Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1884-07-12
Nm. LINCOLN IN 'sI.
His Unexpected Arrival at Washington
City

His Unexpected Arrival at Washington
City.
The unexpected arrival of Mr.. Lincoln
before the inauguration, at Willard's Ho-
tel. early in the morning, created quite
sensation when it became known IN Wash
ington. 1t was not true that he came IN
disguise, although he wore travelling cap
and shawl which had been loaned him, and
which changed his appearance.
Mr.. Lincoln felt confident that an at
temp. was TO have been made to assassin
ate him as he passed through baltimore:
Among other statements which confirmed
him in this opinion was one by MI. emit
tenden, of Vermont, afterwards Register OF
the Treasury. Mr.. Chhtenden was dele
gate to the Peace Convention which mex in
Washington in the month Of February,
1850, upon the Invitation OF the Governor
of Virginia In that Convention he hap
pcned to form the acquaintance OF James
Clay of Kentucky, William a. Seldom OF
Virginia afterwards rebel Secretary OF
War, Governor Morehead Of Ken
lucky, and others. His seat was
near those gentlemen. One morning,
while sitting chatting with them before The
Convention met, a servant from an adJ0ih-
ing hotel entered and extended card to
Mr.. Seldom, who sat near Mr.. Chlttenden.
but it was passed around from one to tile
other in such manner that he could not
help seeing what was written on 1t. On
the card was written these words; " Lin
coin is in Washington" he never saw
such confusion made by small piece Of
card before They looked at each other
with amazement, At last Waldo L. john
son, afterwards q Senator from Missouri,
who could contain himself 10 longer, ex-
claimed with vehemence: How did he
get through Baltimore" few hours
later the President-elect WAS asked IL he
would receive the members of the Peace
Congress, and lie said he would.
Mr.. Lincoln, who had returned from a
call at the White House, received the
members of the Peace Congress who had
formed in procession in the hall where they
met, and moved to the reception parlor Of
the hotel Ex-PTesident Tyler and Gov
ernor Chase led the van. The latter did
the honors, FIRST introducing Mr.. Tyler.
Mr.. Lincoln received him with all the re-
spect due 10 his position. The several del
egates were then presented III the usual
manner. The greatest curiosity was mani
tested 10 witness this, Mr.. idncolns first
reception in Washington. The most no
ticeable thing that occurred Was the mani
festaion by Mr. Lincoln Of most wonder
lOi lDCfnbEs. II VIII PS ACittStiAbClSNA lLSS
the Convention Vas composed 9 Of many men men
VINO, Atnou3ll 800. &c, Al -Ilo'i -
known Each member was introduced by
bis surname but in nine cases cut Of ten
Mr.. Lincoln would promptly recall the en-
tire name no matter how many initials it
contained. In several instances he reciJed
the historical "reminiscences of families.
When the tall Genocai DOniphau, OF Mis-
sour, was lhdOauoed 10 nm, hI' LiiCoiA
had 10 look up 10 citcil boilil'4AAn eye
lie 1Dlmedla'ely inquired
Is this DohlphaI VINO mace tnat spieh-
DID march across inc piaiiis ana swept 'he
swift ConancheS before MN
conlmaho5o me tx pSdiCioil aClNsS tiic
plalns, modeStiy responded the uenefai;
fhen yen nave come up 70 the staIa&ra
0! my expectations, reJolned AR. lhGcolfi'
When Mr.. RlVcs OF Virginia, was intro
duced, hr. lincoln sad: L always had
an idea that you were q nuch tsI lef man
He received James - Gay, son OF 'he
great Kentucky senator, with marked AT.
tention, saying 70 nm was lileha o.
your father. The interchange with Er.
Mirringer Of North Carolina, who was his
colleague III Congress, was very CORDIAL.
When Reverdy johnson was presented, he
expressed great rejoicing. rcinarklng TO
MN:
At had IN hid Won rood nv inst st the
time when orr intimacy had ripsned TO a
,,,int ,ybere could telI Won nv stories,
The southern Commissioners freely ex
pressed their ratification at his affability
and easv manner and ali ioined in express
inc agreeable disappointment at his good
looks in contrast to his pictures. Nothing
was sold 10 n,iv one in regard to the condi-
lion of the country or national troubles.
After the reception of the Peace Congress
was over a large number of citizens were