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Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 20
State so that they cannot threaten us here (Washington) and get into Maryland. We must keep up a gourney, and sure enough, before they reached Washington again Mr. Lincoln's prediction of the return him as their deliverer. He now returned to Washington, not like Napoleon fleeing sorrowfully from sin, John Wilkes Booth, in Ford's Theatre at Washington. The story of his death, though oft repeateinvited by the manager of Ford's theatre, in Washington to attend in the evening a performance of themen clattered through the silent streets of Washington, spreading the sad tidings, and the telegrap their population in countless masses. From Washington the funeral train moved to Baltimore, thencion. Dead, dead, dead, he yet speaketh. Is Washington dead? Is Hampden dead? Is any man that wasbegan at Rockville, Md. The Evening Star, of Washington, reported the lecture, which was widely copiwho let Booth have his horse, still lives in Washington. Major Rathbone, who was in the box with Li[15 more...]
Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
ether in convention and frame and proclaim a compromise embracing a restoration of the Union; in what way can that compromise be used to keep Lee's army out of Pennsylvania? Meade's army can keep Lee's army out of Pennsylvania, and I think can ultimately drive it out of existence. But no paper compromise, to which the controlPennsylvania, and I think can ultimately drive it out of existence. But no paper compromise, to which the controllers of Lee's army are not agreed, can at all affect that army. In an effort at such compromise we should waste time, which the enemy would improve to our disadvantage; and that would be all. A compromise, to be effective, must be made either with those who control the rebel army, or with the people first liberated from the domin— a larger majority than had ever been received by any other President up to that time. He carried not only Indiana, but all the New England States, New York, Pennsylvania, all the Western States, West Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the newly admitted State of Nevada. McClellan carried but three states: New Jersey
Arkansas (Arkansas, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
ll you safely can, yourself being the judge of what you can safely do. Yours truly, A. Lincoln. Unpublished Ms. The election resulted in an overwhelming victory for Lincoln. He received a majority of over four hundred thousand in the popular vote — a larger majority than had ever been received by any other President up to that time. He carried not only Indiana, but all the New England States, New York, Pennsylvania, all the Western States, West Virginia, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas, and the newly admitted State of Nevada. McClellan carried but three states: New Jersey, Delaware, and Kentucky. The result, as Grant so aptly expressed it in his telegram of congratulation, was a victory worth more to the country than a battle won. A second time Lincoln stood in front of the great Capitol to take the oath of office administered by his former rival, Salmon P. Chase, whom he himself had appointed to succeed the deceased Roger B. Taney. The problem of the war was now fas
Ford, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
midst of the general rejoicing at the return of peace Mr. Lincoln was stricken down by the assassin, John Wilkes Booth, in Ford's Theatre at Washington. The story of his death, though oft repeated, is the saddest and most impressive page in Americanent the afternoon with Governor Oglesby, Senator Yates, and other friends from Illinois. He was invited by the manager of Ford's theatre, in Washington to attend in the evening a performance of the play, Our American cousin, with Laura Keene as the lin, who was arrested because of his acquaintance with the conspirators, was sent to the Dry Tortugas and there died. Ford's Theatre was never played in after that memorable night. Ten or twelve days after the assassination Ford attempted to opr unconsciously, was overshadowed by some awful fate. He knew that the President and his party intended to be present at Ford's theatre in the evening, and he asked an acquaintance if he should attend the performance, remarking that if he did he wo
Waterloo, Va. (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
c. Within a day after its surrender he followed the victorious Union army into the city of Richmond. In this unfortunate city-once the proud capital of Virginia-now smoking and in ruins, he beheld the real horrors of grim war. Here too he realized in a bountiful measure the earnest gratitude of the colored people, who everywhere crowded around him and with cries of intense exultation greeted him as their deliverer. He now returned to Washington, not like Napoleon fleeing sorrowfully from Waterloo bearing the tidings of his own defeat, but with joy proclaiming the era of Union victory and peace among men. The war was over. The great rebellion which for four long years had been assailing the nation's life was quelled. Richmond, the rebel capital, was taken; Lee's army had surrendered; and the flag of the Union was floating in reassured supremacy over the whole of the National domain. Friday, the 14th of April, the anniversary of the surrender of Fort Sumter in 1861 by Major Anders
