The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-28


every thing his way all the country. Which
party wsn be successful IS impossible 70 foresee tho
government forces more than General Mos
gueias, but Mosquera has got better officers.
Senior Hurado hxs been appointed Commissioners
on the part Of New Granada 10 investigate the cAns
with that republic under the convention Of 1857 Hur
tsdo viii probably arrive by the next steamer.
The President HIS made no appointments Of ccmms-
sioners under tAs convention neither has he The
OF Costa Rca~ The ststement, therefore, in the New
York papers that had been sent 70 the Senate,
is without shadow Of foundation.
INTERESTING SCENES AT THE WHITE
HOUSE AND wlLLARD'S HOTEL.
FAREWELL INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE PRESIDENT AND
TEE COMMON COUNCIL OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON, Feb. 81, 1861.
Thero was an Interesting ~ the White House this
aternoon, the occasion being the visit Of the Mayor and
munipal authorities Of this city to President Buchanan
for ce purpose of taking formal leave Of him. The vis
tors received with much cordisty by the retiring
Executive, WHO seemed deeply impressed by the solemn
~ Of the scene.
After general Introduction To he President Of those
present. Mayor Brret proceeded 20 address him fol-
lows
Of The Bsards Of Aldermen ane Common Council Of tho
city of Washington and which have she honor To gre
10 fully expresses respect regard
which they entertain towards you, that only ROMANS
for me to cay IN behalf Of my fellow citizens, asd IN
which cordially share that in your retirement on Mon
day nust from the highest public Station known To re-
publican form of government you win carry TO your na
tiveState home the gratitude Of ths community for
the many Of social Kindness received at your hands
and the deep you lnve ever taken to
city material interests theirs and my best wi8heO
for your health and happiness.
Mr.. Buchanan replied as follows
Mr.. MAYOR AND GENTLEMEN TEE CoRpoRArcS-I re-
cprOcate with all my heart towards yourselves the kind
WISHES you have expressed for when about tai
leave OF the city OF Washington But must say a few
words more. came 70 this city, member Of the House
cf Representatives., in 1921. period Of nearly forty
years has elapsed since that time, during which without
single exception have been treated with the utmost
kindness and respect by the citizens Of Washington Your
fathers treated me 1 the manner that you have
cognee single individual whom then knew; but good
will toward me has descended from father To con- ana
feel the greatest qualification in knowing and believing
that am go kindly appreciated by the citizens Of Waah
mgson, as think deserve 70 be at least by them.
INTERVIEW BETWEEN THE WASHINGTON 4uTH0RI-
TIES AND MIR. LINCOLN.
After leaving the Executive mansion the entire party
proceeded to wizards HOTEL for the purposeof extend
ing formal welcome 10 the President elect After a
ahort delay, they invited into the main paror
cupied by Mr.. ia1con when after the expiration Of
few minutes the President elect entered tho roo
corted by B. french and Lewis Uephane. The former
introduced Mr. Lincoln to Mayor Berret WHO addressed
the PresldenI eject aS lOioW6 -
Mr.. LHcolS-As the President elect rnder the consti-
tuition Of the United States you TO stand In the
august presence Of great nation Of reeEen and TO en-
upon discharge Of the duties Of hehghest public
trust known 10 form Of government and under cir
cumstances menacing the peace and permanency
Of the republic, which hsve no parallel IN the history
OF country IL is earnest wish that you may be
able, as have doubt you WILL 70 perform these
duties such shall reflect hoaor upon your
SELF restore peace and harmony 10 our low distracted
country and At ast bring the old ship Of state into the
harbor Of sGfey and prosperity, thereby deservedy
securing the plaudits Of whole world. avail myself
Of this occasion to that the citizens CT Washington
true the OF constitutional liberty will
be found faithful to all the obligations OF and
their ctaf magistrate and in accordance with the
honored usage bid welcome to the seat Of govern
ment.
Mr. LINCOLN replied as follows
Mr. MAYOR thank you, ano through you the munich
pal aulhortics Of this city by whora you are aecon
panied for the wccome and as II s the first time p my
life since the present Phase Of politics has presented
itself In this country, that have eaid apy thing
publicly within region Of country whore the in-
stitution OF slavery exists, will take this occasion
TO say, that ! think very much OF the III feeling
that has ex sted and still exists between the psope
of the section from whence came and tho people here,
owrg 10 misunderstanding between each other
which unhspp,y prevails. therefore avail myself Of
this opportunity you Mr. Mayor and all the gen
tenen present that have not and never have had
other than kindly feelings towards you as TO the
people my section. have not now and never have
had any disposition 10 treat you in any respect other
wise than roy neigk oors. have not any
purpoee WITHHOLD from you any of the bncfts OF the
constitution under any cron instances, that would not
feel myself constrained 20 withhold from my own neigh
Ter acquainte5-and say it with great con6dencewe
shall like each other the Again thank you for
the kindness OF this reception.
The Mayor aid members Of the City Council then
severay introduced Mr. Lincon, and afterwards
withdrew.