"stampede" Of Lincoln

I ho progi'twg CnpUolward oi Uie President cluct wan cut sudden'y short it HarrUburg, Pn., and left ior Wa.shnglon, " with a flan in his car," nijd paseed thrmigh Ballimoro in coz. Wu uppend tíiu vftfiuuB rumora touchiag liis tlight : Hurrioburg, Fob. 23. The people of Üiis city were astonished this morning hy the announcoment that Mr. Lincoln liad utarted iñ a ]ie;iil train tor Washington, dispntchbs having been receivea requiriag his presente in Washington, Reporta aro briskly circulaled tbat there was a plut to aasassinato nina w hile passing tlirough Ballimore, but snch storius aro not believed The Haltiinore committeu is hero, but did i not havo an interview with Mr. Lincohi, Washington, Feb. 23 Not a littlo .ensalion prevailod throughout tbis moroing, as soou as t , bésame known ihat Mr. Lineólo had j irrived in the early train. It was : nuicsssfully Bought lo conceal the facts, íspecially from the newspaper prese. His pretenoe heroboingatfirdt cominunicated to a few personal friendo in oonfidence, he was met at tlie station by ieveral gentlemen 4of distinction without any formality, and vas inmediatoy driven to Wülurd's Hotel. Ke was jresterdny advised to come bitber withaut delay. Praparationa had been :nade to meet hun at the station thifi jvuoing, and the Mayor oí' Washington waa to make a welcome address, but Mr. Lincoln lias epoilcd the program me. About 11 o'elock Mr. Lincoln, ac;ompanied by Mr. Seward, paid his respecta to Pret-ident Uuchanan, ppondng a íew minutes in general conversatioo. Senator Bigler and Kepresentative John (Jochrano happened to be at tho Whito House at the time, and were aecordingly introduced to tho President eloct. Mr. Lincoln afterwards returned to his hotel. Now York, Feb. 23. A special dispatch to the Twjpí says: " On Thumlay night, after ho had ro tired, Mr. Lincoln was aroused and informed that a etranger desired to eee him on a matter of life and death. He declinod to ftrimit hirn unless he gave his name, wfaioh he at once did. Such prestigo did the name carry, that while Mr. Lincoln was yot dirobed he granted an interview to the caller. Á prolonged convorsation elicited the fiiet that an organized body of inen had determined that Mr. jincoln should not be inaugurated, and that he should never leave the city of Baltimore nlive, if, indeed, he evor entered it. The list of ñames of the conspiratorg presentad a most astonishing array of persons high in Southern confidence, and soine whose iame is not confined to this contry alone. Statosmen laid the pian, bankers eudorsed it, and adventurers wore to carry it into eflect. "Mr. Lincoln was to leave Harrisburg at 9 o'clock this morning by special train, acd the idea was, if poesble, to tbrow the train irom tho road at some point where they could rush down a steep embankment nnd destroy in a moment tho lives of all on board. " In caso of a fallare of this projoot their plan was to surround thocarriage on the way from dopot to depot in Baltimore and assassincto him with dagger or pistol shot. Bo anthentic was the source through which tho information wa obtained, that Mr. Lincoln, after counseling with his friends was compelled to make arrangments that would enable him to sabvert tho plans of his enemieï, greatly to tho annoyance of thousands who eaired to all on him last night. He declir.ed to give a reception, The final eouncil was held at eight o'clock. Mr. Lincoln did uot want to yield, and Gol. Sumner aotally eried with indignntion, but Mrs. Lioooln, aeoonded by Mr. Judd, and Mr. Lincoln'g original informant, insisted upon if, and at nineo'clook Mr. Lincoln loft on a special train. He rora a Scotoh plaid and a very long military eloak, so that he was entirely un-recognizable, accoir.panied by Superintendent Lewis and one friend. He started, while all ihe town, with the exception of Mrs. Lincoln, Col. Sumner, Mr. Judd, and two reporters, who wero sworn to secreoy, suppoeed tim to bo aaleep. The telograph wires wero put boyond the reach of every . ona wbo might deeire to use them." Washington, Feb. 23. Alter an interview betweon tho President and Lincoln, the