The New York Herald Newspaper, February 22, 1861, Page 1

WHOLE NO. 8932. ‘THE PRESIDENTIAL PROGRESS, of Mr. Lincoln and Party from New York. Receptions at Jersey City, Newark, Trenton and Philadelphia. TAMENSE TURNOUT OF THE JERSEY BLUES. The Addresses of Welcome and Mr. Lincoln’s Replies. ITEMENT AND ENTHUSIASM. What May be Expected from Mr. Linceln’s Inaugural. THE VICE PRESIDENT AT THE OPERA, Ree Rees ke THE DEPARTURE FROM NEW YORK. Provious te the departure of the Presidential party several politicians made an ineffectual atvempt to obtain apinterview with Mr. Lincoln. One lady, Mrs. Bergen, @f Brooklyn, L. 1., however, managed to see the youngest Branch of the family, and presented him with a neat winiature silken flag of the Union, with thirty-four stars, tke whole the work of her own hands. THEY LEAVE THE ASTOR HOUSE. * At about eight o'clock A. M. the President and cortege ‘took their departure from the hotel by the Vesey street entrance. In consequence of the change in the hour first ) amnounced at which Mr. Lincoln was to leave the city, ‘very few people were gathered around the Astor House, fad the ceremony of ‘farewell taking’? was a compara- tively quiet one. The party occupied four carriages, ‘which were driven to the Jersey City ferry, at which the John P. Jackson was moored, waiting for the distinguished guests. The boat was very neatly decorated with flags, ‘and Dodworth’s Band, consisting of thirty pieces, was on Doard. THEY ARRIVE AT THE FERRY. Previous to the arrival of the President and party at ‘the ferry house, the band played some fine selections from “Cacia di Lammermoor,” which were changed on the ap- pearance of the Prosident to ‘ Hail Columbia” and the “Star Spangled Banner,” during the performance of which the whole party embarket. Mr. Lincoln was re- ceived on board the boat by Mr. Hardenburg, President of the Board of Common Council of Jersey City, being in- troduced by Mr. A. O. Zabriskie, Chairman of the Citi- zens’ Committee. The boat was under the charge of Su- perintendent Woolsey, of the Jersey City Transportation Oompany, who, as there was a little time to spare before the departure of the special train, gave orders for the ‘vensel to be headed towards the bay, 80 as to allow the party an opportunity to see the same. This extra trip ‘was but a short one, but during the time several ladies ‘were introduced to Mrs. Lincoln and sister. Having Feached the neighborhood of the Battery, the order was given to change the course for the Jersey City pier, which ‘was accordingly done. During this trip the band played some excellent selections from ‘Lurline” and ‘‘Martha,”’ MILITARY AND NAVAL SALUTES. ‘When the John P. Jackson had cleared the pier on this ide of the river, the Cunard steamers Africa and Jura, Jying at Jersey City, began to fire # salute of thirty-four gave, These explosions of powder continued during the whole trip, and as the boat neared the pier on the Jersey aide of the river the firing was taken up by the Hudson County Artillery, who also gave the same Union salute, ‘The Cunard steamers were very finely decorated with Mags in true holiday style, viz; running all over the ves- sels from the water to the masthead, from mast to mast, and thence again to the water, adding much to the beauty of the reception. As the President disem- barked the band played the ‘Star Spangled Bannor,’’ and during the whole of the following proceedings select virs were performed. MRB. LINCOLN’S RECEPTION OF LADIES. In consequence of its not bavingfbeen generally known ‘tdat Mrs. Lincoln intended to have received the vitite of Iadies at the Astor House on Wednesday evening, the Wives of many prominent republicanr in this city there. by lost an opportunity of seeing that lady. Among the names of the ladies said to have called upon the wife of the President elect, we find that of Mrs. Belmont, and several others who were not present on that occasion, other ladies being mistaken for them. THE RECEPTION AT JERSEY CITY. ‘From an early hour an unusual bustle and «tir might have been observed in the streets of this adjacent, though almost unnoticed, rival of the great metropolis. All the principal avenues leading towards the river were filled with numbers such as could have been gathered only by @ great,ouriosity. What wonder that entire Jersey ‘varned out to nee the sensation? When before had their city been so noticed as to receive the presence of the latect agitator of public feelings? Heretofore they ‘were compelled to cross over to New York for even a little excitement, and wore now deter- mined to do full justice to one who, although of almost entirely different political sympathies, gave them an opportunity of doing so in their own dominions. Ladies compelled by their never failing curiosity to rise & few hours earlier than usual; merchants, mechanics ‘and marsketmen, although called by business to Now ‘York, turning from their accustomed path to swell the throng; clerks roused from an idle life behind empty and customericss counters; primitive Jerseymen, those who have been characterized as an entirely distinct species of mankind, driving from inland towns behind Rosinantes the like of which oar ‘‘neighboring State’’ can alone pro- @ace; all these, joined om the road by excited ser- vants, nurses and largo numbers of unruly boys, formed a continued throng which, traversing the city ‘and receiving at every corner new additions, finally cul- minated at the depot in one of tho greatest crowds which the recollections of several antiquated damsola—a very Jong range of the past—conld possibly recall. ADMITTANCE TO THE DEPOT. Pushing, crushing, yelling, hooting, shrieks and cries for mercy and help, formed the interlude to the oollecting and the opening of the doors. The immense depot—five wundred feet long and one bundred and ten wide—was soon filled by the anxious expectants. The balcony— forming a gallery entirely around the building—bad been reserved especially for the acoommodation of ladies, ad- mittance to whom was granted at half-past seven in order that they might escape the crushing and crowding of a misceilancous cotiection of humanity. By eight o'clock the entire balcony was crowded to such an extent that