The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-16


about something or other. But do think meany Of
you suppose that earnestness Is about me per-
sonalyS would be doing you injustice suppose you
did You have assembled testify your respect to the
Union, the constitution and the laws, and here let
me say that u is with yo1 the people, 70 advance
tho great cause Of the Union and the constitution and
not with any one man. II rests with you alone. This
fact IL strongly impressed my mind at present. In
ike this whose appearance testes TO their
am convinced that the Of liberty and
the Union can never be in danger Frequent alusion Is
made to the excitement al present existing in ma
tiona politics. and IL is well that should also Aude
10 II here think that there occasion for any
element The crisis it is called is altogether an
artificial crisis In all parts Of the nation there diff
ferences Of opinion and politics There differences
of opinion even here You did not all vote for the per-
son who now addresses you. What is happening now
will not hurt those who farther away from here.
Have they not all their rights they ever have
had Do they not have their fugitive slaves returned
now ever Have they the Same constitution that
they have lived under for seventy odd years2 Have
they not position citizens of this country
and have We any power TO change that poson2 (Cres
of "No.'O What then IL the matter with them? Why
all this excitementf Why all these compaintsP As
said before, this crisis Is all artificial II has
no foundation In facts. II not argued up
as the saying is, and cannot therefore, be argued
down. Let it alone and it will go down of itself
Qauehtcr) Mr.. lincoln said they must be content
with but few words from him. He very much IA
gued and had spoken frequently that he already
hoarse. He thanked them for the cordial and magnif
cent reception they had given him. Not less did he
thank them for the votes they gave him last fall and
quite much he thanked them for the efficient aid they
had given the which he representeda which
~ Uordn Hoh had n
say He given to understand that this reception
rendered by his party supporters but by of
all parties This is IL should be. Judge Douglas had
been elected and had been here his way Washing
ton to night the republicans should have joined
hts supporters in welcoming him. just his friends have
Joined with mine to night II all do not join now to
the good old ship Of the Union this voyage nobody will
have chance TO pilot her another voyage. lie con-
cluded by thanking all present for the devotion they
have shown to the cause Of the Union.
At the close of the speech Mr. Lincoln presented
with several splendid boqucts and floral wrea.hs
An immense cheer for Lincoln and the Union then
sent up by the crowd, and the reception was over.
Separate lcvees were held the Of the evening
by Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. The formers arms and hands
had got SO much the worst for the previous
casons that he made the thousands that came to take
look at him denle past him at comfortable distance
The Pre6luentlai COupc mues hsNo Piouuoo" h'"oe
yorabe impression, judging from the praise of all th
saw them during the evening supper will be given 70
the President and suite at ten p. NJ.
The reporter for the press has authority for stating that
any PARTY demonstrations, sush as "Wide Awakes," or
Others would be disagreeabe to Mr.. Lucon, either as
reception or escort.
THE WIDE AWAKE DEMONSTRATIONS.
CLEVELAND, Feb. Is, 1851.
Mr. w. S. Wood acting for Mr. Lincoln desires it to be
made known that the anticipated Wide Awake demon.
STATIONS at Albany and New York will be unacceptable
TO the party Serious inconvenience has already been
occasoned by the unnecessary plumber Of committee men
who thropg the carsthree gentlemen being able to do
the work more efficiently than twenty, which is the
usual number.
Two cars will compose the special train hereafter No
change whatever will be male in the programme now
adopted and thoughtful attention TO these suggestions
will contribute greatly tho comfort and health Of Mr.
Lincoln, who is physically far from adequate TO the de-
mands made upon his strength.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR MR.. LINCOLNS RE-
CEPTION AT ALBANY.
ALBANY, Feb. Is, 1851
The chairmen Of the two committees and the
have agreed upon to entertain the President
elect and have published in the Journal this evening
II paces Mr. Lincoln In charge OF the Governor and cuts
OF the legislative dinner. 1t is repudated by
members Of the committee and Is likely 70 lead 70
generally.
The Governor is 30 indignant at the members Of the
committee who opposed him that he will not
speak to them when be meets them. Nor is the
difficulty with the Governor and Legislature the only
trouble ahead The citizens held meeting last night,
and appointed committee 10 make necessary prepare
an half M hic acfi has Dutth
of the Common Council out OF joint They insist that
they the city.
Thus the fight goes on. Everybody Is in ia
stew" and the Governor is being cursed by his
own party friends on all sides. He has
evidently got his foot in and will find that his action
viii keep him in hot water the balance Of the winter
1t generally understood that the guests dine with
the President at Governor Morgans TO be Mr. Weed
Mr. Iitejohn the Chairman Of the two committees the
Governor staff Bank Superintendent Cook and Senator
Harris.
Az there are hotel keepers the staff the State bar
Der viii not be able 10 get up another row.
ARRANGEMENTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE.
from the Albany Journal, Feb. 15.l
The Legislative Committee will proceed to Utica 70
meet the President.
On reaching this city the train will stop the Broad
wsy crcssnT' where Tbs President and those who &C
company him will disembark He will there be formally
received by the Mayor and Common Council and will be
On reaching the Capitol (outsde) the President will BIO
formally introduced to and welcomed by the Governor
He will then be escorted into the Assembly Chamber
where he will be received by both Houses in joint meet
ing and welcomed by the President OF the Senate.
After these formaites the President will proceed to
the Executive Chamber where he will have brief re-
ception, and where all Unfortunately, viii have an OPP
portunity 70 meet him
From tho Executive Chamber Mr.. Lincoln will proceed
the Governors mansion his guest for the night
On Tuesday at pine A. NJ the President will hold
oepton IN the parors of the Deavan House for the la
dies.
lie will leave for New York special train at ten A.
NJ under escort Of the Burgesses Corps
BY these arrangements all who desire TO do so will
have an opportunity 10 pay their respects the Pres-
dent elect.
OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENCE.
ALBANY Feb is, 1851.
7ne Entertainment Of ne President Eie-The Action Of
Ras COMMUNICATION me Governor Pleads for Oppora.
nifty % Dime ne Coming kan-Sera Hstory Of Tie Cen
tvrosy--7he Governor finally Carries Ais Poin,-Ifo'o
Was Done-Tne Commutes Asked 10 Dine 10Th Lin
coins S,rrunis, dc.
Now that the great question what shall be done with the
President eect has been settled OF the secret history
Of the affair may fail prove somewhat interesting 70
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