The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1904-03-06

would be sure to come, and which he
almost lived to see.
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Mr.. Lincoln had a dual nature. The
gravity of his demeanor enhanced the
humor of his jests, am. The wit of his
jests gave strength to the arguments
they illustrated. Many of his anec-
dotes have found their way into print,
and it is not the purpose of the writer
to make these papers a vehicle for the
recital of thrice told tales. One or two
anecdotes will serve to illustrate the
quickness of his wit. During the Lin
coln-Douglass debates, the Prince of
Wales and his suite were travelling in
Illinois and attended upon several OF
these famous discussions. Among the
English party was young gentleman
who was a good deal fresh" and like
many other travellers, had left his
good breeding at home. He had been
introduced to and had conversed with
Mr.. Lincoln, and felt privileged to adj
dress him. At one of the towns where
there was to be an afternoon de,ate,
Mr.. Lincoln arrived about the noon
hour, and proceeded at once to the
country tavern, where he was to have
quarters. He was dusty from the ride,
and without waiting to be shown to
his room, went into the general wash
room, and taking the implements left
there for that purpose, proceeded to
polish his boots. ooh! Mr.. Lincoln, l
am surprised" said the cub, who had
followed him in; "in my country gen.
tleman does not black his own boots"
MOP" said Mr.. Lincoln, polishing
away; "whose boots then does he
blaclk?"
OF legislative colleague in Congress,
who was given to frequent changes of
opinion. Mr.. Lincoln said that his
method possessed some advantages,
for when he desired to absent himself
he could-inasmuch as he spoke one
way and voted another-always pair !
off with himself. OF his opponent,
Douglas, after the latter had been
driven by Lincoln into the declaration
which alienated from the little giant all |
southern support, Mr.. Lincoln said: |
steve has now a brilliant future-be- |
hind him."
The history of the National Repub- /
lican Convention of 1860 has been
again and again recited. 1 sail not :
attempt to recall its details. There is
eft upon my mind only the memory of
he hour when the cohorts of the mas
ter creative spirit of Republicanism,
he strong. philosophical. indomitable
Seward, fell back, step by step, before
he rising, swelling. advancing tide,
md amid the waving Of thousands Of
'anners the great Saxon roar Of victory
vent up from tens of thousands of
hroats. and all Illinois shouted Abra-
lam Lincoln into the Presidency.
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The great party which Lincoln first
I'd TO national victory was, in his day,
n expression of the brains and con-
cience and patriotism Of the nation.
FAY it continue as such, and never !
ecome a satrap. scourged and weary,
unning in chains at Ine chariot wheels
Plutus. May it live unswindled by |
ne hucksters of the caucus and unde-
auched by the bawds Of the lobby. I
lay it live with ears unattuned to the !:
link OF the bribers' gold, and with
row unbranded with the scarlet let {
IT of shame. Lay it live with its for
gn policy -unshaped by the magnates
: trusts and its finances unruled by
ankerS' syndicates. May the harvest F
prosperity. which it's sway is bring [
e to this nation. not be blighted by |
lie hot and greedy blasts of selfishness
nile the corn is yet in the milk. ID