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- nois, 195
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 North-Democratic Convention at Charleston-Mr. Yancey and the" Fire-eaters "- Division of the Convention-Both Factions Adjourn without making Nominations- National Constitutional Union Convention at Baltimore-Bell and Everett nominated -Breckinridge nominated by the Fire-eaters, and Douglas by the regular Democratic Convention-Mr. Lincoln's Story-Republican Convention at Chicago-Prominent Candidates for the Nomination-The Party Platform-Balloting for President-Nom- ination of Lincoln-Enthusiasm of the Convention and of the Spectators-Disap- pointment of Mr. Seward's friends-Reception of the News at Springfield-The Committee of the Convention visit Mr. Lincoln-Speech of Mr. Ashmun, the Chair- man-Reply of Mr. Lincoln-His Letter Accepting the Nomination,. 216
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. Lincoln's Views,
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 -Reception at Harrisburg-Journey to Washington, . . .
THE INAUGURATION.-OPENING OF THE WAR.
The Procession-Reception of the President by the People-The Inaugural Address- Cabinet Appointments-Rebel Sympathizers in Office-Mr. Lincoln's pacific Policy -Arrival of Rebel Commissioners in Washington-Surrender of Fort Sumter-Effect upon the North-Proclamation of the President-Response of Massachusetts-At- tack upon the Troops in Baltimore-Proclamation declaring a Blockade of Rebel Ports-Position of Virginia-Secession of Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and Arkansas-Response to the Call of the President at the North and West-Mr. Doug- las's Visit to Mr. Lincoln-His Devotion to the Country-Speeches in Illinois-His Sickness and Death, .277
CHAPTER XIX.
FIRST SUMMER OF THE WAR.
Important Military Operations-Washington Relieved from Danger-Fortress Monroe Reinforced-The Government Works at Harper's Ferry Blown Up and Abandoned -Occupation of Cairo-Rebel Congress assembled at Montgomery-Message of President Davis-President Lincoln's Call for additional Troops-Affairs in Missouri -General Butler's "Contraband" Order-Battle of Big Bethel-Death of Colonel Ellsworth-Battle of Bull Run-Agreement between Buckner and McClellan-Po- sition of the Government in reference to Slavery The State of Western Virginia Organized-Battles of Laurel Hill and Rich Mountain-Special Session of Congress -Message of the President-The Majority of Congress sustain the Government- Mr. Crittenden's Resolution-Effect of the President's Inaugural and Message—Ap- pointment of General McClellan to the Command of the Army of the Potomac, 308
FOREIGN RELATIONS.-FREMONT IN MISSOURI. Results of the Bull Run Battle-Foreign Relations-Seward's Instructions to Minister Adams-To our Ministers at other European Courts-Belligerent Rights of Rebels recognized by England and France-Sympathy of England with the Rebellion-J. C. Fremont appointed Major-general-Battle of Wilson's Creek-Condition of Mis- souri-Fremont's Proclamation-Lincoln's Letter to Fremont-Modification of Fre- mont's Proclamation-Letter of Hon. Joseph Holt-General Fremont and Colonel Blair-Charges against Fremont-General Grant occupies Paducah, Kentucky-Sur- render of Colonel Mulligan-General Fremont takes the Field-He is superseded by General Hunter-General McClellan and the Army of the Potomac-General Butler captures the Hatteras Forts-Munson's Hill occupied by the Rebels-Battle of Ball's Bluff-Resignation of General Scott-Visit of the President and Cabinet to General Scott-Appointment of General McClellan to the Chief Command- Victory at Port Royal-Victories of General Grant in Missouri and General Nelson in Kentucky-Instructions to General Butler on the subject of Slavery, . . . . 324
THE TRENT AFFAIR.-THE GOVERNMENT AND SLAVERY. Capture of Mason and Slidell by Captain Wilkes-Difficulties with England-Letter of Mr. Seward-Release of Mason and Slidell-Session of Congress-Message of the President-The Question of Slavery-Mr. Lincoln's Regard for the Constitution and the Laws-He Recommends Gradual Emancipation-Conference with Members of Congress from the Border States-Address of the President-The Confiscation Act -Abolition of Slavery in the District of Columbia-Letter of Mr. Greeley-Reply of the President-Mr. Cameron's Resignation-Appointment of Mr. Stanton-Mr. Lin- coln's Story, 339
CHAPTER XXII.
CAMPAIGNS OF 1862.
