The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-16

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his usual ccrdiai and pleasant manner Iht
the reception Wa over, When he turned TO me
and said y an G.aa this reception is over have
been assuming cheerlulness that could not feel,
for | could not forget that we have lost the
Mr.. French then read from his description of the
dedication Of the Gettysburg Monument an account
OF The part taken IN 1t by Mr. Lincoln. lie then con
tinued perhaps no man living had keener relish
for the ludcrous than Mr.. Lincoln, and his power OF
illustrator by story and aneclote beyond that
such was the tendency OF hrs mind to mirth, that
have known him when grave question was
prop nnded to reply to It by relating some story
such nature that no one could resist al audible ex-
preston of merriment in which he was certain most
heartily TO join; and although the surplus electricity
OF his nature seemed ever TO pass or In manner
to make all around him innocently happy, he was
ever careful TO guard against injury to the feelings
Of any human being. l can give you the assurance
That not one in hundred Of the gross stories that
are now imputed to him were ever even heard Of by
him.
Mr.. French related number Of Incidents illustra-
rative OF the great attachment felt by Mr. Lincoln Tor
his family. "0n OCCASION" said he, 'when
was with him IN his ONCE conversing on official
business, of the servants came in and spoke to
him. He at once turned to me and asked me TO eX-
cuSe him for a short time as he must go and give
Tad his medicine, which he would take from no one
else." In conclusion, he sad:-"Let the fathers OF
the city in times Of trouble gather around this mOnu-
ment and acquire inspiration by calling to mind the
nrmness, patience, fidelity zeal and nobleness OF
character OF him whom It represents. Let the gen.
eratlOns OF young men gather around 1t and recall
as their example and their guide the virtue, sobrley
modesty and uprightness Of life and purpose of that
profit by the remembrance. how Abraham Lincoln
placed all his trust in God and mplored His blessing
upon every act OF his exemplary life
God called him hence
To take his than conqueror's wreath
His martyrs glorious crown
In the great host of Freedoms
Our Lincoln leads the van;
Himself the greatest, ''noblest work
OF God, an honest man"
Arise, then, o, my country, rise
Lift high the banner OF the right;
Put all its foes to shame.
Follow where Lincon's footsteps led;
His spirit be your
Twill lead you on to victory;
Twill lead you Gods throne.
At the conclusion the band played the "Ranz dcs
Vaches,r and Colonel Z. b. Olmstead recited poem,
when the President of the United States was con-
Quoted the front Of the platform, and there pulling
at the hayards unveiled the statue Shout after
shout was given by the dense assembly; the band
meantime playing an air, while the Star Spangled
Banner was waved on the platform. After the intro
duction OF the artist ana the pronouncihg
of the benedctiOn the ceremonies ended:
AS q mark Of respect for the memory Of
the late President Lincoln and OF the sorrow for The
national loss occasioned by his murder the War
Onlce and the several bureaus OF the War Depart.
ment were closed to-day at twelve O'Clock by order
OF Secretary Stanton. The commandant OF the
Washington arsenal, by the same authority, caused
gun to be fired every half hour, beginning at sun
rise and continuing until sunset Business is gene
rally suspended in the other departments, and ma.
tona flags over all the public buildings are flying at
half mast. As appropriate to the occasion, the
Last Hours Of LINCOLN" designed by John b. Ba-
chelder and painted by AOnzo Chapel, was by in
vitation displayed in the Speakers room, eciting
high commentators, owing particularly to the cor.
rect portraits Of the distinguished personages present
at that scene.