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May (search for this): chapter 41
Xl. Among my visitors in the early part of May was the Hon. Mr. Alley, of Massachusetts, who gave me a deeply interesting inside glimpse of the Chicago Republican Convention in 1860. The popular current had, at first, set very strongly in favor of Mr. Seward, who, many supposed, would be nominated almost by acclamation. The evening before the balloting the excitement was at the highest pitch. Mr. Lincoln was telegraphed at Springfield, that his chances with the Convention depended upon obtaining the votes of two delegations which were named in the despatch; and that, to secure this support, he must pledge himself, if elected, to give places in his Cabinet to the respective heads of those delegations. A reply was immediately returned over the wires, characteristic of the man. It was to this effect:-- I authorize no bargains, and will be bound by none. A. Lincoln. It is unquestionable that the country was not prepared for the final action of this Convention. In vari
1860 AD (search for this): chapter 41
Xl. Among my visitors in the early part of May was the Hon. Mr. Alley, of Massachusetts, who gave me a deeply interesting inside glimpse of the Chicago Republican Convention in 1860. The popular current had, at first, set very strongly in favor of Mr. Seward, who, many supposed, would be nominated almost by acclamation. The evening before the balloting the excitement was at the highest pitch. Mr. Lincoln was telegraphed at Springfield, that his chances with the Convention depended upon obtaining the votes of two delegations which were named in the despatch; and that, to secure this support, he must pledge himself, if elected, to give places in his Cabinet to the respective heads of those delegations. A reply was immediately returned over the wires, characteristic of the man. It was to this effect:-- I authorize no bargains, and will be bound by none. A. Lincoln. It is unquestionable that the country was not prepared for the final action of this Convention. In vario
June, 1860 AD (search for this): chapter 41
o of course still cherished to some extent the ideas and prejudices of his native land. Upon hearing of the choice at Chicago he could not contain his astonishment. What! said he, Abe Lincoln nominated for President of the United States? Can it be possible! A man that buys a ten-cent beefsteak for his breakfast, and carries it home himself. A correspondent of the Portland press has given to the public the following account of Mr. Lincoln's reception of the nomination:-- In June, 1860, a Massachusetts gentleman was induced to take the opportunity, in company with several delegates and others interested in the objects of the Convention, to go to Chicago and spend a few days in visiting that section of our country. In a very few minutes after the final balloting, when Mr. Lincoln was nominated, it happened that a train of cars started upon the Central Railroad, passing through Springfield, and Mr. R. took passage in the same. Arriving at Springfield, he put up at a pub
Adam (search for this): chapter 41
with his guests. In a few minutes the maiden entered, bearing a large waiter, containing several glass tumblers, and a large pitcher in the midst, and placed it upon the centre-table. Mr. Lincoln arose, and gravely addressing the company, said: Gentlemen, we must pledge our mutual healths in the most healthy beverage which God has given to man — it is the only beverage I have ever used or allowed in my family, and I cannot conscientiously depart from it on the present occasion — it is pure Adam's ale from the spring; and, taking a tumbler, he touched it to his lips, and pledged them his highest respects in a cup of cold water. Of course, all his guests were constrained to admire his consistency, and to join in his example. Mr. R., when he went to Chicago, had but little political sympathy with the Republican Convention which nominated Mr. Lincoln; but when he saw, as he did see for himself, his sturdy adherence to a high moral principle, he returned an admirer of the man, and a
J. B. Alley (search for this): chapter 41
Xl. Among my visitors in the early part of May was the Hon. Mr. Alley, of Massachusetts, who gave me a deeply interesting inside glimpse of the Chicago Republican Convention in 1860. The popular current had, at first, set very strongly in favor of Mr. Seward, who, many supposed, would be nominated almost by acclamation. The evening before the balloting the excitement was at the highest pitch. Mr. Lincoln was telegraphed at Springfield, that his chances with the Convention depended upon obtaining the votes of two delegations which were named in the despatch; and that, to secure this support, he must pledge himself, if elected, to give places in his Cabinet to the respective heads of those delegations. A reply was immediately returned over the wires, characteristic of the man. It was to this effect:-- I authorize no bargains, and will be bound by none. A. Lincoln. It is unquestionable that the country was not prepared for the final action of this Convention. In vari
A. Lincoln (search for this): chapter 41