General McClellan and the Army of the Potomac-Blockade of the Potomac-Order of the President for a grand Movement of the Armies of the Union-Order to the Army of the Potomac-General McClellan advises a different Plan from that pro- posed in the President's Order Mr. Lincoln's Reply to McClellan-McClellan's Plan Adopted-Evacuation of Manassas-Orders of the President-Organization of Army Corps-Blenker's Division ordered to join Fremont-Banks to attack Jack- son-McDowell's Corps retained for the Defense of Washington-McClellan at York- town-McClellan complains of the Inadequacy of his Force-Correspondence be- tween McClellan and the Authorities at Washington-General Franklin's Division sent to General McClellan-Evacuation of Yorktown-Battle of Williamsburgh- Battle at West Point-Correspondence on the Subject of Army Corps-Mr. Lincoln's "Little Story "-Capture of Norfolk-McClellan still Clamorous for Reinforcements -Defeat of Banks-Defeat of the Rebels at Hanover Court-House-Battle of Fair Oaks-Further Correspondence-The "Seven Days' Fight," and Retreat to James River McClellan's Advice to the Government-The President at Harrison's Land- ing-The Army of the Potomac returns to Alexandria-Failure of McClellan to Re- inforce General Pope-The Rebels cross the Potomac-General McClellan appointed to the Command of the Army in Virginia-Battles of South Mountain and Antietam -General McClellan ordered to pursue the Rebels-Stuart's Raid-President's Let- ter to General McClellan-The Army across the Potomac-McClellan relieved of his Command-His Character-General Burnside appointed to the Command-Defeat at Fredericksburg-Capture of Roanoke Island-New Orleans surrendered to Gen- eral Butler-Military Affairs at the West, 358
PROCLAMATION OF EMANCIPATION.
Mr. Lincoln's Proclamation in pursuance of the Confiscation Act-Fernando Wood's Letters, advising Negotiation with the Rebels-The President's Replies-Mr. Lin- coln's Letter to Mr. Hodges-Mr. Carpenter's Account of the Emancipation Procla- mation-Cabinet Meeting-Opinions of Messrs. Chase, Blair and Seward-Mr. Bout- well's Account-The Preliminary Proclamation issued-Its Reception by the People -General McClellan's Order to the Army-The Emancipation Proclamation of January 1st, 1863-Proclamation suspending the Writ of Habeas Corpus-Criticisms upon it-Circular Letter of the President on Sabbath-breaking in the Army-Letter to Governor Shepley, . .387
SUSPENSION OF HABEAS CORPUS.-THE DRAFT.-CAM- PAIGNS OF 1863.
Colonization Schemes of the President-Compensated Emancipation recommended- Bill for Enrolling and Drafting the Militia-Financial Measures of Congress-Opin- ions of the President-Western Virginia admitted to the Union-Representatives from Louisiana admitted to Congress-Peace Agitations-Course of Vallandıgham of Ohio-His Arrest by General Burnside-Decision of Judge Leavitt-Vallandıg- ham's Trial and Sentence-Sentence modified by the President-Letter of Gov- ernor Seymour-Vallandigham nominated for Governor by the Democratic Con- vention of Ohio-The Committee of the Convention visit the President-The Pres- ident's Reply to their Letter-Resolutions of the Albany Meeting-The President's Reply-Universal Suspension of the Writ of Habeas Corpus-The Draft-Riots in New York-Course of Governor Seymour-Action of the President-Elections of 1863-Letter from the Working Men of Manchester, England-The President's Reply-Mr. Lincoln's Letter to J. C. Conkling-Military Events of the Year-Battle
of Chancellorsville-Lee's Invasion of Maryland and Pennsylvania-General Meade succeeds General Hooker in Command-Battle of Gettysburg-The President's Dispatch-Dedication of the Gettysburg Cemetery-Speech of the President-Sur- render of Vicksburg and Port Hudson-Mr. Lincoln's Letter to General Grant- Rosecrans' Campaign in Tennessee-General Grant defeats Bragg, and drives Long- street from Tennessee-The President's Thanksgiving Proclamations-Difficulty among Union Men'in Missouri-Mr. Lincoln's Opinion,
PRIVATE LIFE AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Mr. Lincoln at the White House-His Relations to the Members of the Cabinet-His Health-His Love of Music-His Sympathy with the Soldiers-Anecdotes-His Charity for Human Weakness-His Severity towards Deliberate and Mercenary Crimes-Anecdotes-Mr. Lincoln's Religious Character-Death of his Son-Anec- dotes illustrating his Religious Character-His Interest in the Christian Commis- sion-Anecdotes-Visit of Two Hundred Members of the Christian Commission- Remarks of Mr. Stuart, and the President's Reply-Mr. Lincoln's Interview with Rev. J. T. Duryea-His Interest in the Efforts of Religious Men-His Habits at the White House-Narrative of a Lady who urged him to establish Military Hospitals in the Northern States-Injurious effects of Excessive Labor, Anxiety, and Loss of Sleep-Visits of Representatives of various Churches and Public Bodies-His Melancholy-Anecdotes-His Character, ... 429
