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Vermont (Vermont, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
retinue of log-rollers, who in later days seem to have been an indispensable necessity in the movement of complicated legislative machinery. Men of capital and brains were there. He early realized the importance of knowing all these, trusting to the inspiration of some future hour to impress them with his skill as an organizer or his power as an orator. Among the members of the outside or third body was Stephen A. Douglas, whom Lincoln then saw for the first time. Douglas had come from Vermont only the year before, but was already undertaking to supplant John J. Hardin in the office of States Attorney for the district in which both lived. What impression he made on Lincoln, what opinions each formed of the other, or what the extent of their acquaintance then was, we do not know. It is said that Lincoln afterwards in mentioning their first meeting observed of the newly-arrived Vermonter that he was the least man he had ever seen. The Legislature proper contained the youth and b
Vandalia (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
8. Lincoln a member of the Legislature at Vandalia. first meeting with Douglas. the society of VandVandalia. pioneer legislation. deputy surveyor under Thomas M. Neal. candidate for the Legislature again. anotd entering the stage at New Salem, rode through to Vandalia, the seat of government. He appreciated the digni to the cause of human liberty. The society of Vandalia and the people attracted thither by the Legislaturon. The last two were senators. On assembling at Vandalia they were at once, on account of their stature, duelegates from all the counties in the State met at Vandalia and made a similar recommendation to the members oame the bill to remove the seat of government from Vandalia. Springfield, of course, wanted it. So also did Ain securing the removal of the State Capital from Vandalia, and having received such encouraging assurances fo was prominent in the removal of the capital from Vandalia to Springfield, took no little interest in Lincoln
New Salem (Illinois, United States) (search for this): chapter 9
paign, they stepped to the forefront and blew the bugle themselves. This custom will account for the boldness of Lincoln's utterances and the unequivocal tone of his declarations. His card — a sort of political fulmination — was as follows: New Salem, June 13, 1836. To the Editor of The Journal: In your paper of last Saturday I see a communication over the signature of Many voters in which the candidates who are announced in the Journal are called upon to show their hands. Agreed. Here'ever wanted to have repeated. The strangest part of it all is that the letter was recently found and given to the public by Allen's own son. The Ms. is now in possession of the Lincoln Monument Association of Springfield. It is as follows: New Salem, June 21, 1836. Dear Colonel: I am told that during my absence last week you passed through the place and stated publicly that you were in possession of a fact or facts, which if known to the public would entirely destroy the prospects of N.
Newton Francis (search for this): chapter 9
original productions were read. Unfortunately we ruled out the ladies. I am free to admit I would not encourage a similar thing nowadays; but in that early day the young men had not the comforts of books and newspapers which are within the reach of every boy now. Some allowance therefore should be made for us. I have forgotten the name of the society — if it had any — and can only recall a few of its leading spirits. Lincoln, James Matheney, Noah Rickard, Evan Butler, Milton Hay, and Newton Francis were members. I joined also. Matheney was secretary. We were favored with all sorts of literary productions. Lincoln himself entertained us with a few lines of rhyme intended to illustrate some weakness in woman — her frailty, perhaps. Matheney was able several years ago to repeat the one stanza which follows, and that was all he could recall — perhaps it was best he could remember no more: Whatever spiteful fools may say, Each Jealous, ranting yelper, No woman ever went astray
Early (search for this): chapter 9
place on the Saturday preceding the 169 election. The speaking began in the forenoon, says one of the participants, the candidates speaking alternately until everyone who could speak had had his turn, generally consuming the whole afternoon. Dr. Early, a Democratic candidate, in his speech took issue with Ninian W. Edwards, stigmatizing some of the latter's statements as untrue. This brought Edwards to his feet with a similar retort. His angry tone and menacing manner, as he mounted a tabl scene. The excitement that followed, relates another one of the candidates, R. L. Wilson, letter, Feb. 10, 1866, Ms. was intense — so much so that fighting men thought a duel must settle the difficulty. Mr. Lincoln by the programme followed Early. Taking up the subject in dispute, he handled it so fairly and with such ability, all were astonished and pleased. The turbulent spirits were quieted and the difficulty was easily overcome. Lincoln's friend Joshua F. Speed relates that duri
