Delaware State journal and statesman. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1855-1870, 1861-02-26

Correspondence Of the journal and Statesman.
WASHINGTON, February "a. 1861


Our citizens were utterly astonishoi yesterday
by the announcement that the President elect
was in Washington ut his quarters at Wizards |
having returned to Philadelphia, from Harris
burg, ncognito, and came through by the Phil
adelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad,
and direct on to this city. This step was taken |
upon the advice Of Gen. Scott and others, as they
had received information, which warranted them
10 believing that an attempt would be made to
assassinate Mr.. Lincoln, either between Harris
burg and Baltimore, or ut the latter place. The
news spread very rapidly, and many could hard
ly credit the fact.
Al eleven O'Clock yesterday, Mr., Lincoln paid
his respects to Mr.. Buchanan, ut the White
House. and was cordially received. He was
accompanied by Senator Seward, and when they
arrived, the Cabinet was in session. They were
announced by messenger which utterly aston
ished Mr.. Buchanan, as he had not received any
intelligence Of the arrival of the President elect
An agreeable interview followed after which Mr..
Lincoln was introduced to the members Of the
Crbinet. file called on the old veteran chief,
Gen. Scott, as he returned, but he was not at
home. At three o'clock, however, the General
returned the visit Mr.. Lincoln took occasion to
return his Acknowledgements TO the Lieutenant.
General, for the many marks Of attention he
had shown him. Gen Scott expressed his great
qualification at Mr.. Lncoln's safe arrival. Mr.
Douglas aud the remainder Of the Illinois dele
cation in Congress, also paid their respects to
him, and the interview was very pleasant A
large number of our prominent citizens waited
upon him during the day. In the evening, the
delegates to the Peace Congress, visited the Pre-
sident elect and were cordially welcomed.
To-day Mr.. Lincoln attended 81. Johns Epis-
copal Church, in company with Mr.. Seward.
The Vice President elect, MIR. llamlin, and his
beautiful wife, have also arrived. They have
bOen called upon by a large number of ladies
and gentlemen. Mr. Hamn steadily refuses TO
express any opinion until after his superior has
officially spoken.
Mrs. Lincoln and suite arrived last evening,
but being somewhat fatgned will not recOiy,
visitors until tomorrow.
A | stated In previous letter, the Tariff bill
as amended by the Senate, will pass the House
1t will be considered to morrow, and possibly
passed
An effort will be made tomorrow to pass
4 resolution in the Peace Congress To adj ourn tha
/ body until April. Should it prove successful
Q it will put m end to that farce. If it remain
c in session, however, the Guthrie plan Of adjust
= ment will certainly be adopted 1t will not havi
l. any effect though as it meets the disapproba
ton Of nearly all the delegates from the fire.
IA States.
n Congress spends most of it's time in the consi
81 Iteration of the Appropriation bills. Mr.. Stan
toms Volunteer bill us also the report of tn
Crisis committee, claims some attention. but
= is too late to expect the passage OF either thi
= session, unless The members perform IL mirac,
= talk less and work more
q We certainly live in perilOus times. An at
:, tempt was made by three men on Friday night, I
II assassinate MIR. Van Wyck, Representative il
~ Congress from New York. One of the lassail
ants came behind him and struck ut him with
10 knife Fortunately, il only cut through hi
!, clothing, and newspaper mud memorandum
n, hook which were in ha pocket. MIR. Van Wye
y knocked tho fellow down. second man the
: attempted to stab him, when he warded off til
!. blow und dealt his antagonist blow with hi
/ fst which levellOl him with the pavement. Mr.
e Van WyeS then drew his revolver and fired, III
ball taking effect in the person of his first al
y, sailant Just at this moment u third man can
At up, who dealt MIR. Van Wyck blow upon Il
e head which rendered him insensible. When /
r. recovered two men were leading off q third az
l. parenty wounded Mr.. Van Wyck, is coniinl
to his bed but is not seriously injured
Yours, GYN0SURE.