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Maryland (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
nce to the facts. After he had been fully made acquainted with the startling disclosures, Mr. Judd submitted to him the plan proposed by me, that he should leave Philadelphia for Washington that evening. But, added Mr. Judd, the proofs that have just been laid before you cannot be published, as it will involve the lives of several devoted men now on Mr. Pinkerton's force, especially that of Timothy Webster, who is now serving in a rebel cavalry company under drill at Perrymansville in Maryland. Mr. Lincoln at once acknowledged the correctness of this view, but appeared at a loss as to what course to pursue. You will therefore perceive --continued Mr. Judd-that if you follow the course suggested-that of proceeding to Washington to-night-you will necessarily be subjected to the scoffs and sneers of your enemies, and the disapproval of your friends who cannot be made to believe in the existence of so desperate a plot. I fully appreciate these suggestions, replied Mr. Linco
Baltimore, Md. (Maryland, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
elton was to detain the eleven o'clock P. M. Baltimore train until the arrival of the special trainngaging berths in the sleeping-car bound for Baltimore. I was to remain in Philadelphia in orderto warn him of the danger of passing through Baltimore, and to urge him to come direct to WashingtoMr. Lincoln would journey from Harrisburg to Baltimore over the Northern Central Railroad, and the wires from any point between Harrisburg and Baltimore, and to immediately deliver any messages tha was well. From this point all the way to Baltimore, at every bridge-crossing these lights flashmforting assurance All's well! We reached Baltimore at about half-past 3 o'clock in the morning,uches. Be that as it may, our presence in Baltimore was entirely unsuspected, and as the sleepincomplished, I took the train and returned to Baltimore. Here I found the utmost excitement preva outwitted. As the later train arrived at Baltimore, I went to the depot and found the remainin
Illinois (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
fully proved. At length the train arrived and we proceeded on our way, arriving in Washington about six o'clock in the morning. Mr. Lincoln wrapped his traveling shawl about his shoulders, and in company with Mr. Lamon, started to leave the car. I followed close behind, and on the platform found two of my men awaiting our arrival. A great many people were gathered about the depot, but Mr. Lincoln entirely escaped recognition, until as we were about leaving the depot, Mr. Washburne, of Illinois, came up and cordially shook him by the hand. The surprise of this gentleman was unbounded, and many of those standing around, observing his movements, and the tall form of Mr. Lincoln exciting curiosity, I feared that danger might result in case he was recognized at this time. I accordingly went up to them hurriedly, and pressing between them whispered rather loudly: No talking here! Mr. Washburne gazed inquiringly at me, and was about to resent my interference, when Mr. Linc
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
rg at noon, and was introduced to the people from the balcony of the Jones House, where an address was delivered by Gov. Andrew G. Curtin, whose fame became widespread during the dark days of the rebellion that followed, as the War Governor of Pennsylvania. From the hotel the party proceeded to the House of Representatives, where he was welcomed by the Speaker, to which he replied in a few well-chosen words. After a short time spent in congratulations and hand-shaking they returned to the ho the city nearly two miles, Mr. Wynne climbed the poles and placing fine copper ground wires upon the regular lines, the city was soon entirely isolated from her neighbors. No message could possibly be sent from Harrisburg, and the capital of Pennsylvania was cut off temporarily from the rest of the world. The preparations in Philadelphia had also been fully made. Mrs. Warne had succeeded in engaging the rear half of a sleeping-car for the accommodation of her invalid brother, and that port
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 6
their plans had been discovered, and fearing that the vengeance of the government would overtake them, the leading conspirators had suddenly disappeared. All their courage and bravado was gone, and now, like the miserable cowards that they were, they had sought safety in flight. A curious episode occurred at Harrisburg immediately after the departure of Mr. Lincoln from that city. Two newspaper correspondents connected with prominent New York journals had accompanied the party from Springfield, and had faithfully noted the incidents which had occurred upon the journey. As soon as the train which carried Mr. Lincoln away from Harrisburg was on its way, a gentlemanly individual, well-known to me, went to the room occupied by these journalists, and found them engaged in preparations to witness the further proceedings of the presidential party The visitor quickly informed the gentlemen that Mr. Lincoln had left the city and was now flying over the road in the direction of Washi
Abraham Lincoln (search for this): chapter 6
treet, and at precisely the hour appointed, Mr. Lincoln made his appearance. With his own hands hethe multitude and the music of the band. Mr. Lincoln's speech upon this occasion was the most imso dear to him. After these proceedings, Mr. Lincoln was driven back to the Continental Hotel, aresidential party, and after the absence of Mr. Lincoln had been discovered, the telegraph would be I have undertaken to go to Washington with Mr. Lincoln, and I shall do it. Mr. Judd endeavored , drive off. As the party, consisting of Mr. Lincoln, Governor Curtin, and Mr. Lamon, entered thin company with Mr. Kinney. Without a word Mr. Lincoln, Mr. Lamon and myself entered the vehicle, y people were gathered about the depot, but Mr. Lincoln entirely escaped recognition, until as we wserving his movements, and the tall form of Mr. Lincoln exciting curiosity, I feared that danger mid was about to resent my interference, when Mr. Lincoln interposed: That is Mr. Pinkerton, an[45 more...]
