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Ancestry of Abrahain Lincoln-Their Residence in Pennsylvania and Virginia-

His Grandfather Crosses the Alleghanies to join Boene and his Associates—

"The Dark and Bloody Ground"-His Violent Death-His Widow Settles in

Washington County-Thomas Lincoln, his Son, Marries and Locates near

Hodgenville Birth of Abraham Lincoln-LaRue County-Early Life and

Training in Kentucky......

Removal from Kentucky-An Emigrant Journey-The Forests of Southern Indi-

ana-New Home-Indiana in 1816-Slavery and Free Labor-Young Lincoln at

His Work-His Schools and Schoolmasters-Self-Education-A Characteristic

Incident-Acquaintance with River Life-His First Trip to New Orleans as a

Flatboatman-Death of His Mother-His Father's Second Marriage-Recollec-

tions of an Early Settler-Close of an Eventful Period in Young Lincoln's

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The French Settlements-The North-West-The Advance of Emigration-Four

Great States Founded-North and South in Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois-Senti-

ments of Southern Emigrants-The First Emigrations-A Coincidence of Dates-

Mordecai and Josiah Lincoln-Removal to Illinois-Settlement on the San-

gamon, in Macon County-Locality Described-Abraham Lincoln Engaged in

Splitting Rails-Removal of His Father-Ile Settles in Coles County-Abraham

Lincoln makes another Trip as a Flatboatman-Becomes Clerk in a Store on

His Return-Postmaster at New Salem...............................................................................................................................................................

Breaking Out of the Black Hawk War-The Invasion of 1831-The Rock-river

Country Threatened-Prompt Action of Gov. Reynolds-Retreat of Black

Hawk-Treaty of 1804-Bad Faith of the Indians-Invasion of 1832-Volun-

teers Called For-Abraham Lincoln one of a Company from Menard County-

He is chosen Captain-Rendezvous at Beardstown-Hard Marches across the

Country to Oquawka, Prophetstown, and Dixon-Expected Battle Avoided by

the Enemy-Discontent among Volunteers-They are Disbanded-Captain Lin-

coln Remains, Volunteering for Another Term of Service-Skirmishing Fights-

Arrival of New Levies-Encounter at Kellogg's Grove-Black Hawk at Four

Lakes He Retreats-Battle on the Wisconsin-Hastens Forward to the Mis-

sissippi-Battle of Bad-ax-End of Lincoln's First Campaign-Autobiographic

A New Period in Mr. Lincoln's Life-His Political Opinions-Clay and Jackson-

Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for Representative-Election in 1834-Illinois Strongly

Democratic-Mr. Lincoln as a Surveyor-Land Speculation Mania-Mr. Lin-

coln's First Appearance in the Legislature-Banks and Internal Improve-

ments-Whig Measures Democratically Botched-First Meeting of Lincoln

with Douglas-The Latter Seeks an Office of the Legislature, and Gets it-Mr.

Lincoln Re-elected in 1836-Mr. Douglas also a Member of the House-Distin-

guished Associates-Internal Improvements Again-Mr. Lincoln's Views on

Slavery-The Capital Removed to Springfield-The New Metropolis-Revulsion

of 1837-Mr. Lincoln Chosen for a Third Term-John Calhoun, of Lecompton

Memory-Lincoln the Whig Lender, and Candidate for Speaker-Close Vote-

5

First Session at Springfield-Lincoln Re-elected in 1840-Partisan_Remodeling

of the Supreme Court-Lincoln Declines Further Service in the Legislature-

His Position as a Statesman at the Close of this Period-Tribune of the People, 47

Mr. Lincoln's Law Studies-His Perseverance under Adverse Circumstances-

Licensed to Practice in 1836-His Progress in his Profession-His Qualities as

an Advocate-A Romantic and Exciting Incident in his Practice-Reminiscence

of his Early Life-Secures an Acquittal in a Murder Case, in Spite of a Strong

Popular Prejudice Against the Prisoner-Affecting Scene - Mr. Lincoln

Removes to Springfield in 1837-Devotes Himself to his Profession, Giving up.

Political Life-His Marriage-Family of Mrs. Lincoln-Fortunate Domestic

Relations-His Children and their Education-Denominational Tendencies-

Four Year's Retirement.....

