First Session at Springfield---Lincoln Re-elected in 1840-Partisan Remodeling of the Supreme Court-Lincoln Declines Further Service in the Legislature His Position as a Statesman at the Close of this Period-Tribune of the People, 11 CHAPTER VI. Mr. Lincoln's Law Studies-His Perseverance under Adverse Circumstances-Licensed to Practice in 1836-His Progress in his Profession-His Qualities a an Advocate-A Romantic and Exciting Incident in his Practice-Reminiscenos of his Early Life-Secures an Acquittal in a Murder Case, in Spite of a Strong Popular Prejudice Against the Prisoner-Affecting Scene - Mr. Lincoln Removes to Springfield in 1837-Devotes Himself to his Profession, Giving up Political Life-His Marriage-Family of Mrs. Lincoln-Fortunate Domestic Relations-His Children and their Education-Denominational TendenciesYour Year's Retirement..... ОНАРТЕВ VII. Mr. Lincoln's Devotion to Henry Clay-Presidential Nominations of 1844-The Campaign in Illinois-Mr. Lincoln makes an Active Canvass for Clay-John Calhoun the Leading Polk Elector-The Tariff Issue Thoroughly DiscussedMethod of Conducting the Canvass-Whigs of Illinois in a Hopeless MinorityMr. Lincoln's Reputation as a Whig Champion-Renders Efficient Service in Indiana-Mr. Clay's Defeat, and the Consequences-Mr. Lincoln a Candidate for Congressman in 1846-President Polk's Administration-Condition of the Country-Texas Annexation, the Mexican War, and the Tariff-Political Character of the Springfield District-Lincoln Elected by an Unprecedented MajorityHis Personal Popularity Demonstrated... CHAPTER VIII. The Thirtieth Congress-Its Political Character-The Democracy in a Minority in the House-Robert C. Winthrop Elected Speaker-Distinguished Members in both Houses-Mr. Lincoln takes his Seat as a Member of the House, and Mr. Douglas for the first time as a Member of the Senate, at the same Session-Mr. Lincoln's Congressional Record that of a Clay and Webster Whig-The Mexican War-Mr. Lincoln's Views on the Subject-Misrepresentations-Not an Available Issue for Mr. Lincoln's Opponents-His Resolutions of Inquiry in Regard to the Origin of the War-Mr. Richardson's Resolutions Indorsing he Administration-Mr. Richardson's Resolutions for an Immediate Discontinuance of the War-Are Voted Against by Mr. Lincoln-Resolutions of Thanks to Gen. Taylor-Mr. Henley's Amendment, and Mr. Ashmun's Addition thereto-Resolutions Adopted without Amendment-Mr. Lincoln's First Speech in Congress, on the Mexican War-Mr. Lincoln on Internal Improvements-A Characteristic Campaign Speech-Mr. Lincoln on the Nomination of Gen. Taylor; the Veto Power; National Issues; President and People; Wilmot Proviso; Platforms; Democratic Sympathy for Clay; Military Heroes and Exploits; Cass a Progressive; Extra Pay; the Whigs and the Mexican War; Democratic Divisions-Close of the Session-Mr. Lincoln on the Stump-Gen. Taylor's Election-Second Session of the Thirtieth Congress-Slavery in the District of Columbia-The Public Lands-Mr. Lincoln as a Congressman-He Betires to Private life......... CHAPTER IX. Mr. Lincoln in Retirement for Five Years-Gen. Taylor's Administration-The Slavery Agitation of 1850-The Compromise of Clay and Fillmore-The "Final Bettlement" of 1852-How, and by Whom it was Disturbed-Violation of the Most Positive Pledges-The Kansas-Nebraska Bill-Douglas, the AgitatorPopular Indignation and Excitement-Mr. Lincoln Takes part in the Canvass of 1854-Great Political Changes-The Anti-Nebraska Organization-Springfield Resolutions of 1854-Results of the Election-A Majority of Congressmen and of the Legislature Anti-Nebraska-Election of United States Senator to Succeed Gen. Shields-Mr. Lincoln and Mr. Trumbull-A Magnanimous SacrificeMr. Trumbull Elected.......................... CHAPTER X. The Republican Party Organized-Their Platform Adopted at Bloomington-The Canvass of 1856-Mr. Lincoln Sustains Fremont and Dayton-His Active Labors on the Stump-Col. Bissell Elected Governor of Illinois-Mr. Buchanan Inaugurated-His Kansas Policy-Mr. Douglas Committed to it in June, 1857-John Calhoun his Special Friend--The Springfield Speech of Douglas-Mr. Lincoln's Reply..... 