George H. Burns (search for this): chapter 6
o the side of the carriage, he handed to Mr. Judd a slip of paper, on which was written: S. Louis Hotel, ask for J. H. Hutchinson. This young man was Mr. George H. Burns, an attache of the American Telegraph Company and confidential agent of E. S. Sandford, Esq., who acted as my messenger, and who afterwards distinguished hi the telegraph wires which connected Harrisburg with her neighboring cities should be so fixed as to render communication impossible. To arrange this matter Capt. Burns was sent to the office of the American Telegraph Company, and obtaining from Mr. H. E. Thayer, the manager of the company, a competent and trustworthy man for t were delegated to Harrisburg to fix the wires leading from that place in such a manner as to prevent any communication from passing over them, and to report to Capt. Burns upon their arrival. After the train containing Mr. Lincoln and his party had left Philadelphia, Mr. Judd sought the first favorable opportunity of conversing
Sumner (search for this): chapter 6
e matter should be fully laid before the following gentlemen of the party: Judge David Davis, Col. Sumner, Major David Hunter, Capt. John Pope and Ward H. Lamon, Esq. Mr. Lincoln arrived at Harrisned to the others, and said: That settles the matter, gentlemen. So be it, exclaimed Col. Sumner. It is against my judgment, but I have undertaken to go to Washington with Mr. Lincoln, and Is the party, consisting of Mr. Lincoln, Governor Curtin, and Mr. Lamon, entered the carriage, Col. Sumner attempted to follow them, but Mr. Judd gently put his hand upon the old gentleman's shoulder,brought Mrs. Lincoln with them. Mr. Judd was jubilant at the success of the adventure, but Col. Sumner had not yet recovered his good humor. I have no doubt, however, that Mr. Lincoln succeeded in placating his irascible friend, and I know that in the bloody scenes which followed Col. Sumner bore an honorable and courageous part. Thus ends the narration of this important episode in one of
G. C. Franciscus (search for this): chapter 6
Central Railroad, in order to make arrangements for the carrying out of a plan which had occurred to me, and which would enable Mr. Lincoln to fulfill his engagements. I was unable, however, to find Mr. Scott, but succeeded in reaching Mr. G. C. Franciscus, the general manager of the road, and at twelve o'clock that night, in company with that gentleman and Mr. Sandford, we called again upon Mr. Judd. At this meeting a full discussion of the entire matter was had between us, and after allrg had taken place, a special train, consisting of a baggage-car and one passenger-coach, should leave there at six o'clock P. M. to carry Mr. Lincoln and one companion back to Philadelphia; this train was to be under the immediate control of Mr. Franciscus and Mr. Enoch Lewis, the general superintendent. In order to avoid the possibility of accident, the track was to be cleared of everything between Harrisburg and Philadelphia from half-past 5 o'clock until after the passage of the special tra
James Howard (search for this): chapter 6
ew, and received his warm expressions of thankfulness for the part I had performed in securing his safety, after which, finding that my object had been fully accomplished, I took the train and returned to Baltimore. Here I found the utmost excitement prevailing. The news of the safe arrival of Mr. Lincoln had already reached there, and a general sentiment of rage and disappointment pervaded the entire circle of conspirators and secessionists. I lost no time in securing an interview with Howard, and learned from him the particulars attendant upon the discovery that Mr. Lincoln had outwitted his enemies and was now safely quartered in Washington. Finding that their plans had been discovered, and fearing that the vengeance of the government would overtake them, the leading conspirators had suddenly disappeared. All their courage and bravado was gone, and now, like the miserable cowards that they were, they had sought safety in flight. A curious episode occurred at Harrisburg imm
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