The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1861-02-14
PROGRESS OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT.
DEPARTURE E FROM INDIANAPOLIS AND
PROGRESS TO CINCINNATI.
HIS RECEPTION AND SPEECH At
CINCINNATI
HE WILL "ABIDE BY ALL THE COMPRO-
Misses OF THE CONSTITUTION"
REMARKABLE SPEECH Al COLUM BUS
DEPARTURE FROM INDIANAPOLIS

INDIANAPOLIS, Feb. l2.-GoVernor Morton called
on Mr.. Lincoln this morning, at the Bates House,
and escorted him and part of the Presidential
cortege to the Gubernatorial mansion, where the
party breakfasted. Mrs. Lincoln and her two sons
arrived this morning and joined her husband. Ar
immense crowd commenced gathering in the vicin
ity of the Bates House at daylight, and at nine
o'clock every available space near the hall was oc
cuped. The crowd in the parlors, reception rooms
and halls of the hotel was equally as great as la st
night.
Previous to Mr.. Lincoln's departure from the
Bates House he was again introduced from the bal
cony by Hon. Sol. Meredith.
MIR. Lincoln said he had no speech to make. II
he made speeches wherever his friends desired, he
would not be able to reach the National Capitol at
the appointed time. He thanked the assemblage
for their reception, trusting that they all might
meet again under one flag of one Union, and bade
them an affectionate farewell.
At 10 O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln and his suite were es-
corted by the Governor and Committee of the
Leg gislature to the depot, amid the shouts of the
multitude. Captain G.. w. Hazard, United States
Army, at the request of Mr.. Lincoln, joined the
| party here.
| MORRIS, Ind, Feb. l2-l1O p. M.-The train
bearing the President and family and invited
! guests, arrived here without detention. Large
| and enthusiastic crowds were assembled at all the
! stations. The train stopped only at Shebyvle
! duu OTee0SDuTS, WNeTe BIT. Lincoln appeared at
| the rear end of the train, and spoke few words.
Every precaution is taken by the Railroad Comp a.
ny to ensure the safety of the train. Flagmen are
stationed at every road and crossing, and halfway
| between them; they display the American flag as
| the signal for cali right"
| LAwRENCEBURG, Ind, Feb. 12.-An immense
crowd was gathered al the depot here the Rrri-
val of the train. Flags and banners were suspend
| ed across the track. Mr.. Lincoln appeared and
made brief speech. He hoped that we were all
Union men here, and friendly with our neighbors
| across the river He frequently interrupted
with cheers. The train moved off amid the firing
| of salutes and tumultuous cheering The nation
| al airs were played.
ARRIVAL AT CINCINNATI-THE RECEPTION AN ERA IN
| HER HISTORY.
| CINCINNATI, Feb. 12.-The train with Mr.. Lincoln
and party arrived here at the appoined time. The
foot of Fifth street literally blocked with peo
pie, and the locomotive was compelled to stop; the
crowd great that it was impossible to get ou
of the way At the depot it was found necessary tt
bring the military and police force into requsitioI
to clear the track.
This reception is an era in the history of Cincin
natl. The weather was mild and beautiful, and thu
streets crowded with citizens and people from
this and the neighboring States. The streets
through which the procession passed had beer
crowded from an early hour in the day, and thu
| windows were filled with ladies. The Burnett
where the Presidential party stop, was handsomely
decorated, and every arrangement had been mad
for the comfort of the distinguished guests The
Stars and Stripes were flying from all the pubi
buildings. as well as from number ofprivate store
and dwellings.
At halfpast ten o'clock the military, which mad
fine display, and the Committee of Arrange
ments, were at the indianapolis and Cincinnati
depot.
On the arrival of the train Mayor Bishop wa
introduced and he welcomed the President elec
to the city in few appropriate remarks. Mr.
Lincoln was escorted to the barouche in waiting
which was drawn by six white horses. His appear
| VI hailed with 0aafnDinu aOpausn from th
vast concourse of people.
The procession, which was under the chief mar
shaship of Miles Greenwood, then took up it
march and passed through the principal streets
amid the cheers of men, and the waving of flag
and handkerchiefs by the ladies, to the Burnet
House, where it arrived at a quarter past nv
o'clock.
Mr. lincoln entered the hotel the band playing
Hail Columbia and the Star Spangled Banner
Aner a few moments rest, Mr.. Lincoln made hi
appearance on the balcony, accompanied by Mayo
Bishop, who made short Introductory address.
IMPORTANT SPEECH Mr.. LINCoLN-HE ADDREssE
HIMSELF TO THE KENTUCKIANs.
Mr.. Lincoln then spoke as follows:
have spoken but once before this in Cincinnati
That year previous to the late Presidentia
election. On that occasion. in playful manner
but with sincere words, addressed much of wha
/ said to the Kentuckians. gave my opinion tha
we, as Republicans, would ultimately beat them a
Democrats, but that they could postpone that re
suit longer BY nominating Senator Douglas for th
Presidency than they could in any other way
They did not, in any true sense of the word, nom
nate Mr. Douglas, and the result has come, certain
ly as soon as ever | expected.
! also told them how | expected they would b
treated, after they should have been beaten, and
now wish to call their attention to what the
said:-
"When we do, as we say will, beat you, yo
perhaps want to know what we will do with yOr
| will tell you, as far as | am authorized to spea
for the Opposition-what we mean to do with yo
m trnnt nm nnQr NnE lu NJ
as Washington, Jefferson and Madison treated yol
we mean to leave you alone, and in no way to in
terfere with your institutions-to abide by all an
every compromise of the Constitution.
'Iu a word, coming back to the original propos
tion, to treat you, so far as degenerate men,
we have degenerated, may, according to tn
example of those noble fathers, Washington, Jeffel
son and Madison, we mean to remember that yo
are as good as we; that there is no difference bt
tween US other then the difference of circun
stances. We mean to recognize and bear in min
always that you have as good hearts in you
bosoms as other people, or as we claim to have
Fellot0. citizens of Kentucky-Friends, Brethren
May call you such? In my new position | see
occasion and feel no inclination to retract wor
of this. If it shall not be made good, be assure
that the fault shall not be mine.
These remarks were received with great enthus
asm.
In passing to his room, those that could, rushe
, at Mr.. Lincoln, throwing their arms around hi
| anu pdtLlup I'LL Ou lue DdSh, NLiHSii
, his arms off.
. | Politicians are numerous; among them Gorge
|, Sanders and others noticed.
This evening the President elect will receive Il
people generally in the hall of the Burnett Hous
which has been decorated for the occasion.
a Mr. Lincoln looks well and is in good spirits
= The whole arrangements thus far have been und
the charge of w. s. Wood, and have been admir-
D BILE. Nothing has occurred to mar the pleasure
/ the journey.
DEPARTURE FROM CINCINNATI.
CINCINNATI, Feb. l3.-The President elect, NJ
Lincoln, and suite left here in a special train at
O'Clock for Columbus, where he will be due abo
, o'clock. Mr.. Lincoln stood on the platform bo
!. ing his farewell to the crowd, who cheered hi
\ most enthusiastically.
l. Mr.. LINCOLN AT CoLUMBUs-HE DEFINES HIS posITIo
d COLUMBUS, Feb. l3.-Mr. Lincoln arrived here
o'clock, and was received with a national salu
. and every demonstration of popular enthusiasm.
. He visited Gov. Dennison in the Executive cha
; ber and was subsequently, introduced to the me
bers of the Legislature in joint session, where
i was formally welcomed by the LieutenantGoVern'
to which Mr.. Lincoln responded as follows
T. 1t Is true, as has been said by the President