The Union and journal. [volume] (Biddeford, Me.) 1858-1882, 1865-08-25

From a new chapter Of the artist Carpen.
ter's "reminiscences Of Mr.. Lincoln, in this
weeks Independent, wc take the following :
MS sENsrvESEss.
do not recall an instance Of his referring
to any act OF his administration with any
thing like complacency or self.satisfaction.
I watched him closely during the political
excitement previous to the Baltimore Con.
veution. to see II could discover signs Of
personal ambition. and am free to say that,
apart from the welfare Of tho country. there
was no evidence to show to my mind that he
ever thought Of himself. And yet he was
very sensitive to the opinions OF his friends.
A Governor of Western State, true and
loyal as the best, at certain juncture con-
ceivcd himself for some reasons aggrieved by
the President. Having occasion to send in
the names Of two officers for promotion, he
said. in his note to Mr.. Lincoln. that he
hoped whatever feeling he might have against
him personally would not prevent his doing
Justice to the merits OF the officers in ques-
ton. Mr.. Lincoln had been utterly uncon-
scious Of having given ofense, either by lack
of appreciation or otherwise, and he seemed
greatly touched at the aspersion. lie said
that, il he had been asked to say which OF
all the loyal Governors had been most active
and.eficient in raising and dsquipping troops,
no had made any distinction, where all had
done so well. it would have been in favor Of
the Governor in question. At another time,
when several conflicting delegations were
pressing the claims OF different candidates
for position Of importance, he said that he
had been SO troubled about the matter that
no had that day refused to sec one Of the
candidates. an old and dear personal friend,
lest his judgment should bc warped. "If ]
were less thin skinned about such things"
he said to me, al should get along much
better"
THE WADE AND DAVIS NANIrnTo.
When he had thought profoundly, how
ever, upon certain measures, and felt sure OF
his ground, criticism, either public or pr'
vate, did not disturb him. Last year, upon
the appearance Of what was known as the
/" Wade and Davis Manifesto" an intimate
friend and supporter, who was very indig.
nant that such document should have been
put forth just previous to the Presidential
election, took occasion to animadvert very
severely upon the course that prompted IT,
Z" Ii is not worth frctting about" said the
President: cit reminds we of an old ac-
quaintauce who, having son Of a scientific
turn, bought him microscope. The boy
went round experimenting with his glass up
on everything that came in his way. One
day. at the dinner table, his father took up
a piece Of cheese 'Don't eat that. father"
said the boy. I" it is full Of wrigglers." MY
son." replied the old gentleman, taking. at
the same time, a huge bite; let IN wrig
gle; can stand it IL they can"
TIE TREASURY sscRErARYsnrP.
never saw Mr.. Lincoln manifest 80 much
excitement as on the day following the resig.
nation Of Mr.. Chase as Secretary Of the
Treasury. This step, il will be remembered.
took the country entirely by surprise. 1t
was known that the finances were in pro-
carious condition, and much anxiety was felt,
especially in Washington. rs to the successor.
ship. Mr.. Lincoln. without consultation
OF advice, so far as could ever learn, sent
in TO thu Senate the name OF Ex Governor
Todd Of Ohio, tho afternoon Of the day MIR.
Chase resigned. This nomination was not
popular, aud great relief was experienced
the next morning when it was announced
that Gov. Todd had declined the position
Mr.. Lincoln passed an anxious night. Hc
received the telegram from Gov. Todd declin-
ing the nomination in the evening. Re-
tirins. he laid awake some hours csnvassing
in his mind the merits Of various public
men. At length he settled upon tho Hon.
Pitt Fcsscndcn, and soon afterward fell
asleep The next morning he went TO his
Office and wrote the nomination. John LAY,
tho Assistant Private Secretary, had taken It
from the President, on bic way to the Sen
ate, when he encountered Senator Fesscnden
on the threshold Of the door Of the room.
As Chairman Of the Finance Committee, he
also had passed an anxious night, and called
thus carly to consult with the President and
Offer some suggestions. After few mo
meuts' conversation Mr.. Lincoln turned to
him with smile. and said: ~ am obliged
=, you. Fessendcn, but the fact is, have
just sent yoor own name to tho Senate for
Secretary Of the Treasury. Hay had just re'
ceived the nomination from my hand a. you
entered" Mr.. Fesenden was taken CON-
p'etely by surprise, and. very much agisated,
protested his inability to accept the position.
The state Of his health. he said, II no other
consideration. made il impossible. Mr.. Lin