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assume, and safely conduct the ship of Statefrom amidst Me turbulence of funaticiam and lawlessness to the port @ peace and reunion. But he may, ou the other hand, fake nis place at the helm of the craft only to sink with &. Why, then, should it be a matter of surprise that the Countenance of the President elect has begun to wears ‘more sober, solemn expression than heretofore? Why fat a certain sadness pervades his conversation and re- Strains the wonted outbursts of humor? Why that he Boves to dwell on the cherished past in preference to the @entemplation of the uncertain future? Whatever his @ther characteristics may be, no one that knows him so ‘well as the writer will deny that he has a heart suscepti- ble of all truly humane emotions, and hence is now griev- ing at the prospect of a speedy separation from the locali- Sy that for thirty years has witnessed his woes and joys; ‘bat he entered a peor, friendless youth, and is now ‘wbout leaving as the Chief Magistrate of the nation; ‘that contains nearly all that is dear to him—whose every jan, woman and child will see him part with feelings of Begret and good wishes for the success of bis exalted ‘jission. Next to the President elect himeelf the parties that ex- perience and manifest the most sorrow at his impending @eparture are our hotel, boarding house, billiard saloon ‘and rumshop keepers. The climax of their prosperity is reached. The turning point of their fortunes is about being passed. As soon as ‘Old Abo’ will have turned hhis back to Springfield, an instantaneous relapse into the Sormer profitiess dulness. The quietness of a graveyard ‘will prevail here after Monday next, and most of the aforementioned individuals might as well shut up their eetablishments and retire from the hopeless field with ‘what they gouged out of the office seekers during the Deoyday of “Old Abe's” stay. It is as yet uncertain whether the Presidential family ‘will accompany its head on his circuitous journey to Washington. Mr. Lincoln himself is opposed to their starting with him, but desires to be joined by them in New York. Mrs. Lincoln, however, is anxious to go, and Bo are many of his and her friends, and I think it more than probable that the whole of the family will come along. Mrs. Lincoln is engaged night and day in perfecting the details of the preparations for the removal of the family. She, too, is anything but rejoicing at the tmmi- nent parting with her many old, tried, faithful friends m this vicinity. Her impulsive nature will doubtless @raw out many a tear before she will take a last glauce At Springfield. ‘Bobby,”’ on the contrary, and the two younger sons, are jubilant at the coming good time on the trip to and in Washington. To-night the Presidential mansion will be abandoned, and the whole party take quarters at the Henry House for the remainder of their Btay. A large number of presents have been received by Mr. ‘Lincoln within the last few days. The more noteworthy among them are a complete suit, manufactured under the muspices of Titsworth & Brother, of Chicago, and to be ‘worn by his Excellency on the 4th of March, and another two hundred dollar cane from California. The inaugura- ‘on clothes, after being on exhibition for two days, will be first tried on this evening—a most momentous event, to be eure. The cane was expressed to Mr. Lincoln with- put any explanations as to the name of the donor, &c. ‘The oddest of all gifts to the President elect came to hand, however, in the course of yesterday morning. It was no mere nor less than a whistle made out of a pig’s tail. ‘There is no ‘‘sell”’ in this. Your correspondent has seen She tangible refutation of the time honored saying that no “whistle can be made out of a pig’s tail” with his ewneyes. The donor of the novel instrument is a pro- ‘minent Ohio politician, residing at Columbus, and con- nested with the State governnent. Mr. Lincoln enjoyed the joke hugely. After practising upon the masterpiece ‘ef human ingenuity for nearly an hour this morning, he Jocosely remarked, that he bad never suspected, up to ‘this time, that ‘there was music in such a thing as that,” THE NEW CABINET. ‘The Cincinnati Gazette, which is Mr. Chase’s organ, faye:— We have information from a most reliable source that the Hon. Salmon P. Chase has been tendered Dy Mr. Lincoln the position of Secretary of the Treasury, ‘which offer he holds under advisement. We are further Advised that Mr. Chase will probably accept. ‘THE FRESIDENT ELECT. In a letter from a distinguished lawyer at Chicago, the writer as follows of the President clect:—He is the man for the time’. He has as much backboneas any wan in America. I know him well. A better man does not live. He is kind hearted, but a man of principle and ‘man of courage. Personally he has the strength of two ‘ordinary men, being all bone and muscle, and his will is ‘m proportion to his strength when he believes himself in | Bho right. ‘VERBATIM REPORTS OF MR. LINCOLN’S SPEECHES AT INDIANAPOLIS AND CIN- CINNATI. ‘The Cincinnati Commercial prints the following verbatim epeeches of Mr. Lincoln at Indianapolis and Cincinnati, which that journal states were revised by the President elect :— THE SECOND INDIANAPOLIS SPEECH. Gov. Morton axp FRulow Crnizens or THR STATE OF ‘Ivpiana—Most heartily doI thank you for this maguifi- ent reception, and while I cannot take to myself any phare of the compliments thus paid, more than that which pertains to @ mere instrument—an accidental it, haps I should§ eay—of a great cause, I yet must Took upon it as a most ificent reception, ‘and as such most heartily do I thank you for it. You ave been pleased to address yourself to me chiefly in Debalf of this glorious Union in which we live, in all ‘of which you have my hearty sympathy, and, as far as may be within my power, will bave, one and in- separably, my hearty consideration; while I do not ex- t, upon this occasion, or until { get to Washing- oo ‘tw attempt any lengthy speech, I will only say to the salvation of a preg SS needs a one one ‘thing, the bearts & peo} like yours. , The people when they rise in mass in bethait of the Union and the liberties of their country, truly may it be said, “Tho gates of hell cannot prevail against them.” ‘Renewed applause.) In all ayes positions in which I oar ‘be placed—aud doubtless I shall be placed in many such—my reliance will Lp enn upon you and the people Of the United States; and I wish you to remember, now ‘and ferever, that it is your business and not mine; that ‘9f the union of these States and the liberties of this peo- je shail be lost, it is but little toany one man of fifty- Iwo years of age, but agreat deal to the thirty millions of i: who inbabit these United States, and to their pos- y in ail coming time. It is your business to rise up and preserve the Union and liberty, for yourselves, and not for mo. 1 desire they should be constitutionally per- formed. 