Delaware State journal and statesman., 1866-01-23

AptilN 4lbHi Alt ltltElupn OIAAG1 MHOAN iA0
had learned the fact of his nomination, and
was on his return home when our friend met
and accompanied him thither
Arriving at Mr. Lincoln's residence, he
was introduced to Mrs Lincoln and the two
boys, and entered into conversation in rea-
tion to lhe Lincoln family of the old colony,
the bingham General Lincoln of the Revo-
I lutionary army, and the two Worcester Lin
coins, brothers, who were Governors of
| Massachusetts and Maine at one and the
same time In reply to Mr. r. g inquiry,
whether Mr. Lincoln could trace his ancestry
to either Of those early families of his own
name, Mr. Lincoln, with characteristic fa
I ceiiousness, replied that lie could not say
thai he ever had an ancestor older than his
/ aihcr, and therefore had it not in his power
70 truce his genealogy 10 so patriotic source
as old General Lincoln of the Revolution,
though he wished he could AGer some fur
tler pleasant conversation, chiefly relating
to the carly history oil the Pilgrim fathers,
with which he seemed familiar, Mr.. R. de-
sired the privilege of writing letter to be
dispatched by the next mail
Mr.. Lincoln very promptly and kindly
provided him with the necessary means As
he hogan to write, Mr.. Lincoln approached,
and tapping him on the shoulder, expressed
the hope that he was not spy who had
come thus early to report his faults to the
public. by no means, sir, protested blr.
R., a am writing home TO my wife who,
dare say, Will hardly credit the fact that am
writing in your house" "Oh, sir, " exclaim.
ed Mr.. Lincoln, ''if your wife doubts your
word, I will cheerfully endorse it, if you
will give me permission; and taking the
pen from Mr. R., lie wrote the following
words in a clear hand upon the blank page
of the letter.
VI am happy to say that your husband is,
al tAe present time, guest in my house,
and in due time trust you will greet his
saie return to the bosom of his family.
"a. LINCOLN
This gave our friend an excellent auto
graph of Mr. Lincoln, besides bearing wit
ness to Ills hospitable and cheerful spirit.
Whilst thus engaged in pleasant CONVEX
sation the cars arrived that brought from.
Chicago the Committee of the Convention
appointed to notify Mr. Lincoln of his nom
inaiion. lie received them at the door, and
conducted them TO seats in his parlor Our
friend, who related the interview to us, says
that on the reception OF this Committee Mr..
Lincoln appeared somewhat embarrassed;
but soon recovered his wonted TRANQUILITY
and oheeriulness. At the proper time Gov
ernor Morgan. OF New York, Chairman OF
the Committee, arose, and, with becoming
dignity informed Mr. Lincoln that he and
his fellows appeared in behalf of the Con.
yention, now in session at Chicago, to in
form him that lie had that day been unani.
mously nominated to the office of President
Of the United States, and asked his permits
sion to report to that body his acceptance OF
tine nomination. Mr.. Lincoln, with becom-
ing modesty, but very handsomely, replied
that he felt his insuficiency for the vast re-
sponsibilities which must devolve upon that
office under the impending circumstances Of
the times; but if God and his country called
10. Lis services in that direction, he should
shrink from no duty that might be imposed
upon him, and therefore, he should not de-
cline the nomination,
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coin remarked to the company that, as an
appropriate conclusion to an interview so
in.p portant and interesting as that which had
just iranspired, he supposed good manners
would require that he should treat the COM
nAttae with something to drink; and open
Ing door that led into room in the rear,
he called ont Mary Maryr' A girl respond
ed to the call, whom Mr. Lincoln spoke
lew words to in an undertone, and closing
the door, returned again to converse with
his guests. In few minutes the mai
den entered, bearing a large waiter, con-
tanning several glass tumblers, and large
pitcher in the midst, and placed it upon the
center table
Mr.. Lincoln arose, and gravely addressing
the company, said Gentlemen, we must
pledge our mutual healths in the most healthy
beverage which our God has given to man;
il is the only beverage have ever used or
allowed in my family, and l cannot con
scientiously depart from it on the present oc-
oasion; it squire Adams ale from the spring, "
and taking a 4nmbler, he touched 1t to his
lips, and pledged them his highest respects
in a cup of cold water. OF course all his
guests were constrained to admire his con-
sislency and to Join in his example.
Mr., r., when he went to Chicago, had but
: liide political sympathy with the Republican
Convention which nominated Mr. Lincoln,
but when he saw, as he did see for himself,
he returned an admirer of the man and a
Jealous advocate of his election