Mr. Lincoln's Devotion to Henry Clay-Presidential Nominations of 1844-The

Campaign in Illinois-Mr. Lincoln makes an Active Canvass for Clay-John

Calhoun the Leading Polk Elector-The Tariff Issue Thoroughly Discussed-

Method of Conducting the Canvass-Whigs of Illinois in a Hopeless Minority-

Mr. Lincoln's Reputation as a Whig Champion-Renders Efficient Service in

Indiana-Mr. Clay's Defeat, and the Consequences-Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for

Congressman in 1846-President Polk's Administration-Condition of the Coun-

try-Texas Annexation, the Mexican War, and the Tariff-Political Character

of the Springfield District-Lincoln Elected by an Unprecedented Majority-

His Personal Popularity Demonstrated.................

The Thirtieth Congress-Its Political Character-The Democracy in a Minority

in the House-Robert C. Winthrop Elected Speaker-Distinguished Members in

both Houses-Mr. Lincoln takes his Scat as a Member of the House, and Mr.

Douglas for the first time as a Member of the Senate, at the same Session-Mr.

Lincoln's Congressional Record that of a Clay and Webster Whig-The Mexi-

can War-Mr. Lincoln's Views on the Subject-Misrepresentations-Not an

Available Issue for Mr. Lincoln's Opponents-His Resolutions of Inquiry in

Regard to the Origin of the War-Mr. Richardson's Resolutions Indorsing

the Administration-Mr. Richardson's Resolutions for an Immediate Dis-

continuance of the War-Are Voted Against by Mr. Lincoln-Resolutions

of Thanks to Gen. Taylor-Mr. Henley's Amendment, and Mr. Ashmun's Addi-

tion thereto-Resolutions Adopted without Amendment-Mr. Lincoln's First

Speech in Congress, on the Mexican War-Mr. Lincoln on Internal Improve-

ments-A Characteristic Campaign Speech-Mr. Lincoln on the Nomination of

Gen. Taylor; the Veto Power; National Issues; President and People; Wil-

mot Proviso; Platforms; Democratic Sympathy for Clay; Military Heroes and

Exploits; Cass a Progressive; Extra Pay; the Whigs and the Mexican War;

Democratic Divisions-Close of the Session-Mr. Lincoln on the Stump-Gen.

Taylor's Election-Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress-Slavery in the

District of Columbia-The Public Lands-Mr. Lincoln as a Congressman-He

Retires to Private life........................................ .................. ·

Mr. Lincoln in Retirement for Five Years-Gen. Taylor's Administration-The

Slavery Agitation of 1850-The Compromise of Clay and Fillmore-The "Final

Settlement" of 1852-How, and by Whom it was Disturbed-Violation of the

Most Positive Pledges-The Kansas-Nebraska Bill-Douglas, the Agitator-

Popular Indignation and Excitement-Mr. Lincoln Takes part in the Canvass

of 1854-Great Political Changes-The Anti-Nebraska Organization--Springfield

Resolutions of 1854-Results of the Election-A Majority of Congressmen and

of the Legislature Anti-Nebraska-Election of United States Senator to Suc-

ceed Gen. Shields-Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Trumbull-A Magnanimous Sacrifice-

Mr. Trumbull Elected.........

The Republican Party Organized-Their Platform Adopted at Bloomington-Tho

Canvass of 1856-Mr. Lincoln Sustains Fremont and Dayton-His Active Labors

on the Stump-Col. Bissell Elected Governor of Illinois-Mr. Buchanan Inau-

gurated His Kansas Policy-Mr. Douglas Committed to it in June, 1857-John

Calhoun his Special Friend-The Springfield Speech of Douglas-Mr. Lincoln's

The Lecompton Struggle-The Policy of Douglas Changed-He Breaks with the

Administration and Loses Caste at the South-Republican Sympathies-Douglas

Falters, but Opposes the English Bill-Passage of that Measure-Democratic

State Convention of Illinois-Douglas Indorsed, and Efforts for his Re-election

Commenced-The Democratic Bolt-Meeting of the Republican State Conven-

tion in June-Mr. Lincoln Named as the First and Only Choice of the Republi-

cans for Senator-His Great Speech Before the Convention at Springfield-Doug-

las and Lincoln at Chicago-Speeches at Bloomington and Springfield-Unfair

ness of the Apportionment Pointed Out by Mr. Lincoln-He Analyzes the

Douglas Programme Seven Joint Debates-Douglas Produces a Bogus Plat-

form, and Propounds Interrogatories—"Unfriendly Legislation "-Lincoln

Fully Defines his Position on the Slavery Question-Result of the Canvass-The

People for Lincoln; the Apportionment for Douglas-Public Opinion............... 141

Mr. Lincoln in Ohio-His Speech at Columbus-Denial of the Negro Suffrage

Charge Troubles of Douglas with his "Great Principle "-Territories not

States-Doctrines of the Fathers-His Cincinnati Speech-"Shooting Over the

Line"-What the Republicans Mean to Do-Plain Questions to the Democracy—

The People Above Courts and Congress-Uniting the Opposition-Eastern Tour-

The Cooper Institute Speech-Mr. Bryant's Introduction-What the Fathers

Held-What will Satisfy the Southern Democracy-Counsels to the Republi-

cans-Mr. Lincoln Among the Children............

