Year: 1861

! Governor proceeded with him to the head of the
steps OF the Capitol, where he greeted with a
| roar OF applause. Mr.. Lincoln gazed at the crowd
in apparent amazement at its vastness, and turning
sad, "Governor. do you think we can make these
| people hear US %


| Governor Morgan replied with doubtful shake
OF the head, and made one or two Intellectual ef-
forts to be heard waving his hat signal to still
! the noise Of the multitude. But the confusion
rendered the speeches dumb show, except to
tn0se In the immediate vicinity.
o., Inc Governor extended welcome in behalf of
! 'ne otate, and his remarks were loudly cheered.
Mr.. Lincoln rep lied as follows:


Mr.. Governor, was pleased recaive an invitation IN
VISIT the Capitol OF the great Empire State this nation
on my way to the Federal Capitol, and now thank YOU
Mr. Governor and the people Of this Capitol, and the
people of the State of New York. for this most hearty
and magnanimous welcome. If am not at fault the
great Empire State of New York at this time contains
greater population than did the United States of America
when she achieved her independence am proud be
have now the honor to do.


am notified by your Governor that this reception is
gwen without distinction Of party accept it the
gladly because it is Almost all in this country
and in any country where freedom thought is tolera
teG attach themselves to political parties and is but
ordinary charity to attribute this to the that in so
attaching himself to party which his Judgment pre-
the citizen believes he thereby promotes the best
interests of the whole country. And when an election
passed it altogether beftting free people, that until
the next election, they should be one people.


The reception you give me this day is not given
personaly-it should not be sobut the representa-
Ve Tor the time being. of majority of the nation If
the election had resulted in the choice of either the
other candidates, the cordiaty should have been
extended him is extended to this day, testimony
OF the devotion of the whole people the Constitution,
to the whole Unon and of their desire for the perpetua
tion OF our Institutions and to hand them down in their
perfection to succeeding generations.


nave neither voice nor strength to address at any
thanks for this evidence of devotion not to- but to this
great glorious and free country. tApplause.)


Alter bowling to the vast crowd, Mr.. Lincoln
was conducted to the Assembly Chamber, which
was densely filled, the whole assembly rising and
greeting him enthusiastically.


WELCOME TO THE CAPITOL.


After introductions to the members individually,
Mr.. Goblin welcomed the President elect in behalf
of the sovereign people of the State to the Repre-
sentative Halls of the State, to which be replied as
follows


RESPONSE OF MR.. LINCOLN.


Mr. President and Gentlemen of the Legislature of the
State of New York 1t is with feelings great didence
and say with feelings awe perhaps greater than
have recently experienced that you here in this
place


The history of this great sate-he renown of those
great men who have stood here, and spoken here
been heard here all crowd around my fancy and incline
me to shrink from any attempt to address you Yet
nave some confidence given by the generous manner
in which you have invited me- and by the still more gem
erous manner in which you have received me- to speak
further.
You have invited and received me without distinction
OF party, and cannot for moment suppose that this
has been done in any considerable degree with reference
my personal services but that it is done so far as
am regarded at this time as the representative of
jority of this great nation


doubt that this the truth and the whole truth
OF the case and this as it tshould be. 1t is much
gratifying to that this reception has given to
me as the representative of free people, than could
possibly be if rendered to evidence of devotion
to me or any one man personally.


And now think it were fitting that should
close these hasty remarks 1t is true whilst hold my
self without mock modesty the humblest of all in
uVduas that have been elevated to the Presidency,
that have more difficult task to perform than any one
of my predecessors.


You have generously rendered the support the uni





onn behalf of the and future nation-in behalf
of civil and religious liberty all to come Most


do not propose enter explanation of any partic
uar line of policy as to our difficulties to be adoDt
the incoming Administration deem it but Just to
you to myself, to ALL that should everything-that
should hear everyhing-hat should have every light
mat can be brought within reach that in order when
do speak shall have enjoyed every opportunity
correct and true ground


For this reason do not propose at this time to speak
oil the policy of the government but when the time
comes shall speak and decide, well able,
the good of the and the future of this country
for the good of the and the other and of all sections
for the good both Of the North and the South rounds
of applause


In the meantime, if have patience, if we restrain
ourselves if we allow ourselves not to OF in passion
still have confidence that the Almighty Maker of the
VIII through the instrumentality Of this great
and intelligent people bring through this He has
through all other difficulties of country and relying
tAppause)


THE PROGRAMME OF THE PRESIDENTIAL TRIP.


The following schedule shows the arrivals and
departures in and from the various localities the
President elect and party will visit their journey
to New York.


SUNDAY, Feb. l7.-Remain at Buffalo.


MONDAY, Feb. lS.-Leave Buffalo at six A. NJ,
and arrive at Albany at three p. NJ.


TUESDAY, Feb. l9-Leaye Albany at ten A NJ,
and arrive at New Y ork at three p. NJ.


Mr.. W. s. Wood, the manager of the Presidential
party, informs that the following arrangements
have been completed -


THURSDAY, Feb. q Leave New York at nine A.
NJ, and arrive at Trenton at twelve NJ leave Tren-
ton at half-past two p. NJ. and arrive at Phladel-
phia at four p. NJ.


FRIDAY, Feb. 22.-Leave Philadelphia at nine A.
NJ, and arrive at Harrisburg at one z. NJ.


SATURDAY, Feb. 23.-Leave Harrisburg at nine
A. NJ, and arrive at Baltimore at one p. NJ; leave
baltimore at three p. NJ, and arrive at Washington
at halfpast four p NJ.