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he date. W. Brooks's statement that Mrs. Lincoln was troubled about it, regarding it as a sign that Mr. Lincoln would be reelected, but would not live through his second term, is undoubtedly correct. A little later in the evening, the Hon. Mr. Kelley, of Philadelphia, came in. As he sat down, he took a letter out of his pocket, saying: Mr. President, while on a visit home, a week or two ago, I took up a number of the Anti-Slavery Standard, in which there happened to be a communication from nti-slavery convictions and purposes; and appreciation of the difficulties which had environed him,--presenting, in this respect, a marked contrast to the letters and speeches of many of the so-called radicals. Mr. Lincoln said but little, as Judge Kelley concluded; but one or two expressions, and the manner accompanying them, showed that the sentiments of the writer of the letter were gratefully appreciated. The day following the adjournment at Baltimore, various political organizations ca