former introduced Mr. Lincoln to the Cabinct, which wa then Q sossion. Mr. Jiinoold, in eompany with Mr. Seward, subscnucn'ly paid his respecta to Lieutenant Gen. Seott, Mrs. Lincoln and fjmily and suito arrived here in the evening train. Washington, Feb. 23. Oen. Scott returned Mr. Liucoln's cali at 3 P. M., and was warmly groeted. At 4 o'olock the Illinois delegation, without respect of party, headed by Senator Douglas, called upon Mr. Lincoln and paid their respecta. Tho meeting was less fortaal, perhaps, than would bo the case at an interview with any othcr delogation, from the fact that they wcre all friends and aciiuaintauces beforo. The interview between Mr. Lincolu and Mr. Douglaa was peculiarly pleasant. Among the callera on Mr. Liucoln this aftenioou, wero the venerable Francia P Blair and his son Montgomery lilair. At G o'clock Dr. Puolsto, Secretary of tho Pcace Congress, presented a couiuiunicatiou to Mr. Lincoln, anuouncing that tho meinbers of the Congress were auxious to pay their respects to Mr. Liucoln, and requested the lattcr to naniü tho time whcu he would receive them. Mr. Lincoln replied that he would bc happy to recuive them at 9 o'clock. At 7 o'clock Mr. Lincoln leftliis hotel aud proccodcd in a carriagü to the residonce of Mr Seward, with whoin hc dined. At 9 o'clock Mr. Lincolu raccived tbc Pcace Congress, Mr. Chase, of Ohio, iutroduccd Mr. Tylcr. Mr. Lincoln receivcd hiui with all the respect duc to his positiox Scoral delegates wen; then preseutcd to Mr. Lincoln by Gov. Chaso, in the usual nimmer. Washington. Feb 24 Mr. Lincoln's rapid passage through Baltiinoro has been condemned hcre by somo who do not know the facts, which are these:. A set of unsonipulous politioal knavcs in Baltimore, who had detormincd to turn Mr. Lincola's visit there to their own account, arranged for a procession from tho depot to his hotel. Protection was asked by theBe rowdies of Marsliul Kanc, who protested against such a proeccding. Ho said Mr. Lincoln would bc treated with all the respect duo him personallyand to his official position, but bo obnoxious wcre tha parties proposing the deraonstration that ho could not ensure tho same respect to them. If they were detenuined to bravo it, it might rCBttlt in some indignity bcingoÜ'ered, which would be tttortifyhig to the President etoct, and ' disgraccful to tLc city of Baltimore. - Findiug that these ineu werc iixed in thoir parpóse to inake Mr. Ltncoln's visit aubsoivö their purposes, the. Latter was adviscd by tdegiuph tu pass on to Washington without stopping, whieh ha did Tuis adyiee carne from gentlemen vrho liad tho good name oL Baltimore at lieart. Tlic.sc advicea from Baltimoro had been afrticipated by a special messenger, sent thence to meet Mr. Lincoln at Philadelphia, with despatehes from Gen. Scotfc and tlio War -Departmont, urging him to come through Baltimore unexpeetedly, as they had spcciíie informe tioo of hostilo purposes against hiin there, in rolation to which they oouUl not be mistaken. ïliis hformation was obtaintd thruugh official secret agente. 31 r. Lincoln dined privatoly yosterday with Senator Scward and Mr Hainlin, ' and attended St. Johu's church to-day, in eompany with the fermer, with whoni his relations evideutly continue to be of the most cordial nature. Mr. Lincoln remains at his hotel quarters, aud will not go to private house, as auticipated. Hé roceived sovcral visitors bo-day. The hotel halls are crowdcd with people anxious to get a sight at him. lic told htafrieada tolet all eoine that could, as he was glad tosco and weloomu all ; he was public property now, and would so far as possible, ignore personal case, as his duties would soon preuludo thc possibility of a general receptlun of friends. Senator Crittenden and llon. C. F. Adains ealled on him to-day. The interview between Senator Crittendon and Mr. Lincoln was a very agreoable ono. Mr. Critteuden expressed himself afterwardaí inuch pleased with him, and has strong hopes that he will restoro pcaeo to the country. Washington, Feb. 25. Mr. Lincoln visitod the Sonato and House this anemoon iu compauy of Mr. Suward. It