New-York daily tribune., 1861-02-19


seepiog-car, which was the rear car of the train
Among the distinguished gentlemen On the train
beside those previously reported as accompanying
Mr.. Lincoln, are
Messrs j. Collamer aud Philip Dorsheiner of Buf
falo, the Hon. 4. w. Leavenworth and Judge Shank
land Of Syracuse the Hon. A. Hubbell Of Utica. Maio
j. j. Peek Of fSyracuse, Horace Greeley Of York
Gustavus Adclphus Scroggs of Buffalo, Mayor Scranton
Of Rochester, the Hon. A. Weseott Of Syracuse am
Gov. MorgaTs staff
At Batavia the train stopped five minutes
SOrse hundreds were assembled 10 greet MIR
Lincoln, who, in answer to their cheers, ap
peareA on the rear platform and simply bowed
A feT miles east of Batavia the train was de-
tanned short time by heated axle on the for
ward passenger coGeh.
The tram arrived at Rochester Mt O'Clock.
A crowd Of people, numbering not less than
5000, filled the space around the depot. Mr.
Lincoln was introduced by Mayor Scranton, and
responded to his welcome, as follows:
confcss myself. after having seen large audiences
einoe leaving horne, overwhelmed with this vast num-
Der of faces at this honr in the morning am not vain
enough 10 believe tLat you are here from any wish TO
individual, but because am, for the time
being, tie sentative of the American people.
could not, if would address you at any length.
have not the strength, even il bad the time, for
speech. At these many interviews that arc afforded
me my way to Washington, appear merely TO zee
you and to let you see me, aud to lid you farewell
hope it will bo understood that it is from disposi-
ton TO disoblge any body that do not address you
at greater length. lChoers followed.l
The presence of large police force kept the
crowd from pressing on the cars. and perfect
order was maintained, 50 that Mr. Lincoh's
voice reached almost the extreme limits Of the
audience. Hs hOarseness troubles him lees To-
day than at Buffalo. A stay of only six minutes
was made, Mr.. Lincoln remaining standing on
the rear platform Of the car until the limits of
the crowd wero passed.
At Clyde an enthusiastic crowd was gathered
who welcomed Mr. LOcOlu with salute and
cheers. lie thanked the people for the welcome
but had no speech to make, and nc'time to make
it in. He was glad TO see them, and bade them
good morning.
AT Syracuse q crowd, estimated at 10000
people, was assembled to receive Mr.. Lincoln.
A platform draped in the national flag had been
erected, from which Dir. Lincoln was invited to
address the audience, which, however, he de.
cned to do, saying that they must draw no
inference from his refusal to comply with their
request in regard TO any other platform with
which bis name was associated.
Upon the platform was a live eagle.
UTICA, Monday, Feb. l8, 1861.
The special train arrived here at eighteen
minutes ahead Of time and was awaited BY thou
sands Of people, who were standing in snow
storm. The Citizens Corps fired q salute and
the crowd enthusiastically cheered. Mr.. Lincoln
sscended platform which was drawn upon the
track, and was introduced to the assembled con-
course by the Mayor. lie spoke as follows:
LADIES AsD GESTLEaES: 1 have no speech
TO make to you, and l shan not have sufficient
time 10 make one if had. hsy0 appeared here SIM
ply 10 thank you heartily for this noble reception and
to sco you and allow you TO see me. 1 sm not sure
but least regards tho lades, have the best Of
the bargain in the sight. In conclusion have only 10
say farewell"
He was met here by the Legislative Commit.
tee. A few minutes later the train passed on,
Mr.. Lincoln bowing a farewell as he left the
crowd behind.
ALBANY Monday, Feb. Is, 1SGl.
The journey Of Mr. Lincoln to this place from
Buffalo was marked by succession Of the most |
popular demonstrations. In the |
grey twilight Of the early day crowds Of country
people had gathered at every little station along
the lrst part of the route, and there stood, bid
ding q cordial God-speed to the rapidly flying
train.
Later the thrOngs increased, aud frequent can.
non spoke loud greetings. The enthusiasm OF
the masses seems TO be rising at every step of
the progress, and 40 one can longer doubt that
the great heart of the North is with the Presi-
dent of its choice and in unison with the bold
and patriotic words which almost hourly fall
from his lips.
Although the weather was not entirely pro-
ptious, Il damp snow falling during the early
part of the trip, the special train ran in accurate
time and no accident occurred. At different
points the party was joined BY weH-known citi-
zens and by Committees Of Reception. AZ
Batavia, Clyde, Rochester, Syracuse, Utica,
Little Falls, Amsterdam, Fonda, and schenec'
tady the same glorious outbursts of good feeling
and loyaHy occurred, which have marked the en-.
tire journey, the only difference in each case
being in the size of the throng. and D the minor
incidents of the demonstration.
The spirits of Mr.. Lincoln have risen much
since he left Springfield, and the encouragement
he has received, the hearty support he has been
promised, have more than eounterbalanced the
fa,igues of the way. The rest of the Sabbath at
Buffalo has well prepared him for the lsbors OF