1, 8 already stated, am but an acciden' ine Btrument, temporary, and to serve but for a limited time, ‘and | appeal to you Again to constantly bear in mind that ‘with you, and not with politicians, not with Presidents, pot with office seekers—but with you, is the question: — Shall the Union, and shall the liberties of this country be proserved to the latest generation? (Cheers. ) SPEECH TO GERMAN INDUSTRIAL ASSOCIATIONS, CINCINNATI. Mr, Cuarmmax—I thank you and those whom you repre- sent for the compliment you have paid me by tendering me this address. In s0 far ag there is an allasion to our nt national difficulties, which expresses, as i we said, the views of the geutiemen present, I Bave to beg pardon for ot entering fuily upon the ques- Bions which the address you have now wuggests, I deem it my duty—a duty which 5 58 5 ‘throw aught iu their way fo the United States, Mr. ral Will bid you an affecticnate farewell. “NOBODY 18 BUFFERING. Mr, Lineoin's Columbus speech is thus practically an- @wered in the Phi ia Inquirer — In this city full thirty per cent of tion are idle, To realize the truth of to prevent them from comit chet and geutiemen, oie? are dull and almoet. lifeloen. smite, whieh in February a year & dopen. i. om Pee rd man who doce not geo it te blind, and the Congress pubic man w.n0 iqnores it io the Legiolatare or ia commits « crime. NEW THE JOURNEY OF THE PRESIDENT ELECT. Important Speeches of Mr. Lincoln on the Crisis and the Tariff Questions. Prrmsvns, Pa , Feb. 15, 1861. ‘The rain in which the Presidential party entered Pitts- burg last night was still pouring down this morning, but the President elect was nevertheless true to his word, and appeared on the balcony of his hotel at 8:30 P. M. and delivered the address promised the Previous evening to a multitude of 5,000 people. ‘Under on ocean of umbrellas, Its decided tone in favor of a protective tariff policy was received with frantic on- thusiasm by the people of the Smoky City. The speech will doubtlessly produce @ sensation throughout the country. During the morning, Mr. Lincoln was waited upon by the Pitteburg Councils in a body, and many visiters call- ed to pay their respects. At balf-past cight he was formally addressed by the Mayor, and when the vociferous cheering which follow- ed his iatroduction to the people had subsided, the Pre- Bident delivered his speech. He spoke as follows:— SPEECH OF MR. LINCOLN AT PITTSBURG. ‘Mayor Wusow axp Crizevs OF PENNSYLVANIA: — I most cordially thank bis Honor Mayor Wilson and the Citizens of Pittsburg generally for their flattering reception. Tam the more grateful because I know that it is not given to me alone, but to the cause I represent, which clearly Proves to me their good will, and that sincere feeling is at the bottom of it. (Enthusiastic applause.) And here I may remark that in every short address I have mado to the people, in every crowd through which I have passed of late, some allusion has been made to the pre sent distracted condition of the country. It is naturai to expect that I should say something on this subject; but to touch upon it at all would involve an elaborate discus sion of a great many questions and circumstances, requiring more time than I can at present command, and would, perhaps, unnecessarily commit me upon matters which have not yet fully developed themselves. (Immense cheering, and cries of “dood,” “That’s right.’”) The condition of the country is an extraordina- Ty one, and fills the mind of every patriot with anxiety. It is my intention to give’ this subject all the considera- tion I possibly can before specially defining in regard to it~-(cheers)—so that when I do speak it may be as nearly right as possible. (Loud and continued applause.) When I do speak, I hope I may say nothing in opposition to tho spirit of the constitution, contrary to tho istegrity of the Union, or which will prove inimical to the liberties of the people, or to the peace of the whole country. (Vociferous applause.) And furthermore, when the tume arrives for me to speak on this great subject, | hope Imay say nothing to disappoint the people generally, throughout the country, especially if the expeotation has been based upon anything which I may have heretofore said, (Applause.) Notwithstanding the troubles across the river (the speaker petmting southwardly across the Monongahela, and smiling), there is no crisis but an artificial one (Applauge.) What is there now to warrant the condition of affairs presented by our friends over the river? Take even their own views of the ques- tions involved, and there is nothing to justify the course they are pursuing. (A voice, “That's s0.”) I repeat, then, there is no crisis excepting such @ one as may be gotten up at any time by turbulent men, aided by de- signing politicians. My advice to them under such cir cumstances is to keep cool. If the great American people oply keep their temper, both sides of the line, the troubles will come to an end, and the question which now distracts the country be settled just as surely as all other difficulties of a like character which have origi- pated in this government have been adjusted. Let the people on both sides keep their self-posseesion, and just as other clouds haye cleared away, in due time, so will this great nation continue to prosper as heretofore. (Loud applause ) But, fellow citizens, I have spoken longer on this subject than I intended in the outset, (Cries of “Go on.’) I shall say no more at preseut. Fellow citizens, as this is the first opportunity I have had to addrees @ Pennsylvania assemblage, it seoms a fit- ting time to indulge in a few remarks upon the important question of the tariff—a subject of great magnitude and one attended with many difficulties, owing to the great variety of interests involved. So long as direct taxation for the support of the government is not resort- ed toa tariff is necessary. A tariff is to the government what meat is to the family; but this admitted, it still be- comes necessary to modify and change its operations according to new interests and new circumstances. So far there is little difference of opinion among politicians; but the question as to how far imposte may be adjusted for the protection of home industry gives riso to nume rous views and objections. I must confess I do not un- derstand the subject in all its multiform bearings, but I promise you I will give it my closest attention and endea- vor to comprehend it fully, And here I may remark that the Chicago platform contains a plank upon this subject which I think should be regarded as law for the incoming administration. (Immense demonstra- tions of applause.) In fact this question, as well as all other subjects embodied in that platform, should not be varied from what we gave the people to understand would be our policy when we obtained their votes. (Con- tinued applause.) Permit me, fellow citizens, to read the tariff plank in the Chicago platform. I would rather have it read in your hearing by one who has younger eyes than I have. Mr. Lincoln’s private secretary then read section twelfth of the Chicago platform, as follows:— That while providing revenue for the support of the ment by duties upon imports, sound policy requires such an adjustment of these imports as will en- courage the developement of the industrial interest of the whole country; and we commend that policy of national exchanges which sesures to working men Ii wages to agriculture remunerating prices; to ics and manefactarers adequate reward for their skill, labor and enterprize, and to the nation commercial prosperity and Mr. Lincoln continued:—Now, I must confess that there are shades of difference in constructing even this plat- form; but Iam not now intending to discuss those diffe- rences, but merely to give you some