The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1895-02-17
A NEW STORY OF LINCOLN.
Gen. Sfckles Tells 1t at the Banquet
of the Loyal Legion.

Washington Letter in New York Sun.
AT the annual banquet of the District of
in honor of Lincoln's birthday a new orator
was discovered and new story of Lincoln
tod The orator who spoke to the toast
ton. young Republican, who has been
elected to Congress from the Maryland dis
trict adjoining the city of Washington He
has d voice much like that of Joe Black
burn, and his rhetoric and manner of speak
ing remind one of Senator Wolcott. His
eulogy of Lincoln was literally a burst of
eloquence. and aroused the commandery,
composed of some famous soldiers, to the
highest pitch of enthusiasm.
There were only two set speeches on the
programme after that of Mr.. Wellington
one by Senator Henderson and the other by
theme was PATRIOTISM in Peace IN mn the
course of his speech Professor Tousley said
that Populism and the other new political
upheaval in affairs and a force in
civilization. He denounced Populism in the
pie should not make the mistake of judy
ing the cause by it's unworthy leaders who
had come to the front. He referred to the
result of the recent election in New YORK
power of the people to assert their will
at the supreme sup me crisis of affairs ara n,e,
Sickles was forced to his feet by the
clamors of the veterans around him, and
made one of his characteristic speeches.
He prefaced 1t with a good natured reply
to Professor Tousley to the effect that the
people of New York had simply repudiated
Boss Croker and raised up Boss Platt a
remark that caused burst OF laughter and
applause at the expense of the learned Pro-
reminiscenees of Lincoln and related am
affecting incident, demonstrating the in
tensely devout character of that great man,
which was listened to in breatheSs silence.
At the conclusion of his story General
Sickles said that it had never before been
told to any man. This new Lincoln story
ut was on the 9TH day of July, 1862 said
General Sickles, that | was brought to
of Gettysburg Hearing of my arrival. Pres
ident Lincoln came to my room and sat
down by my bedside. He asked about the
great battle, and when I told him of the
terrible slaughter the tears streamed from
his eyes. I asked him if he had doubted the
This may seem strange to you, but
few days ago, when the opposing armies
utter helplessness in the great crisis that
was to come upon. the country, went into
my own room and locked the door. Then
prayed before told God that He had
called me to this position, that had done
all tna ePau ao than ano e rne o 1w
ness and lack of power. and that
/ knew that if the country. was to be
l went down from my room felt that there
could be doubt of the issue. The burden
seemed to have rolled off my shoulders my
intense anxiety was relieved. and in its
place came a great sense of trustfulness
and that was why did not doubt the re suit
at Gettysburg And, what is more, Sick
les he continued, I believe that we may
hear at any moment of a great success by
Grant, who has been pegging away at
Vicksburg for SO many months. BY to-
morrow you will hear that he has won a
victory as important to us in the West as
Gettysburg is in the East
Then, turning to me, he said: 'Sickles
1 in prophetic mood to-day, and
know that you will get WELL
The doctors do not give me that hope
MIR. President, / said, but he answered
cheerfully, I know you will get well. Sick
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