116 เค CHAPTER XI. The Lecompton Struggle-The Policy of Douglas Changed -He Breaks with the Administration and Loses Caste at the South-Republican Sympathies--Douglas Falters, but Opposes the English Bill-Passage of that Measure-Democratic State Convention of Illinois-Douglas Indorsed, and Efforts for his Re-election Commenced-The Democratic Bolt-Meeting of the Republican State Conv63- tion in June-Mr. Lincoln Named as the First and Only Choice of the Republi cans for Senator-His Great Speech Before the Convention at Springfield-Doug- las and Lincoln at Chicago-Speeches at Bloomington and Springfield-Unfair ness of the Apportionment Pointed Out by Mr. Lincoln-He Analyzes the Douglas Programme-Seven Joint Debates-Douglas Produces a Bogus Plat- form, and Propounds Interrogatories—"Unfriendly Legislation "-Lincoln Fully Defines his Position on the Slavery Question-Result of the Canvass-The People for Lincoln; the Apportionment for Douglas-Public Opinion............ Mr. Lincoln in Ohio-His Speech at Columbus-Denial of the Negro Suffrage Charge Troubles of Douglas with his "Great Principle "-Territories not States-Doctrines of the Fathers-His Cincinnati Speech" Shooting Over the Line"-What the Republicans Mean to Do-Plain Questions to the Democracy- The People Above Courts and Congress-Uniting the Opposition-Eastern Tour- The Cooper Institute Speech-Mr. Bryant's Introduction-What the Fathers Held-What will Satisfy the Southern Democracy-Counsels to the Republi- The Republican National Convention at Chicago-The Charleston Explosion- "Constitutional Union " Nominations-Distinguished Candidates Among the Republicans-The Platform-The Ballotings-Mr. Lincoln Nominated-Unpar- leled Enthusiasm-The Ticket Completed with the Name of Senator Hamlin- Its Reception by the Country--Mr. Lincoln's Letter of Acceptance-Result of the Canvass-- His Journey to Washington-Speeches at Springfield and Indianopolis. 190 Extra Session of Congress-President Lincoln's Message-Rebel Affairs at Rich- 954 Military Events-Inaction on the Potomac-Western Campaign-Capture of New CHAPTER VII. Military Events in the Eart-The Peninsular Campaign........ CHAPTER VIII. Campaign of the Army of Virginia Withdrawal of the Army of the Potomac from the Peninsula-First Invasion of Maryland-McClellan Superseded......... 384 CHAPTER IX. A New Era Inaugurated-Emancipation-Message of the President-Last Session of the Thirty-seventh Congress..... ОН АРТЕВ Х. 410 Summary of Military Movements in the West-Army of the Potomac General Hooker Superseded-Gen. Meade takes Command-Battle of Gettysburg........... 437 CHAPTER XI. The Popular Voice in 1863-First Session of the Thirty-eighth Congress-Amnesty Proclamation-Message-Orders, Letters, and Addresses-Popular Sentiment in 1864-Appointment of Lieutenant General Grant-Opening of the Military Campaigns of 1864-Conclusion.......................................................................................................... 451 PART III. ОНАРТІВ І. new Epoch of the War.-Lieutenant-General Grant in the East.-Campaign of the Army of the Potomac from the Rapidan to Petersburg.-The Wilderness.-Spottsylvania Court House.-The North Anna.-Cold Harbor.-Across the James.-Sheridan's Grand Baid.-Sigel and Hunter in the Shenandoah Valley. The Army of the James.-Averill and Crook in South-western Virginia.— Combined Armies before Petersburg................................................................... CHAPTER II. The Campaign in Georgia.—From Chattanooga to Marietta.-Early Movements of Sherman and Thomas.-Capture of Dalton.-Battle of Resacca.-Retreat of Johnston.-8light Engagements.-Occupation of Kingston.-Destruction of Rebel Works at Roms.-Advance to Cassville.