The Alleghanian. [volume] (Ebensburg, Pa.) 1859-1865, 1861-03-14
Pen and EnA Sketch OF HEr. Lin
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The following sketch of Mr.. Lincoln is
given by the correspondent of the New
York Times, who accompanied the Presi-
dental party OH their late journey from
Springfield to the Federal Capital:
The mental, moral and physical condi-
tions Of Mr. Lincoln are matters which
interest the entire country, and propose
to glance for few moments ut them for
the benefit Of those exercised concerning
them, and wind up for today For pc
riod of two weeks it has been my duty to
be near and about him almost continually.
No one, of the most ordinary caliber, could
fail in that time to form with tolerable
correctness an estimate Of any person,
much less of one whose position and fu-
ture demand the closest scrutiny. | am
satisfied that Mr. Lincoln is far above the
ordinary standard of human capabilities
His mind works clearly, quickly aud with
great directness. He is a shrewd Judge
Of character, can penetrate the film Of
mannerism aud polish, and detect at
glance tae sincerity or double intent Of
those who approach him. In spite of the
great draught made upon his thinking
powers since last May, he has brought to
the present exigency one of the most un-
prejudiced, calm, philosophical and vigor-
Gus minds to be found In the country
"HoncsJ Old Abe" was all very we'll for
an electionee-ing rally, but ''Shrewd Old
Abe is much more to the purpose about
these days. He cannot be fooled, be can
not be led unwill:ngly, and he cannot be
swerved from an opinion of the honesty
and policy of which he is convinced.
Dir. Lincoln is not what is technically
known as 'sChrisjian, that is, he does
not hold fellowship with any particular
Church, has not made any public proies-
sion OF faith, or announced his adherence
to any sect or dogma,-still he is a good
man. He does not sit in the seat of the
scorner, nor does he walk with the ungod-
ly, or run riot with the pleasures OF the
world. ''His word, say his neiehbors,
''is as good as his bond, and his note needs
no indorser." He is truthful, regular and
temperate Tobacco and strong drinks
are tabooed from his bill Of fare. He is
generous aud open handed-he loves the
good and despises the evil-and has never
yet been detected in a meanness, a proian-
ity or breach OF honor. He processes to
entertain 4 profound conviction that this
country is in the hands Of G God, the Maker
and Ruler Of all men-that all things aie
ordered by His hand, and that 10 Him
alone can he, as President of this people,
look for aid, guidance and ultimate sue
cess. If these things are so, what better
leader do we want?
Physically, he is a remarkable person.
Strong-limbed, strong -boned and sinewy,
rather than muscular, he can endure great
fatigue with wonderful ease. TO many he
seems i'll, or at best, greatly worn. This
is not the case. He sleeps well, eats reg
ularly, and relishcs the constant labor that
is put upon him. The mutitudinous hand
sbakiDcs, The inccssant bending Of his
body, the everlasting small talk, and the
long, long ride from Springfield, though
temporarily wearyjng him, have put flesh
upon his bones, and he stands to-day
heavier man than when he left his West
ern home. just at present he feels un-
settled Hotel life does not agree with
him, and he is anxious TO be settled, with
his family all about him, where he can
shut out inquisitiye bores, welcome those
who love INN, and attend uninte,ruptedly
to the business which he finds az hand.