The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1916-09-05

American War. stepped forward to In
troduce Mr.. Folk, who is president OF
the Lincoln Farm Association.
When Castlcman, soldier in the
confederate Army, had been captured
and vas in prison in Indianapolis. in
danger Of being executed. President
Lincoln threw a protecting arm over
him
General Castieman's Relic.
In the summer of 1854 Castleman
and other Confederates had been de-
tailed TO go 10 Chicago and try to eff
feet IN the excitement of the presi-
dental conventions of that year. the
release Of the Confederate prisoners
in Camp Douglas. thousands in num-
Der
The plan failed and Castelman and
others were captured and sent to
Indianapolis He WAS in danger Of
court martial and execution. General
Castleman's sister. then living In St
Louis. had known Lincoln when he
cama 10 kcntnckx -caurting Miss Todd.
She fastened TO Washington. saw the
President and received from him the
following order which is now one of
the most cherished possessions of
General Castlcman;
Executive Mansion,
Washington. Nov. %. 1864
"Nat.-Gen Hovev, or whoever may
have charge a the proper time:
Whenever John r. Castleman shall
be tried. II convicted and sentenced.
suspend execution until further order
from mo and send me the record.
"A LINCOLN
Presentation Address.
Mr.. Folk sold In part:
This majestic memorial we today
formally turn ovsr TO the United states
Government is not only in memory
of Lincoln, but Ia testimony given In
blocks of marble that the fires Of fra
ternal hatred kindled by the fierce
conflict OF half a century ago are
dead, and from the ashes have arisen
a pure patriotism for a common coun-
try and sincere devotion TO a com
mon flag
In dedlcating this memorial as the
property of the American people, let
us likewise consecrate ourselves In our
day and generation 10 maintain the
Amerjcanism of Lincoln involate, and
from this occasion and these surround
ings take increased devotion for all
that Americanism means.
The Americanism of Lincoln rep
fesents a patriotism that abides not
alone amid the roar of cannon and
the din and clash of arms. but in the
simple duties Of life AS we'll a patri-
otism that woula uplift mankind, not
thrnuEh-the -haraHet- ballet hHt
by intoxicating into the minds Of men
those ideals that translate the heart
beats Of humanity into action.
When men shall learn to serve az
faithfully in peace as in war, when
men shall be as willing to sacrifice a
little for the common good in every
Gav life as they are to give the last
fun measure of devotion on the bat
tletield. then the ideals of Lincoln will
lie realized and there will be peace
on earth and goodwill in the hearts
Of the children of men"
senator Williams followed Mr.. Folk,
with an address on abraham Lincoln
aud the south"
After Senator Williams address the
formal presentation Of the deed to the
Lincoln Farm TO the nation was made
bv Robert J. Collier chairman of the
Executive Committee of the Lincoln
Farm Association. Tho deed was
handed TO Secretary Baker. who for
mally accepted It.
. President Wilson's address and &C
tceptance Of the gift on behalf of the
nation followed The Rev Thomas j.
Shahan, of the Catholic University
lat Washington, pronounced the bene-
diction
President Wilson had arranged to
neturn to Washington Immediately.
The party quickly returned to their
automobiles and proceeded to the sta
tion whence the Presidents special
in few moments pulled ont on its
way back to the capital