oln. This gave Mr. R. an excellent autograph of Mr. Lincoln, besides bearing witness to his hospitable and che committee of the Convention appointed to notify Mr. Lincoln of his nomination. He received them at the door, his parlor. On the reception of this committee, Mr. Lincoln appeared somewhat embarrassed, but soon resumed httee, arose, and, with becoming dignity, informed Mr. Lincoln that he and his fellows appeared in behalf of thet to that body his acceptance of the nomination. Mr. Lincoln, with becoming modesty, but very handsomely, reple nomination. After this ceremony had passed, Mr. Lincoln remarked to the company, that as an appropriate cry! Mary! A girl responded to the call, to whom Mr. Lincoln spoke a few words in an under-tone, and, closing the midst, and placed it upon the centre-table. Mr. Lincoln arose, and gravely addressing the company, said: hy with the Republican Convention which nominated Mr. Lincoln; but when he saw, as he did see for himself, his
Abe Lincoln (search for this): chapter 41
ntain his astonishment. What! said he, Abe Lincoln nominated for President of the United State curiosity to inquire of the landlord where Mr. Lincoln lived. While giving the necessary directio such a patriotic curiosity in a stranger. Mr. Lincoln received his salutations with cordiality, tnd accompanied him thither. Arriving at Mr. Lincoln's residence, he was introduced to Mrs. LinMrs. Lincoln and the two boys, and entered into conversation in relation to the Lincoln family of the Old Colony,--the Hingham General Lincoln of the Revolutionary army, and the two Worcester Lincolns, brother of those early families of his own name, Mr. Lincoln, with characteristic facetiousness, repliedgenealogy to so patriotic a source as old General Lincoln of the Revolution; though he wished he cothe necessary means. As he began to write, Mr. Lincoln approached, and tapping him on the shoulderhis safe return to the bosom of his family. A. Lincoln. This gave Mr. R. an excellent autograph o[5 more...]
William Wallace Lincoln (search for this): chapter 41
favor of Mr. Seward, who, many supposed, would be nominated almost by acclamation. The evening before the balloting the excitement was at the highest pitch. Mr. Lincoln was telegraphed at Springfield, that his chances with the Convention depended upon obtaining the votes of two delegations which were named in the despatch; and he country was not prepared for the final action of this Convention. In various sections of the Eastern and Middle States, the antecedents and even the name of Mr. Lincoln were entirely unknown. The newspapers announced the nominee as the Illinois Rail-splitter; and however popular this title may have been with the masses, it is ength, with an expression of deep disgust, he muttered: A set of consummate fools! Nominate a man for the Presidency who has never smelt salt water! Some of Mr. Lincoln's immediate neighbors were taken as completely by surprise as those in distant States. An old resident of Springfield told me that there lived within a block o
John Morgan (search for this): chapter 41
ph of Mr. Lincoln, besides bearing witness to his hospitable and cheerful spirit. Whilst thus engaged in pleasant conversation, the cars arrived that brought from Chicago the committee of the Convention appointed to notify Mr. Lincoln of his nomination. He received them at the door, and conducted them to seats in his parlor. On the reception of this committee, Mr. Lincoln appeared somewhat embarrassed, but soon resumed his wonted tranquillity and cheerfulness. At the proper time, Governor Morgan, of New York, chairman of the committee, arose, and, with becoming dignity, informed Mr. Lincoln that he and his fellows appeared in behalf of the Convention in session at Chicago, to inform him that he had that day been unanimously nominated to the office of President of the United States; and asked his permission to report to that body his acceptance of the nomination. Mr. Lincoln, with becoming modesty, but very handsomely, replied that he felt his insufficiency for the vast respons
Seward (search for this): chapter 41
Xl. Among my visitors in the early part of May was the Hon. Mr. Alley, of Massachusetts, who gave me a deeply interesting inside glimpse of the Chicago Republican Convention in 1860. The popular current had, at first, set very strongly in favor of Mr. Seward, who, many supposed, would be nominated almost by acclamation. The evening before the balloting the excitement was at the highest pitch. Mr. Lincoln was telegraphed at Springfield, that his chances with the Convention depended upon obtaining the votes of two delegations which were named in the despatch; and that, to secure this support, he must pledge himself, if elected, to give places in his Cabinet to the respective heads of those delegations. A reply was immediately returned over the wires, characteristic of the man. It was to this effect:-- I authorize no bargains, and will be bound by none. A. Lincoln. It is unquestionable that the country was not prepared for the final action of this Convention. In vario
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