those of the fair sex who could not gain admittance were compelled to aacend a step higher and satiate their long- ing by gazing through various openings in the reof. The ground part of the bullving was completely paved with _ masculine heads, In fact, such a crawd had never before deen assembled in the ricinity, and we are safe—con- sidering the occopation of the immense space of the de- pot, the balcony and roof—{jn putting down this collect.on of Christiana at twenty thousand. ARRIVM, @P MR. LINCOLN. After a half hour of expectation, a long continued cheer announced that the boat containing the object of their gazings wae in sight, and in a very fow momente afterwards the find steamer J. P. Jackson, having on ‘poard this preciour charge, entored’the alia’ the end of the depot, and was safely moored. His RECEPTION. Mr. Lincoln stepped on the bridge, and waa warmly re coived—thovgh informally—by Mayor Van Voorst, Shey procecded arm in-arm to the platform prepared for bir forma) introduetion to the assembied multituse, the baa appropriately playing ‘Hail to the Chief,” The piatsorm was an open freight car, handaomety carpeted and ar wapged with steps. Proceeding to tho top of thi platform, tho President wae received with every symptom of public sympathy, Cheers, long and lout for Lincoln” and the Calon”? filled the air, whilst the moving of numberlea» bandkerch\efs from the balconies MORNING EDITION—FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 1861. PRICE TWO CENTS. Mmparted a wagmth to the excitement and a refreshing cooiness to the atmosphere The first outburst subsiding, the Mayor stepped forward, and, fronting Mr. Lincoln, Said ‘1 bere extend the bospitalties of Jersey City to you, the President of the United States.’” Mr. Lincoln bowed his acknowledgment and briefly thanked the Mayor for bis mapcipal welcome. TRE STATS RECEPTION. After another series of ebeers and noisy demonstra- tions of approval, Hon. Wm. L. Dayton, Attorney General of the State, and chairman of the Legislative Committee, stepped forward and spoke eloquently as follows: | SPERCH OY HON, WILLIAM L. DAYTON. Hononkp Si— in the absence of the Governor, and act- ig in the o—_ of bie substitute, I igre you @ cordial welcome to the State of New Jersey. I weloome the hearts and homes of our citizens We may not be able or to equal the magnificence of the svation which has thus far attended your canete 14 Shecaglial, but in cordiahty we are second to none. (Great ing tery we assembled here to ty our appre- ciation of your character, our unwavering Ly to the luwe apd cepstitution, and our devotion to the interests of this great country and the ity of the Uaion. (Contis ued gone. Lincoln assent to the remasks.) 'e desire to live in harmony with people of New Jersey are unit try, ope flag and one . Upon sir, The people will aitead you to the copieal wht, ° wi ou est 2, their best wishes and’ thelr most earnest prayers. Again I weloome you to New Jersey. The remarks of Mr. Daytoa were closely attended to After performing severa) of his unique but not over graceful bows, Mr. Lincoln, taking a short time to collect himeelf, stepped to the end of the platform snd said:— RESPONSE OF MR, LINCOLN. Lapies AND GENTLEMEN OF THE StaTs OF New JERSEY— [ sball only thank you briefly for the very kind reception you have given me—not personally. netional preseptative. I will be met lay eos im the heart of uur State, by your brethren, as Strength to speak often. I will simply greet you, and say farewell. You have deputed a man to re- ceive me—a man who is an honor everywhere. and to Co whoee remarks justice it would require a full hour. T can’t give an hour, and 0 close by saying I endorse ali that he has said. Farewell, Prolonged cheering followed these remarks, and cries for Hamlin, who, however, was not present. LINCOLN IN A CROWD. All speeches being finished, nothing remained to attract the attention of the crowd but Lincoin himeelf, around whom everybody pressed. Forsome minutes all moving was impossible, and the President smilingly agreed to “hold on’? for a little while until “they've all looked as much as they like.” Somebody proposed that Mr. Lincoln should show his beauteous countenance to the ladies in the balconies, which hint was immediately followed, and our future Chief Magistrate perching him- self on the topmost part of the platform, turned com- pletely around, stretching his face towards the ladies on all sides. He then said:—*‘] have been called upon to show my handsome face to the ladies, with which I of course comply; I have the best of it there as you can all see.” These remarks were received with great favor by those for whom they were intended—a redoubled tittering and waving of handkerchiefs palpably showing such ap- proval. Every effort was now made to gain the cars intended for Old Abe’s removal; success was finally obtained through the strategic knowledge of Coionel Ellsworth and the other military attaches of the suite. ‘Two decorated care, drawn by & gayly decked locomo- tive, formed the train into which the future occupants of the White House were ushered. Cheers assist Mr. Lin- coln up the car steps; cheers push him into the car, and cheers shut the door to further demonstrations of loye— uhose signs which most generally annoy and incommode their object. ‘The cars start slowly, increase their motion, and Abra- ham Lincoln has Jersey City no longer between himaelf and the White House—the goal of American ambition. EN ROUTE FROM JERSEY CITY TO NEWARK, w Jersey, or rather that large proportion of it which lies beside the Camden and Amboy Ratiroud, yesterday indu'ged in a prolonged popular patriotic spasm, which will no doubt form an era in the history of every man, woman and child who participated in the ovation for at least a generation to come. Certainly if curiosity to see a live President was never manifested before, it yeeter- day found full vent, and little else was done during the day throughout the route of Presidential travel from Jersey City to the confines of the State, except vo indulge this desire and to complete the satisfaction thereat with copiour potations of “ Jersey lightning.” THE RECEPTION AT NEWARK. ‘The Prosident elect having