general ideas of the subject. I have long thought that if there be any article of neceesity which can be produced at home, with as little or nearly the same labor as abroad, it would be better to protect that article. Labor is the true standard value. If a bar of iron got out of the mines in England aud a bar of iron taken from the mines of Pennsylvania bo produced at the same cost, it follows that if the English bar be shipped from Manchester to Pittsburg, and the American bar from Pittsburg to Manchester, the cost of carriage i# appreciably lost. (Laugh- ter.) If we had no iron here then we should encourage shipments from a foreign country, but not when wo can make it as cheaply in our own country. This brings ug back to the first proposition, that if apy article can be produced at homo with nearly the same cost as from abroad, the carriage is lost labor. ‘The Treasury of the nation is in such a low condition that this subject now demands the attention of Congress, and will demand the immediate consideration of the new administration. The Tariff bill now before Congress may not pass at the present session. I confess I do not un- derstand the precise provisions of this bill. I donot know whether it can be passed by thie present Congress or not, It may or may not become the law of tho land, but if it does that will be an end of the matter until modifications can be effected, should it be deemed neces- sary. If it docs not pass—and the latest advices I have are to the effect that it is still pending—the next Con- grees will bave to give it their carliest attention, According to my political education Iam inclined to be- lieve that the people in the various portions of the coun- try should haye their own views carried out through their representatives in Congress. The consideration of the Tariff bill should be postponed until the next session of the national Legislature. No subject should ongage your re- presentatives more closely than that of the tariff. If I have any recommendation to make it will be that every man who is called upon to serve the people in a repro- sentative capacity should study the whole subject tho- roughly, as I intend to do mysolf—looking to all the va- ried interests of the common country—so that when the time for action arrives adequate protection shall be ex- tended to the coal and iron of Pennsylvania, the corn of Tilinois and the reapers of Chicago. Permit me to express the hope that this important subject may receive such consideration at the hands of your representatives that tho interests of po part of the country may be overlooked, ‘but that all sections may share in the common benefits of & just and equitable tariff. (Applause.) But T am tros, passing upon your patience. (Cries of “No! no! go on.’’) ‘Well, listeners, | must bring my remarks to a close, ‘Thanking you most cordially for the kind reception yeu have extended me, I bid you all adieu. (Rnthusiaatic applause ) WR. LINCOLN'S OWN REPORT OF 11S VIEWS ON THE TARIFF. ‘The following is Mr. Lincoln’s speech at Pittsburg this morning, from his own manuscript. After attoding to our national troubles only to say that the prevent crisis wee an artifelal one, and such as tur. bulent mem may at any time create, Mr. Linooln con- ‘tinued :— It is often sai! tha’ the tariff is the speciality of Penn- sylvania. Assuming that direct taxation is not to be adopted, the tariff question must be as durable as the goverimen! itself. It is a of national housekeeping. It is tu the goverament what replenishivg the meal tub is to the family. Ever vary- ing circumstances * il! require frequent modifications a8 to the amount needed aud the sources of supply. So far ‘there is little difference of opinion among tho perpie. It is to whether and how far the duties on imports shall be adjusted to fa.or home productions. In the home market that controversy teging. Ono party insists that too much adjustment oppresses one class for the advan- tage of another, while the other party argues that withall its incidents in the long run all classes are beneiitted. In the Chicag» platform there is a plank upon this subject which should be a general law to the incoming adminie- tration. We should do neither more nor less than wo gave the people reagon to believe we would when they gave us their votes, That plank isasI now read. (The twelfth resolution of the Chicago platform was here read.) As with all general propositions, doubtless there will be shades of difference in construing this, I have by no means @ thoroughly matured judgment upon tho subject, os pecially as to details; seme general ideas are about all. Thave long thought to produce any necessary article at home, which can be made of as good quality and with as little labor at home as abroad, would be better made at bome, at least by the difference of the carrying from abroad, In such a case the carrying is demonstrably a dead loss of labor. For instance, labor being the true standard of value, is it not plain that if equal labor gets & bar of railroad iron out of a mine in England and another out of a mine in Pennsylvania, each can be laid down in a track at home cheaper than they could exchange countries, at least by the cost of carriage. If there be a present cause why one can be both made and carried cheaper in money price than the other can be made without carrying, that cause is an unnatural and injurious one, and ought gradually, if not rapidly, to be removed. Tne condition of the treasury at this time would seem to render an early revision of the tariff indis- pensable. The Morrill Tariff bill now pending before Con- gress may Or may not become a law. Iam not posted as to its particular provisions, but if they are gene. rally satisfactory and the bill shall now pass there will bean end of the matter for the present. If however, it shall not pass, I suppose the whole subject will be one of the most pressing and important for the next Congress: By the constitution the Executive may recommend measures which he may think proper, and he may voto those he thinks improper, aud it is supposed that he may add to these certain indirect influences to affect the action of Congress. My political education strongly inclines me against a very free use of any of these means by the Executive to control the legislation of the country. As arule I think it better that Congress should originate as well as perfect its measures without external bias. I, therefore, would rather recommend to every gentleman who knows he is to be a member of the next Congress to take an enlarged view, and inform him- self thoroughly, so as to contribute his part to such an adjustment of the tariff as shall produce a sufficient revo- nue; and in its other bearings, 80 far as possible, be just ‘and equal to all sections of the country and all classes of the people. After the delivery of the speech immediate arrange- ments were made for leaving the hotel, which occupied considerable time in consequence of tho density of the crowd. The procession then moved through several streets, the route being shortened owing to the delay. At nine our carriages drove up ard received the Presi- dent and party, under the escort of the city authorities apd the military. In gpite of the unfavorable weather the streets through which the procession passed were lined on each side by cheering republicans. At the depot the President