In Massachusetts , the `` Springfield Republican '' also printed the entire speech , calling it `` a perfect gem '' that was `` deep in feeling , compact in thought and expression , and tasteful and elegant in every word and comma '' .
The Springfield , MA . Republican newspaper printed the entire speech , calling it `` a perfect gem '' that was `` deep in feeling , compact ( simple ) in thought and expression , and tasteful and elegant in every word and comma '' .