accepted the invitation o the Common Council of Newark totarry for a brief pe_ riod on his way to the capital, the chief city of the only Northern State whose electoral vote was not given for the party who have been instrumental in placing a compara- tively obscure politician in the proudest and most re. sponsible positioa to which millions of freemen can ele- vate one of their follows, has been alive with excitement ‘or the past two days. All the citizens, irrespective of party, united in determining to give Mr. Lincola a cordial reeeption. The Central Republican Clab passed resolutions to receive Mr. Lincoln; but asthe stay of the President would be very brief, they concluded to co-operate with the Mayor in the reception. Tho arrangements were admirable, and the police force was #80 numerous in and around the depot that as good order as one could expect upon such an exciting occasion was preserved. It was arranged that Mr. Lincoln enould be received at the Mor- ris depot, located {2 the upper part of the city; conse- quently at an early hour the committee of the Common Council, the Republican Committee, the editors and re- porters of the press, a few distinguished citizens and a select party of ladies wore in attendance in the waiting room, and succeeded in passing away the morning by the interchange of social «menities. Precisely at half-past nine the arrival of the train which carried the distinguished guest was communicated to the Mayor and the committee, ond without any delay Mr. Lincoin was conducted from the railway car to tha ladies’ waiting room by Hon. W. L. Dayton, who joined she President at Jersey City. Alderman Cleaver, Chairman of the Counci] Committee, received Mr. Lincoln, and introduced him to the Mayor. SPEECH OF MAYOR BIGELOW, Mayor Bigelow proceeded to address the Prosident elect as follows:— Mr. Preameyt Fiect or rie Usrrep Sr.res—In behalf of the Common Council @f Newark and our fellow citizens we tender you our most cordial welcome. I weloome you, str, in of the citizens of the most populous city in our State, who have ever been loyal tothe coat! ‘ution and maintained the integrity of the Cnion; who entertain an ardent that your administration will be goverved by that w: and by that discretion which will be the means of transmitting the confederated States as & unit to your successors, and through them to ali generations. At the conclusion of this appropriate address Mr. Lia- coln responded in the following terme— MR, LINCOLN’S REPLY. Mr. Mayor—I thank you for the reception which you ve me at your city, and can only say in reeponse to \t chat I bring @ heart sincerely devoted to the work which you desire should do. That shail have the ability to perform it I cannot unless I shall bo by Dreine Providence, and by this great, free, and tellygent With that support, 1 shall not fail; without it, I cannot hope to succeed. Amin allow me to thank you. ‘When Mr. Lincoln concluded his speech be was con. ducted to an optm barcuchs drawn by four splendid graye. Hon. W. L. Dayton, Mayor Bigelow and Alder- man Cleaver occupied seats in the carriage with the President. Other carriages were provided for the Com- mon Counctl and the Republican Committee. Soon aftor Mr, Lincoln took his seat in the carriage the procession was formed, headed by a cavalcade of 150 horsemen, who presented an imposiag appearance, As the carriage in which the distinguished stranger waa eeated passed through the depot and entered Broad atreet, a yolloy of cbeors went up from the immense crowd that ha. assom- pied to see the forthcoming Chief Magistra our glo- ) ious country, whees preservation is confided tothe hands of aman whom hia bitteres: opponente cheerfully ac- knowledge brings an hones: Leart and a comprehonsive ntellect to the performance of this onerona taxi. We mitted to state that Mr. Lincoln, it is onerateod, on ao- opting the invitation to visit Nowsrk, requested to be ptroduced to Chief Justice Hornblower, for many years < distinguished citizan of New Jersey. Tho venerable bief Justice was in attendance at the depo’, and marked ttention was paid to him, He is over umety-five years f ago, and having voted for the first Prosilent of the ‘nited Staves, ho was anxious to have an interview with he recently olected President, Mr. Lincoln received the venerable patriot with much cordiality. The scene im Broad stroet while the procession was passing Was magnificent, although the crowd wae great, the width of the atreet prevented any confusion, and the noble street, of which the citizens of Newark are deserv- edy provd, must have made a favorable impression upon the mind of Mr. Linco, There were not less than twen- ty-five thousand pecple in the streets; in short, all Newark turned out en masse to receive Old Abe. The windows of all the stores and private residences were filled with the | fair sex, who waved their handkerchiefs and smiled most sweetly as Mr. Lincoln passed. A very patriotic imdivid- ua) saw fit to express his indignation at the movements of the secessionists by suspending an effigy of ope of that class over his tailoring establiahment, upon which was | inscribed the emphatic words, “ Hang the traitor.” | Along the route American flags were suspended from the windows of the houses, apd im some instances the national flag was hung across the spacious street. Nothing of particular moment occurred along the way, save the renewed cheering of the thousands who were copgr gated to receive tbe President, until they arrived in Chestnut street, where the pupiis of large public school were assembled outaide of the building. The boys displayed a iarge flag and sang ‘Hail Columbia’ and other patriotic airs as the procession wended ite way to the depot, When the President arrived the train was alréady ip waiting to convey bim on his journey, With- out any difficulty, Mr. Lincoln was conductad to the car, and in a moment or two after the signal was given for departure. Mr, Lincoln stood upon the platform of the rear car, and continued to bow to the citizens until the train was out of sight. The demonstrations of applause at the depot, which was densely crowded, were very faint in comparison with the cheering which"greeted the President in the