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Francis B. Carpenter, Six Months at the White House, Xlii. (search)
re, cheering as if their very lives depended upon it. After enjoying the scene for some time, making pleasant remarks about a face that now and then struck him, Mr. Lincoln said: Mrs. Ann S. Stephens told me a story last night about Daniel Webster, when a lad, which was new to me, and it has been running in my head all the morning.from behind his back came the left hand. Here it is, sir, was the ready reply. That will do, said the teacher, for this time; you can take your seat, sir. Mr. Lincoln's heart was always open to children. I shall never forget his coming into the studio one day, and finding my own little boy of two summers playing on the floormoving in prayer, the tears streaming down her cheeks. Said Daniel, I went up to her, and pulling her shawl, said, Madam, it was the baby that did it. When Mr. Lincoln visited New York in 1860, he felt a great interest in many of the institutions for reforming criminals and saving the young from a life of crime. Among others,
Francis B. Carpenter, Six Months at the White House, Liii. (search)
ve done. Why, he is an old neighbor of mine; I can't allow him to be shot! Mr. Lincoln had remained in bed, quietly listening to the vehement protestations of his to death. She was successful in her petition. When she had left the room, Mr. Lincoln turned to me and said: Perhaps I have done wrong, but at all events I have mthe reply, I should have no hesitation in granting a pardon. Then, returned Mr. Lincoln, I will pardon him, and he proceeded forthwith to execute the paper. The grone -charity for all. Though kind-hearted almost to a fault, nevertheless Mr. Lincoln always endeavored to be just. The Hon. S. F. Miller, of New York, called upotil a proper medical examination could be made. This was so reasonable that Mr. Lincoln acquiesced in its justice. He immediately ordered a telegram sent to Elmira that pledge was never carried into execution. It was simply impossible for Mr. Lincoln to be cruel or vindictive, no matter what the occasion. In the serene light
Francis B. Carpenter, Six Months at the White House, Lv. (search)
ienced the next morning, when it was announced that Governor Todd had declined the position. Mr. Lincoln passed an anxious night. He received the telegram from Governor Todd, declining the nominatio consult with the President, and offer some suggestions. After a few moments' conversation, Mr. Lincoln turned to him with a smile, and said: I am obliged to you, Fessenden, but the fact is, I have position. The state of his health, he said, if no other consideration, made it impossible. Mr. Lincoln would not accept the refusal as final. He very justly felt that with Mr. Fessenden's experi-you must accept! They separated, the Senator in great anxiety of mind. Throughout the day, Mr. Lincoln urged almost all who called to go and see Mr. Fessenden, and press upon him the duty of accep would have everything to learn, and then even, his judgment would be distrusted. Upon this Mr. Lincoln said, with emphasis,--I believe McCulloch is a very good man! I think he repeated this once
Francis B. Carpenter, Six Months at the White House, Lvi. (search)
i. Much has been said and written, since Mr. Lincoln's death, in regard to his religious experien of the term, I would scarcely have called Mr. Lincoln a religious man,--and yet I believe him to, gave me an account of a conversation with Mr. Lincoln, on the part of a lady of his acquaintance,ance of her reply. When she had concluded, Mr. Lincoln was very thoughtful for a few moments. He rsation turned upon religious subjects, and Mr. Lincoln made this impressive remark: I have never u, said he, you may talk as you please about Mr. Lincoln's capacity; I don't believe him to be the aice of his private secretary, and told that Mr. Lincoln was busy just then, but would be disengagede House, and that she was then praying with Mr. Lincoln. After the lapse of a few minutes the prayg. I made up my mind then, gentlemen, that Mr. Lincoln was not a bad man; and I don't think it wil Nothing has been given to the public since Mr. Lincoln's death, more interesting and valuable than[2 more...]
Francis B. Carpenter, Six Months at the White House, Lxviii. (search)
hundred and twenty-five dollars a head! Mr. Lincoln sometimes had a very effective way of dealiph more characteristically and unmistakably Mr. Lincoln's. A gentleman was pressing very strenuoSome one was discussing, in the presence of Mr. Lincoln, the character of a time-serving Washington clergyman. Said Mr. Lincoln to his visitor:-- I think you are rather hard upon Mr.--. He remi Sherman, then on his march to the sea. Mr. Lincoln may not have expected death from the hand osked an interview with reference to peace. Mr. Lincoln was elated, and the kindness of his heart whaving said that the first time he ever saw Mr. Lincoln, he was in the Sangamon River with his trou author of this eloquent production? asked Mr. Lincoln. Whether eloquent or not, was the reply, itother shock. To show the magnanimity of Mr. Lincoln, I may mention that on one occasion, when a Frederick. As it lay unrolled before him, Mr. Lincoln took a pen, dipped it in ink, moved his han[20 more...]
Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, Debates of Lincoln and Douglas: Carefully Prepared by the Reporters of Each Party at the times of their Delivery., The following is the correspondence between the two rival candidates for the United States Senate: (search)
inasmuch as we were both here in Chicago together for several days after my arrival, and again at Blooming ton, Atlanta, Lincoln and Springfield where it was well known I went for the purpose of consulting with the State Central Committee, and agreest upon you meeting me at the times specified. Very respectfully, your most obedient servant, S. A. Douglas. Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Douglas. Springfield, July 29, 1858. Hon S. A. Douglas — Dear Sir: Yours of the 24th in relation to an arraneetings; and for about a week from to-day a letter from you will reach me at Springfield. A. L. Mr. Douglas to Mr. Lincoln. Bement, Piatt Co., Ill., July 30, 1858. Dear Sir: Your letter, dated yesterday, accepting my proposition for a joisuccessive place. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, S. A. Douglas, Hon. A. Lincoln Springfield, Ill. Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Douglas Springfield, July 31, 1858. Hon. S. A. Douglas-Dear Sir: Yours of yesterday, naming places, times an
Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, Debates of Lincoln and Douglas: Carefully Prepared by the Reporters of Each Party at the times of their Delivery., First joint debate, at Ottawa, August 21, 1858. (search)
First joint debate, at Ottawa, August 21, 1858. Mr. Douglas's speech. Ladies and Gentleman: I appear before you to-day for the purpose of discussing the leading political topics which now agitate the public mind. By an arrangement between Mr. Lincoln and myself, we are present here to-day for the purpose of having a joint discussion, as the representatives of the two great political parties of the State and Union, upon the principles in issue between those parties ; and this vast concourse of people shows the deep feeling which pervades the public mind in regard to the questions dividing us. Prior to 1854 this country was divided into two great political parties, known as the Whig and Democratic parties. Both were national and patriotic, advocating principles that were universal in their application. An old line Whig could proclaim his principles in Louisiana and Massachusetts alike. Whig principles had no boundary sectional line — they were not limited by the Ohio riv
William H. Herndon, Jesse William Weik, Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Etiam in minimis major, The History and Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by William H. Herndon, for twenty years his friend and Jesse William Weik, Chapter 5. (search)
d, as Hill himself had been postmaster before Lincoln. Between the revenue derived from the post-office and his income from land surveys Lincoln was, in the expressive language of the day, getting eve him. There was always something about Lincoln in his earlier days to encourage his friends.ubstance of his efforts on the stump. I have Lincoln's word for it that it was more of a hand-shaknt of work he could do. Learning these facts, Lincoln took hold of a cradle, and handling it with evotes in that crowd. One Dr. Barrett, seeing Lincoln, enquired of the latter's friends: Can't theogether. The election took place in August. Lincoln's friend, John T. Stuart, was also a candidate on the legislative ticket. He encouraged Lincoln's canvas in every way, even at the risk of sacrd 1390 votes, In all former biographies of Lincoln, including the Nicolay and Hay history in the Carpenter 1170, and Stuart 1164. At last Lincoln had been elected to the legislature, and by a[16 more...]
William H. Herndon, Jesse William Weik, Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Etiam in minimis major, The History and Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by William H. Herndon, for twenty years his friend and Jesse William Weik, Chapter 6. (search)
f McNamar. Since the days when in Indiana, Lincoln sat on the river's bank with little Kate Robys have taken issue with me on this phase of Mr. Lincoln's life. Arnold says: The picture has been New Salem and up to the day of Anne's death Mr. Lincoln was all life and animation. He seemed to sed there. Before narrating the details of Lincoln's courtship with Miss Rutledge, it is proper ttachment began. About the same time that Lincoln drifted into New Salem there came in from theshe undoubtedly was as classic a scholar as Mr. Lincoln. She had at the time she met him, I believeen himself and the deceased. The truth is Mr. Lincoln was strangely wrought up over the sad endintrue condition. In the years that followed Mr. Lincoln never forgot the kindness of Greene throughly after this that Dr. Jason Duncan placed in Lincoln's hands a poem called Immortality. The piece is no question that from this time forward Mr. Lincoln's spells of melancholy became more intense [27 more...]
William H. Herndon, Jesse William Weik, Herndon's Lincoln: The True Story of a Great Life, Etiam in minimis major, The History and Personal Recollections of Abraham Lincoln by William H. Herndon, for twenty years his friend and Jesse William Weik, Chapter 7. (search)
S. Owens. her nature, education, and mind. Lincoln's boast. he pays his addresses. the lady's letters to Herndon. Lincoln's letters. his avowals of affection. the letter to Mrs. Browning. Mof Lincoln. Before taking up an account of Lincoln's entry into the Legislature, which, followinlingered long enough to make an impression on Lincoln; but returned to Kentucky and did not reappeat simply by the asking. On this second visit Lincoln paid her more marked attention than before, aurs, Mary S. Vineyard. The reference to Lincoln's deficiency in those little links which makeer child, a fat baby boy, to the summit; that Lincoln strolled carelessly along, offering no assist. Whilst here, he was laughing at me about Mr. Lincoln, and among other things spoke about the cirbear in mind that the letter was written by Mr. Lincoln in the fervor of early manhood, just as he army. She died July 4, 1877. Speaking of Mr. Lincoln a short time before her death she referred [19 more...]
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