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1865
CONTENTS.
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Birth of President Abraham Lincoln, and his ancestors.... 21
His grandfather killed by the Indians and scalped-De-
scription of his parents....
22
“ Abe" goes to school—The Lincoln Family remove to In-
diana....
23
Death of Mrs. Lincoln_" Abe" learns to write-His father
marries again—" Abe" finishes his education...... 26
He becomes a hired hand on a flatboat, and goes to New
Orleans
27
The family remove to Illinois—"Abe" seeks his fortune
among strangers...
28
He takes another trip to New Orleans—Becomes a miller
and salesman-His services in the Black Hawk war.... 29
Is nominated for the Legislature and is defeated-Becomes
a merchant and surveyor—Is elected to the Legislature
-Studies law.....
30
A thrilling incident in his legal career...
31
A protest against slavery-Is a candidate for Presidential
Élector-Mr. Lincoln is elected to Congress—His votes
and speeches during his Congressional term....
32
Becomes a delegate to the National Convention of 1848–
He is nominated for United States Senator, but with-
40
He is again nominated for the Senate—His speeches in the
celebrated Lincoln-Douglas campaign-His tribute to the
Declaration of Independence..
41
Pen-Portraits of Abraham Lincoln..
43
Mr. Lincoln is defeated_by Mr. Douglas- Is then named
for the Presidency-Evidence of his skill as a Rail-
splitter...
47
His great speech at the Cooper Institute, New York...... 48
Is nominated for President of the United States by the
Republican Convention.....
64
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He is notified of his nomination by a Committee appointed
by the Convention....
65
Speech of the President of the Convention--Reply of Mr.
Lincoln-Correspondence between the Convention and
Mr. Lincoln.....
66
Is elected President of the United States..
67
He leaves Springfield for Washington-Ovations on the
route...
68
His arrival at Toledo and Indianapolis-His speeches at
each place....
69
He arrives at Cincinnati, and addresses the citizens from
the Burnet House..
70
His arrival at Columbus, with his speech....
71
His arrival at Steubenville, and his address to the people,
Arrives in Pittsburg, and makes a speech to the citi-
zens......
72
Proceeds to Cleveland, and from thence to Buffalo, with his
speeches at each place.....
74
Goes next to Albany–His arrival there, and speeches at
the Capitol and to the members of the Legislature...... 76
Proceeds to New York, and on his way makes a speech at
Poughkeepsie-Arrival in New York, with his speech,
on being welcomed by the Mayor of the city to that
place...
78
Goes next to Trenton-His speeches to the Senate and
to the Chambers of the Assembly of the State of New
Jersey....
79
Proceeds to Philadelphia—Is welcomed by the Mayor of
that city-Mr. Lincoln's speech in reply......
81
He visits “Old Independence Hall”—His speech there..... 82
He raises the National Flag of the country to the top of the
flag-staff on " Old Independence Hall,” on Washington's
Birth-day..
83
He leaves for Harrisburg-His arrival there—Is welcomed
by both Houses of the Legislature, and his speech on
that occasion.....
84
A plot is made to assassinate him-How it was thwarted.... 85
Returns to Philadelphia in a special train, and proceeds to
Washington in disguise-His arrival there-Is welcomed
*o Washington by the authorities-His speech in reply 86
Addresses the Republican Association.......
87
He is inaugurated President of the United States—Inaugu-
ral Address of Abraham Lincoln....
88
President Lincoln's interview with the Virginia Commis-
sioners, with his Address to them on that occasion...... 95
The first Proclamation for troops-Congress summoned to
assemble on the Fourth of July....
97
A blockade of Southern ports ordered........
98
The President's communication with the Maryland au-
thorities.......
99
Blockading of Virginia and North Carolina.....
101
A call for additional troops..
102
Has an interview with the Maryland Legislature....... 103
A special order for Florida-President Lincoln's first Mes-
sage to Congress.......
104
A day of Fasting and Prayer appointed...
117
Commercial intercourse with the Rebellious States pro-
hibited
118
Ele modifies an order of General Fremont's-His second
Message to Congress..
119
The President's Message recommending Gradual Emancipa-
tion.
120
He assumes active command of the Army and Navy of the
United States.....
122
He orders Thanksgiving for signal victories-Slavery abol-
ished in the District of Columbia....
123
Re-opening of some of the Southern Ports-—Repudiates an
emancipation order of Major-General Hunter... 124
The President's conference with the Loyal Governors—His
interview with the Border Congressmen-He reads to
them a powerful Appeal......