-Battle near Dallas and Powder Spring. Occupation of Acworth and Big Shanty.-Attempts on Sherman's line of Communications.-Kenesaw Mountain.-Battle of Nickojack Creek.— Pause at Marietta.—Louisiana and Arkansas.-Another Invasion of Kentucky.— Movements of the Navy..... CHAPTER III. Mr. Lincoln's Administration in issue before the People.-Disadvantages of the Hour.-Opposition in Official Quarters, and on the Union side in Congress.-The "Radical" Movement.-Recapitulation of the Administration Policy in regard to Virginia and Missouri.-Mr. Lincoln's Method with the Insurrectionary States. Gen. Fremont's Military Administration in Missouri.-His Bemoval.-Personality of the Missouri Feud.-How Mr. Lincoln Regarded it.-His Letter to Gen. Schofield.-His Reply to the Demands of the "Radical" Committee.The Situation in Louisiana.-Military Governorship in Tennessee.-State Bo-organization in Arkansas.-Factious Opposition.-Uprising of the People for Mr. Lincoln.-The Baltimore Convention.-The Nominations.-Responses of Mr. Lincoln.-Address of the Methodist General Conference.-The President's Reply...... 818 CHAPTER IV. Congress.-The Constitutional Amendment prohibiting Slavery.-Its Defeat in the House.-Repeal of the Fugitive Slave Laws.-New Bureaus Established.—Other Important Legislation.-"Reconstruction."-Opposition to the President's Policy.-The Davis Bill.-Disagreement of the two Houses thereon.-its Final Passage.-The President withholds his Signature.-His Proclamation on the Subject.-The Wade-Davis Manifesto.-Letters of Mr. Lincoln in regard to Matters in New Orleans and St. Louis.-President Lincoln's Speech at the Philadelphia Fair.-A Democratic National Convention Called and Postponed.Olay, Thompson and other Conspirators in Canada.-The Greeley Negotiations with them.-President Lincoln's Action in the Case.-North-western Conspi. racy.-The Chicago Nominations and Platform, 1864... CHAPTER V. Military Operations before Petersburg and Bichmond, from June to November, 1864. Gen. Hunter's Campaign. Movements in the Shenandoah Valley. Early's Invasion of Maryland.-His Demonstration against Washington.-His Retreat up the Valley, and Second Advance to the Potomac.-Burning of Chambersburg.-Successes of Gen Averill.-Battle of Moorfield.-Gen. Sheridan takes Command in the Valley.-Admiral Farragut before Mobile.-Brilliant Naval Victories.-Movements of Sheridan.-Important Successes in the Valley.—Thanksgiving Proclamation of President Lincoln.................................................................... СНАРТЕB VI. Gen. Sherman's Campaign in Georgia.-From Marietta to Atlanta.-Passage of the Chattahoochee.-Rousseau's Raid.-Battles before Atlanta.-Heavy losses of the Rebels after Hood Succeeds Johnston.-Cavalry expeditions under Stoneman and McCook.-Their Failure.-Operations around Atlanta.-Kilpatrick's Baid. Sherman's Army on the Macon Railroad.-Battle of Jonesboro.-Capture of Atlanta.-Rebel Raids.-Hood's operations in Sherman's Rear.-Price's Invasion of Missouri.-General Results of the South-western Campaigns......... 604 CHAPTER VII. The Presidential Canvass of 1864 concluded.-Spirit of the Opposition.-The North-western Conspiracy. The Issue Concerning the Habeas Corpus and Military Arrests.-Letters of Mr. Lincoln on these Subjects.-Efforts of the Rebel Cabal in Canada to influence the Election.-The State Elections of September and October.-The Voice of the Soldiers.-The Presidential Vote.-The President's Gratitude to the Army and Navy.-Maryland a Free State.-Mr. Lincoln's Speech to Marylanders.-Cipher Dispatches, and Schemes of the Canadian Cabal.-Affairs in Tennessee.-The Canvass in New York. CHAPTER VIII. Second Session of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.-President Lincoln's last Annual Message.-Cabinet Changes.-Mr. Blair withdraws, and Gov. Dennison becomes Postmaster-General.-Mr. Speed Succeeds Judge Bates, as Attorney-General.Death of Chief Justice Taney.-Mr. Chase his Successor.