main street. Altogether the Newark reception reflected credit upon the city, and was, we Predict, as agreeable an ovation as Mr. Linooin bas re- ceived since he commenced his pilgrimage to the White House. THE TRIP BETWEEN NEWARK AND TREN- TON. Leaving Newark the trainfrushed along uninterruptedly ‘until it reached Elizabeth City, Here a large crowd had convened in the depot, and their continued cheers Drought the President elect to the platform of the car, where he bowed his acknowledgraents and retired. Tho stoppage was only for @ couple of minutes, when pro- grees was resumed. Salutes were received from the various trains along the road as they thundered by the “special.” Rah. ‘way and severa} other smail stations on the route were passed without stepping, the train moving slowly, how- ever, to enable the throng to see the President and re- ceive bis response to their cheers in repeated bows from the platform. ~ At New Brunswick the locomotive was changed, and here, during the delay that ensued, took place a shaking of, bands and a series of “God bless you's!” “How @ye do, Old Abe?’ “Hurrah for the President!” &c. which are but @ repetition of scenes already familiar. Just outside the town a solitary Wide Awake reared his cap in air and indulged in his lonely emotions, notwith- standing the oft repeated injunction that no partisan re- ceptions were to be allowed. 4t Princeton there wasn | large gathering, but no stop. THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION AT TREN- . TON. This was the grand feature of the day, and to this point wended their way thousands of the people of the vicinity, | knowing it to be the only place where they were likely to hear the tones of the Presidential yoice or to obtain a shake of the Presidential hand. ‘The errapgemente for the reception were admirable, A strong pelice force was detailed about the depot, which had been thoroughly cleaned, and no person was admitted upon the premises without a badge or a permit. Very geod naturedly but somewhat impatiently the Trentoni- ans submitted to this unusual interference with their prerogatives, but the metropolitans of Trenton and the metropolitans of New York are a different ciass of beings. The former don't break heade, swear at women and chil- dren,” and do various other impolite things to which we of the city are accustomed, and consequently, with the exception of a few pockets picked and a few corns trod upon, the grumblers were confined to a very small number. ‘Ibe special train with the President and suite arrived at twelve o'clock, the fact being announced by « salute of artillery. Disembarking, Mr. Lincoln was met by Mayor Mills and the Common Council, and by the Mayor wae addressed in the following words:— Hosorep 8im—Jn the name of the citizens of the capital of the State of New Jersey I have the honor to extend to a a ee ee bye ayars asure our power Cay moat agreeable, and, sir, could your official duties allow ou to extend your visit, we could point you to incidents b the early struggles of our fathers which would excite in your breast, as they do in that of every true patriot, deep veneration for the soil upon which you . But, sir, with aig mission, I will now escort you to the State Capitol, where the members of the Legislature and the State authorities are in waiting to do you further honors. ‘The President was then escorted to an open barouche, and accompanied by Senator Cook, the Chairman of the Committee of Arnangemente, jolned in the procession which had formed as an escort. This consisted of ‘The President Elect. The Stato Committee in open carriages The President’s suite, or aud Common Oorneil. tizens generally. ‘The latter, however, contentei themselves with form- ing & sidewalk committee, and, for a smal! city Like Tren- ton, pretented a most creditable aspect. bey even though I war—that sumetbing more than common that thove men apxious that that thing for |, that something even more than ma- that somethi ‘tional a great promise to all the peopie of come. Lam exceedingly anxious constitution of this Union and the Nbertics tall be per) ip ot spall bo mat apy cod And inetrument im the havi His almost chosen bands of the Almi 7, for per} that great struggle. You give me this yas T understand, without distinction of party. I this bedy . eo o & majority of le jeed if f of the Almighty, le an for representatives of the citizens of the United States, to meet the man who, for the time being, is the "a tive of the majesty of the nation, united single to perpetuate the constitution of the Union and the people. As such I ac Mr. Lincoln then shook bands with the President of the ‘Senate and was introduced to each of the members. Ho ‘was likewise presented to the Philadelphia Joint Commit. tee, and recognizing among them a number of old friends, spent a brief time in that rupning happy conversation which is one of his agreeable characteristics. Then arm in arm with Senator Cook he walked across the hall into THE ASREMBLY CHAMBER, where were gathered the State representatives and other officials, besides a crowd of others admitted by tickets. ‘The galleries, as in the Senate chamber, were filled by ladies. On the entry of Mr. Lincoln considerable confusion en- sued from the universal desire to hear and see; and seve- ral ejaculations fell forcibly enough on the ear to excite grave suspicions that Jorseymen are not more patient than their mercurial neighbors; but quiet was at length restored, and the Speaker, Hon. F. R, Teeze, addreseed Mr, Lincoln as follows — SPEECH OF SPRAKER TKEZE. On bebalf of the General Assembly of the State of New Jersey, it affords me ure, sir, to weloome you the President elect of the United States, to the capttal our State. Under Cs circumstances, it would be most Attirgthat we should pay our respects to the Chief Magistrate’of the republic; but now that the best, the a wiemtt and the bravest st still in doubt and awe at of and Union founded by our Keone oat ran ter in bat our le will readily co-operate with you constieuttonah efforts for a Bpeedy and ment of the differences which now ily distract our country. We sympathize with you in ‘difficulties by which you are surrounded. Already have the dark and