125
Instructions to Military and Naval Commanders.... 128
A draft for Three Hundred Thousand Men ordered–The
President speaks at a war meeting in Washington..... 129
The Emancipation Proclamation of September 22d, 1862... 131
The Emancipation Proclamation of January 1st, 1863.... 133
Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus......
135
He issues an Order for the observance of the Sabbath.... 136
His Annual Message of December, 1862-Important recom-
mendations to Congress...
137
Receives a Complimentary Address from Manchester, Eng-
land ....
138
The President visits the Army of the Potomac-Reviews
the troops, etc.......
140
The Enrolment Act and the rights of Aliens
142
A National Thanksgiving ordered...
143
Letter from the President on the Emancipation Proclama-
tion to the Union men of Illinois.....
145
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Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus in certain cases 148
A Proclamation for a National Thanksgiving...... 149
Three Hundred Thousand more men called for....... 151
The President's Dedicatory Address at the Consecration of
the National Cemetery at Gettysburg......
152
He issues another Thanksgiving Proclamation-His Annual
Message of December, 1863—Full pardon offered to the
Rebels...
153
Issues a Proclamation for Seven Hundred Thousand more
men......
156
Explanatory Proclamation of one issued December eighth, 1863...
157
An Impartial Review of the President's Policy...
158
Address of President Lincoln at a fair held at the Patent
Office at Washington, on March 18th, 1864........ 174
His Address to the Committee of the Workingman's Demo-
cratic Republican Association of New York, on March 21st, 1864. .....
175
He is the choice of the Legislatures of Fifteen States, and
of the American People for another term..
177
Resolutions of the Union League of Philadelphia........ 179
General Grant made a Lieutenant-General.....
181
A vigorous Prosecution of the War......
Mr. Lincoln Re-nominated for the Presidency.
182
President Lincoln visits Philadelphia..
185
Washington Threatened....
186
“To whom it may Concern”,
The Fall of Atlanta. Mr. Lincoln is Re-elected......... 187
Mr. Lincoln makes a Speech. His last Annual Message.. 188
More Troops wanted....
189
Mr. Lincoln has an Interview with Rebel Commissioners. 189
Mr. Lincoln is inaugurated President of the United
States for a second term ..
191
Mr. Lincoln's Inaugural Address of March 4th, 1865 ..... 192
'I resident Lincoln goes to “the Front”.
193
Gen. Lee Surrenders. President returns to Washington. 194
Mr. Lincoln's Last Speech....
195
Assassination of President Lincoln.....
198
Scene of the Assassination of President Lincoln...
201
The Dying Scenes of Abraham Lincoln
202
The Autopsy on the Body.....
204
The Murderer of President Lincoln, and what became of
him .....
205
Statements and Affidavits in Relation to the Murder-
Statement of Assistant Secretary Field.....
207
Major Rathbone's Statement..
210
Affidavit of Miss Harris, daughter of Senator Harris..... 212
Surgeon General Barnes' Statement.
213
Full description of Ford's Theatre, in Washington 214
The Remains of Abraham Lincoln lay in State in the East
Room, at the White House.....
216
Funeral Services at the White House
217
The whole Audience join in the Prayers, and are affected
to tears.....
219
Bishop Simpson's Prayer at the Funeral Ceremonies at
the White House..
220
The Funeral Oration by Dr. Gurley, at the White House. 221
The Funeral Procession at Washington.....
228
Arrival of the Remains at the Capitol.
229
The Departure of the Funeral Cortege from Washington, on their way to Springfield, Illinois
330
Route of the Funeral Cortege to Springfield...
231
Distinguished Mourners, and Delegates from Illinois....: 232
Scenes along the route, and the arrival of the Funeral
Cortege at Baltimore
233
Their arrival at Harrisburg—Arrival at Philadelphia..... 234
The Body lay in State in Independence Hall..... 235
Is visited by the Mayor, Councils, and Judges of the
Courts—The Guard of Honor in Independence Hall... 237
The Body is seen by over One Hundred and Twenty
Thousand persons in Philadelphia......
238
The Funeral Cortege leaves Philadelphia-Its Passage
through New Jersey-Arrival at New York, and laid in
State in City Hall..
239
Leave New York for Albany-Arrival in Albany-Syra-
-Buffalo-Cleveland--Columbus—Indianapolis... 240
Leave Indianapolis for Chicago-Arrival at Chicago-
Leave Chicago for Springfield-Arrival at Springfield,
Illinois.
241
The Funeral Procession at Springfield—The Guard of
Honor, etc.....
242
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