tucky; to Judge S. T. Logan, Hon. Jesse K. Dubois, Rev. A. Hale, and Hon. Erastus Wright, old neighbors and friends of Mr. Lincoln in Illinois; to Rev. J. T. Duryea, of New York; and George H. Stuart, Esq., of Philadelphia. To these, and to the unnamed but not forgotten friends who have aided me, I return my hearty thanks. Putnam's “Record of the Rebellion” has proved itself an inexhaustible fountain of valuable and interesting facts; and I have been much indebted to McPherson's History of the Rebellion, the best arranged and most complete collection of public documents relating to the war that has been published. I have freely consulted the campaign biographies of Messrs. Scripps, Raymond, and Barrett, to the excellence of which ] bear cheerful testimony. Among other books that have been useful to me, are Nichols' “Story of the Great March," Coggeshall's “ Journeys of Abraham Lincoln,” Schalk's Campaigns of 1862 and 1863," and Halsted's “Caucuses of 1860.” Carpenter's “Reminiscences,” published in the New York Independent, and an article by Noah Brooks in Harper's Magazine, have furnished me also with some very interesting materials. Hoping that the volume will be as pleasant, instructive and inspiring in the reading as it has been in the writing, I present it to my indulgent friends, the American people. J. G. H. SPRINGFIELD, MAss., November, 1865. TABLE OF CONTENTS. Birth-Daniel Boone and the Pioneers of Kentucky-Abraham Lincoln, the Grand- father of the President-His Removal to Kentucky, and Death-His Brothers and Sons-Probable Origin of the Lincolns-Thomas Lincoln, the Father of the Presi- dent His Marriage-His Children-The Mother of the President-Early Education of Abraham Lincoln--His Schoolmasters--Zachariah Riney--Caleb Hazel-Religious Habits of the People-Parson Elkin-Slavery in Kentucky-Defective Land-titles Lincoln's early Industry-His Schools-Simplicity of Border Life-Death of his Mother --Her Funeral Sermon-Her Influence upon his Character-His early Practice of Writing-His Books-Anecdote illustrating his Honesty-His Father's second Mar- riage-Anecdote illustrating Mr. Lincoln's Humanity-He builds a Boat-A Fact for the Psychologist-He takes charge of a Flat-boat for New Orleans-His Con- test with seven Negroes--He sells the Boat and Cargo, and returns on foot-His EARLY MANHOOD. Marriages in Thomas Lincoln's Family-Marriage and Death of Abraham's Sister- Removal of Thomas Lincoln to Illinois-Difficulties of the Journey-Abraham as- Black Hawk-His 'Treachery-Governor Reynolds calls for Volunteers-Lincoln enlists -He is chosen Captain--His Popularity with the Soldiers-Forced Marches 45 CHARACTER OF MR. LINCOLN ON ENTERING PUBLIC LIFE. Mr. Lincoln was a Self-made Man-Loyal to his Convictions-Marked and Peculiarm Anecdotes-He was Respected and Loved-A Man of Practical Expedients-Anec- dote-Mr. Lincoln was a Religious Man-His Faith in Divine Providence-His Log- MR. LINCOLN IN THE ILLINOIS LEGISLATURE. Mr. Lincoln contemplates the Study of Law-He begins to maké Speeches—Elected to the Legislature in 1834-Cominences the Study of Law-Goes on foot to the Capi- tal-Returns to the Study of Law and to Surveying-Re-elected to the Legislature in 1836–Speech at Springfield-The “ Long Nine"-Distinguished Men in the Leg- islature-Change of the State Capital—Mr. Lincoln's first meeting with Stephen A. Douglas-Pro-slavery Resolutions adopted-Protest of Abraham Lincoln and Dan Mr. Lincoln becomes a Law-partner of Major Stuart, and removes to Springfield-Re- elected to the Legislatuye in 1838—Political Parties in Illinoism Mr. Lincoln's Stories 2 MR. LINCOLN'S MARRIAGE.—THE CLAY CAMPAIGN. Mr. Lincoin Re-elected to the Legislature in 1840--Strange Incident in his Life-He Accepts a Challenge to a Diel--Forms a Law-partnership with Judge Logan-His Marriage-His private Letters- His Loyalty to Party-Anecdote illustrating his Generosity--Political Contest of 1841–Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for Presidential Elector-He Canvasses the State-Defeat of Mr. Clao-Mr. Lincoln visits him at Ashland-Anecdotes illustrating Mr. Lincoln's Courage-Anecdote illustrating hig MR. LINCOLN IN CONGRESS.