duction to ri,burg on the 22d, on which
day there will be grand military display at
i the State Capital.
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