Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1860-06-13
A VISIT TO LINCOLN.

Hltlee composed OF one delegate from each
State represented in the Convention ap-
pointed to visit and officially inform him of its
action. Mr.. Ashmun, the President of the
Convention. accompanied the committee. AT
ter arriving at Springfield, the committee Wis
tied ssHonest Old Abe' at his residence, where
he was addressed by Mr.. Ashmun, who ten
tered him the nomination that had Just been
made at Chicago. Mr.. Lincoln accepted the
/ nomination in brief speech. A letter to the
Chicago Journal describes what subsequently
occurred, as follows:
| Mr.. Ashmun then introduced the delegates
personally to Mr.. Lincoln, who shook them
heartily by the hand. Gov. Morgan, Mr..
| Blair, Senator Simmons, Mr.. Welles, ana Mr..
Fogg, of Connecticut, were first introduced {;
then came hearty old Mr.. Blake, of Kentucky,
| Lincoln's native State, and of course they had
to compare notes, inquire up old ncighbor-
hoods, and if time had allowed they would
soon have started to tracing out the old po-
neer families. Major Ben. Eggleston, of Gin
| cinnati, was next, and his greeting and recep-
tion were equally hearty. Tall Judge Kelley,
of Pennsylvania, was then presented by Mr..
Ashmun to Mr.. Lincoln. As they shook hands,
each eyed the others ample proportions with
| genuine admiration-Lincoln, for once, stand
| ing straight Indian during this evening,
and showing his tall form in its full dignity.
ssWhat's your height ?'' inquired Lincoln.
| ssSix feet three what IS yours, Mr.. Lin
coin 9'' said Judge Kelly, in his round, delib-
! crate tone.
| ssSix feet FOUR replied Lincoln.
ssThen,'' said Judge Kelley, s.Pennsy lvania
bows to Illinois. My dear man, for years my
| heart has been aching for President that
could look ap to, and I've found him at last in
| the land where thought there were none
but little giants.
Mr.. Evarts, of New York, expressed very
| gracefully his qualification at meeting Mr..
/ w he had bea ard at ba m
stitute, but where, on account of the pressure
and crowd, he had to go away without an in
PRODUCTION. o
Mr.. Andrew, of Massachusetts,, said, eve
| claim you, Mr.. Lincoln, as coming from Mas
| sachusetts, because all the old Lincoln name
are from Plymouth Colony"
| ssWe'll consider it SO this evening"" said
| Lincoln. fs=t,a
\ Various others were presented, when Mr.
Ashmun asked them to come up and introduce
| themselves. sCome up, gentlemen" said
Mr.. Judd, ssit's nobody but Old Abe Lincoln"
The greatest good feeling prevailed. AS the
| delegates fell back, each congratulated the
] other that they had got just the sort of man.
| A neatly dressed New Englander remarked to
us, ssI was afraid L. should meet gigantic
rail-splitter, with the manners of a 1at-boat-
man, and the ugliest face in creation; and he's
complete gentleman
Mrs. Lincoln received the delegates in the
south parlor, where they we're severally con-
Quoted after their official duty was performed.
1t will no doubt be q qualification to those who
have not seen this amiable and accomplished
lady, to know that she adorns drawing room,
presdes over table, or does the honors on
an occasion like the present. She is a daugh-
ter of DR.. Todd, formerly of Kentucky, and
long one of the prominent citizens of Spring
field. She is one of three sisters noted for
their beauty and accomplishments. One of
them is now the wife of Nnian w. Edwards,
L -
is now apparently about thirty-fve years old
is very handsome woman, with vivacious
and graceful manner; is interesting and
often sparkling talker. Standing by her al
most gigantic husband, she appears petite, but
is really about the average height of ladies.
They have three sons, two of them already
mentioned, and an older one-a young man
of sixteen or eighteen years, now at Harvard
College, Mass.
Mr.. Lincoln bore himself during the evening
with dignity and ease. His kindly and sincere
manner, frank and honest expressions, unaffec-
ted, pleasant conversation, soon made every
one feel dt ease, and rendered the hour and
half which they spent with him of great
pleasure to the delegates. He was dressed
with perfect neatness almost elegance-though,
as all Illinoisans know, he usually is as plain
in his attire as he is modest and unassuming
in his department. He stood erect, display
ing to excellent advantage his tall and manly
figure.
Perhaps some reader will be curious to
know how ssHonest Old Abe'' received the
news of his nomination. He had been up in
the telegraph Office during the first and second
ballots on Friday morning. AS the vote of
each State was announced on the platform at
Chicago. ii was telegraphed to Springfield, and
those who were gathered there, figured up the
vote, and hung over the result with the same
breathless anxiety as the crowd at the Wig
wan. As soon the second ballot was taken,
and before il had been counted and annouced
by the Secretaries, Mr.. Lincoln walked over
to the State Journal Office. He was sitting
there conversing while the third ballot was be-
ing taken. When Carter, of Ohio, announced
the change of four votes giving Lincoln a
majority, and before the great tumult of ap-
plause in the Wigwam had fairly begun, it was
telegraphed to Springfield. Mr. Wilson, the
telegraphic Superintendent, who was in the
office, instantly wrote on scrap of paper, |
"Mr. Lincoln, You are nominated on the third
ballot,' and gave it to boy who ran with it
to Mr.. Lincoln. He took the paper in his
hand, and looked at it long and silently, not
needing the noisy exultation of all around, |
and then rising and putting the note in his vest
pocket, he quietly remarked, "There's little |
woman down at our house would like to hear |
this, I'll go down and tell her,
From the New York Evening Post
A gentleman who was among number of |
others that went to Springfield, after the adj |
journment of the Chicago Convention, to call |
upon the Republican candidate for the Pres
idency, has described the visit in private |
communication to US, from which we make the |
following extract
ssIt had been reported by some of Mr.. Lin
coins political enemies that be was man who |
lived in the lowest hooser style, and thought
Iwould see for myself, Accordingly, as soon
as the business of the Convention was closed,
took the cars for Springfield. found Mr.. |