Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1861-02-13
Departure Of Mr.. Lincoln from Indianapolis
Rseeution at CineianatI

IrDrAMAPoLIs, Feb. Ie.--Gov. Morton called on Mr.
Lincoln this morning At the Bates House, and escorte
him and part Of the Presidential corege TO the Guber
material mansion. where the party breakfasted.
Mrs. Lincoln and her two sons arrived this morning
and Joined the party.
An immense crowd commenced gathering at the Bate
House al Daylight and at o'clock every available space
the hotel was occupied; and the crowd In the par
ors, reception rooms and halls Of the hotel equally
Previous 10 NJ. LIncon's departure from the Bate.
House. he again introduced from the balcony by Hon
Lot Meredith.
Mr.. Lincoln said, he had no speech to make. II he
made speeches wherever bio friends desired he wouldn
reach the National Capital at the appointed time. He
thanked the assemblage for the reception, aud
trusted we all might meet again under dag Of
| Union, and bade them an anectonate farewell.
| Alta quarter past 10 o'clock, Mr.. Lincoln and suit
escorted by the Governor and Committee Of the
Legislature to the depot and departed amid the shouts Of
| tho multitude.
CNoiNNATI, Feb. I9.-Ths reception Of the President
elect and party Is an In the history Of Cincinnati
The weather was mild and beautituli the streets were
crowded with citizens and people from this and neigh
boring States The streets through which the process
sion passed we're crowded at early hour and the win
dows allied with ladies. The Burnet House, where the
Presidential party stay Is handsomely decorated; and
every made for the comfort Of the dlsn.
guished guests The stars and stripes are flying from all
Al half past two the military which made fue dis
play and the Committees Of Arrang we're at the
Indianapolis and Cincinnati depot. At about o'clock
the special train arrived Mayor Bishop then intro.
duced and welcomed the President eectto the City, Mr.
Lincoln then took his seat In the BOROUGH drawn bS six
white horses amid the deaening cheers Of the vest con.
course OF people.
The procession, In charge of Miles Greenwood took
up the line af March, passing through the principal
streets amid the cheers0 he men and waving Of flags
and handkercheis BY the ladies' 70 me gnrnst HOUSE.
tered amid deafenug cheers; Menter's band playing
"Hal Columbia" aud 1'The Star spanged Banner"
After few moments rest Mr.. Lincoln made his appear
ance the balcony accompanied by Mayor Bishop who
made short Introductory aduresS'
Mr.. Lincoln then spoke, occupying about 20 minutes.
lie said:
have spoken but once before this In Cincinnati. That
was year previous to the late Presidential election
On that occasion, in playful manner but with sincere
words, addressed much Of what said to the Kentuck,
ians. gave my opinion that We as Republicans, would
ultimately beat them Democrats but that they could
postpone that result longer by omnang Senator Doug
las for the Presidency than they could 10 any other
mate Senator Douglas and the result has come certainly
as soon as ever expected
also told them how expected they would be treated
after they should have been beaten and wish to
call their attention TO what then said upon the subject
then said, when we do as We say beat you, you per-
hApS, want to know what we will do with youf will tell
yeu so far as am authorized to speak for the oppos
tion what mean to do with you. We mean to treat
you, as possibly can, as Washington Jener-
son and Madison treated you.
We mean to leave you alone and In no way interfere
with your instuons to abide by all and every compro-
mise Of the Constitution; and In word coming back to
the original proposition to treat you so far as degener-
The example Of those fathers washington Jefferson
and Madison.
We mean to remember that you as good as We are,
that these dherencebetween US other than the df
Of circumstances; recognize and bear
In mind always that you have good hearts in your bo
other peoye, and az We claim 10 have, and treat
you accordingly.
Fellow citizens Of Kentucky friends, brethren may
call you, In mi position see occasion and feel
no incnatioa to retract one word OF this. lit shall
not be made good, be assured the fault shall not DO
mine. A.
His remarks were received with great enthusiasm In
passing to his room, those who could rushed at him,
throwing their arms around him. pattins him on the
back, and almost wrnging his arms OF.
The politicians are thcG among them, Geo. NJ San
ders and others.
This evening, In the grand Hall of the Burnet House
which has been decorated for the occasion. Mr. Lincoln
will receive the people generally He looks well and is
In good SPIRITS The whole arrangements thus far,
der the charge Of Mr.. W. 8. Wood have been adira'
Journey.