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Connecticut (Connecticut, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
on, who had been urging the removal of General Cameron from the Cabinet. They talked very glibly, said he, especially a man named G-from Boston; and I finally told them as much — adding, nevertheless, that I was not convinced. Now, said I, gentlemen, if you want General Cameron removed, you have only to bring me one proved case of dishonesty, and I promise you his “head”; but I assure you I am not going to act on what seems to me the most unfounded gossip. The Hon. Mr. Hubbard of Connecticut once called upon the President in reference to a newly invented gun, concerning which a committee had been appointed to make a report. The report was sent for, and when it came in was found to be of the most voluminous description. Mr. Lincoln glanced at it, and said: I should want a new lease of life to read this through! Throwing it down upon the table, he added: Why can't a committee of this kind occasionally exhibit a grain of common sense? If I send a man to buy a horse fo<
Springfield, Mo. (Missouri, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
rs in this canvass. Soon after Mr. Lincoln entered upon the practice of his profession at Springfield, he was engaged in a criminal case in which it was thought there was little chance of success. No! he rejoined, very emphatically; I had enough of that sort of thing all the way from Springfield to Washington. Seward, said he, turning over in his berth, you go out and repeat some of youountry knows full well. Boston Commonwealth. Governor Yates, of Illinois, in a speech at Springfield, quoted one of Mr. Lincoln's early friends — W. T. Greene — as having said that the first tim, and then said, Without any disrespect, gentlemen, I will tell you a little story. Once, in Springfield, I was going off on a short journey, and reached the depot a little ahead of time. Leaning a of the Confederacy, anxiously asked what he would do with Jeff. Davis? There was a boy in Springfield, rejoined Mr. Lincoln, who saved up his money and bought a coon, which, after the novelty wor
South River, Ga. (Georgia, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
a dim consciousness that something unusual had happened, perceived who stood before him, and seizing his friend's hand, shook it again heartily, saying, How do you do? How do you do? Excuse me for not noticing you. I was thinking of a man down South. He afterward privately acknowledged that the man down South was Sherman, then on his march to the sea. Mr. Lincoln may not have expected death from the hand of an assassin, but he had an impression, amounting to a presentiment, that his lifSouth was Sherman, then on his march to the sea. Mr. Lincoln may not have expected death from the hand of an assassin, but he had an impression, amounting to a presentiment, that his life would end with the war. This was expressed not only to Mr. Lovejoy, as stated on a previous page, but to Mrs. Stowe and others. He told me, in July, 1864, says a correspondent of the Boston Journal, that he was certain he should not outlast the rebellion. It was a time of dissension among the Republican leaders. Many of his best friends had deserted him, and were talking of an opposition convention to nominate another candidate; and universal gloom was among the people. The N
Hanover Court House (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
o preach to me! On the way to the cemetery dedication at Gettysburg, Mr. Lincoln said to his friend, McVeagh, of Pennsylvania, speaking of Governor Gamble and the administration troubles in Missouri:--I do not understand the spirit of those men who, in such a time as this, because they cannot have a whole loaf will take no bread. For my part, I am willing to receive any man, or class of men, who will help us even a little. On the same occasion, when the Presidential party reached Hanover Junction they found a large concourse of people assembled to greet them. Mr. Lincoln and Secretary Seward, an hour previous, had gone into the sleeping-car attached to the train, for some rest. In response to the clamor of the crowd, a friend intruded upon them, saying to the President that he was expected to make a speech. No! he rejoined, very emphatically; I had enough of that sort of thing all the way from Springfield to Washington. Seward, said he, turning over in his berth, you go o
California (California, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
eir ruler. Speaking once of the probability of his renomination, he said: If the people think I have managed their case for them well enough to trust me to carry it up to the next term, I am sure I shall be glad to take it. Judge Baldwin of California, being in Washington, called one day on General Halleck, and, presuming upon a familiar acquaintance in California a few years before, solicited a pass outside of our lines to see a brother in Virginia, not thinking that he would meet with a reCalifornia a few years before, solicited a pass outside of our lines to see a brother in Virginia, not thinking that he would meet with a refusal, as both his brother and himself were good Union men. We have been deceived too often, said General Halleek, and I regret I can't grant it. Judge B. then went to Stanton, and was very briefly disposed of, with the same result. Finally, he obtained an interview with Mr. Lincoln, and stated his case. Have you applied to General Halleck? inquired the President. Yes, and met with a flat refusal, said Judge B. Then you must see Stanton, continued the President. I have, and with the same
