Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1860-06-01
OUR CANDIDATE.

OUR CANDIDATE.
Mr.. Bowles, of the Springfield Republican,
after describing Mr.. Lincoln's reception Of
the Committee who notified him of his nom
ination says;
1t was a scene well calculated to try the power
Of selfpossession Of any man in his situations but
the dignity and compOsure with which he spoke
made a most marked and favorable impression up
on every person present. Those who had never
seen him before, and were troubled with some APP
predecessor Of awkwaIdncss, or rawness, were
at once set at ease on that score. No di-
plomati3 interview could have been conducted
with more becoming propriety; and when the for
malties were over, all possible fears Of any chill
upon the party were at once scattered by the per-
sonal introduction which followed. His free frank
and cordial manner was electric in its influence
and every one was made to feel, not only perfectly
at home in his presence, but that the election Of
our candidate had fallen upon one who, ia his
personal qualities well worthy TO be the
representative Of the American character, in that
respect Ills face which in repose while listening
to the address Of the chairman, seemed OF bronze,
at the instant Of speaking lighted mp by an
unmistakable fire Of intellect; and as soon it
was subsequently relaxed by the quick and rapid
question and reply Of conversation, the warmth Of
great heart sh0ne ont in every feature
y.
was not handsome one; but She would soon con-
fess that it had the moro desirable power Of Rs-
cnatiOn
4 half hour was thus passed in agreeable talk
over the incidents Of the convention; In all Of
which Mr.. Lincoln modest selt-appreciation was
ever prominent; and We all came away with an
increased favorable estimate Of the man.
Asncarly as could be made out in the evening
light his dwelling house is Of the style and char
acter exactly suited 70 his position in life Ii is
two story wooden house Of more than ordinary
good exterior and the interior gcmcnts are
such as show that good taste and good domestic
rule rcigns within. The furniture without pre-
tension to show, was neat and in admirable keep
ing with what is understood to be his moderate
pecuni1ry ability. Everything tended to repre-
sent the man who has blt,led hard with the for
tunes Of life, and whose hard experience has taught
him to enjoy whatever Of success belongs 10 him,
rather in solid substance than IN snowy display
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Inc NhlcdG2 |'"H0 thus DESERT t'e
same interview
Mr.. Ashmun then introduced the delegates per-
sonaily to Mr.. Line H. who shook them heartily
by the hand. GOV. Morgan, Mr., lair, Senator
Simmons, Mr. Weilcs, aud Mr.. Fosg Of Cllucct-
cut, were first introduced; then came hearty olL
Mr. Blake of kentucky, Liucolus native state,
and, of course, they had TO compare notes, inquire
up old neighborAoods and il time had allowed, they
would have 81. So n staI.e! 10 t-aclos out the old
pioneer families Major Le en-. EEslest"H. Of C.n-
were equally hearty. Tall Judge Kelly Of penn
Iyga4 i wa. thep I['.ea'g , Ry F As1gn . NJ
others ample PROPORTIONS with Genuine q limitation
-Llncola, Tor once, standing straight as aa Indian
during the evening and showing lbs tall form IN
Its iul! dignity
nat your helGnt inquired Lincoln
" S.N feet three what Is yours, Mr.. Lincoln
said Judge Kelly, IN hls round deliberate tone.
Six feet four, replied Lincoln
Then sad Judge Kelly, % Fenu5S .v1ll- b. SIS
to Illinois. My dear man. for years my heart has
been aching Tor President that could look Hr p,
and ye found Inn at last III the land where We
thought there were none but HN. giants
Mr.. Evar;s Of y ew ! ork expressed very grace
fully his qualification at meeting Ar Lincoln.
Mr. Andrew Of Massachusetts said We claim
you, Mr.. Lincoln, a. coming from Massachusetts,,
because all TIE old Lincoln uAnc are from PIym-
outh Colony
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' ,! u.s.. NOBODY out ola ABE Lincoln.