The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1862-06-26
The PRESIDENT At WEST POINT.
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OBJECT OF HIS VISIT.
CONFERENCE WITH GEN. SCOTT.
INSPECTION OF THE MILITARY ACADEMY.
Trial Of Parrott Guns at Cold
spring.
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Grand Seftnade to Old Abe by the West
Point QuadrilIe Band.
DEPARTURE FOR WASHINGTON.
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ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION IN NEW YORK.
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT AT JERSEY CITY.
NO GENERALS TO BE MADE Oh UNMADE.
Rumored Changes in tho Cabinet and
in the Army Of the Shenandoah,
&ss &c.. As.
SPEECH OF THE PRESIDENT AT JERSEY CITY.
10 GENERALS TO BE MADE Or UNMADE.
Rumored Changes in tho Cabinet and
in the Army Of the Shenandoah.

in the Army Of the Shenandoah,
Our Special West Point correspondence.
CozxExs' HOTEL, wEsT Porsr, June "a, 1862.
As you have already been informed by telegraph Pre-
sident Lincoln arrived here at unseasonaby early
hour this morning. and most Unexpectedly. His ap.
pearancs naturally created the excitement
and curiosity. All sorts Of rumors were Immediately
put in circulation and the absurd
were eagerly swallowed by people dying to know all
about the Of the President coming to this out
of-theway place at time when his presence at the ma
tiona capital would be Indispensable The qud.
all in mudde; the politicians knew what
TO make Of it military men looked mysterious and Alto
gsther the excitement was at the highest pitch. Some
said General Mcclellan dead and that Old Abe
here to General Scott to the chief COM
mand Of the armies Of the Union. Others would have
that the President contemplated change the Cabinet
and desired General Scott control Of tho War
Department in place Of Secretary Stanton while Old Abe
himself, all smiles and good nature, declared tnat
nobody hurt, and that he came here merely to
avail himself Of the experience and profound military
science Of tho greatest captain Of the agosutenant
General Winfield Scott Even the ladies were exempt
from the allprevalent mania for What does it
another clandsstine fight In Scotch cap and military
cloak, like that from Harrisburg to Washington and,
If So what has been his motive2 Such the quss
tons every tongue but echo the quidnuncs could
return no answer. is very questionable whether any
body except General Scott himself few Of his very
intimate friends, really knows what it all means
II the President himself to bs credited there is no
occasion for any extraordinary alarm He has assured
several who have had the pleasure OF convcrsng with
him, that his object in making such sudden visit
General Scott purely confer with that distinguished
officer subjects relating 70 present military move
msnts and the general conduct Of the war-notniug
more and nothing less. Nevertheless, rumor will as
crbo other motives, and 1t is very singular that the i'm
presson should universally prevail that the visit
is connected with important contemplated changes in
the Cabinet and in certain commands in the army Afew
days, perhaps hours, will tell the whole story But
return TO the Presidents movements.
Mr.. Samuel Sloan, President Of tho Hudson River
Railroad who happened TO bo stopping here received
tciegraphc despatch about two O'Clock Monday after
noon, that special government train would be required
between Washington and West Point that evening Mr..
s. Immediately made provision therefor oceeded
10 apprss General Scott Of the fact limiting that Pres
dent Lincoln himself probably about visit these
quarters. The old chief dining at Mr.. Durands at
Codsprngs at the time and exceedingly surprised
and alarmed At the intelligence Our correspondent
informed person that the General shook
his head dubiousy, and exclaimed that something
be wrong 70 occasion this extraordinary visit o;
the President. However, he lett Mr. Durands
in company with Mr.. sloan, and repaired to the
railway depot At Garrsons station opposite West Point
Here he waited with great patisnos though completely
ous and fstigusd, until nearly halfpass three
O'Clock the following morning, when the President finally
arrived. II seems Mr.. Lincoln lsfs Washington at tan
So,,r clocto
Jersey City half past O'Clock Tuesday morn
ing and left the Thrtieth street depot New York ac
companied by his ssrvapS and Colonel McCuum,
Military Superintendent Of Railroads, at ten minutes
past O'Clock reaching Cozzsns' Hotel about four
O'Clock this (russday) morning. Tho President and
party in the usual West Point boat to Cozzsus
Hotel
The President like any ordinary man. Instantly retired
bed and about eight O'Clock in the morning to
breakfast Having partaken Of this meal he had
interview with GsnsralScott, which he paid visit
TO the West Point Academy, in company with General
Scott and Mr.. Sloan. He received with great cour
tesy by Colonel Bowman the Military Superintendent OF
the Academy, who showed the party all through the
buildings and grounds and pointed out all the objects Of
interest The cadets honorsd the President with grand
salute, which he suitably acknowledged.
Hs returned to the hotel in time for dinner which
served up In the sumptuous style for which Mr. cozzens
so Justly celebrated The dinner party consisted Of
the President General Scott Professor Mahan Of the
West Point Academy, and Mr.. Sloan.
BY special invitation Of the Hon. Gouverneur Ksmbls
Mr. Lincoln after dinner proceeded inspect the coebra
ted foundry Of Msssrs. Ksmbs Parrot at Coldsprng
whore he witnessed most interesting trial Of hundred
and two hundred po.pder PARROT guns. The practice
was splendid and Afforded se President the greatest plea
sure He went oil through she works, and exhibited
great interest 10 what Witnessed This factory has
about nvs hundred constantly at work manufeolur.
ing guns for the army Before returning he partook os
refreshments ~ the private residence Of Mr. Kembls
General Scott did not accompany him. remaining a the
afternoon In his private apartments ct the hotel poring
over maps and writing letters The General refused ad
mission oil outsiders, except the President and his
body servant
The President returned 70 Cosxsus Hotel about eight
oeosk and shortly after held isns private conference
with General ScoN-about whss matters has not trana
pred In tho Of the evening he made his appear
anes among the ladies' IN the parlor and was The -
served of al observers male and female. He appeared
IN the best OF spirits and usual full Of Joke and
anscdots Old Abe seemed TO lay himself cut 70 please
the ladies'. Az their bidding he inscribed bis name in
their albums and in fact was the most agreeable cf Pre-
sdsnts Baroness eteeckei wife Of the Russian Mais
ter and Mrs General Egbert L. viso (who guests ~
Cozzsns in for large share u the Presidential
attention Old Abe remarked 70 Mrs. viss In humor.
ous manner that "the wives Of his generals had Pc
culiar claim upon him.
About halfp eleven O'Clock ths West Point ouadrs
band compimsntsd the President and General Scott with
sereuade The band first performed on the front bal
couy over which the Presidents located play.
pg The "Prssidsnvs March, "Ha " the Chief, ssse.