Daily Democrat and news. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1859-1864, 1861-02-25

Mr.. L1ncOln.s Atsiva! ut " ashinEtOn.
HAa9isBurG Feh %
Tie people of t.- cits weie a-tan.shed this
morning ty a. an1oanc-een that .,f Lincoln
had started in u sneciai train 4 u astiDgtOD,
j. spa Chez having been received reqn ring hi-
pr, ssnra in Washington. Reports were brick
" circulated hat there was plot 10 aessesin-
ate him while passing through Baltimore. The
Bmtimor. committee is here. but did not have
an interview with Mr. Lincoln.
baltimore, Feb. %.
mr. Lincoln arrived here at o'clock this
:. orn.ng and went direct to Washington. His
iauil, and The u,.inei OF his party will arrive
at cue o clock. Much excitement 10 occssioued
by tn, ruse.
Arrangements had been made here FIR seeur-
'ng the snfe ant peaceful transit Of the Presi
i.nt elect through the city. The police force
was all out and fully equipped and ali good
citizens we're anxious that 10 indignity ehoulu
he manifested.
WAsuIEoroN. Feb. 20.
Not little sensation wa. produced in the
city tnis morning as soon - it became known
hat Mr.. Lincoln had arrived 10 the evening
II Gas unsuccessfully sought to conceal the
facts especially from the newspaper press. His
presence was first communicated TO few ps.
triotc friends IN confidence. He was met at
the citation by several gents Of distinction with.
cut ary formally and was immediately driven
10 Wizards Hotel He was advised to come
here without DELAY. Preparations had been
male to meet him ut .he station The Post
Mseter and Mayor Of W Arlington were 10 make
a welcome address. but NJ. Lincoln has spoiled
the programme
About one o'slock Mr.. Lincoln, accompanied
hy Mr.. Seward. paid tbs respecls to Mr.. Blu
chsuan. spending q few minute. In general
onvers stion. SsuAtcr Bi9ler and Representa-
live Cochrane happened to be 1t the W hits
House when he entered and accordingly we're
introduced to the President elect Mr.. Lincoln
afterwards vent to his hotel.
the special correspondence to the Times says
that Thursday n.ht. after ne had retired,
Mr.. Lincoln aroused and informed that q
stronger desired to see him on a matter Of life
and death. He determined not 10 admit him
unless he gave his name. which lie At once did.
Such presiige did the name given convey. that,
while Mr.. Lincoln was yet disrobed, he granted
an interview to the caller. A prolonged con.
versation elected the TACT that an or9anixed
body Of men had determined that Mr. lincoln
should not be inaugural ted. aud that he should
never leave the city Of Baltimore alive, II he
ever entered it. The list o. names Of the con
spirators presented most act nishing array Of
persons high in Southern confidsocs;And come
whose fame il not 10 THE country sle6e. States
men laid the plan, bank~rs sndorsed it, and ad-
vsnturers ere TO carr, into effect. A. they
understood Mr.. L vas to leave Harrisburg ct
O'Clock this morning by special train and thu
idea was II possible. 10 throw the train from
the road n. some point vhe they could rush
down a creep embankment and destroy in :
moment the lives Of eli on bns 3D.
10 case III . lsi;urs Of this project, their plan
va TO surround the carriage GU che way from
depot u depot in Baltimore, snd assassnsts him
~'th The dagger or pistol shot. So authentic
~ss The source through which the intormst ,on
Was obtained that Die. Lincoln. after consulting
with hts friends. wee compelled TO make o..
rsngsm.nt- that would snsb,s him to subvert
the plane Of his enemies. Greatly to the annoy.
aues Of thoosands who desired 10 call on him
last night. he declined 70 give a reception the
inHi couLcil was he'd ct 5 o'clock. Mr. L. did
not want 10 -hi. ard Col summer actually
ended by Mr. Judd aud Mr. linccIns original
informant in@i.ted nrcn u. and y, 9o'cIock, Mr
I. Ten on = tpacixl train. lie we're a Scotch
pisid esp end very long military cloas, 90
that ha vas entirely unr.co.n,xaLle, AceOmpa-
stsd by Snpt Lewis aud oEs friend. lie start.
ed While all he tow, with the ex .spli0u OF
Mrs Lincoln. Col. sumner. NJ. judi aud Two
reporters. wi Q yer sworn 10 secrecy. supposed
hiai to bs aseep. The telegraph wires wsre
put beyond the resell, Of any one who might
deNts TO use them.