The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-24
Mr.. llNcOlws FIRST RECEPTION AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Feb. %, 1851.
AT six O'Clock Or. Pulesson, Secretary of the Peace
Congress, presented communication TO Mr. Lincoln, an
nouncing that the members of the Congress anxious
to pay their respects to Mr. Lincoln and requesting the
latter to the time when he would receive them
Mr. Lincoln replied that he would be happy to receive
them at nine O'Clock
At O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln left his hotel and
proceeded in carriage TO the residence of Mr..
Seward with whom he dined. At ten minutes be.
fore nine O'Clock Mr.. Lincoln returned to his
hotel and was received by enthusiastic crowd
who greeted him though he their father and life.
Some old men, and some old and some young la
dies. They reflected the general feeling that In Mr.
Lincoln the future hope Of the government and tho
Inior1 ~,
Mr.. Lincoln passed through the long parlor hall
hronged with the elite and fashion Of the national metro
polls shaking hands fast he could his right and
left with ladies' and gentlemen intensely interested
that he forgot TO take his hat off, which
cused by locker on who remarked that aud
outshined the crowd.
AT nine o'clock according to previous arrangement
Mr. Lincoln received the Peace Congress The members
formed procession in the hall where they meet, and
proceeded TO the reception paror exPresdent Tyler
and Governor Chase, OF Ohio, led the The latter
introduced Mr. Tyler. Mr. Lincoln received him W tn all
the respect due his position The several delegates
then presented 70 Mr. Lincoln by Governor Chase the
usual manner
The greatest curiosity manifested to witness Nr
Iincon's first reception in Washington The most
velous thing that occurred the manifestation
by Mr. Lincoln Of a most wonderful memory. II will
be remembered that the Convention s composed Of many
men, Who although distinguished in their time,
until very lately not been very much known. Each
member was introduced by his last name but in nine
cases Of ten Mr. Lincoln would promptly recall their
entire name, matter how many initials IL contained.
In seve he rected the historical "reminiscences
Of families In short he understands the material OF the
Peace Congress.
When the tall General Doniphan of Missouri intro
duced Mr. Lincoln had TO look up to catch Donphans
eye. He Immediately inquired,
"Is this Doniphan, who made that splendid march
across Plains swept the swift Camanches before
himY''
al commanded the expedition across the Plains, "
modestly responded the General.
"Then you have come up TO the standard Of my ex
pectation," rejoined Mr. Lincoln.
After the reception Of the Peace Congress was
cluded, large number Of citizens presented. Mr.
Lincoln then notified that the ante and main
parlors Of the hotel filled with ladies', who desired
pay their respects TO which the President elect very
promptly consented. The ladies then passed review,
each being introduced by the gentleman who accom-
panied her Mr. Lincoln underwent the ordeal with
much good humor.
At ten O'Clock Mr. Bucbanans Cabinet called and paid
their respects in response 10 Mr. Lincons coup dea at
the White House this morning Their reception was very
pleasant
II may be truly said that Mr.. Lincon's first day IN
Washington as President elect has been decided sue
cess Democrats well republicans pleased with
him, and the ladies' who thought he was awkward at
first sight changed their opinion and declare him
very pleasant socabc gentleman, and not bad look
ing by any means"
Mrs. Lincoln, who arrived with the main body
Of Mr.. Lincoln's suite in tho evening train, did
not receive callers tonight. Many inquiries were
made for her by the ladies who paid their respects
to Mr. Lincoln but fatigue from the days travel was the
excuse for her nonappearance