New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1861-02-14
THE PRESIDENT ELECT EN- ROUTE,
Brilliant Reception az Columbus.
AN INSPIRING sPEECu f.
THE PEOPLE HAPPY.
Special Di,p,lch to The N. Y. TrIbuns.


Special Di,p,lch 70 The ~ Y. Tribuns.
COLUMBUS, O., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1861.
Nothing of startling interest occurred during
the trip of Mr. Lincoln to this city from Cincin-
natl. The journey was easy and peasants the
weather fine; the people enthusiastic aud nu-
mcrOus.
The reception in Columbus wss highly success
ful. A military escort and an immense crowd of
spectators accompanied Mr.. Lincoln to the Capt.
tol, where, after an introduction TO Coz Denn-
son, he was presented to the Legislature in the
Hall Of the Representatives, which was filed
with brilliant throng, including many hundred
ladies'
The speech Of the President Elect was .mos!
inspiring, and had great effect.
A few words to the people outside, brief re-
ceptioa in the rotunda, some hours Of rest, 80.
cal gathering at the Governors residence, and a
Ievee for the ladies of the Capitol, brought the
day and evening to an end.
News that the votes were counted at Wash.
ington gave joy and relief to oil, and every one
is in fine spirits.
Early on Thursday morning, the party will set
out for Pittsburgh.
1t is not yet decided at what hotel in New
York Mr.. Lincoln will stop although this point
is settled as to all other cities. The decision
hangs between the st. Nicholas and AstOr
HOuse-ale former having the advantage OF
more central position while the latter is consid-
cred desirable on account Of the moro coDgenial
political atmosphere associated with IT,
To The Associated Press
COLUMBUS, o., Wednesday, Feb 10, 1851.
A special train, consisting of three cars, under
the charge of L. W. Wood ward. Superintendent
leil Cincinnati at o'clock to-day. The ndmira-
Bile arrangements Of this road were the subject Of
general remark. Among the guests is Lars An
dcrson, brother Of Major Anderson.
At Milford, LOyeland, Miani7ille, Morrow,
Corwin, and London, the train stopped but
moment, Bir. Lincoln bowling aud shaking hands,
and bidding farewell to large crowds at each
place. At Morrow, Superintendent Woodward
presented from the wife Of the President Of the
Miami Road bouquet to MrS. Lin:oln.
At Xenis very large crowd assembled, and
amid the firing Of cannon and enthusiasm, Dir.
Lincoln Addressed them from the re& cas-, reit-
Grating what he had said before.
Mr. Lincoln arrived here at 2 o'clock, the an
nouncement being made by the firing Of cannon.
Tho city is crowded. Under q military escort,
the President and suite arrived at the State
Capitol. lie was visited By Gov. Dennison in the
Executive room, and after intrOductiOrs, pro.
ceedcd to a joint session Of the Legislature in
Representatives hall, aud was welcomed BY Lieut.
Gov Kirk in short address, 10 which Mr. Lin
coin responded as follows:
Mr.. President, AID Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen
Of he General hsJeEQy-lt is true, as has been
said by the President Of the Senate, that very
great responsibility rests upon in the portion
10 which the votes Of the American people have |
called me. / am deeply sensible Of that weighty |
responsibility. | cannot but know what you oil
know, tina. without a name, perhaps without
reason why l should have name, there has
fallen upon me q task such as did not rest even
upon the Father Of his Country; and so feeling,
cannot but turn and look for that support with
out which il vii be impossible for me- to perform
that great talk. i turn, then, and look to the
American people, and to that God who has never
forsaken them. Allusion has been made to the
interest felt in relation to the policy Of the new |
Administration. In this ] have received from
como degree of credit for having kept |
sIence, and from others depreciation. |
still think that was right. In the varying and !
shifting scenes Of the present, and |
without a precedent which could enable me to |
Judge by the past, it has seemed fitting that be- |
fore speaking upon the difficulties Of the country,
| shsuld have gained view Of the whole field, |
10 be sure after all--being at liberty TO modify |
and change the course Of policy rs future events |
may make change necessary. have not main. |
tanned silence from anY want Of real anxiety. 1t |
Is good thing that there is no moro than snx. |
iety, for there is nothing going wrong. 1t Is
consoIiDg circumstance that when we look out
there is nothing that really hurts anybody. We
entertain different views upon political questions,
but nobody is suffering anything. This is q most
consoling circumstance and from it We may con.
clude that al we want Is tilHe patience, and
reliance on that God who has never fOrsaken
this people. Fellow citizens, what have said
have said altogether Independently, and viii
now como to close.
After the speech both Houses adjourned.
Mr.. Lincoln made few remarks 10 the crowd
outside. lilo siterward received the citizens