............... 182

The Republican National Convention at Chicago-The Charleston Explosion-

"Constitutional Union" Nominations-Distinguished Candidates Among the

Republicans The Platform-The Ballotings-Mr. Lincoln Nominated-Unpar-

alleled Enthusiasm-The Ticket Completed with the Name of Senator Hamlin-

Its Reception by the Country--Mr. Lincoln's Letter of Acceptance-Result of the

Canvass--His Journey to Washington-Speeches at Springfield and Indianopolis. 190

Commencement of President Lincoln's Administration-Retrospect and Sum-

mary of Public Events-Fort Sumter..................................................................................

The Loyal Uprising-The Border Slave States-Summary of Events-Battle of

Bull Run..........

Extra Session of Congress-President Lincoln's Messago-Rebel Affairs at Rich-

Military Reorganization-Resume of Events to the December Session of Con-

gress-Action in Regard to " Contrabands" and Slavery....
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The President's Message, December, 1861-Proceedings of Congress-Emancipa-

tion-Confiscation-Messages and Addresses of Mr. Lincoln....

Military Events-Inaction on the Potomac-Western Campaign-Capture of Now

Military Events in the East-The Peninsular Campaign............................................................................................... 835

Campaign of the Army of Virginia-Withdrawal of the Army of the Potomac

from the Peninsula-First Invasion of Maryland-McClellan Superseded......... 384

A New Era Inaugurated-Emancipation-Message of the President-Last Session

of the Thirty-seventh Congress....

Summary of Military Movements in the West-Army of the Potomac-General

Hooker Superseded-Gen. Meade takes Command-Battle of Gettysburg........... 437

The Popular Voice in 1863-First Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress-Am-

nesty Proclamation-Message-Orders, Letters, and Addresses--Popular Senti-

ment in 1864-Appointment of Lieutenant General Grant-Opening of the

Military Campaigns of 1864-Conclusion..............................................................................................

A new Epoch of the War.-Lieutenant-General Grant in the East.-Campaign

of the Army of the Potomac from the Rapidan to Petersburg.-The Wilder-

ness.-Spottsylvania Court House.-The North Anna.-Cold Harbor.-Across

the James.-Sheridan's Grand Raid.-Sigel and Hunter in the Shenandoah Val-

ley. The Army of the James.-Averill and Crook in South-western Virginia.—

Combined Armies before Petersburg...... ..

The Campaign in Georgia.-From Chattanooga to Marietta.-Early Movements

of Sherman and Thomas.-Capture of Dalton.-Battle of Resacca.-Retreat of

Johnston.-Slight Engagements.-Occupation of Kingston.-Destruction of

Rebel Works at Rome.-Advance to Cassville.-Battle near Dallas and Powder

Spring. Occupation of Acworth and Big Shanty.-Attempts on Sherman's

line of Communications.-Kenesaw Mountain.-Battle of Nickojack Creek.-

Pause at Marietta.-Louisiana and Arkansas.-Another Invasion of Kentucky.-

Movements of the Navy........................

Mr. Lincoln's Administration in issue before the People.-Disadvantages of the

Hour.-Opposition in Official Quarters, and on the Union side in Congress -The

"Badical" Movement.-Recapitulation of the Administration Policy in regard

to Virginia and Missouri.-Mr. Lincoln's Method with the Insurrectionary

States. Gen. Fremont's Military Administration in Missouri.-His Removal.-

Personality of the Missouri Feud.-How Mr. Lincoln Regarded it.-His Letter

to Gen. Schofield.-His Reply to the Demands of the "Radical" Committee.-

The Situation in Louisiana.-Military Governorship in Tennessee.-State Re-or-

ganization in Arkansas.-Factious Opposition.-Uprising of the People for Mr.

Lincoln.-The Baltimore Convention.-The Nominations.-Responses of Mr.

