On arriving at the Executive Mansion yesterday, Mr. Lincoln
held a brief reception, but being much fatigued, and the crowd irrepressible,
the doors were soon closed, and Mr. Lincoln was shut in with a few intimate
friends. As General Scott left the
President’s House, escorted by his aids, he was followed by a large crowd, all
eager to shake hands with him, many of whom did so. Upon entering his carriage three hearty
cheers were given for him, and with a hasty shake of the hand with one or two,
the carriage was driven off, with the crowd following until it was left far
behind.
To-day, at 3½ p. m., the citizens of Illinois now in
Washington will proceed to the Presidential Mansion and pay their respects to President
Lincoln.
- Published in Evening
Star, Washington, D.C, Tuesday, March 5, 1861, p. 3
