Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-09-04
ANECDOTES OF MIR. LINCOLN.
Prom Mr.. B. !. oArpsntsrs New Book.


From Mr. B. =. CArDsnisr's New Book.
MR. LIHooLH's SIMPLICITY.
while paying a visit to Commodore Porter ct
Fortress Monroe, on one occasion, an incident
occurred, related by Lieut.. Braine, one Of the
officers on board the flagship, to my friend the
Rev. Mr.. Ever, Of New York. Noticing that
the banks of the river were dotted with spring
blossoms, the President said, with the manner Of
one asking special favor /" Commodore, Tad
is very fond of fowers-won't you let a couple
Of your men take boat and go with him for an
hour or two along shore, and gather fewf 1t
will be great qualification to him."
hR. LINCOLN AND dRNHRAL rHRLps.
When General Phelps took possession Of Ship
Island, near New Orleans, early in the war, 1t
will be remembered that be issued proola-
nation, somewhat bombastio in tone, freeing
the slaves. To the surprise Of many people, on
both Sides the President took no official notice
of this movement. Some time had elapsed,
when one day friend took him to task for his
seeming indifference on SO important matter.
"Well, said Mr.. Lincoln, " 1 feel about that
whom once knew, did about his wife. He was
one Of your meek men, and had the reputation
of being badly henpecked. Atlast, one day his
wife was seen switching him out Of the house.
day or two after friend met him In the
street, and said: 'Jones have always stood
up for you, as you know, but am not going to
do 1t any longer. Any man who will stand
quietly and take switching from his wife, de.
serves to be horsewhipped.' Jones' looked up
with wink, patiing his friend on the back
Now DON'T said he why, it dda't hurt me
any, and you've no ides what power OF good
it did Sarah Annr,'
"BRowsIEo AROUND"
A party Of gentlemen, among whom was a
doctor Of divinity Of much dignity Of manner,
calling at the White House one day, WAS inform
ed by the porter that the President was at din.
ner, but that he would present their cards. The
doctor demurred at this, saying that he would
call again. Edward" assured them that he
thought 1t would make no difference, and went
in with the cards. In few minutes the PresI-
dent walked into the room, with kindly salu-
taticn, and q request that the friends would
take seats. The doctor expressed his regret
that their visit was SO ill-timed, aud that his
E1cellency was disturbed while at dinner. "Oh
no consequence at ALL" said Mr.. Lincoln, good
Dsturedly. Mrs. Lincoln is absent at present
and when she is away, l generally browse
around"
MR. LIEooLN AS A DIPLOMATIC.
Upon the betrOthsl of the Prince Of Wales tc
the Princess Alexandra, Queen Victoria sent 4
letter to each Of the European soVersigns, and
also President Lincoln, announcing the fact.-
Lord Lyons, her ambassador at Washingt "a
bachelor" by the way-requested an audience
Of Mr.. Lincoln, that he might present this I'm.
portsnt document in person. At the time Ap
pointed he was received at the White House, In
company with Mr.. Seward.
"May 1t please your Exoellsuoy," said Lord
Lyons " hold in my hand an autograph letter
from my royal mistress, Queen Victoria, which
have been commanded to present to your Ex
cellency. In it she informs your Excellenoy
that her son, his Royal Highness the Prince o.
| Wales, is about to contract matrimonial ALI
ance with her Royal Highness the Princess
Alexandra, OF Denmark"
After continuing in this strain for few min
utes, Lord Lyons rendered the letter to tn,
President, and awaited his reply It was short
simple and expressive, and consisted simply o
the Words
"Lord Lyons, go thou and do likewise"
It is doubtful il an English ambassador wa
ever addressed in this manner before, and /
would be interesting to learn what success b.
met with 10 putting the reply 10 diplomats
language when he reported It to her Msjesty.
STORY ABOUT JOHN TYLuR.
One Of the last stories heard from Mr.. Lin
coin was concerning John Tyler, for whom |
was to be expected, as an old Henry Clay whlR
he would entertain no great respect. "a yea
or two after Tylers accession to the Presidency,
said be, " contemplating an excursion in som
direction, his son went 10 order special trail
Of cars. 1t go happened that the railroad So
perintendent was very strong whig. On Bot
making known his erraud, that official himael
informed him that his road did not run an
special trains for the President. what T. sal
Bob, did you no; furnish special train for th
funeral Of General Harrison 2 YEA said th
superintendent, stroking his whiSkers; and
you will only bring your father here In tbs
shape. you shall have the best train on th
road.'"
A REMARKABLE MAE,-Hspry 7. wormAn,
remarkable and eccentric printer, died at th