The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1861-02-22

MORNING EDITION-FRII
passing was magnificent although he crowd great,
the width Of prevented any confusion and this
noble street. Of which the citizens Of Newark deserv-
eddy prood must have made favorable impression upon
the mind Of Mr.. Lincoln There less than
Ave thousand pie the streets short all Newark
turned ont receive Old Abe The windows Of
all the stores and private residences filed with the
fair SEX who waved their handkerches and smiled most
sweety as Mr. Lincoln passed. very patriotic ndvd-
ual saw 6t TO express his indignation at the movements
Of the seceesonsts by suspendng egy Of OF tina.
class his tailoring establishment, upon which was
inscribed the emphatic words, Hang the traitor. +"
Along the route American flags we're suspended
from the windows OF the houses, and n some instances
the national flag hung the spacious street.
Nothing Of particular moment occurred along the way,
the renewed cheering Of the thousands who were
coper gated receive the President, until they arrived
in Chestnut street, where the pupils large public
school assembled outside OF the building The boys
displayed . large flag and sang "IIa Columbia" and
other patriotic ars the PROCESSION wended s way
the depot. When the President arrived the train was
already in waiting to convey him his journey. With
out any difficulty, Mr.. Lincoln conducted to the car
departure. Mr. Lincoln stood upon the platform Of the
and continued to bow 70 the citizens until the
out OF sight. The demonstrations Of applause
at the depot, which densey crowded, were very
faint in comparison with the cheering which the
President in the main street. Altogether the Newark
reception reflected credit upon the city, and was
predict, agreeable ovation ss Mr. Lincoln has re-
ceived since he commenced his pilgrimage the White
House.
THE TRIP BETWEEN NEWARK AND TREN.
Leaving Newark the traiDushed along uninerruptedly
until 1t reached Elizabeth City. Here large crowd had
convened in the depot, and their continued cheers
brought the President elect TO the platform Of the car
where he bowed his acknowledgements and retired The
stoppage only for couple Of minutes when pro
gress Was resumed.
Salutes were received from the various trains along
the road as they thundered by the Special Rah.
way and several other small stations the route
passed without stepping the train moving slowly, how
ever enable the thropg TO the President
oeve bis response their cheers in repeated bows from
the platform.
At New Brunswick the locomotive was changed and
here during the delay that ensued place shaking
Of. hands and series Of "God bless you's!, "How
dye do, Old Abes' "Hurrah for the Presidentlv &C.
which but repetition Of scenes already familiar.
just outside the town solitary Wide Awake reared his
cap air and ndulged in his lonely emotions notwith
standing the oft repeated injunction that partisan
ceptions were to be allowed At Princeton there was
large gathering, but no stop.
THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT TREN-
TON.
This was the grand feature OF the day and to this point
wended their way thousands of the people Of the vicinity
knowing it to be the only place where they likely
to hear the tones the Presidential voice obtain
shake of the Presidential hand.
The arrangements for the reception admirable
strong police force detailed about depot which
had been thoroughly cleaned and person admitted
upon the premises without badge permit. Very
geod naturedly but somewhat mpatiently the Trenon
submitted to this unusual Interference with their
erogatives but the metropotans OF Trenton and the
metropoltans Of New York different Of beings.
The former don't break heads, at and chill
dren and do various other mpolite things which we
Of city accustomed and consequently with the
exception Of few pockets picked and few trod
upon, the grumblers confined 10 very small
number.
The special with the President and quite arrived
at twelve O'Clock the being by salute
Of artillery. Disembarking, Mr.. Lincoln met by
Mayor Mills and the Common Council and by the Mayor
was addressed in the following words
HoSoRD SRln the name or the citizens OF the capital
Of the State Of New Jersey have the honor 70 extend 10
you most cordial welcome TO our city. II win be q
pleasure 70 do ali IN our power e make yons VISIT hsrs
you extend your VISIT could point you to incidents
in the early struggles Of fathers which would excite
in your breast as they do that of every patriot
deep veneraton for the soil upon which you tread But
sir with your permission, Will now escort you TO the
State Capitol where the members Of the Legislature and
the state authorities are in waiting 10 do you further
honoIs.
The President then escorted TO open barouche
and accompanied BIZ Senator Cook the Chairman Of the
Committee Of Anangements, Joined the procession
which had formed as an escort This consisted Of
Troop of Horsemen.
The Paterson Bues Captain g. 6riths, accompanied by
shelton Band OF New York.
The President Elect.
The State Committee in open carriages.
The Presidents suite.
The Mayor and Common Council.
Citizens generally,
The latter, however, coptented themselves with form
ing sidewalk committee and, FOR small city Ike Tren
ton, pree ented most credtable aspect.
The cortege proceeded through State street direct 10
the capitoIhouses windows, fences walks, all being
thjckIy lined with tho multitude and enthusiastic
cording to the peculiarities Of the crowd.
The ladies' especially out in full force and, as
usual waved their rrepressble handkerchiefs without
ceasng Country bellies and beaux had aocked into town
in large numbers and the city was actually "fu" The
number OF persons present estimated at twenty
thousand.
Arriving at the State House the President ushered
at into the Senate chamber where were In waitiog
the Senate, State officers large number Of ladies' and
gentemen the former in the gallery and the following
Committee Of Reception from Philadelphia, who came 70
Trenton to meet the President in the morning
Citises S.lst Committee Hon John NJ Butler, Morton
Mcschae Hon. William y. Kelley, John n Watson, DR..
David Jayne, Charles Ogden Evan RogerS, Thos Web
ster, Jr. David Paul Br, wn Wm B. Thomas, George L.
Moore, Daniel Dougherty, Henry Q. Carey
Cty Council Co,amHee Charles B. Tyego, President
Common Co inci W. p. Hacker, Colonel Vim. Bsadfsrd
A. J. Cathewood, j. +. WetheriA
The President took his stand in the middle aisIe d.
rec.ly front Of the desk Of the presiding officer and
was then addressed by that gentleman as foilows:
SPEECH oF Hos EDMUND rKRRy, PRESIDENT szSArr.
sIR-In the and in behalf OF the Legislature Of
New Jersey welcome you 10 the capital Of our state
Elected to the high and responsible Office OF President OF
the Unittd states, you VIII take upon yourself the
solemn duty " whsh you have been called You go 70