Lincoln.-Address of the Methodist General Conference.-The President's

ugress.-The Constitutional Amendment prohibiting Slavery.-Its Defeat in

the House.-Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Laws.-New Bureaus Established.-

Other Important Legislation." Reconstruction."-Opposition to the Presi-

dent's Policy.-The Davis Bill.-Disagreement of the two Houses thereon.-Its

Final Passage.-The President withholds his Signature.-His Proclamation on

the Subject.-The Wade-Davis Manifesto.-Letters of Mr. Lincoln in regard to

Matters in New Orleans and St. Louis.-President Lincoln's Speech at the Phil-

adelphia Fair.-A Democratic National Convention Called and Postponed.-

Clay, Thompson and other Conspirators in Canada.-The Greeley Negotiations

with them.-President Lincoln's Action in the Case.-North-western Conspi-

racy. The Chicago Nominations and Platform, 1864..

Military Operations before Petersburg and Richmond, from June to November,

1864.-Gen. Hunter's Campaign.-Movements in the Shenandoah Valley.-

Early's Invasion of Maryland.-His Demonstration against Washington.-His

Retreat up the Valley, and Second Advance to the Potomac.-Burning of

Chambersburg.-Successes of Gen. Averill.-Battle of Moorfield.-Gen. Sheri-

dan takes Command in the Valley.-Admiral Farragut before Mobile.-Brilliant

Naval Victories.-Movements of Sheridan.-Important Successes in the Val-

ley.-Thanksgiving Proclamation of President Lincoln.....

Gen. Sherman's Campaign in Georgia.-From Marietta to Atlanta.-Passage of

the Chattahoochee.-Rousseau's Raid.-Battles before Atlanta.-Heavy losses

of the Rebels after Hood Succeeds Johnston.-Cavalry expeditions under Stone-

man and McCook.-Their Failure.-Operations around Atlanta.-Kilpatrick's

Raid. Sherman's Army on the Macon Railroad.-Battle of Jonesboro.-Cap-

ture of Atlanta.-Rebel Raids.-Hood's operations in Sherman's Rear.-Price's

Invasion of Missouri.-General Results of the South-western Campaigns......... 604

The Presidential Canvass of 1864 concluded.-Spirit of the Opposition.-The

North-western Conspiracy.-The Issue Concerning the Habeas Corpus and Mili-

tary Arrests.-Letters of Mr. Lincoln on these Subjects.-Efforts of the Rebel

Cabal in Canada to influence the Election.-The State Elections of September

and October.-The Voice of the Soldiers.-The Presidential Vote.-The Presi-

dent's Gratitude to the Army and Navy.-Maryland a Free State.-Mr. Lincoln's

Speech to Marylanders.-Čipher Dispatches, and Schemes of the Canadian

Cabal.-Affairs in Tennessee.-The Canvass in New York.
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Second Session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.-President Lincoln's last Annual

Message.-Cabinet Changes.-Mr. Blair withdraws, and Gov. Deunison becomes

Postmaster-General.-Mr. Speed Succeeds Judge Bates, as Attorney-General.-

Death of Chief Justice Taney.-Mr. Chase his Successor.-Our Relations with

Canada. The Reciprocity Treaty to Terminate.-Call for 300,000 more Sol-

diers.-Amendment of the Constitution Prohibiting Slavery, Concurred in by

the House.-Popular Rejoicing.-The Rebel Treatment of Union Prisoners.-

Retaliation Discussed in the Senate, but Repugnant to Public Sentiment.-The

Wharncliffe Correspondence.-Testimony of Goldwin Smith.-Peace Memorial

from Great Britain.-Correspondence Thereon.-Congratulatory Address of the

Workingmen of Great Britain.-Speech of Mr. Lincoln in Reply to the Swe-

dish Minister.-Speech of Mr. Lincoln on the Death of Edward Everett.-Polit-

ical affairs in Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas.-Abortive Peace Negotia-

tions. Full Details of the Hampton Roads' Conference.-Rebel accounts of the

Same.-Affairs in Richmond.-Close of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.-Creation

of the Bureau of Freedmen, and other Legislation......

Winter Campaigns of 1864-5.-Movement of Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah.

-Fort McAllister Carried by Assault.-Communication Opened with Admiral

Dahlgren's Flect.-Savannah Occupied by Sherman.-Movements of Hood and

Beauregard.-Campaign in Tennessee.-Battle of Franklin.-The Armies Before

Nashville.-Raid of Stoneman and Burbridge.-Battle of Nashville.-Defeat

and Rout of Hood's Army.-Movements Against Wilmington.-Failure of the

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