The Emporia news. [volume] (Emporia, Kan.) 1859-1881, 1870-01-21

through friend of both parties, that he
would be pleased TO see the gentleman
at his residence, at any time. The gen
tleman, DESTROYS of showing that he har-
bored no luminosity, accordingly called
in the evening, when Mr.. Stanton met
him with unusual cheerfulness, extend
ing both hands to grasp those of his Wis
itor. The Secretary was then on the
eve of going to Secretary Stewards res
idence, and invited the gentleman to
take seat with him in his carriage,
which was i'll waiting at the door. The
two entered, and short time thereafter
the following conversation took place:
s.Mr. Stanton, think it to be my duty
to say that was much offended at your
curt reply, last Sunday, to respectful
question of mine and but for the per-
suasion of our friend 1 would not have
called on you this evening"
Mr.. Stanton responded: REALLY do
| not recollect anything / said TO cause
offense, and if did so / am sorry for
it." Then taking the hand of the gen.
tleman, he added: s'There is no secret
in my heart that would not confide to
you. Come up to the War Department
| frequently"
'.But," remarked the gentleman, "you
are so busy that my presence would be
an intrusioni"
| 80, never mind that; you come; goa
mast"
The gentleman accordingly called,
was instantly admitted by the messen-
ger, and when Mr.. Stanton had fastened
| his door he asked, with much earnest
ness, whether there was anything he
could do for him. Although receiving
a negative reply, he picked out some OF
the war kilograms which he had just re-
ceived, and handed them to his visitor
to read. The manner of the Secretary
was, throughout, such as to show his
great desire to remove even the slightest
impression of the sense of offense. Sub
sequently, owing to the conduct of a
slanderer, another temporary estrange-
ment occurred. 1t happened, meantime,
that President j Johnson wrote letter to
Secretary Stanton requesting an assign
ment of an officer; but the Secretary
paid no attention to the letter. The
gentleman being interested in the bust
ness, from family associations, resolved
to call himself upon the Secretary and
endeavor to have the matter settled.
When he went into the room, the Sec
rotary greeted him ia a familiar manner,
as if nothing whatever of a disagreeable
character had occurred, and asked,
"What can do for you?" The gentle
man represented the case. EI1l look
into the law and see whether it can be
done" E'When shall 1 call again p
"Next Tuesday" Punctual to the day
the gentleman called, when Mr.. Stanton
wrote with his own hand the required
order. The gentleman expressed his
thanks and departed, SO overcome by
the act of kindness that he regretted
ever having said one unkind word
against the Secretary.
Another incident illustrative of his
kindness of heart is told. A few years
since, when he resided on G street, in
this city, Mrs. Stanton was dangerously
i'll for long time, and the distress OF
her husband was painful to witness. He
frequently visited the Office of her at
tending physician-an eminent practi-
toner of this city-and wept bitterly
when told of her critical condition. On
another occasion Mr.. Stanton, then be-
ing Secretary of War, sent for this same
physician and directed him to visit the
hospitals and prisons in this city, i'll
which rebel prisoners were confined, to
see that they were properly treated and
nursed. He also placed at the disposal
of the physician necessary means to
procure for such sick and wounded
prisoners delicacies and luxuries fol
their comfort, by which arrangement q
large quantity of fruits and other arti.
cles were distributed to them Wash
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