The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1861-02-27
TRrsros, n. J., February u.

TRENTON, y. fcpfun'y -.
The srecisl train arrived u twelve o'clock s
There was an immense crowd at the depot. Z
Mayor Mills extended welcome, and intro
duced Dir. Lincoln 10 the members Of the
city government. The party was then taken I,
IL carriages to tho State-house. Having 4
been introduced TO the Senate. the President !
thereof welcomed Mr.. Lincoln. who replied
Mr.. Lincoln was then conducted 70 the
Assembly Chamber. The Speaker address,
cd him appropriately. Mr.. Lincoln replied
as follows:
4MR. SPEAKER AND GENTLEMEN: | have
lust enjoyed the honor Of reception by me
other branch OF this Legislature return
10 you and them my thanks for The recsp-
lion which the people Of New Jersey have
c,ven me through their chosen representa-
,iyea As for the time being. the represen-
ta,ive OF the majority Of the people OF The
: United Suites. I appropriate 70 myself very
little OF the demonstrations OF respect WITH
which have been greeted. think lulel
should be given to any man, but that u
should be manifestation Of adherence 20
/ ,he Union and Constitution. l understand
I mvself 70 be received here BY the rerresen'
o ta,iyes Of the people Of New Jersey, ma
n ;ori,y OF whom differ in opinion from those
= with whom have acted. This manifesto
e ticn il therefore 10 be regarded by me AS ex'
e pressing their devotion to the Union, he
J! Constitution, aud the liberties OF the people.
ID You, Mr.. Speaker. have well said that this
e. s time when the gravest and w'sest look
l. with doubt and awe upon the aspect pre-
scented by our national tfairs.
~ aUnder these circumstances you will
n. readily SEQ why should not speak 10 detail
hi Of the course shalt deem il best 70 pursue
' |, is proper should avail myself Of aIl,hs
Id Information and all The time Of my com
Us msnd in order that when the time arrives
Ia IN which must speak officially, shall b
an able 10 take the ground which | shall deem
The best and safest and from which shall
M, have no occasion 10 swerve shall endeav
OF or to take the ground deem most lust Z
The North, the South. the East, ths West
IN. and The whole country; take y, hope 4
his Good temper, certainly with no malice 70
lid ward any section. shall do all That ma
o. be in my power TO promote peaceful set
he Element 81 all our difficulties.
i aThe man does not live who Is more d
a,d voted 10 peace than am. [cheers; non
ur. who would do more TO preserve u; but
may be necessary to put the foot down iirm
-. And If ! do my duty and do right your vi
!, : !. sustain me, will you nctl Loud cheers an
Y. cries Of Yes yes I'VE will Receive
"a as am BY members Of Legislature, q
majority OF whom do not agree with me
a,political sentiments. / irust that may ha,
~. their assistance in plotting the Ship Of Sta
,;.s through the voyage surrounded by perils
IA ii il, for il il should suffer from the atias
~ now. there will be no pilot ever needed {
~ another voyage. Gentlemen. have .
r,r ready spoken longer Than ! intended. Al
II. must beg leave 10 stop here I"
The procession moved 10 the Trcnt
...~ House, where Mr.. Lincoln spoke briefly
the crowd outside. A splendid collhti
wac given.
can The train left at half-past two for Phil
oe- deIphia, in charge Of the committee ir'
~" that city.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2i-1:5O r. NJ.
-" The train with Mr.. Lincoln and sniie
~ rived a, Kingston az four o'clock.
They we're escorted 10 carriages, Nj. Y
&c coins barouche being conspicuous by !
! our gay plumagc Of four white horses.
ls'a- Mr.. Lincoln, on arrival at the Cent
Ia Hotel, was conducted 10 the balcony q
An introduced to the Mayor. The noisy mu
,ude below greeted his appearance "
4 in hearty cheering. Both the Mayors welco
en- and his reply were unheard excepting
adj those in the immediate vicinity.
Tor Lincoln said:
"NIr. Mayor and Fellow citizens Of Phi
:. delphia: appear before you 10 make
lengthy speech. but 10 thank you for
reception. This reception you have gi
'ntai me tonight 10 not TO me, the man. The Il
s q yidusl. but to the man who temporarily
our nresents or should rSprescnt the msiorit