was again gubject to uncomfortable crowding, by the absence of all police force and the inefficiency of his military guard; but he stood in rain for a long while, and endured the presgure of the curious without any signs of impa- tence. Many party were waiting for boy was reached over to the President by his father and heartily kissed. Three lasses also made their way to him and received the same salutation. Some members of the cortege tried to take the same privilege, but were indignantly repulsed, amidst the laughter of the spectators. * Before leaving for the depot Mr. Lincoln had a long in- terview with Hon. L. Sweet, one of the electors at large from Illinois, who bad been detained for several woeks by sickness at the samo hotel. INCIDENTS ALONG THE ROUTE. Cuxvetanp, Fob. 15, 1961. ‘The train from Pittsburg moved at ton o'clock, and had to make its slow way for over a mile through continuous masses of shouting humanity. Six stoppages were made between Allegheny City and this point. Tho road traversed strongly republican sections, and hence large crowds were met at all the stopping places, and especially in the Western reserve. Mr. Lincoln, having contracted a bad cold, spoke but little, and expressed his obligations, mostly bowing. At Wellsville & man threw him some apples, which a youngster seeing, cried out, “Mr. Lincoln, the man wants to be Postmaster,” which happy hit elicited gencral merriment. At Alliance the hospitality of the Pittsburg and Cleveland Railroad Company had provided a luxuriant dinner, to which justice was done with a will. A company of Zouaves was stationed in the dining room, probably to prevent an over indulgence in the good things before the guests. At Ravenna a cannon had been stationed so near the train as to greatly frighten Mrs. Lincoln by ite dis- charge, and covered her with pieces of shattered win- dow glass. interesting incidents occurred while the the train. A Ulttlo Mr. Lincoln wae less talkative during the trip than in preceding stages of the journey. He sat in the rear car, mostly engaged in reading newspapers and silent reflec- tion. Mrs. Lincoln conversed all the way with her usual liveliness. THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT CLEVE- LAND. Ciuvetann, Feb. 15, 1861. As the train approached Cleveland the turn out of the people along the road grew more numerous. At the last station the workingmen of several irou furnaces were out in full force and saluted the President with lively cheers. The train was stop- ped at a depot some two miles from the centre of the city. Myriads of human beings, consisting of soldiers, firemen and citizens generally, on horse- back, in carriages and on foot, awaited its arrival. Ag the President and suite left the cars an universal defening shout escaped from tens of thousands, re-echoing by the roar of artillery. The anxiety to greet Honcat Old Abe was evidently intense, but strict order was, nevertheless, preserved, owing to the ad- mirable arrangements of the committees of reception. ‘The President and party were placed in carriages, sur- rounded by a body of mounted young republicans, and, nolens wolens ,put on a spirited charger gund in afew mi- nutes after the arrival the procession was moving up Euclid street, one of the finest avenues in the West. There is but one sentiment among the recipients of the hospitalities of the Forest City; they all agree that, as to eplendor of pageantry, kindliness and heartiness of wel- come, her jnbabitants eclipsed anything witnessed since the departure from Springfield. At least thirty thousand People were passed by the procession. The beautiful residences on each side were finely deco- rated with flags, the windows graced with saluting ladies. It was an ovation of which Abraham Lincoln could well ‘be proud; nor did he fail to show deep gratitude and emo- He stood up in his carriage, and until the hote ‘was reached acknowledged the greetings on all sides, in his unaffected, hearty manner, The expression of his face showed plainly that he meant much more than he could convey by bowing and waving his hat. A little girl was handed to him at one point, and received bis many kisses. It was a noticeable fact that both demo- crate and republicans had largely turned out to join in the demonstrations, and that they rivalled in doing him honor. The committees of reception were composed of leading men of all partica. The party arrived at Cleveland at twenty minutes past four P. M. amid the roar of artillery. The artaigementa here were admirable. The military and fire companios made a fine display. Amid the wildest enthusiasm the procession moved through the principal streets to the Weddell House, J, H. Masters, the acting Mayor, welcomed the Presi- dent in behalf of the city authorities, and Judge Andrews did the same in behalf of the citizens. Mr.Lincoln responded briefly, as follows:— APRRCH OF MR. LINCOLN AT CLEVELAND. Mn Cramaax ax» Friiow Crniamys or Cunvetann oes YORK HERALD, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1861.-TRIPLE SHEET. have been marching about two miles through snow, rain | Knewn to the members generally. Mr. Bergen was and deep mud. The large numbers that have turned out under thee circumstances testify that you are in earnest about something or other. But do I think so meanty of you as to suppose that that earnestness is about me per- fonally? I would be doing you injustice to suppose you did, You have assembled to testify your respect to the Union, the constitution and the laws, and here let me soy that it is with you, the people, to advance tho great cause of the Union and the constitution, and not with any one man. It reste with youalone. This fact is strongly impressec on my mind at present. In a community like this, whose appearance testifies to their intelligence, I am convinced that the cause of liberty and the Union can never be in danger, Frequent allusion ‘is made to the excitement at present existing in our na- tional politics, and it is as well that I shoul! also allude toithere. Ithink that there is no occasivn for any ex- citement. The crisis, as it is called, is altogether an artificial crisis. In all parts of the nation there are dif- ferences of opinion and politics. There are differences of opinion even here. You did not all vote for the per- gon who now addresses you. What is happening now will not hurt those who are farther away from here. Have they not all their rights now as they ever have had? Do they not have their fugitive slaves returned now as ever? Have they not the samo constitution that they havo lived under for seventy odd years? Have they not a position as citizens of this common country, and have we any power to change that position? (Cries of “No.”