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be present, the party consisting of the President, Mrs. Lincoln, Mr. Welles, Mr. Stanton, Mr. L----of New-York, and Mr. F----of Philadelphia.President's absence, by pinching Mr. Stanton's ears and twitching Mr. Welles's beard. He soon returned, but it was some time before harmony wsound very much like the talk of my cabinet — don't you think so, Mr. Welles? Well, I don't know — I will think the matter over and see wh the matter, was spelt out. There was a shout of laughter, and Mr. Welles stroked his beard. That means, Mr. Welles, said the PresidentMr. Welles, said the President, that you are apt to be long-winded, and think the nearest way home is the longest way round. Short cuts in war times. I wish the spirits ce Alabama finally? said the President. It may be possible; but, Mr. Welles, don't let one gunboat or monitor less be built. The spirits cto our navy, anyhow. We've done our best, Mr. President, said Mr. Welles. I'm maturing a plan which, when perfected, I think, if it works