Delaware State journal and statesman., 1862-05-02
PRESIDENT LINCOLN.

A correspondent Of the New York Commercial,
writing from Washington, pays just compli-
ment TO President Lincoln in the following pal q =
graphs:
THE PRESIDENT.
| was present at the Federal Capithl when
Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated President of
the United States. | need not remind your
readers OF the trying circumstances under which
that Inauguration took place. That MIR. Lincoln
bore himself with modesiy and dignity while
passing through that ordeal is matter OF his
tory. To say that beyond a small circle of per
sonal friends, lie received at Washington any
thing more than cold admission Of his official
position. would be to say that which is not true.
But from the 4th OF March, 1861, 10 the present
day, President Lincoln has Without interruption
ddvdnced in public esteem, confidence and adml-
ration. Here he is commended warmly by men
who as much as ever are his political opponents.
And what is better still, he il universally regat-
ded as the main pillar in the Government. The
contrast between him aud his predecessor in the
Presidential office il marked that it doubtless
has heightened the admiration of MIR. Lincoln
felt by all classes here, for no people have q
greater contempt for weak executive and ad-
ministrative head than the people of the United
States. And this feeling is naturally strongest
ut the seat Of Government.
But, AS l have said, no such feeling is enter
tanned towards President Lincoln, Nor is there
the same kind of admiration Of him that was
entertained towards President jackson. MIR.
Lincoln possesses much of Andrew Jackson's
Inherent tirmness of purpose, and all OF his pa
triotc rectilude OF principle. But he has also 0
natural love of moderation and genuine-lei
me use an expressive word in combination
born kindness of heart that nature did not beHtOw
upon the hero of New Orleans. And yet | be-
ieve that his positive influence in the Cabinet
upon leading men here and in Congress, is great
or than any President, since Washington, eyei
acquired in the first thirteen months Of his ad
mnistration. And this, too, in spite Of the un
paralleled disadvantages of the administration o
the Federal Government. Every Que speaks il
unqualified admiration Of his honesty--neYer
perhaps, was that virtue in Mr.. Lincoln 30 uni
versaly admitted as it is 10. dsy-his caution ant
moderation, his kindness Of disposition, and Bit
resolution to do right at whatever cost TO him
self
That he has always done what able statesmen
have deemed Wisest, discreetest, best" proba
bly, no one would affirm; that in some things b.
has oyerruled both the judgement and the wish :
of his coniessedly able Cabinet is generally un
dergtood but that with few exceptions his polio
has been remarkable for that combination o
energy and moderation which constitutes th
true strength aud wisdom Of government is,
lnlnk may suyI university aumitseu' o'u
cerely believe that his election to the Presidenc
was fortunate, nay | win use higher language
and say Providential event. The revolt wa
to be whenever Chief Magistrate was constitu
tionally chosen from the Free States, and it
difficult to fix ones mind upon a man 80 admirO
bly, fitted to bear the brunt Of the COLLISION
Greater intellects, there are, doubtless; me
more highly educated, of more polished manner
and imposing presence but the thorough
democratic aud republican simplicity Of charaC
ter, the pure patriotism and spotless integrity
the innate fairness, mingled with natural shrewl
ness and the blended moderation and frmnet
Of Abraham Lincoln are qualifications that wer
necessary in the crisis, and that good Prov
dence supplied to our sOrely tried republic. An
while have thus written, have not said ha
Of what have heard from men Of all parti'
since l came to Washington.