Tunstall (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
oth. details of the cruel deed. the President's death. the funeral at the White House. conveying the remains of the dead chieftain to Springfield. the tribute oattle, he relates, accompanied by two Wisconsin Congressmen, I called at the White House to get the news from Manassas, as it was then called, having failed in obtai. Lincoln and Mr. Nicolay, his private secretary, came along, headed for the White House. It was proposed by my companions that as I was acquainted with the Presidelittle faith in the probability of executive clemency, accompanied me to the White House. It was early in the evening, and so many callers and visitors had precededbeen embalmed, was removed from the house in which the death occurred to the White House, and there appropriate funeral services were held. After the transfer of thiment expressed by the President in a speech delivered from the steps of the White House on the night of April 11, when he said: If universal amnesty is granted to t
Columbus, Ky. (Kentucky, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
the continent or the world. At every halt in the sombre march vast crowds, such as never before had collected together, filed past the catafalque for a glimpse of the dead chieftain's face. Farmers left their farms, workmen left their shops, societies and soldiers marched in solid columns, and the great cities poured forth their population in countless masses. From Washington the funeral train moved to Baltimore, thence to Harrisburg, Philadelphia, New York, Albany, Buffalo, Cleveland, Columbus, Indianapolis, Chicago, and at last to Springfield. As the funeral cortege passed through New York it was reverently gazed upon by a mass of humanity impossible to enumerate. No ovation could be so eloquent as the spectacle of the vast population, hushed and bareheaded under the bright spring sky, gazing upon his coffin. Lincoln's own words over the dead at Gettysburg came to many as the stately car went by: The world will little note nor long remember what we say here, but it can nev
Montauk (New York, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
ker bent down to hear. Tell mother I die for my country, he said, faintly. Reviving a moment later he repeated the words, and added, I thought I did for the best. His days of hiding and fleeing from his pursuers had left him pale, haggard, dirty, and unkempt. He had cut off his mustache and cropped his hair close to his head, and he and Harold both wore the Confederate gray uniform. Booth's body was taken to Washington, and a post mortem examination of it held on board the monitor Montauk, and on the night of the 27th of April it was given in charge of two men in a rowboat, who, it is claimed, disposed of it in secrecy-how, none but themselves know. Numerous stories have been told of the final resting-place of that hated dead man. Whoever knows the truth of it tells it not. Sergeant Corbett, who shot Booth, fired without orders. The last instructions given by Colonel Baker to Colonel Conger and Lieutenant Baker were: Don't shoot Booth, but take him alive. Corbett was
Fortress Monroe (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
oners are on their way or in the city, and is being used against us. If it is true, I fear we shall lose the bill. Please authorize me to contradict it, it it is not true. Respectfully, J. M. Ashley. To the President. Almost immediately came the reply, written on the back of my note: So far as I know there are no Peace Commissioners in the city or likely to be in it. A. Lincoln. January 31, 1865. Mr. Lincoln knew that the commissioners were then on their way to Fortress Monroe, where he expected to meet them, and afterwards did meet them. You see how he answered my note for my purposes, and yet how truly. You know how he afterwards met the so-called commission, whom he determined at the time he wrote this note should not come to the city. One or two gentlemen were present when he wrote the note, to whom he read it before sending it to me.--J. M. Ashley, M. C., letter, November 23, 1866, Ms. Lincoln, firm but kind, in his inaugural address bade his misguid
Appomattox (Virginia, United States) (search for this): chapter 20
id Davis and Joseph E. McDonald. how the President retained Indiana in the column of Republican States. the letter to General Sherman. the result of the election. the second inauguration. the address. military movements. the surrender at Appomattox. Lincoln visits the army in Virginia. entering Richmond. the end of the war and the dawn of peace. stricken down by the assassin, John Wilkes Booth. details of the cruel deed. the President's death. the funeral at the White House. convenly changed to the lamentations of grief. In every household throughout the length and breadth of the land there was a dull and bitter agony as the telegraph bore tidings of the awful deed. The public heart, filled with joy over the news from Appomattox, now sank low with a sacred terror as the sad tidings from the Capitol came in. In the great cities of the land all business instantly ceased. Flags drooped half-mast from every winged messenger of the sea, from every church spire, and from ev
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