heavy clouds of disunion obscured a portion of those bright stars which shone in the constellation of the nation; but we hope that councils of wisdom and pru- clouds, and that onious nation. i you the members of this House agsure you of respect and best wishes for personally, and to renew to you the assurance of our de- fire to join Leah buy in every effort for the promotion of the interests of the common country. (4 use.) ‘The anxiety to see the President at this juncture was immense, The audience arose almost en masse, crowding, pushing and surging from side to side in ineffectual ef- forts to gratify their curiosity, while cries of ‘Down in front,” ‘Take your hat off,”’ ‘Keep your goats,”’ “Where's the President,” “Hus-hb-h,’’ mingled with the sharp tones and raps of the Speaker calling to order, gave to the occasion anything but an aspect of legislative dignity. Prompt to solve the difficulty, however, Mr, Lincoln ascended the rostrum, and there, his form towering head and shoulders above all others and within sight of every ey @, the audience hushed to silence, he replied as follows:— SPEECH OF MR, LINCOLN IN THE ASSEMRLY. Mx. Seaaxen ax Guoem.zices ov nas Hoven o7 Rerxaaes, TaTIVES—I have just ep; honor of a reception the bor branch of thie Gonaral ‘Amembiy or Lagaatare ] ain not sure which is the technical term with you. I rerun ina, 00 to tere ver} shanks for 1 Wi vernment, Unioa, o7 tes of the people. (A) 30.) Mr. been ed to allude to the mo, wey are very great. You have gaid truly that the stoutest and the wisest stand in doubt as to what should be dune, You, therefore, see the reason why I should not state im detail the course I propose to take. You will recognive the propriety of my waiting until Sorgunen neat rrarar speak oificially, 80 that when Ido make my Vio, it shall be as nearly right as possible, ‘Reuisy that ground which I deem abiest and bost, I trust that | shall lind little occasion to swerve. 1 shall take the bly preserving the does net live in the ig at beart more peace am, and that ig sure to mark, to the greatest ex- tent possible, position I shali take. (Great applause.) Neverthelvsa, I fear we may havo to set the foot down firmly—(here the ‘Was 80 projonged that it was The cortege proceeded through State street direct to | several minutes before Mr. Lincoln could proceed)—and the Capitol—houses, windows, fences, walke, all being thickly lined with the multitude, and enthusiastic ac- cording to the peculiarities of the crowd. The ladies erpecially were out in full force, and, aa usual, waved their irrepressible handkerchiefs withou ceasing. Country belles and beaux had docked into town in large numbers, and the city was actually “full.” The | S¥¢ the ship for this voyage; and the next time number of persons prosent was estimated st twenty | be chosen in my vhousand. Arriving at the State House the President was ushered at once into the Senate chamber, where were in waitiog the Senate, State officers, a large number of ladies and gentlemen, the former in the gallery, and the following baving Fd the foot down, to ‘The Presi scribable, am right, y ‘Cries of «Ve will—we will.””) as J have already suggested, the majority of the Lo ture do not ‘with me in ee ae eas may be hoped that even in your judgment a better pilot Fines” i in ap be wrocknd mow, how over, it will bea bad chance for the pilot who losée this voyage to succeed But lam ing longer than | expected. Allow me therefore to return my thanks to you again, and exprese the pleasure] have in meeting you at this time. Mr. Lincoln then warmly greeted the Speaker, and was Committee of Reception from Philadelphia, who came to | introduced to a large number miscellaneously, who Trenton to meet the President in the morning: — crowded around to grasp the rail splitter’s hand. The Citizens’ Select Committee ~Hon. John M. Butler, Morton | ladies in the gallery waved their handkerchiefs and the McMichael, Hon, William D. Kelley, John Dy Wataon, Dr, David Jayne, Charles 6. Ogden, Evan P Thos. Web- ster, Jr., David Paul Brown, Wm. B. Thomas, George H. Moore, Daniel Dougherty, Honry ©. Care: City Council Committee —Charies B. Trogo, President Common Council; W, P. Hacker, Golonel Wm. Bradferd, A. J. Oathewood, J. P. Wetherill. The President took his stand in the middie aisle, di- rectly in front of the desk of the presiding officer, was then addressed by that gentioman as follows — SPEECH UF BON, EDMUND PERRY, PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE. ‘Sm—In the name and in behalf of the Legislatare of New Jersey | weloome you to the capital of our State. Elected to the high and responaible oflice of President. of the United states, you will soon take upon yourself the solemn duty to which yoo have bron called. preside over the destinies of this vast country at a time of great distraction and imminent peril, wheu the hearts of al! true patriots are filed with nolicitnde and anxiety, and wh the true sons of liberty stand appalled at the men shouted, but with the departure of the President to his carriage this scene was transferred to the outside. The passage from the Jegislative hall to the car. ringer, which were in waiting at the gate, some four or five rods distant, was like running a gauntlet, The police, unable to restrain the ana | crowd were compelled to let it loose, and they soon formed such an apparently impenctrable mass about the President as toalmost prevent a movement. Good na- turediy, however, he met the dilemma by stretching out bis Jong arms and bending his tall form to the task of making hisown way. This he did very effectually, and Yon go to | ina few moments was safely seated in his vehicle. The procession then resumed ite march and proceeded to the Trenton House, the crowd in that vicinity being increased to the proportions of an almost immovable approaching crisi¢. That you may receive from on bigh | jam, Here a small platform had been erected over the wirdom t» direct and strength to sustain you in the dis charge of the labors of your high office, an’ that you may fo succeed as to merit the universal plaudit of ‘Well done, good and faith*u: servant,” is, I am sure, to-day the prayer of millions of freemen, Go, honored eir, to your