Cincinnati daily press. [volume] (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1860-1862, 1861-02-22
Movements of President Lincoln.

train arrived at twelve O'Clock. There was
an immense crowd at the depot. Mayor
Mills extended welcome, and introduced
Mr.. Lincoln to the members of the City
Government. The party was then taken in
carriages to the State house, under escort of
100 hoisemen, of the City Blues, of Pater-
son. and the German Rifles of Trenton.
Having been introduced to the Senate, the
President thereof welcomed Mr.. Lincoln,
who replied:
WKr. President and Gentlemen ofthe Senate
Of NeW Jersey: l am very grateful to you
for the honorable reception Of which have
been the object. l can not but remember
the place that New Jersey holds in our early
history. In the early Revolutionary strug-
ole few of the States among the old thir-
teen had more of the battle-felds of the
country within their limits than New Jer-
sey. May be pardoned if upon this occa-
sion, mention that away back in my child
hood, the earliest days of my being able to
read, got hold of q small book, such one
as few of the younger members have ever
seem WeymS's Life Of Washington. re.
member that in all accounts there given of
the battle-felds and struggles for the liber-
ties of The country, none fixed themselves
upon my imagination as the struggle here
at Trenton.
"The crossing of the river, the contest
with the Hessians, the great hardships en-
dured at that time, all fixed themselves on
my memory more than any single revolu-
tiona1y event; and you all know, for you have
all been boys, how these early expressions
last, longer than others. / recollect thinking
then, boy even though / was, that there
must have been something more than COM
mon that those men struggled for. am ex-
ceedingly anxious that that thing which
they then struggled for, that something
ihan ,.afinY,o oI ,rJ that
something that held out great promise to
all people of the world in all times to come-I
am exceedingly anxious that this Union, the
cares and liberties Of the people, shall be per-
petuated in accordance with the original
idea for which that struggle was made, aud
| shall be most happy indeed if | shall be
an humble instrument in the hands of the
Almighty and of this, His almost chosen
people, as a chosen instrument, also in the
hands of the Almighty, for perpetuating the
object of that great struggle.
"You give me this reception, as | under
stand, without distinction of party. / learn
this body is composed of majority of gen.
tlemen who, in the exercise of their best
judgment in choice of Chief Magistrate,
did not think was the man. / understand,
nevertheless, that they came forward here to
greet me as the constitutional President of
the United States as citizens of the United
States, to meet the man who, for the time
being, is the representative man of the ma
ton, united by purpose to perpetuate the
Union and liberties of the people. As such
l accept this reception more gratefully than
| could do did / believe it was rendered me
as an individual"
The speech was followed by hearty ap-
plause.
Mr.. Lincoln was then conducted to the
Assembly Chamber. The Speaker addressed
him appropriately, to which Mr.. Lincoln re-
piled.
"Nr. Speaker and Gentlemen: have Just
enjoyed the honor of reception by the
other branch of this Legislature. return
to you ard them my thanks for the recep-
ton which the people of New Jersey have
given me, through their chosen representa-
lives, As, for the time being, the repre-.
sentative O. &c m6iiccsttyy CT the people of the
United States l appropriate to myself very
little Of tie demonstrations of respect with
which / have been greeted. | think little
should be given to any man, but that it
should be manifestation Of adherence to the
III ion aud Constitution.
81 understand myself to be received here
by tke representatives of the people of New
jersey, majority of whom differ in opinion
from those with whom / have acted. This
Il anift station is therefore to be regarded by
me SIS expressing their devotion to the
Union, the Constitution and the liberties of
the people. You, Mr.. Speaker, have well
said that this is a time when the gravest
al wisest look with doubt and awe upon
the aspect presented by our national affairs.
Under these circumstances, you will
readily see why / should not speak in detail
Of the course / shall deem it best to pursue.
1t is proper should avail myself Of all the
information and all the time at my
command in order that when the time
arrives, in which | must speak officially,
| Shall be able to take the ground which /
shall deem the best and safest, and from
which / shall have no occasion to swerVe.
| shall endeayor to take the ground deem
most just to the North, the South, the East,
the West and the whole country. Take it,
| hope, in good temper, certainly with no
malice toward any section. | shall do all
that may be in my power to promote peace
ful settlement of all our difficulties.
"Tbe man does not live who is more de-
voted to peace than am. [Cheers.l None
who would do more to preserve it, but ii
may be necessary to put the foot down firmly
there the audience broke into cheers SO loud
and long that tor some moments it was i'm
possible to hear Mr.. Lincoln's voice., and il
do my duty and do right you will sustain
me, will you not? Loud cheers and cries
of Eyes," Eyes, we wili"l Received, as |
am, by members of a Legislature the major
ity of whom do not agree with me in po-
itical sentiments, | trust that | may have
their assistance in plotting the Ship of State
through this voyage, surrounded by perils
as it is, for if it should suffer from the at
tack now, there will be no pilot ever needed
for another voyage. Gentlemen, / have al
ready spoken longer than intended, and
must beg leave to stop here"
The procession moved to the Trenton
House, where Mr.. Lincoln spoke briefly to
the crowd outside.
A splendid collation. was given.
The train left at half past two for Philadel-
phia, in charge of the Committee from that
city. 1t is thought there were 20 900 per-
sons present.
PHILADELPHIA, l:5O P. M.-The train, with
Mr.. Lincoln and suite, arrived at Kensington
at four O'clock. They were escorted in car
riages, Mr.. LincolD's barouche being con-
spicuOus by the gay plumage of four white
horses. The procession consisted of mounted
police, a cavalcade of citizens of all descrip-
tiOns Of politics, the Pennsylvania Dragons,
the Chairman of the Committee and Presi-
dents of the Council, Committees of New
Jersey and Pennsylvania Legislatures &c.
They were hailed everywhere with patriotic
emblems and manifestations from about 100,
900 people along the line of march.
Mr.. Lincoln, on arrival at the Continental
Hotel, was conducted to the balcony and in
troduced to the Mayor. The noisy multitude
below greeted his appearance With hearty
cheering. Both the Mayors welcome ano
his reply were unheard, excepting by thosS
| in the immediate vicinity. Mr.. Lincoln dis
played great earnestness in delivering it
| which caused the mass to reflect his patriotic
views in desfening applause. t-