--THE MEXICAN WAR. arge Majority-His fitness for the Position-The old Whig Party and the Mexican the Whig Convention of 1848-Advocates the nomination of General Taylor-Speech Mr. Lincoln returns to the Practice of his Profession--His Affection for his Children His Absent-mindedness--He Studies Euclid-His Mechanical Skill-Anecdotes il- 0 Affairs in Kansas-Border Ruffians-Letter of Mr. Lincoln to Mr. Speed-State of the Slavery Question-Mr. Lincoln attends a State Convention at Bloomington-Repub- Jican Party organized in Illinois-Mr. Lincoln's Speech at the Convention-Mr. Lin- coin a Candidate for the Vice-presidency at the National Republican Convention of 1856-Speech at Charleston, Illinois--Speech of Mr. Douglas at Springfield-Mr. Lincoln's Reply-The Lecompton Constitution-Position of Mr. Douglas, ... 144 CONTEST FOR THE SENATORSHIP. Mr. Douglas opposes the Lecompton Constitution—Democratic State Convention- Mr. Lincoln proposes to Mr. Douglas a Joint Canvass of the State-Mr. Douglas de- clines, but proposes Joint Debates in seven Districts--Mr. Lincoln commences his Canvass of the State-His Reply to Douglas' Charge of Falsehood -Meeting of Douglas and Lincoln at Ottawa-Mr. Douglas' Charges, and Mr. Lincoln's Replies-- Extract from Mr. Lincoln's Speech-Their Meeting at Freeport-Lincoln's Reply to the Questions of Douglas--His Quiestions to Douglas-Answers of Douglas, and Lincoln's Rejoinder-Triumph of Mr. Lincoln in the Popular Estimation--Objects of Mr. Lincoln in the Campaign-Mr. Douglas Re-elected Senator by the Legisla- PREMONITIONS OF THE PRESIDENCY. Mr. Lincoln in the Winter of 1858-9 delivers a Lecture on the History of Inventions- His Popularity at the West-Letter to Dr. Canisius on Naturalization and Fusion- Reception by the State Convention at Decatur-The Presentation of the Rails from Macon County-Mr. Lincoln's Visit to Kansas-Extract from his Speech at Leaven- worth-He Visits Ohio-Speaks at Columbus and Cincinnati—Extract from his Speech at Cincinnati-Popular Sovereignty Doctrine of Mr. Douglas Mr. Lincoln Visits New York-Speaks at Cooper Institute-William C. Bryant presides at the Meeting-Great Ability and Research displayed in the Speech-Extracts—Mr. Lin- coln Visits the Five Points Mission-Goes to Connecticut, and speaks at Hartford, New Haven, Meriden, &c.—His great Success as a Speaker-Anecdote related by Rev. J. P. Gulliver-Mr. Lincoln Visits his Son at Cambridge, and returns to Illi. PRESIDENTIAL CONVENTIONS OF 1860.-MR. LINCOLN'S State of the Country in 1860--Southern Leaders Preparing for Secession-Knights of the Golden Circle-Church and Press at the South--Cobb and Floyd-Opinions at the -Breckinridge nominated by the Fire-eaters, and Douglas by the regular Democratie THE CAMPAIGN.-MR. LINCOLN'S ELECTION. Mr. Lincoln visited by Multitudes of People-Anecdotes-The Prospect for the Future Mr. Lincoln's Views of the Duties of Christians and Ministers-His Conversation with Mr. Bateman-His Religious Faith and Convictions-Apparent contradictions in Character-The Election of Mr. Lincoln Regarded as Certain-Course of the South- ern Leaders-Silence of Mr. Lincoln during the Campaign--Election of Mr. Lincoln -Popular Rejoicing at the North, and Exasperation at the South-Feeling of the Republican Party--Effect upon Mr. Lincoln-An Optical Illusion-Visit to Chicago ----Anecdotes illustrating Mr. Lincoln's Love of Children—“Cabinet-making”-Mr. MR. LINCOLN'S JOURNEY TO WASHINGTON. Enormity of the Rebellion-Floyd-Black-Buchanan-Secession of several States- Forts and Arsenals seized-Position of Mr. Stanton and Mr. Holt-Attempts to con- ciliate the South--Condition of the Country—Mr. Lincoln leaves Springfield for Washington-His Farewell Speech-His Speech at Indianapolis-Journey to Cin- cinnati.--Speeches at Cincinnati-Reception at Columbus-At Pittsburg-At Cleve- land-At Buffalo-At Albany-At Poughkeepsie-At New York-At Trenton-At Philadelphia-Plot against the President's Life-His Speech at Independence Hall |