?) What then is the matter with them? Why all this excitement? Why all these complaints? As I said before, this crisis is all artificial. It has no foundation in facts, It was not argued up, as the saying is, and cannot, therefore, be argued down. Let it alone and it will go down of itself (Laughter,) Mr. Lincoln said they must be content with but a few words from him. He was very much fa- tigued, and had spoken go frequently that he was already hoarse. He thanked them for the cordial and magniti- cent reception they had given him. Not less did ho thank them for the votes they gave him last fall, and quite as much he thanked them for the efficient aid thay bad given the cause which he represented—a cause which he would say was n goodone, He had ono more word to say. He was given to understand that this reception was not tendered by his own party supporters, but by men of all parties. This is as it should be. If Judge Douglas had been elected and had been here on his way to Washing- ton, as I am to-night, the republicans should have joined hts supporters in welcoming him, just as his friends have joined with mine to-night. If all do not join now to save the good old ship of the Union this voyage nobody will have a chance to pilot her on another voyage. He con- cluded by thanking all present for the devotion they have shown to the cause of the Union. At the close of the speech Mr. Lincoln was presented with several splendid boquets and floral wreaths. An immense cheer for Lincoln and the Union was then gent up by the crowd, and the reception was over. Separate levees were held in the course of the evening by Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln. The former’s arms and hands had got so much the worst for the wear on previous oc- casions that he made the thousands that came to take a look at him defile past him at a comfortablo distance. The Presidential couple must havo produced a most fa yorable impression, judging from the praise of all tl saw them during the evening. A supper will be given to the President and suite at ten P. M. ‘The reporter for the press has authority for stating that any party demonstrations, sush as “Wide Awakes,” or others, would be disagreeable to Dir. Lincoln, either as & reception or escort. JHE WIDE AWAKE DEMONSTRATIONS. Cunvetanp, Feb. 15, 1861. Mr. W. S. Wood, acting for Mr. Lincoln, desires it to be made known that the anticipated Wide Awake demon. strations at Albany and New York will be unacceptable to the party. Serious inconvenience has alreaty been occasioned by the unnecessary number of committee men who throng the cars—three gentlemen being able to do the work more efficiently than twenty, which is the ‘usual number. ‘Two cars will compose the special train hereafter. No change whatever will be maic inthe programme now adopted, and a thoughtful attention to these suggestions will contribute greatly to tho comfort and health of Mr. Lincoln, who is physically far from adequate to the de- mands made upon his strength. ARRANGEMENTS FOR MR. LINCOLN’S RE- CEPTION AT ALBANY. Aunany, Fob. 15, 1861 ‘The chairmen of the two committees and the Governor have agreed upon a programme to entertain the Prosident elect, and have published it in the Journal this evening. It places Mr. Lincoln in charge of the Governor, and cuts off the legislative dinner. It 1s repudiated by sovera’ members of the committee, and is likely to lead to a muss generally. ‘The Governor is #0 indignant at the members of the committee who opposed him that he will not speak to them when he mects them. Nor is the difficulty with the Governor and Legislature the only trouble ahead, The citizens held a meoting last night, and appointed a committee to make necessary prepara- tions on behalf of the city. This action has put the nose of the Common Council out of joint. They insist that they are the city. Thus the fight goes on. Everybody is in “a stew,’ and the Governor is being cursed by his own party friends on all sides. He has evidently got his foot in, and will find that his action will keep him in hot water the balance of the winter. It is generally understood that the guests to dine with the President at Governor Morgan’s arc to be Mr. Weed, Mr. Littlejohn, the Chairman of the two committees, the Governor’s staff, Bank Superintendent Cook, and Senator Harris. As there are no hotel keepers on the staff the State bar- ber will not be able to get up another row. ARRANGEMENTS OF THE LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE. the Albany Journal, Feb. 15.) ‘The Legislative Commitice will proceed to Utica to meet the President. (On reaching this city the train will stop at the Broad- way crossing, where tha President and those who ac- company him will disembark. He will there be formally received by the Mayor and Common Council, and will be escorted by the Twenty-fifth regiment to the Capitol On reaching the Capitol (outside) the President will bo formally introduced to and welcomed by the Governor. He will then be escorted into the Assembly Chamber, where he will be received by both Houses in joiat meet- ing, and welcomed by the President of the Senate. After these formalities the President will proceed to the Executive Chamber, where he will have a brief re- ception, and whore all, indiscriminately, will have an op- portunity to meet him. From the Executive Chamber Mr. Lincoln will proceed to the Governor's mansion, as his guest for the night. On Tuesday at vine A. M. the President will hold a re- _— in the parlors of the Delavan House for the la. ier. He will leave for New York in a special train at ten A. . under escort of the Burgesses Corps. By these arrangements all who desire to do so will have an opportunity to pay their respects to the Presi- dent olect. OUR ALBANY CORRESPONDENCE. Aunaxy, Feb. 15, 1861, The Entertainment of the President Elect—The Action of Bite Committee—How the Governor Pleads for an Opportu- nity to Dime the Coming Man—Secret History of the Con- troverty—The Governor Finally Carries his Point—How & Was Done—The Commuttes Asfed to Dine with Lin- coin's Servants, dec. Now that the great question, what shall be done with the President elect? haa been settled , some of the secret history of the affair may not fail to prove somewhat interesting to the public generally, as well as furnish Mr. Lincoln an idea of the muss he has stirred up among the law ma- kers by deciding to come this way. The first meeting of the committee was heidin the Executive chamber on Tuesday afternoon. Gov. Morgan appeared before them, and his advice in the matter was asked by @ portion of the committees, The Governor, without any hesi- tation, stated that the proper course, in his opinion, was for him to go to the depot and meet the President there, and that he should be dressed in military attire, with plumes and sword, and ride in the carriage to the Capitol with the President elect. This proposition was debated pro and com for some time, the Goveraor taking the ground that Mr. Lincoln would not accept a public dinner, whilst some of the committee considered (hat arrangement a breach of etiquette and not at all suited for the occasion, Governor Morgan fur- ther stated that, in his opinion, the moment the President clect bad been presented to the members of the Legislature he should bo taken to hig private residence, and there to dive with @ belect party, remaio all night, and in the morniag be escorted to the depot by himself and staf. This programme was denounced in bitter terms by Mr. Bergen, but before de- ciding upon any modo of entertaining Mr. Linooin thoy a journed until the next morning. Here commenced the excitement; every imaginable mode of infnencing the members of the committee was re sorted to by the Governor, They found themselves hedge up, and from singular direction the word came t? \t 'hey should go forthe Governor's programme. Tis fac! called upon to state bow the matter stood. As soon as the real facts became generally known thé Membere took sides with Mr. Bergen and against the Governor