Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-03-07

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Sudden and Mysterious Departure OF
Mr.. Lincoln for Washington.
HARRISBURG, February 23.-The peo.
pie of this city were astounded this morning,
by an announcement that Mr.. Lincoln had
started in special train for Washington,
dispatches having been received, requiring
his presence in Washington. Reports are
busily circulated, that there was plot to
assassinate him, while passing through Bal
timore, but such stories are not believed
The Baltimore Committee is here, but did
not have an interview with Mr.. Lincoln.
HARRISBURG, February 23-S a. NJ
Abraham Lincoln, the President elect Of
the United States, is safe in the capital Of
the nation. By the admirable arrangement
of General Scott, the country has been
spared the lasting disgrace, which would
have been fastened indellibly upon it, had
Mr.. Lincoln been murdered on his way
thither, as he would have been had be fol.
lowed the programme as announced in the
papers and gone by the Northern Central
Railroad to Baltimore.
On Thursday night, after he had retired.
Mr.. Lincoln was aroused and informed thai
stranger desired to see him on matter
of life and death. He declined to admit
him unless he gave his name, which he al
once did, and of so much prestige was the
name that while Mr.. Lincoln was yet dis.
robed he granted an interview of the caller.
A prolonged conversation elicited the
fact that an organized body of men had de.
termined that Mr.. Lincoln should not be
inaugurated, and that he should never leave
the ciry of Baltimore alive, if, indeed, be
ever entered it.
The list of the names of the conspirators
presented most astonishing array of per-
sons high in Southern confidence, and some
whose fame is not confined to this country
alone. ~..
Statesmen laid the plan, bankers endorsed
it, and adventures were to carry it into eff:
feet. As they understood Mr.. Lincoln was
to leave Harrisburg at 9 o'clock this morn.
ing, by special train, and the idea was, il
possible, to throw the cars from the road al
some point where they would rush down a
deep embaukment and destroyiu moment
the lives of all on board. In case of the
failure of this project, their plan was to sur.
round the carriage on the way from the
depot in Baltimore, and assissinate him
with dagger or pistol shot.
So authentic was the source from which
the information was received, that MIR. Lin.
coin, after couuselling with his friends, was
compelled to make arrangements which
would enable him to subvert the plans Of
his enemies. ~.
Greatly to the annoyance ofthe thousands
who desired to call on him last night, he
declined giving reception. The final coun'
Gil was held at 8 o'clock. .r..'
Mr.. Lincoln did not want to yield, and
Col: Sumner actually cried with indigua'
nation but Mrs. Lincoln, seconded by Mr.
Judd and Mr.. Lincoln's original informant
insisted upon it, and at nine o'clock, Mr.
Lincoln left on special train. He wore
a Scotch plaid cap and a very long military
cloak, so that he was entirely uurecogniz
able.
Accompanied by Superintendent Lewis
and one friend, he started while all the
town, with the exception of Mrs. Lincoln,
Col. Sumner, Mr.. Judd, and two reporters,
who were sworn to secrecy, supposed him
to be asleep.
The telegraph wires we're put beyond
reach of any one who might desire to use
them.
At o'clock, the fact was whispered from
one to another, and it soon became the
theme of most excited conversation. Many
thought it a very ipjudicious move, while
others regarded it as a stroke Of great
merit.
Especial Dispatch to Nes0 York Times.]
BALTIMORE, February 23.-Mr. Lincoln
arrived here at 8 o'clock, incog., and went
direct to Washington. His family and the
remainder of his party will arrive at 10
o'clock. Much excitement was occasioned
by the ruse.
WASHINGTON, February 23.-Not lit
tie sensation prevailed throughout the city,
this morning, as soon as it became known
that Mr.. Lincoln had arrived in the early
train. 1t was unsuccessfuly sought to con-
oeal the fact, especially from the newspa-
per press, his presence here being at first
to few political friends in
confidence He was met at the station by
several gentlemen of distinction, without
any formality, and was Immediately driven
10 Willard's Hotel.
He was yesterday advised to come hither
without delay. Preparations had been made
10 meet him at the station, this afternoon,
and the Mayor Of Washington was to make
\ welcome address, but Mr.. Lincoln has
;hus spoiled the programme. About 10
o'clock, Mr.. Lincoln, accompanied by Mr..
Seward, paid his respects to President
Buchanan, spending few minutes in gen.
,ral conversation.
Senator Bigler and Representative John
Jochrane happened to be at the White
House when he entered, and were accord.
ngly introduced to the President elect -
Mr. Lincoln afterwards returned to the no.
el.
SHIPMENT OF ARMS FROM New York.
The New York correspondent of the
Philadelphia Ledger writes:
The State police have been so absorbed
With the ceremonies of the Lincoln recep-