created oonsidernblo stir. - Many crowded around to welcomo him, espeeially in the House. Ho remainod bnt a few moinents. Mr. Lincoln also visited the Justice of the Supremo Court in their eonsultation roo ni a"Washington, Feb. 25. The third clauae of Guthrio's proposition was debated by the Conference to-day without a vote. A session is being held to-night. Strong efibrta are making to eoma to a conclusión on the subject . Tho Yar Department to day received corroborative dispatches that Gen. Twiggs had surrende-red to the Tesas rebels al! the government military property in his charge. Secretary Holt had dispatched orders to relieve him, but thcy could not have arrived. 'A dispatch to the government also reports a largo expodition leaving Galveston for tho Rio Grande, consisting of eis eompanies from Gnlveston and Houston and two from tho interior. - The objeet is deelared to bo protection to tho frontier in tho cvent of the IJ. S. troops being withdrawn. Col, Ford, an oíd ranger, commands the regiment. It íb prosnmed here in army circles that Col. E V. Surnner will be promoted to tl. e commission dishonorod and abandonad by Oen. Twiggs. The most roliable report of the oonstruction of Lincoln's Cabinet i: Seward, Secretary of State; Bato, Attorney General; Gilmer, of IT. O.', Navy; C, B. Smith, Interior; Welles, Postmaster General; Cameron, Treasury. Despito the existing rumors brought to tho city last night, Mr. Lincoln slept and rested well. To-day President Buchanan, Mr. StantoD, and other promineut demoorats ealled on him. Lord Lyona and the Ministers irom Fracce, Baatia, Pruseia, Spain and elsewhore left their eards with Mr. Lincoln, as did also tho Seorotariea of the various Legation. Gen. Soott, Mr. Seward, and several prominent republican Senatora wero closeted with him this morning concerning the ceremonies conneotod with the inauguration. At a general lovee given by Mr. Lincoln eeveral hundred gentleman from a'l eootioas of the country paid their respecte to him. This P. M. he visited the Senate and House of Representativos, Mr. Wood, tho manager of tho Presidential trip, ealled to raport this mornnig to Gen, Scott.- The Goneral told him that evcrything had been done as it phould have been; that he approvcd ot overy stop; and Mr. Lincoln did exactly as he ahould have donevrhen he left Hnrrieburg and carne through vía Baltimoro. Information is boforo the propor authorities tending to prove that an organized band of 500 mon have sworn that Mr. Lincoln phall never sleep in the White Houso. A doteotive who joined them saya the plan is as follows: The ontire band nro !o oceupy a position as usar tho Prosident on inaugura tion day as they can obtain. Ono of their numbor, standing in the centro ot thorn, is to shcot Mr. Lineoln with an air-gun, when tho crowd oi mon around the assassin wil] so hide him as to render detection imposeíbJe. Furthor details .mny bo obtained to-night, though, i for many reauona, it is deemerl advisable to withold upfinito informntion. A document waa handed to Mr. Lincoln to-day, signed by n ;:ajority of the New York State Sonate, hended by the Lieutenant Governor, rocommínding Mr. Golfas for Postmaster General. Mr. Lincoln observed that this was rery strong, and that there seemed a velT goneral dasire in many parts of the country that Mr. Golfas should have tho positipn ndicated. 'J'ho Peaco Convention has been in eoasion all day. The debate was most piiited which has yot oceurred. Mr. Guthne and some of his friends became so oflonded that they left tho hall, and BÍgnified their intention not to go back. The convention at 1 P. M. was very near breaking up, but buttor counsels previiiled. Mr. Guthiio subsequently roturnod, and business proceoded. At 7 o'clock some member stated that a night sesMon was probable. Thoro is no hopo of an adjoururnent to-morrow. Tho government seems lo have made more than ono effort to get posxession of the bullion fund in tho New Órlenos mint. PosUnaster-Gcneral King, ón tho 19th inst., chow on Mr. Gcrviot, Assistant Treasurer oí Louisiana, for $300,000; but his draft, lika thatofSecrotury Dix's, wae dishonored.