The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-02-26
LINcoLNs NoMrNArroN.
I'm Interesting Contribution the SubJec
by Rev Ford G. Igleharr.

Nm Interesting Contribution the Subject
by Rev Ford G. Igieharr.
Frank Leslies Weekly.
A contribution to the discussion concerning
the circumstances surrounding the nomination
of Abraham Lincoln for the presidency. aud the
events which led up to it, is made by Rev. Fred
@. Iglehart, OF Newark, N. j., formerly a resi-
dent OF Bloomington. Ill. In appreciative
paper on the late j dge David Davis, he says
''Mr. Daviss native ability. finished education,
gentlemanly demeanor aud Unconqueraole WILL
made him superb manager OF men.
was accorded to him. His first appearance
In national politics was in the canvass
for the nomination of Mr.. Lincoln to the presi-
dency, in which contest his magnificent general
ship was so illustrated that he immediately took
q conspicuous and permanent place among the
wise politicians Of the country: He was the
leader of the Lincoln forces in the Chicago con-
vention, and more than any other was response
bic for Lncoln's nomination. David Davis,
Leonard SWEET, OF Chicago, Jesse ID. Fell
of Normal, and others. dominated the forces
which placed Mr. Lincoln in nomination.
But the chief credit is given TO Judge Davis
ally KIN own, but true, that Lincoln owed his
nomination in 1860 to the friends he made
among the circuit attorneys. and particularly TO
States Senator: To Judge Davis, more than any
other man living or dead, is the American
people indebted for that extraordinary piece OF
good fortune. the nomination and conseor1ent
election of Abraham Lincoln In 1886, the ysar
after Mr.. Davis went West, he was introd uccd
to Mr. Lincoln at Vandalia. Ill, and the ac-
formed closest
macy and iDtensest affection. Jndee
Davis rode the circuit. and Mr.. Lincoln
wa of the few attorneys who went all
the way around with him. They staid at the
same tavern, often slept in the same bed and
became like brothers. And when the elements
in the South and North were preparing for the
conflict and aha times were calling for a giant,
Judge Davis and the circle of able lawyers who
stood nearest to Mr.. Lincoln and knew him best
felt that he was the man for the times, and they
determined that, If possible he should be the
Matt nd Mr. will
his breast the symptoms of greatness
that could not be suppressed. and hearing
the voice , OF destiny s;tny calling to him.
claims. They captured the State convention in
Decatur in May with shout, securing unani-
NOUS Recommendation of Mr.. Lincoln for nomi-
to the more difficult task of taking possession Of
the national convention. to be held in few
weeks at Chicago. They went to Chicago
week before the convention and opened their
headquarters at the fremont House. Judge
Davis, who was a delegate-at-large from the
Decatur convention appointed on purpose TO
lead in Lincolns interest instinctively and by
common consent became the COMMANDMENT
chief of all the forces. He organized
assigned them work for almost every hour OF the
day and night. and by his good generalship the
national convention was secured for MIR. Lin
coin. And when the decisive ballot cast,
and he saw what he had accomplished for his
bosom friend. he broke down and wept like
child. Hearing that Thurlow Weed, who had
feat he with Mr.. SWEET called on him. though
they both strangers to him.
Among other things, Mr.: Weed said:
You hand in conventions
and old it is all over,
/ want you to tell me how you did it, They
suaded Mr. Weed to with them to Springfield
20 confer with Mr.. Lincoln abont the campaign,
which he did Letters In the Life of Thurlow
Weed show that Davis and SWEET in the West.
and Weed in the East, had the management of
the Lincoln campaign. Mr. Lincoln recognized
the service of his bosom friend in his behalf by
APPOINTING him to one of the highest judicial offices
in the gift of man. At Lincon's death. Judge
Davis took charge of his affairs and settled his
estate. keeping all the papers in his safe, in
Bloomington, carefully tied ND with piece OF
green braid. Having been successful in max
ing Lincoln President he concluded he would
like to be President himself. and he did reach
an eminence during his presidency OF the Senate,
with only the frail life of Mr.. Arthur between
him and the chief magistracy The man who
had the disposition and ability to give Lincoln
to the country in the hour of it's peril was wise
statesman, a true patriot and great benefactor
whose name should be cherished for generations
and whose influence can never die"