Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1860-06-15
Lincoln as He is.
From The Chicago Press and Tribune.

acteristics Of Honest Old Abe. We antici-
pate few of them.
Mr.. Lincoln stands six feet four inches
high in his stockings. His frame is not mus,
cular, bnt gaunt and why; his arms are long,
but not unreasonbly SO for person of his
height; his lower limbs are not dispropor-
tionate TO his body. In walking, his gait
though firm is never brisk. He steps slowly
and deliberately, almost always with his head
inclined forward AID his hands clasped be-
hind his back. IL matters Of dress, he is by
no means precise. Always clean, he is never
fashionable; he is careless but not sloyenly.
In manner he is remarkably cordial, and at
the same time simple. His politeness is al
ways sincere, but never elaborate and oppres-
sive. A warm shake of the hand and warm
er smile of recognition are his methods of
greeting his friends. At rest, his features,
though those of a man Of mark. are not such
as belong to handsome man; but when his
fine dark gray eyes are lighted up by any
emotion, and his features begin their play, he
would be chosen from among the crowd as
one who had in him not only the kindly SEN
timents which women love, but the heavier
metal OF which full grown men and Presidents
are made. His hair is black, and, though
thin, is why. His head sits we'll on his
shoulders, but beyond that it defes descrip-
ton. 1t nearer resembles that of Clay than
Webster, but it is unlike either. 1t is very
large, and phrenologically, well proportioned,
betokening power in all its Developments
slightly Roman nose, wide-cut mouth,
and adagk complexion, with the appearance
of having been weather-beaten, complete the
descriptioD.S
In his. ersspsll. habits, Mr.. Lincoln is as
simple asa hild. kssJIe loves a good dinner,
and eats with thesappetite which goes with a
great brain but his food is plain and nutri-
tious. He never drinks Intoxicating liquors
of any sort, not even glass of wine lie is
not addicted to tobacco in any of lis shapes.
He never was accused of a hcentious act in
all his life. He never uses profane language.
He never CANDLES. We doubt if he ever in
dulges in any games of chance. He is par
cularly cautious about mourning pecuniary
obligations for any purpose whatever; and, in
debt, he is never content until the score is dis
charged. We presume he owes no man q
dollar. He never speculates. The rage for
the sudden acquisition of wealth never took
hold Of him. His gains from his profession
have been moderate, but sufficient for his pur.
poses. While others have dreamed Of gold,
he has been in pursuit of knowledge. In
all his dealings he has the reputation of be-
ing generous but exact, and, above all relig-
iously honest. He would be bold man who
said that Abraham Lincoln ever wronged any
one out Of a cent, or ever spent dollar that
he had not honestly earned. His struggles
in early life have made him careful Of money,
but his generosity with his own is proverbal
He is regular attendant upon religious wor-
ship, and though not communicate, is a
pew-holder and liberal supporter of the Pres
byterian Church in Springfield, to which Mrs.
Lincoln belongs. He is scrupulous teller
of the truth--too exact in his notions to suit
the atmosphere of Washington as it now is.
His enemies may say that he tells Black-Re-
publican lies; but no man ever charged that,
in professional capacity, or as a citizen
dealing with his neighbors, he would depart
from the Scriptural command At home he
lives like gentleman Of modest means and
simple tastes. A good house of wood,
simply but tastefully furnished, surrounded by
trees and flowers, is his own, and there he
lives, at peace with himself, the idol of his
family, and for his honesty, ability and pat
riotism, the admiration of his countrymen.
fMr. Lincoln is elected President he will
carry but little that is ornamental to the White
House. The country must accept his SINGER
i'J5 i1AS etbiAlt15 eldU IOliSSbJ III ZIG uOlu
in which they are cast. He will not be able
to make as polite bow as Frank Pierce, but
he will rot commence anew the agitation of
the Slavery question by recommending to
Congress any Kansas Nebraska bills. He
may not preside at the Presidential dinners
with the ease and grace which distinguish the
venerable public functionary," Mr.. Buchan-
an; but he will not create the necessity for g
Gouo6a Con, nd 4 he fl
Iations of Cornelius Wendell. He will take
to the Presidential chair just the qualities
which the country now demands to save it
from the impending destruction-abilit that
no man can question, frmnes5 that nothing
can overbear, honesty that never can be i'm
peached, and patriotism that never despairs.
Great Tornado in Western Pennsylvania.
100000 Forth of Property DeStroyedFoar Persons
KiUed--40 Persons founded.