Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1862-07-10
Lincoln a. Wcst Point.

Lincoln at W. Ct Point.
Changes TO be made the Cobinet-No more Generals
TO be made-A Charederist,c Speech from the Co
An account of Abe Lneoln's visit to West Point is
amusing. The correspondent states that Abe went 70
bed like any ordinary man." when he reached the
place. In conversation he said that he knew 9atur-
day night that the Merrmac would next morning either
go up James river or to the bottom" In speech to
my warm Union loving friend of New jersey" he
said that bis visit to West Point was not to make or
| unmake any Generals" A correspondent of the N. Y.
Express, closing the account of the flying trip says
A great change will take place within day or two
IL the Cabinet and entire fresh war programme has
been decided upon. General Scott WILL in all probabi
lty, within few days his position as Com
manderinchef, and will stay in New York in readiness
10 leave for Washington a moments notice. 1t was
noticed that when the President came from the room
bis counenance bore comparatively Joyous expression,
and as he came forth, arm-narm with General Scott,
be appeared to have derived much encouragement from
the interview.
Accompanied by Col. McCulum, the President then
proceeded to the Military Academy, Gen. Scott being
too much fatgued to go with him.
On arriving at the Academy the Cadets were drawn
up in line and sauted the President with military hon.
ors. thorough inspection of the barracks and apart
mens was then made, and the President expressed his
great satisfaction at the appearance of everything he
beheld. In company with Professor McMahon and
Col. Bowen be then returned to the hotel. About 3
o'clock be took dinner.
After dinner the President aud Col. Cullum took a
carriage and drove to Cold Springs where they visited
| the iron foundry of Governor Kenble.
After staying at the foundry some time the President
returned to the hotel which he reached about g. P NJ
About O'Clock, Mr. Lincoln, escortiDg the Baroness
Stoecke entered the public paror and for about half
an hour, held levee He then engaged in conversation
with Mrs. General Viele, to whom he paid marked at
tenoD, observing 0cosey that the wives OF his Gen
erals had clam upon him.
An hour or two were whed away in this agreeable
manner and about eleven O'Clock the President retired
to bis room. Shortly after midnight in the midst of a
pelting rain, the harmonious notes of the A cademy
Band broke upon the stiffness of the air. and the Pres-
dent and gueste were regaed with very agreeable
serenade
The President having already retired, did not re-
appear. While III his room arrangements were made
for his departure this morning. Permission then
asked of Mr. Lincoln to allow the representatives o
the Press to travel with him on the special train
" Certainly the Presidents reply, " why not
not afraid of the reporters, and talking Of reporters
puts me in mind Of good story" A characteristic
anecd0te then narrated by which Mr. Lincoln con,
veyed the 3ea that he not badly scared by the
knights OF the gall as some folks were.
/ he President about seven O'Clock this morning
and took breakfast with Gen. Scott and Mr.. SoaD,--
About eight o'clock an open barooche drove up to tnt
hotel and 10 it Mr. Lincoln Gen. Scott Mr.. Soan ant
William proceeded to the erry-boat.
In compliance with q suggestion of Mr.. Becher,
circuit OF some two miles made to give the Presi
dent opportunity of Witnessing the picturesque scene
ry OF this part of the Hudson. While on the way tht
morning Albany boat Mary Powell passed, and Mr.
Lincoln and General Scott being Observed the passen
gers CIeered v0citerOusly the bell ringing at the
time. In to the cheers, the President took of
his hat and waved it. On nearing Garrison's a salute
Vas fred to the music of which the party entered th
train. The train, which consisted of locomotive ant
one handsomely furnished ladies' Car, then left Garri
sons at 3 o'clock.
After reading tie papers, MIR. Lincoln engaged il
earnest conversation with General Scott This consul
tAtion led to slight change in the programme, and
was settled that General Scott should return to Wes
Point tonight aud there await the mssive which vii
probably bon summon him to Washington. Whe
the train reached Tarrytown, an immense concours
was assembled, who cheered Justify for President Lin
coin and General Scott, to which the cheerees re
spondad bOwing.
When nearing the depot, Gen. Scott was asked Ei
opci0n of Mr.. Lincoln. " Sir" said the old hero t
the querist, addressing him with emphasis, he is
honest, upright man, very conscientious and tries to
right"with a parties that's what believe, aud hop
you are satisfied"
E ARRIVAL AT JERSEY CITY-THE PRESIDENT MAKES
, fPEECH.
] Ihe party arrived at Jersey City at eight minute
past Ii O'Clock The carriage containing the Presden
was Immediately driven from the ferry boat to the specia
train of an engine and two handsome new cars in wait
ing within the depot.
: President Lincoln got upon the train at the rea
y platform Of the back car and when he reached tn
elevation he cheered enthusiastically. He acknow
edged the favor with bow to the excited crowd, WI
f renewed the cheers and called for speech. Tie Pres
dent SMILED al these demands, and shock his head d
. couragpgly; but tie crowd persevfrad in the call S
strongly that the President removed bis seat as pr
parat0ry act towards granting their desire. The
: showed their appreciation of it by round Of cheer
1t and then qaietei down to hear the speech" IT
II President spoke substantially as follows:
" When birds and animals are looked at through
fog they are seen TO disadvantage, and it might
d with you, if | to attempt to tell you why wei
t to General Scott. l can only say that my visit
est Point did not have the Importance which has bee
n attached to it but it concerned matters that you
}, derstand quite we'll if to tell you all abo
e taem. Now, can oOy remark that it bad nothir
2. whatever to do with making or uDmakng any Geper
lie in the country daughter and applause) Th~-:7str
tary of War; you know, holds pretty tight reign
b. the press so that they shall not tell than th
lie ought to and I'm afraid that if | blab too much
r. might draw q tight reign On me-. Roars of Taught
and load applause, during which the President retr
within the car)
The train slowly moved eff q moment afterward
81 charge of Mr. Woodruff who stood upon the front ps
- form of the back Car and called for three cheers
tie President Of the United States" The call was vi
" orousy responded to- and the compliment was acknoV
=; edged by the President by standing up and remov
h his hat By this time tie train was rapidly moV
away, and the crowd dispersed Gen. Scott, arrivi
20 on the New York sde dIven to his hotel where
- will remain till atternoon when be will return to W.
= Point
q New York Brigade.
gs new brigade, the Empire" is being raised