great task, and may God go with you (Applaise.) Mr. Lincoln, who was standing in the broad aisle of the | State. chamber calmly listening to thie brief and pointed ad- dress, paused a moment to remove his gloves, then bow. ing on either side to the Senators and to the President, advanced a step forward and responded as follows. — SPER OP MR, LINCOLN. Mn, Peaemr 28> GENTLEMEN OF Tar SeNATE OF THO Siete ov New Jew8y—L am very grate‘ul to you for the bonorable reception of wh:ob (tiave to-day beer the ob- | of the Loannot bu’ remember the piace that New Jersey In the revolutionary &*1 Did Thirteen had more of ry within the.r limite thas oid ‘upon this occas\on, I 01, in the earliont got bold of a small holds §9 our early few of the Stary dattle elds af the cow New Jeraey. May | bo pardoned mention that away back in my ch days of my being able to read, brok—" Veoms moet of the younger member tha iv all Dattle tlevie and the iberties uf this coum » tixed tl ) Upon my imagioation #0 7 as the wrvggic here, at Trenton, Now J The crossing of the river, the ct the great barde>ips endured at th felves upon my ind more than avy other pingle revolutionary event. And you ai) know, for you hare all bean boys, how tiese early impressions last longer than any other, I recollect wicking (hen— here have sever seen. Ire counts then given entrance and here Mr. Lincoln, in response to repeated calis, appeared and made a fow remarks. MR. LINCOLN'S BALCONY SPEECH. He said:—I have been invited by your reprerentatives to the Lagisiature, to visit thia the of your honored ‘capital ‘m acknowledging their kind invitation, com- polled to respond to the welcome of the presiding officors of each body, and 1 they intended | shouid speak to you through them as are the representatives of ali of jou; and if | wae to again here, I shonid only have fo repeat in a great measure much that I hago ssid, which would be disgusting to my friends me ‘tho have met here. I have no speech to make—("' Miat's right’’)—but merely appear to nee = and let you look at me, and as to the latter I think I oe a the best bargain. (laughter.) My » jw me to bid you farewell. After this Mr. Lincoln retired from view, and rested himeeif for awhile in oonversation with a few friends who were to hie presence. THE KECRFTION DINNER At @ little before two o'clock l. M. the doors of the fe of Wasbington’—a work whieh | dining room of the Trenton Hotel were thrown open, and new the the President, suite and inv:ved guests took their places sround the well filled tables of what was den sminated & “reception dinner,’ given by the authorities of the State, Of dill of fare there was none; of séa’s there were none, except for the President and committes; it ene a “stand up’? collation; but of edibles and erp tomachs there were @ profurion. and both sou their yooation.” About three hundred persone, at & rough essimate, participaed in the banquet, No rpescbes were made, and the affair passed off in & most seusibly Practical manner. The experienes of a reporter in such matsers is not always slight, and we accordingly pro- ounce Ren porcmaias = best eaters any Cn moat absorbingly consumptive ers among whom hea bows our lotto be mat for a long time. ‘Salad sod oo was gertainly mere child's play with their a ites yesterday. What they might do im the pre- Be — pig or their pecuilar State beverage depo- Py not <26f. Lincoln ‘and suite left the table early, on account Mt being compelied to take the train at half past two oclock. The balance of the company remained “on duty” util a much later hour. A number of tangled lege were from time to time visible, but these were ex- ceptions to the rule, and belonged printipally to members: fiom the rural districts, unaccustomed to the work in which they had been engaged. Mre. Linco!n and ladies, who wore the guests during the day of Hon. Wm. L. Dayton, joined her husband at the cars, and the train, amid the firing of cannons and cheers of the multitude, then moved oa ite way, THE TRIP BETWEEN TRENTON AND PHILA- DELPHIA. ‘The special train left Trenton amid shouts, cheers and the national salute, and steamed swiftly on, with but mo. meatary stoppages, until it reached Kensington. At every station crowds were in attendance, cheering and waving flags as the President elect bowed from the platform of the rear car. Mr. Lincoln’s labors during the trip must have been very arduous. Not only had he to deliver speeches at every place of any importance, but to face the gale st every small village, and bow—eold and tired—his reeponses to salutes which hardly reached his ears. Besides thie, politicians and commitieomen kept pouring into the rear car and talking to Mr. Lincolm, The Philadelphia committees of citizens ana Common Councilmen, joining Mr. Superin tendent Kennedy and his followers, the mom- bers of the New Jersey Legislature, Judge Dayton and suite, the ordinary companions of the Presiient, aud many outsiders, quite overcrowded the three cars. The ladies each held levees during tho passage, and attracted general admiration and regard. Upon the Philadephia committees were Bell-Evorett and Douglas men, whose ap. pearance provoked magh comment and laughter. Mr. Lincoln said that he was glad to seo all parties repre- sented, and certainly, setting political diiferences aside, the party was a moet harmonious and pleasant ono, The trip through New Jersey was distinguished by nothing remarkable, except the fact that tho Iadies formed a greater part of the crowds than in any other Btate. MR. LINCOLN’S RECEPTION AT PHILADEL- PHIA. ‘The Presidentia\ party reached Philadelphia at four o'clock yesterday afternoon. Upon the arrival of the train at Kensington great bustie and disorder ensued. ‘The policemen were admirably arrayed, and Colonel Brad- ford, the Marsal of the day, gave every necessary order, but there were 0 many to command that the President and his suite were soon entangled in inextricable con- fusion, It was with difiioulty the party could be seated in their carriages, Again and again such men as Senator Dayton and Major Hunter wore turned out of the carriages which they had entered, because those particular carriages were reserved for Judge Davis or Golonel Sumner, who were, in