Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1861-03-15
THE NEW PREslDENT.

The mental, moral and physical conditions
Of Mr.. Lincoln are matters which interest tho
entire country. and propose to glance for a
few moments at thcm for fhc benefit Of those
exercised concerning tho,s and then wind up
for to-day. For period Of two weeks IL has
been my duty to be near and about him al
most continually. No ono, Of the most ordi-
nary calibre. could fail in that time TO form
with tolcrable correctness an estimate Of any
person, much less of one whose position and
] future demand the closest scrutiny. | am sat
isfied, that Mr.. Lincoln is far above the ordi-
nary standard Of human capabilities His
mind works clearly quickly, and with great
directness. lie is a shrewd judge of charac-
ter. can penetrate the film Of mannersm and
/ polish. and detect at glance the sincerity or
double intent Of those who approach him. In
spite Of the great draught made upon his think
ing powers since last May he has brought to
the present exigency one Of the most unpreiu-
diced, calm. philosophical and vigorous minds
to be found in the country. "IIonest Old Abe
was oil very well for an electioneering rally,
but shrewod Old Abe is much more to the
purpose about these days. He cannot be
fooled, he cannot be led unwilingly, and he
cannot be swerved from an opinion Of the hon
esty and policy Of which he is convinced
Mr. Lincoln is not what is technically
known as a Christian, that is, he does not
fellowship with any particular Church, has
not made any public profession Of faith, or an
uounced his adherence to any sect or dogma,
still he is good man. He does not sit in
the seat of the scorner, nor does be walk with
the ungodly, or run riot with the pleasures Of
the world. His word. say his neighbors
'is good as his bond and his note needs
no indorser.' He is truthful, regular and
temperate. Tobacco and strong drinks are
tabooed from his bin Of fre. lie is generous
and open hearted-ho loves the good and des-
pises .he evil-and has never been detected
in meanness, profanity, or a breach Of hon
or. He Processes to entertain profound
conviction that this country is in the hands
of God, the Maker and Ruler of all mon-that
all things are in His hand. and to Him alone
can he as President Of this people look for
aid, and guidance and ultimate success. If
these things are So what better leader do we
want,
Physically, he is a remarkable person
ons-limbed, strong boned and sincwy.
rather than muscular. he can endure great M-
tigue with wonderful ease Though to many
he seems i'll, or, at best, greatly worn This
is not the case. lie sleeps we'll. eats regular
iy, and relishes the constant labor that is put
upon him. The multitudaous hand-shakings.
and iucessant bending of his body, the ever
lasting small talk and the long, long ride from
Springfield, though temporarily wearying to
him, have put Ae-h upon his bones, and he
stands to-day a heavier man than when he
left his Western home. Just at present ne
feels unsettled. Hotel life does not agree
with him, and he is anxious to be settled with
his family about him, where he can shut out
inquisitivc bores, welcome those who love
him, and attend uninterruptedly to tho bust
ness which he finds at his hands,-M Y
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