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The Daily Dispatch: February 21, 1861., [Electronic resource], Movements of Mr. Lincoln. (search)
feelings. From Waterford the train proceeded to Troy, where the first stoppage was made.--The depot was found full to its utmost capacity, apparently fifteen thousand people being congregated inside, and as the train approached a deafening roar of cheers and shouts greeted the arrival. A raised platform had been prepared to afford the vast crowd a better opportunity to see Mr. Lincoln, and ascending this he was welcomed by Mayor McConike. Mr. Lincoln replied very briefly: Mr. Mayor and Citizens of Troy: I thank you very kindly for this great reception.--Since I left home it has not been my fortune to meet an assemblage more numerous and more orderly than this. I am the more gratified at this mark of your regard, since you assure me it is tendered, not to the individual, but to the high office you have called me to fill. I have neither strength nor time to make any extended remarks, and I can only repeat to you my sincere thanks for the kind reception you have thoug