-Our Relations with Canada.-The Reciprocity Treaty to Terminate.-Call for 300,000 more Soldiers.-Amendment of the Constitution Prohibiting Slavery, Concurred in by the House.-Popular Rejoicing.-The Rebel Treatment of Union Prisoners.Retaliation Discussed in the Senate, but Repugnant to Public Sentiment.-The Wharncliffe Correspondence.-Testimony of Goldwin Smith.-Peace Memorial from Great Britain.-Correspondence Thereon.-Congratulatory Address of the Workingmen of Great Britain.-Speech of Mr. Lincoln in Reply to the Swedish Minister. Speech of Mr. Lincoln on the Death of Edward Everett.-Political affairs in Tennessee, Louisiana and Arkansas.-Abortive Peace Negotiations.-Full Details of the Hampton Roads' Conference.-Rebel accounts of the Same.-Affairs in Richmond.-Close of the Thirty-Eighth Congress.-Creation of the Bureau of Freedmen, and other Legislation...... CHAPTER IX. Winter Campaigns of 1864-5.-Movement of Sherman from Atlanta to Savannah. -Fort McAllister Carried by Assault.-Communication Opened with Admiral Dahlgren's Fleet.-Savannah Occupied by Sherman.-Movements of Hood and Beauregard.-Campaign in Tennessee.-Battle of Franklin.-The Armies Before Nashville.-Raid of Stoneman and Burbridge.-Battle of Nashville.-Defeat and Bout of Hood's Army.-Movements Against Wilmington.-Failure of the First Attack on Fort Fisher.-Success of the Second Expedition.-Fort Fisher Captured by Terry and Porter.-Movements of the Army Before Petersburg.Sherman's Campaign in the Carolinas.-Capture of Charleston and Wilmingten.-Advance of Schofield and Terry on Goldsboro-Battles of Averysboro and Bentonville.-Occupation of Goldsboro and Union of the Three Armies in North Carolina.-Movements in Virginia.-Conference at City Point.................... СНАРТИЕВ Х Mese of President Lincoln's First Term.-Order to Gen. Grant in regard to Peace Negotiations.-The Fourth of March.-Inauguration Ceremonies.-Mr. Linsoln's Second Inaugural Address.-Contrasts.-Cabinet Changes.-Indisposition of the President.--His Speech at the National Hotel on Negro Soldiers in the Rebel Armies.-He Visits Gen. Grant's Headquarters.-The Military Situation.-Conference with his Chief Generals.-Movement of the Forces under Meade and Sheridan.-Fighting near Dinwiddie Court House.-Sheridan's Victory at the Five Forks.-Attack of Wright and Parke on the Lines before Petersburg. The Sixth Corps Carry the Enemy's Works.-Petersburg Evacuated.Pursuit of the Enemy.-Richmond Taken.-Dispatches of Mr. Lincoln.-The Nation's Joy.-Lee's Army Closely Pressed.-Captures at Sailor's Creek.-Surrender of Lee.-Mr. Lincoln at Richmond.-His Visit to the City Point Hospital.-His Return to Washington.-Peace Rejoicings.-Speeches of Mr. Lincoln.-Important Proclamations.-Demand on Great Britain for Indemnity.Closing Military Movements.-Reduction of the Army.-Mr. Lincoln's Last Meeting with His Cabinet.-Celebration at Fort Sumter.................................................................................... СНАР ТЕ В ХІ. Last Days of Mr. Lincoln.-His Assassination.-Attack on Mr. Seward.-Remains of Mr. Lincoln lying in State.-Obsequies at Washington.-Removal of the Bemains to Springfield, Illinois.-Demonstrations along the route.-Obsequies at Springfield.-The Great Crime, its authors and abettors.-The Assassin's End. The Conspiracy.-Complicity of Jefferson Davis.-How assassins were trained to their work. --Tributes and Testimonials.-Mr. Lincoln as a Lawyer. Incidents and Reminiscences.-Additional Speeches.-Letter to Gov. Hahn, on Negro Suffrage.-Letter to Mrs. Gurney.-Letter to a Widow who had lost five Sons in the War.-Letter to a Centenarian.-A Letter written in early life. A Speech made in 1839.-Letter to Mr. Choate, on the Pilgrim Fathers.-Letter to Dr. Maclean, on receiving the Degree of LL. D.-Letter to Gov. Fletcher, of Missouri, on the restoration of order.-A message to the Miners.-Speech at Independence Hall in 1861.--Concluding remarks......... 758 |