The latter was denounced openly and above bo sri by his own party friends, in as severe terms as wer used by Senator Colyin, It was plain, that if the Governor insisted on his programme, there would be u lively time generally unless something was done to coo! off the ardor of the members. The committée met the next morning, and Messrs, Rail and Bergen cach presented a programme; that of the latter was published in Wednesday’s Hxratp. That of Mr. Ball’s was essentially the same, with the exception that tho Governor, instead of the Legislature, should claim him. On this there was a spicy time. The Gov- ernor insisted that Mr. Bergen’s programme was highly improper; that ho, as the representative of the State, ought to have the control of the President. He maui- fested a great deal of feeling on the subject, and informed the committee that he had invited Mr. Lincoln to stop with him, and he had accepted. During the discussion on this subject, @ delegation of the Mayor and members of the Common Council of Albany made their appearance which put an end to the discussion, A sub committee, covsisting of the Governor, chairmen of the two legisla- tive committees and the Mayor, waa appointed to agree upon @ programme, to report the next morning. Al manner of rumors were afloat during the evening, and members were rushing back and forth determined to defeat the Governor in his arrangement. A republi- can member of the House agreed to call upon the com- mittee for the report, and another member to offer a reso- lution ordering @ legislative dinner; and in the button- holing on this the excitement rap at fever heat. The committee met again on Thursday noon. Governor Morgan read a letter, written by himself to Mr. Lincoln ten days before the resolution passed the Legislature, tendoring the President elect the hospitality of the State, The leiter was an invitation, on behalf of the Governor, for Mr. Lincoln to pass through Albany and to accept his (Gov, Morgan’s) hospitality. The reply of Mr. Lincoln was asked for when the Governor informed the commit- tee that the only reply that had been received was trans- mitted to the Legislature. This placed the Governor in dircetly the opposite position from what he had stated before, for he had held that Mr. Lincoln bhd replied and accepted his hospitalities. ‘Mr. Bergen then stated that he wished the committeo to uncerstand that altnough this letter was written tea days before the resolutions passed the Legislature, Mr. Lincoln bad not replied, showing that he would not ac- cept the private horpitalities, but, ou the other hand, ho had accepted without any delay tae hospiealities of the La. gislature, and he thought that fact ought to settle the whole question. Senator Ferry and Mr. Bel mittoes took sides with the gisiative dinner. time. Mr. Bergen finally asserted that that they should give ‘hairman of the two com- jovernor and against the le- It was argued on both sides for some him the legislative dinner; they had no objection to the President clect staying over night with Governor Morgan, and asked the latter if ho had any objection to allow his name placed in the pro- gramme as giving Mr. Lincola a breakfast. The Goveruor replied in somewhat an embarrassed voice that they eed not place his name in the programme, but if Mr. Lincoln stayed over night at his house, he, of course, would give bun his breakfast, and again insisted that no legislative dinner should be given, but that he should Gine athis resicence. It is said that durizg this contro- versy the Governor looked a8 savage as @ meat axe, and Betgen, sitting facing him, could be seen shaking his bushy head, as much as to say you do uot own this Btate, Governor, nor this committee. Mr. Bergen dually informed Governor Morgan that the question of dinner had been settled, stating that tive of the eight members of the committee were in favor of the legislative dinner, and appealed to the five and they re- sponded that they were. This set the Governor back, he had uo augwer to give for some time, but finally said he would yigld, ‘The committeo a few moments after that adjourned, and met again at haif past three in the afternoon and took into calculation the cost, and finally it was agreed that a resolution should piss both houses, appropriating five thousand dollars for the dinner. TBis staggered a portion of the committee. An attempt was made to fix upon the hotel where the dinner should be given. The following voted for Congress Hall:—Senators Ferry, Ketcham, Connolly and Mr. Bergen; and the following for Delevan :—Messrs. Bell, Prendergast, Fiero and Provost. Being unable to settle, Messrs. Connolly and Fiero were appointed @ committee to examine the tvo hotels aad see which was the best suited for the purpose. After de- ciding who should be invited, the committee adjourned until Friday morning. Between the time of the adjournment of the committee and the assembling of the Legislature in evening session, Senator Ferry, the irman of the #enate Committee, called upon Mr, Bergen at bis rooms, in Congress Hall, and asked him not to press the matter further, stating to him that he bad beat the Governor fair and square with the most active members of the committee on the Gevernor's side, and now, says the Senator, the Governor has a eat deal of feeling on this subject. Do me the favor, a matter, not to press it further. You have eat us, and we acknowledge it; but if yeu will now lot it rest anything that you ask shall be granted. re. quest being backed by a persona) friend of Mr. Bergen’s he finally consented not to urge the matter further, but let the committeo do as they thought best. This opened a new feature, and in a short time the ge neral impression prevailed that the Governor would have him to dine with him. Duriug the evening session a squad of republicans, in favor of the legislative dinuer, hearing that Bergen had consented not to fight the mat: ter any longer, sent for himand urged thathe would go ahead, stating that he had saved the ‘honor of the Sthte and they owed bim a great devt of gratitude, and gave him the credit of beating the rernor, but insist- ed that be should still go ahead, he informing them why he had finally yielded’ after carrying his point, Efforts were at once made to get & resolution in the House fixing the legislative dinner. Three or four resolutions were drawn up and placed in the bands of difterent republican members, with the tutention of offering them as soon us the Committee of the Whole should report to the House on the bill before them. Littlejohn was consulted, who at first favored the ‘islative dinner; but finally went to the executive. chai ‘and saw Governor Morgan. He ro- mained there in secret confab for nearly a half hour, and upon his return he was seen parsing around amongst the members, bugy talking upon some subject. A few moments later Senator Ferry made his appearance, and the two were pusy amongst the members. It wus soon ascertained that they were laboring in behalf of the Governor. The result was, no resolution was offered, and the House ad- journed without taking any action upon the subject. The committee met again this morning, and yielded to the Governor, deciding that the President elect should dine with a private party at the Governor’s man- sion. The programme agreed upon yesterday was not changed in any ther respect, but the question came