their turn, made to alight. The committeemen bustled about in great haste aud more Aigorder, mixing up members of the suite with outsiders, giving them in charge of policemen, and insisting that men who had nothing whatever to do with the matter should get into the carriages. So far the reception wag simply a mob. Nor when the guests were once seated wore matters much better. Mr. Lincoln and the more distinguished of the party were, of course, in open barouches, and what they must have Buffered from the cold they alose know, but all can imagine. For over half an nour the party sat without motion, with the weather chill, the sky lower- ing, and the people outside becoming as cold as their guests. There was some comfort im thinking of that. ‘There was some comfort in believing that committeemen and policemen were human, and could experience all the sepeations of human beings. That half hour passed, the procession finally began tO move, and sailed out upon streets lined and crammed with people, With many and vexatious delays, with innumerable stops, between long lines of mon, women and children, the cortege, guarded by policemen, at last got fairly under way. Mr. Lincoln's barouche was conspicuous, owing to the gay plumage of the four white horses attached to it, The prooeasion formed in line, headed by a body of mounted police, followed by a cavalcade of citizons, re- presenting all party politics, and the Pennsylvania Dra- goons. After these came the President elect and his teed of the New Jersey and Pennsy!vania Logislatures, and a large number of citizens in carriages. Mr. Lincoln along the line of march was hailed everywhere with pa- triotic emblems and manifestations. About a hundred thousand people gathered along the line of march, notwithstanding that the weather was ex tremely cold and threatening & snow storm. On the arrival at the headquarters, the Continental Hotel, Mr. Lincoln was couducted to the balcony an‘ in- troduced to Mayor Henry, The noisy multitude below greeted hie appearance with wholesome cheering, but both the Mayor’s welcome and his reply were unheard, except by those in the immediate vicinity. Mr. Lincoln displayed great earnestness in the delivery of his speech, which caused the masess to reflect hia patriotic views in deafening applause. OP MAYOR HENRY. erKECH Sm—In behalf of the Councils of Philadelphia and of its citizens, who, with common respect for ir Chief Ma- gistrate elect, bave greeted your arrival, I tender Sn heey Soe. do this as the official re- presentative of ninety Thousand hearths awell six hundred thousand firm and ardent in tneir devotion to the Union, ret it not be with. those whose held that there aro but fow Dot straitened that true stateamanshi| may, with God's bi , restore ‘this distracted land. that your short stay precludes that intercourse with the merchants, manufac ics and other citizens of Phile- delphia, which might afford you a clear discernment of ing.) J promise you in all sineerity that I bring to ant beart. Whether I will bring @ ‘equal to that heart Will be for future times to determine. It wore ureless for me to speak of details of plane we i sha)l spesk officially next heen dy ever. If I should not speak then, it wero useless for me to do #0 now. If} do speak then, it is useless for me % do 80 now. When Ido speak, { shail take such ground as I deem best caleniated tele yt dng harmony aod pros perity to the country, and tend to the perpetwity of the nation and the literty of these States and these ie Your worthy Mayor Join with bim, | " with your city long enovgh to consult your and manufacturers: or, te it were, to listen to breathings rising within the consecrated walls wherein the constitution ef the United States, and I "aa the Declaration of Independence were originally and adopted, (Rethusiastic applause.) I assure you and your Mayor, that I haa hoped on this occasion, ond upon all occasions during my life, that 1 shall do nothing inconsistent with the Loachings of there holy end most sacred walla [never asked anything that does not breathe from these walls. All my political warfare bas been ia favor of the teach. img that came forth from these sacred walle. May my ight band forget its cunning, aod my tongue cleave to the roof of my mouth, if ever I prove faise to those teachings. Fellow ejtizens, Ihave addressed you longer thon t expected ty do, and Dow allow ms to bd you good night. Mr. Lincolp then retired, and subsequently beid a levee, expressed the wish, in which I it were convenient for me to Deore om” ‘The Continental Hotel was densely crowded last even- ing. There was an immense gathering outside, patiently awaiting the reception, Mr. Lincoln stood at the head of Ube staircase, Continually bowing, being thus rie ed from band shaking. A bundrod were passing him every five minutes, Occasionally a wild hurra was given fer “Uneie Abe.” ay agreed that he was not 0 il) looking as represented. — THE VICE PRESIDENTIAL PARTY VISITS THE ENGLISH OPERA. During the afternoon of yesterday it was whispered about that the Hon. Hannibal Hamlin would pay a visit to Niblo’s Saloon, to hear Madame Auna Bishop, and on. sequently there were others attracted to this theatre then would bave been by the mere performance of the “Bohemian Girl,’ The house, although not fall, was fairly atieuded by’a refined and select audience. Shortly before the end of the second act of the pre- Viously named opera—at about twenty minutes past nine o'clock—the Vice President and the five members elect from Maine, named in our yestorday’s issue, on- tered the hondsome stage box to the left of the audi- ence and right of the stage. So quietly was their en- trance made that the aet proceeded to the end withou: any visible change among cither the actore or the audience. The aot drop had scarcely rolled down before it was again ‘‘rung up,” diseovering the whole of the opera troupe—~excep! one—on the stage, Madame Bishop prominently standing out in the centre. Devile- hoof, or rather Mr. A. Cook, then made his appearance, carrying a bandgome full sized sitken flag of the Union, with thirty-four stars, and advancing to Madame Bishop, Presented her with the colors, upon which the band struck up the pretude of the song, “The Flag of Our Cnion Forever.’’ Madame Bishop then sang the wel known words with great power and effect, to the admira- tion of not only the audience, but also of the Vice Presi- dential party, as evinced by their rapturous applause, At the end of each verse the whole troupe took up the chorus, during which the soloist, waving the flag, ad- vanced to the Vive President's box and saluied by ‘dip. ping the colors,” the compliment being graciously ac- kuowledged amid the loud applauso of the audience, ss the curtain fell, upon the close of the song, there were loud calls for an encore, Madame Bishep at first merely appearing before the curtain and acknowledging the plaudits by bows; but neither the audience nor the distinguished visiters would be satisied with this only and the singer was led out before the curtain by Devilshoof—Mr. Cook we mean—and re- peated the whole song as she stood there alone, taking upon herself the refrain that should have been sung by the chorus. Before leaving the stage she saluted the Visiters as before, and again received their acknowledg- ments, The Vico President soon after left the theatre, merely stopping to watch a few of the antics of the chief of the gipeies, which caused him some merriment. Some few members of the party, however, tarried until the end of the opera. IMPORTANT FROM CALIFORNIA. Arrival of the Overland Express—Failare of Large Dry Goods Houses—State of the Markets, &, Forr Kuaryy, Feb. 21, 1661. The Pony Exprese passed here at five o'clock A. M. tw day. . San FRascmsoo, Feb. 6—3.40 P. M. Arrived 6th, ship Great Republic, from New York. Sailed 94, ship Flying Childers, Liverpool. Tno detiand for imported articles is about the same aa last reported, and more trade to supply for daily con- sumption. Candles, 20c.; crushed sugar, 11)<¢.; lath- mus butter, 26c, There bas been a material rise in ‘wheat, and extensive sales were made at $175 a $190 for 100 pounds. ‘The exciting topic in San Francisco is the heavy faitare of dry goods merchants {and yesterday the old established house of Taafe, MoCubiil & Co. wus attached for debts due to fan Francisco creditors amounting to $336,000, and their liabilities are represented to be $1,300,000, of which some $600,000 are due in this city and tne balance in the Fast. Their assets are unasoertained, but their California creditors seem to think themselves eeoure. ‘Thor maa Brady. There is some will compromise with its cred! storm. The failures caused a panic in the goods bustness, ‘hich has been pF &, past. % San FrancioooSenkers shout they are paying two per cent per The pony expreas due the latest pony dates from St. is bet and thore from Fort Kearny of the i4tb ult. a the reguiar overland mail we have to hee dates, te from Los Angeles to the 17th It is ayy the pony expreas has been detained by mae the Rocky Mountain regiona, Forbes’ warehouse, corner of Green and streets, fan Franciso, was partially burped oa the 4th,” ing about $15,000 worth of merchandise, mostly and horns. There oa little lato news a of interest. eg siatare loimg i wait! to have the Senatorial election question sottlod” Tt ie wndersieod that the advocates of Mr. Denver will put forth their best efforts 10 bring op the election week. There been no action taken on the Union resotutions yet, and discussions continue to take a very wide range. The Sacramevto Onion credits the report that hanared or nine hundred men are enrolied in San Fran- cisco as “Knights of the Goiden Circle.” whose object ia to favor the establishment of a Pacific republic. The whites and Indians in the vicinity of Humboldt Bay are reported again at war. Thirteen natives had been Biles in one onslaught. ad A Union meeting is to be held this evening in Almado county, acrons ‘he bay from San pty and e) Crockett are amovg the Dates from Brjtish Columbia to the 27th ult., Oregon to the 2a instant, have been received, the news being unimportant. ‘On the 24th of January there was a large sale of real § ' estate belonging to the Hudson Bay Comy . situated near the centre of Victoria, realizing $ and the property sold was unusually high, indicating a continued coptidence in British Columbia progress. Some Oregon capitalists are about to ship flour from that State to Liverpool. Board of Aldermen. Thie body met last evening, President Henry W. Genet in the cbair, THE STREET CLEANING CONTRACT. Aldermab Fromxnt offered a resolution asking the Cor. poration Counsel for his opinion as to the legality of the the merits of the matter on which they were called upen to vote, ‘The resolution was adopted. A regolution t» have the sum appropriated for a por- trait of ex-Governor Seymour increased from $500 10 $1,100 was introduced. Laid over. Alderman Dayton said that when the matter came up he would move to amend by adding $500 for a portrait for Governor Ciark. Alderman Barry offered a resolution to rescind’ ordinance upon which the Police Superintendent bases power to arrest the sidewalk pedlers. Adopted, apd sent to the other Board. The Prmecwmext offered a resolution, requesting the Comptrolier to draft an ordinane to be submitted to this board, altering the time for making and fenements to nome earlier period of the year. DEATH OF HON, CORNELIUS W. LAWRENCE, ‘The following communication was received from the or he Mayor's Orne, New Yore, Feb. 21, 1861, To rom How. THE Common Oounctt cm jmerieuns—With de. the Honorable Cornelius 4 hie city, departed thie life, at bie residence, at ng, on the 20b inat., hav Wing enjoyed 4 yours a§lottes to man, and ity in which his lot was cast. was successtn} merchant, « representative in Congrese, Collector of the at ithe fret or elected by the varied poritions, and career, Mr. Lawrence digeba ged bis bigh Ule duties in such # manper as to command bation of hie feliow cliizens 1 therefore requmasen as Ryd adopt suitab!o resolutions @ tribute dae to the memory of the doceased, evinos our aympathy for bie bereaved friends latives. FERNANDO WOOD, ‘Alderman Davtow moved a series of ras solutions, which wero parked and sent ‘other: Board. . i & hi i | bd crman Paowext then moved that, outof the emary oF the Reowaged, thie Board’ do ow ied. (The Board :hen adjourned to Thursday next,