Gettysburg (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
he said: I am now ready to hear what you have to say. Oh, bless you, sir, said Mr. F., I have nothing special to say; I merely called to pay my respects to you, and, as one of the million, to assure you of my hearty sympathy and support. My dear sir, said the President, rising promptly, his face showing instant relief, and with both hands grasping that of his visitor, I am very glad to see you, indeed. I thought you had come to preach to me! On the way to the cemetery dedication at Gettysburg, Mr. Lincoln said to his friend, McVeagh, of Pennsylvania, speaking of Governor Gamble and the administration troubles in Missouri:--I do not understand the spirit of those men who, in such a time as this, because they cannot have a whole loaf will take no bread. For my part, I am willing to receive any man, or class of men, who will help us even a little. On the same occasion, when the Presidential party reached Hanover Junction they found a large concourse of people assembled to gree
Mobile, Ala. (Alabama, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
d: I shall do no such thing. It is a poor return, at the best, for all the good woman's devotion and fidelity to me, and there is not going to be any half-way business about it; and so saying, he gathered up his money, and proceeded forthwith to carry his long-cherished purpose into execution. Among the numerous delegations which thronged Washington in the early part of the war was one from New York, which urged very strenuously the sending of a fleet to the southern cities,Charles-ton, Mobile, and Savannah,--with the object of drawing off the rebel army from Washington. Mr. Lincoln said the project reminded him of the case of a girl in New Salem, who was greatly troubled with a singing in her head. Various remedies were suggested by the neighbors, but nothing tried afforded any relief. At last a man came along,--a common-sense sort of man, said he, inclining his head towards the gentleman complimentarily,--who was asked to prescribe for the difficulty. After due inquiry and e
Niagara River (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
d, Mr. Lincoln expressed his entire readiness to treat the past as if it had not been, saying, I choose always to make my statute of Limitations a short one. At the White House one day some gentlemen were present from the West, excited and troubled about the commissions or omissions of the Administration. The President heard them patiently, and then replied: Gentlemen, suppose all the property you were worth was in gold, and you had put it in the hands of Blondin to carry across the Niagara River on a rope, would you shake the cable, or keep shouting out to him, Blondin, stand up a little straighter — Blondin, stoop a little more — go a little faster — lean a little more to the north — lean a little more to the south. No, you would hold your breath as well as your tongue, and keep your hands off until he was safe over. The Government are carrying an immense weight. Untold treasures are in their hands. They are doing the very best they can. Don't badger them. Keep silence, a
Louisiana (Louisiana, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
he boat was so full of water that it was hard to manage. Lincoln got the prow over, and then, instead of waiting to bail the water out, bored a hole through the projecting part and let it run out; affording a forcible illustration of the ready ingenuity of the future President in the quick invention of moral expedients. Some two years ago, said Colonel Forney, in a speech at Weldon, Pennsylvania, before the Soldiers' aid Society, in 1865, a deputation of colored people came from Louisiana, for the purpose of laying before the President a petition asking certain rights, not including the right of universal suffrage. The interview took place in the presence of a number of distinguished gentlemen. After reading their memorial, he turned to them and said: I regret, gentlemen, that you are not able to secure all your rights, and that circumstances will not permit the government to confer them upon you. I wish you would amend your petition, so as to include several suggestions
Fox River (Michigan, United States) (search for this): chapter 69
as to be his policy on the slavery question. Well, said he, I will answer by telling you a story. You know Father B., the old Methodist preacher? and you know Fox River and its freshets? Well, once in the presence of Father B., a young Methodist was worrying about Fox River, and expressing fears that he should be prevented fromFox River, and expressing fears that he should be prevented from fulfilling some of his appointments by a freshet in the river. Father B. checked him in his gravest manner. Said he: Young man, I have always made it a rule in my life not to cross Fox River till I get to it! And, added Mr. Lincoln, I am not going to worry myself over the slavery question till I get to it. General Garfield, Fox River till I get to it! And, added Mr. Lincoln, I am not going to worry myself over the slavery question till I get to it. General Garfield, of Ohio, received from the President an account of the capture of Norfolk, similar to that recorded on a previous page, with the following preface:-- By the way, Garfield, said Mr. Lincoln, you never heard, did you, that Chase, Stanton, and I, had a campaign of our own? We went down to Fortress Monroe in Chase's revenue cutter
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