up as to what should be done with the servants of Lincoln or those who are travelling with him to look after his baggage. The chairmen of the two committees, who by the way, under the agreement with the Governor, were to be’ at the private dinner, urged that the balance of the committee provide quar- ters at some hotel and dine with the servants and bag- gagemen. Some of the committee—namely, Mesers. Ber- gen, Prendergast and Provost—declared that they would fee them damned first. The factof the chairmen of the two commit being sure of dining with Mr. Liaco'n at Gov. Morgan's, accounts for thoir acti ity for the plan. It is further stated that the cause Governor Mor- gan’s anxiety was that he wished to have him where bo could impress him fully with the irrepressible conflict going on in the republican party of the State, with the idea of proving that should he give the patronage of the State to either of the factions it would ruin the party, and the only way was for him to compromise the matter by dispensing the patronage of the State through him, ‘the Governor of the State. Mr. Pierce, of the Assembly, called for a report of the committee this morning, stating that there were all man- ner of rumors afloat about their action, some of which were disrespectful. He hoped that they’ would report to the House what they had done, There was no reply at the time, and the question dropped for the time being. The above is a correct history of the transaction as far as the settlement of the dinner is concerned. There was considerable controversy on the other questions before the committee ; but a8 the dinner was the only portant: one, after it was decided that the Governor should not go to the cars in military attire, I have coufined the sketch to that part of it. ‘The Legislature haye pasaed a resolution tendering the hospitality of the State to Mr. Lincoln, but by the action of the committee they have said that we will take care of your enite, but you, Mr, Lincoln, muat depend upon an - apamaaay of some friend to take care of you. Whata ie. During the morning segsion Mr. Provost rose to a ques. tion of privilege, stating that, as one of the committee to entertain the President, they had reached a point on = it was necessary to obtain instruction from the louse. ‘The Chair stated that it was not a question of privilege unlees it related to the personal convenicace or dignity of the members. Mr, Provost stated that it related to the dignity of the members of the committee as well as the Leg. islature. His question of privilege was, that the chairman of the committee had matured a pro. ramine, and without consulting with the ba- lance of the members of the committce had gent ito the papers to be published, and as a member of that com- mittee he desired that the House should cali upon the chairman to report at once to the House, that they might kuow what was done, Mr. Pearce said:—Couid it be poesible that the chair- man of the committee had taken action upon #o impor. tanta question without eonsulting with the members of the committeer He hoped that the chairman would be cailed upon to explain himself. The chairman of the committee was asked for, but it was ascertained that he was not in the House, and the whole matter passed over. MR, LINCOLN TO VISIT HARRISBURG. Hannrgnvre, Fob, 15, 1864. Mir. Lincoln has accepted the invilation of the dommit toe to visit this city, and will roach here on the 2ist, from Philadelphia, N Suffrage—Invitation of Boston to = Senator Crittenden. Boston, Feb, 16 1861. A quite fally attended convention of le was colored peop! held here last night in Stella Martin’s church, called in anticipation of an attempt to disfranchise and drive them from the country. AD a] te peal to the peeple of Massachi ag adopted, asking ald and provection. onmmon Comme! have concurred with the Beard of Yenator Crittenden to visit 3 THE NEW YORK WEERLY HERALD. The National Crisis—Important Move~ ments at the Soath—Formation of & Southern Confederacy—Progress of Events at Washington—Mr. Lincoln off for Washington—The Freshet at Ale bany—Vhe Latest News—Markets, dc. The Wxexiy Hxkaup for the present week, will be ready this morning at eleven o’clock. It will contain, among other things:—The Special Despatches of the Hixaiv from Washington City, showing the Progress of Events and the Present Condition of the Country; A Re- port of the Proceedings of Congress; Highly Lwportant from the South—Proceedings of the Southorn Congress, Formation of a Southern Confederacy, Adoption of a Con- stitution, and Election of Executive Officers of the Now Republic; The Seizure and Release of New York Vessels by the Governor of Georgia; An Agcount of the Progress of the Presideut Elect toward Washington, His Speeches on the Way, and a description of the Scenes and Inet dents along the Route; Immense Destruction of Property by the Freshet at Albany; The Latest News received by Telegraph or Mail; Editorials on the Promineat Events of the Day; Reports of the Mouey, Provision and Cattle Markets; Marriages and Deaths for the weok, and all in- teresting news matters of the preceding week, Single copies, in wrappers, can be had at the counter of tho office, corner of Fulton and Nassau streets, Price six cents, rrival of the Africa, Saxby Hook, Keb. 16—L1:15 P. M. There are as yot no signs of the steamer Africa, from Liverpool 2d instant. Wind moderate west. Weather hazy off shore. The New TO THE EDITOR OF THE HERALD. Several of my follow exiled countrymen have published their opinions on the Austrian patent of October 20, 1860. There was but one dissenting from the otherwise unani- mous sentiment which does not take it for more than an opportunity to get all that the Hungarians have a right to claim, Settied on the barks of old Mississippi, I could not be among the first to speak—an immaterial ciroum- stance—except in regard of dear self, because there was | no geccssity for any suggestion, agitation or influencing those at home. Their sound jadg ment and patriotism led them on the right path. If there was reason to be proud of one’s origin, we might justly feel elated to belong to a nation which, after such oppression, in spite of gallows, prison, and, what is perhaps more dangerous, bribery and demoralization—atter twelve years of servitude— rises with unbroken spirit and energy to vindicate their rights and honor. They say, an‘ so do I, that the gra- cious patent is not # new coustitution, still less a recon- stitution, We say there cannot be auy other starting point than where the function of the constitution was in- terrupted in 1848-9 by despotism, aided by foreign bayo- nets. We do not want anything octroi—we ciaim our own. We pretend that whatever modification shosid be- come necessary in that constitution ean be made only by legislation, as establisbed in the laws of 1348-9. T do not Wish to have them aliered at all; andit seetus the sation, too, 18 determined to abide by them. Wo say, Sint ue suntaut mn sint. The policy of Austria made the flun- garians cue aud united, as they never have been before. They manifest an uncommon soundness and political ma- turity by refusing to take that aud ouly so much, which at the first favorable turn oan and will cortainly be taken away as before, It ie guaruntecs, and full ones, vat they want, umeng the rest they want the purse an! the arma, Promises ovly and caths broken so often won't do. If the dynasty will accept these terms, if she renews the solemn pactum convention to the nation, if she will abide by the laws of 1848-9, which ave but the ancient rights ro- vived in a new garb, she may save herself from ruin and her people from immense culamity. But the necessary corvilarjum of all this must be an equal constitution to all the rest of her provicces. We tried for more than three centuries the experiment of a ‘‘political union’? (forced upon us against positive law) between constitu- tionaliam aud despotism. How dear it has cost us every Page of our history will show, in bloody letters. Such an anomaly is now impossible. “We waut:— 1. Rectification of the “Pragmatica Sanctio,” which being nothing more nor less than a pact of personal union, by its ambiguity was distorted into everything to suit Austria’s snivelling propensities. 