SESSION OF CONGRESS, 1863-4.—SANITARY FAIRS. The President's Message-Proclamation of Amnesty-Supplementary and Explanatory Proclamation of March 24, 1864-Failure of the Bill establishing a Bureau of Freed- men's Affairs, and of the Constitutional Amendment Abolishing Slavery-Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Law-Debate in the House of Representatives on the Expulsion of Long and Harris-Case of General F. P. Blair-U.S. Grant appointed Lieutenant- general-Sanitary Fair at Baltimore-At Philadelphia-At the Patent-office in Wash- ington-Visits and Speeches of the President-Order in reference to the Treatment of "Colored Soldiers-Speech of the President on the Subject,
PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN OF 1864.-RE-ELECTION OF
Presidential Election of 1884-State of the Country-Chase-Fremont-Convention at Cleveland-J. C. Fremont nominated for President-His Reasons for Accepting the Nomination-Withdrawal of his Name-Meeting in New York in Honor of Gen- eral Grant-Baltimore Convention-Platform-Mr. Lincoln nominated for President -His Speech accepting the Nomination-Letter to the Committee of the Conven- tion-Case of Arguelles-Congressional Plan of Reconstruction-The President's Proclamation-Manifesto of Senators Wade and Davis-Peace Negotiations-Mr. Greeley's Letters-Mr. Lincoln's Replies-Mr. Greeley at Niagara Falls-Consulta- tions with Clay and Holcombe-The President's Letter to H. J. Raymond-Demo- cratic Convention at Chicago-The Platform-McClellan and Pendleton Nominated -Vallandigham-Mr. Blair Retires from the Cabinet-Mr. Dennison appointed in his Place-Mr. Lincoln's Speech on the Adoption of a Free Constitution in Mary- land-Protest against the Tennessee Test Oath-The President's Reply-Call for 500,000 Men-President Lincoln Re-elected-His Letter to Mrs. Bixby,..... 467
MILITARY EVENTS OF 1864.—RE-INAUGURATION OF
Military Operations of 1864-General Smith's Expedition from Memphis-Kilpatrick's Raid-The Red River Expedition-Surrender of Fort Pillow-Battles of the Wil- derness-General Butler at City Point-Siege of Petersburg-Sherman's Campaign in Georgia-Capture of Atlanta-Sherman's March for the Coast-Capture of Sa- vannah-General Thomas defeats Hood in Tennessee-Sheridan defeats Early in the Shenandoah Valley-Rout of Price in Missouri-Changes in the Cabinet-Death of Chief-Justice Taney, and Appointment of Mr. Chase-Message of the President -Passage by Congress of the Amendment to the Constitution abolishing Slavery- Call for 300,000 Men-Peace Conference in Hampton Roads-Mr. Lincoln's "Story" -Close of President Lincoln's First Term-His Re-Inauguration-His Inaugural Address-Resignation of Secretary Fessenden-Appointment of Mr. McCulloch- Proclamation to Deserters-The Draft,
MILITARY EVENTS OF 1865.-CLOSE OF THE WAR. Sherman's March-Occupation of Columbia-Evacuation of Charleston-Battles of Averysboro and Bentonville-Occupation of Goldsboro-The President at City Point -Advance of the Army of the Potomac-Defeat of General Lee-Evacuation of Rich- mond-Its occupation by General Weitzel-Surrender of General Lee-The Pres- ident and the Kittens-The President visits Richmond-His Interview with Judge Campbell-Negotiations of General Sherman-Surrender of General Johnston-End of the Rebellion-Joy of the People-Popularity of the President-His Speech at the White House,.. .506
Position of President Lincoln before the World-Plots for his Assassination-Letter of Mr. Seward-The President's Interview with Speaker Colfax-His attendance at Ford's Theater-Enthusiasm of the People on his Arrival-J. Wilkes Booth-His Arrangements for the Assassination-Perpetration of the Deed-Escape of Booth- Death of the President-Attack upon Mr. Seward and his Son-Profound Grief of the Nation-Funeral Services at Washington-Departure of the Funeral Train for Springfield-Ceremonies at Baltimore-At Harrisburg-At Philadelphia-At New York-At Albany-At Buffalo-At Cleveland-At Columbus-At Chicago-Funeral Services at Springfield-Foreign Expressions of Sympathy with the Nation, and with Mr. Lincoln's Family-Mr. Johnson succeeds to the Presidency-Large Re- wards offered for the apprehension of the Murderer-He is traced to his Hiding- place and Killed-Capture and Trial of his Associates-Closing Tribute to the Char- acter and Administration of Abraham Lincoln, 518
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