Achilles Morris (search for this): chapter 9
y which had preceded it. There were joint discussions, and, at times, much feeling was exhibited. Each candidate had his friends freely distributed through the crowd, and it needed but a few angry interruptions or insinuating rejoinders from one speaker to another to bring on a conflict between their friends. Frequently the speakers led in the battle themselves, as in the case of Ninian W. Edwards — afterwards a brother-in-law of Lincoln — who, in debate, drew a pistol on his opponent Achilles Morris, a prominent Democrat. An interesting relic of this canvass recently came to light, in a letter which Mr. Lincoln wrote a week after he had announced his candidacy. It is addressed to Colonel Robert Allen, a Democratic politician of local prominence, who had been circulating some charges intended to affect Lincoln's chances of election. The affair brought to the surface what little satire there was in Lincoln's nature, and he administers — by way of innuendo — such a flaying as the
James (search for this): chapter 9
ept. 16th, 1865. He had little, if any, money, but hoped to find in Springfield, as he had in New Salem, good and influential friends, who, recognizing alike his honesty and his nobility of character, would aid him whenever a crisis came and their help was needed. In this hope he was by no means in error, for his subsequent history shows that he indeed united his friends to himself with hooks of steel. I had up to this time frequently seen Mr. Lincoln--had often, while visiting my cousins, James and Rowan Herndon, at New Salem, met him at their house — but became warmly attached to him soon after his removal to Springfield. There was something in his tall and angular frame, his ill-fitting garments, honest face, and lively humor that imprinted his individuality on my affection and regard. What impression I made on him I had no means of knowing till many years afterward. He was my senior by nine years, and I looked up to him, naturally enough, as my superior in everything — a thin
A. Lincoln (search for this): chapter 9
the answer to George Forquer. the election, Lincoln leading the ticket. the long Nine. recklewhich both lived. What impression he made on Lincoln, what opinions each formed of the other, or wto spread over the prairies! At this session Lincoln remained quietly in the background, and conte This custom will account for the boldness of Lincoln's utterances and the unequivocal tone of hisally admitted that the bold and decided stand Lincoln took — though too audacious and emphatic for recently came to light, in a letter which Mr. Lincoln wrote a week after he had announced his canthought a duel must settle the difficulty. Mr. Lincoln by the programme followed Early. Taking upthe rod as a conductor. At the conclusion of Lincoln's speech the crowd was about dispersing, when devolved on him. He then proceeded to answer Lincoln's speech in a style which, while it was able average majority of four hundred. This time Lincoln led his ticket. The nine elected were, Abrah[16 more...]
Rowan Herndon (search for this): chapter 9
5. He had little, if any, money, but hoped to find in Springfield, as he had in New Salem, good and influential friends, who, recognizing alike his honesty and his nobility of character, would aid him whenever a crisis came and their help was needed. In this hope he was by no means in error, for his subsequent history shows that he indeed united his friends to himself with hooks of steel. I had up to this time frequently seen Mr. Lincoln--had often, while visiting my cousins, James and Rowan Herndon, at New Salem, met him at their house — but became warmly attached to him soon after his removal to Springfield. There was something in his tall and angular frame, his ill-fitting garments, honest face, and lively humor that imprinted his individuality on my affection and regard. What impression I made on him I had no means of knowing till many years afterward. He was my senior by nine years, and I looked up to him, naturally enough, as my superior in everything — a thing I continued
Stephen A. Douglas (search for this): chapter 9
Legislature at Vandalia. first meeting with Douglas. the society of Vandalia. pioneer legislatimembers of the outside or third body was Stephen A. Douglas, whom Lincoln then saw for the first time. Douglas had come from Vermont only the year before, but was already undertaking to supplant Johnder the operation of the new system was Stephen A. Douglas, who was elected to the Legislature fromnd far-reaching plans he was not alone. Stephen A. Douglas, John A. McClernand, James Shields, and ssful — defeating the wily and ambitious Stephen A. Douglas. In consequence of the political allurmogan was judge of the Circuit Court, and Stephen A. Douglas was prosecuting attorney. Among the atttle going on among these would-be statesmen. Douglas, I recollect, was leading on the Democratic se is no place to talk politics. In answer to Douglas's challenge the contest was entered into. It took place in the Presbyterian Church. Douglas, Calhoun, Lamborn, and Thomas represented the Demo[3 more...]
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