2. The King must renew the solemn ‘Pactum Oonven- tum,” by which alone he held and shall hold the crown of Hungary. + 3. The taws of 1848-9 in full, because less gives no guarantee to the nation. 4. Constitution to ail hereditary provinces, because a — pact between Hungary and Austria is only thus fe, nay, possible. Col. N. PEREZELS, late of Hungary. Davesrorr, Iowa, Jan. 5, 1861 Non- News From Brazil d La Plata. From Rio Janeiro we have news by the French packet Estremadure to the 26th of December. The St. Louis, Captain Fletcher, arrived on tho 14th, in twenty- one and a half days from New York, with Lady Franklin and niece, aud Dr. Rainey and brother on board—all well. ‘The steamer left again on the 18th for San Francisco, via, Lota and Panama. She left Panama on the 24th ult. for Ban Francieco, Weare permitted to make the following extract from @ private letter from Dr, Rainey © a friend:— When the St. Louis was three days out she encounter- eda gale from the northwest, which lasted six days; the storm raging with great violence, until wo had paased Bermuda. Yet the St. Louis behaved very weil, and, being restricted to about half her usual quantity of 'coal, bas made @ very good ran. It shows that fast steamers, with full power, such as Ihave jong desired to put on this line, could lly make the run & Rio in sixteen w seventeen days. We had Lady Franklin and her niece, Mies Craycroft, with us, who have left for San Fraucisco, I was agree: ably disappointed in her tadyship, whom I expected to find a disappointed, soured old lady, dissatisfied with her- self, her government and the world generally. To tiie contrary, however, she is a mest interesting, refined and agreeable lady; free from crotchets, well read, concilia- tory in her manner and uncomplaining, never negiectful he rights or feelings of those around her; of a most nt and cheerful disposition, and a very sprightly She appears to mo to possess unusual ta- lent and courage, and is altogether such a person as you would desire to have for a companion around the world, fhe is thoroughly British, loving her country as herself, Dut just in her appreciation of ours and its institutions, On the passage out ehe remained all day in her cabin be- low, and never appeared in the grand saloon until six, for a wr. Then, after a waik with someof us on deck for an hour, and tea and books for a couple more, he would retire at ten, saying it wouldn’t do to keep the servants up unnecessarily. She proved to be quite a “salt,” as sho was not ill once during the passage. I must say that Captain Fletcher deserves very great credit for his polite and unvarying attention to her and her niece. While in this city Lady Franklin was ag active as a young lady. I took her on the first evening to Botafogo and the Cattete, and to see the British Congul—the Minis- ter being in Petropolis, the summer resort for most of the Fluminenees. went to Petropolis, to the botanical garden, to Tejuca (a high mountain back of the city), to the palace of Sao Christovao, and to many other places of interest, and was prepared to go on the morning that th steamer left, with a smail party that we had made up, in- cluding Mr. Wm. F, Jones and Mr. Dillon, our Secre of Legation, to the top of the great Corcovado; but it rained and epoiled the fun of mule riding and bone break- ing. My steamer, the Primeira, haa not yet arrived; but yesterday , Dec. 24, I laid down the heavy stone foundations in the deep water in front of the Hetol Pharoux and the Largo Ge Paco for my new iron ferry house, which is to be 120 feet front, 40 high and 50 de beantiful speci- mes of Corinthian architecture. © were at it 6,000 people to seo the foundations laid, although not a word had been sald about it. My works create great en- thusiasm here, and the ferry depot in the city will be altogether the handsomest structure m Brazil. I regret that you did not see it before it left New York. When I return, 1 shail (D. V.) butid two other steamers, much larger than the three nlready constructed, to run to Botafo- go and the Cattete, The present steamers will all run to Praia Grande apd Sao Domingos. ‘the city is now perfectly free from yellow fever, although it is the season for it. Tho sun is, you know just now in the zenith of us, and quite hot enough for ail @nimal purposes, as the chigoes, sandiies, mosquitoes, centipeies, putrifactions and the whole mighty army of the infusoria of the air, cam on all occasions day and night most easily convince you. But it will be cool ‘again in threezmouths from now, and we shail then for seven months have the mercury at from sixty to seventy- five degrees. Our @ection and crisis in the States have created a pro- found commercial distrust here. The great houses appear to be holding on, Exchange is 263¢ to %; discount rate, © per cent. But one subject excites any attention here— the election of Imperial Deputies on the 80th inst, election occurs but once in four years; and it is said that the liberal party will this time 8i triumph over the conservatives and turn the present ministry out. It is raid by the wise in such cases, that the two parties de- eign entertaining one another by a sort of mutual hart- kari to the number of afew thousand, There has never been such excitement in the country before on any sub- jeot, Cavers or Insayrry,.—During the twenty-seven years ending in 1860, the following are the chief supposed causes ef Insanity of the patients admitted to the Lunatic Liospital at Worcester, Mass, :-—1 127; fevers, 65; iI health, 605; insolation, 14 (ail }; palsy, 62; sup: pressed eruption, 9; puel , 141; turn of life, a2; in- Jury of head, $2; polaon ', 2; stroke of lightning, 2; excersive labor, 79; loss of sleep, 6; excessive study, dn; spiritualism, 26; false accusation, 1; domestic troubles, 118 males, 205 females; unhappy marriago, 4 males and 2 females; dis jutment in love, 56 males aud 61 fe- toalea; disappointed ambition, 6 males and 6 females; fright, $2; political excitement, 13 males; religious ex- citement, 130 males, 166 females; pecuniary troubles, 130 roales, 166 femalea; fear of ‘poverty, 80 mates and 11 fo- tales: violent temper, 2 maice and 16 females: j 17 males and 28 females: intemperance, 199 males and females; masterbation, 270. cementation Arrivals and Departares, te 1OR ip Cie 0 witrenrcot—steameh? iikiand Cullen, Gray, Freeman, Tee Lulaco, o Lawrence ‘and famil Medan, ans W Hegre WinnDe Youn Arman, ae Pas ies HPs bineh, Ready, Collins, Call, Lord, © W Car and 164 10 rae