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Washington (United States) (search for this): chapter 56
Lv. On the 30th of June, Washington was thrown into a ferment, by the resignation of Mr. Chase as Secretary of the Treasury. The publication, some weeks before, of the Pomeroy secret circular, in the interest of Mr. Chase, as a presidential candidate, had created much talk, and considerable bad feeling in the party. The President, however, took no part in the discussion, or criticism, which followed;--on the contrary, he manifested a sincere desire to preserve pleasant relations, and harmonize existing differences in the Cabinet. In proof of this, I remember his sending one day for Judge Lewis, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and entering into a minute explanation of a misapprehension, which he conceived the Secretary of the Treasury to be laboring under; expressing the wish that the Commissioner would mediate, on his behalf, with Mr. Chase. Many sincere friends of Secretary Chase considered his resignation, at this juncture, unfortunate and ill-timed. The financia
Ohio (Ohio, United States) (search for this): chapter 56
and satisfaction of the masses; and his withdrawal at such a time was regarded as a public calamity, giving rise to the suspicion that he apprehended national insolvency. The resignation, however had been twice tendered before, --the third time it was accepted. I never saw the President under so much excitement as on the day following this event. Without consultation or advice, so far as I ever could learn, he sent to the Senate, the previous afternoon, the name of Ex-Governor Todd, of Ohio, for the successorship. This nomination was not popular, and great relief was experienced the next morning, when it was announced that Governor Todd had declined the position. Mr. Lincoln passed an anxious night. He received the telegram from Governor Todd, declining the nomination, in the evening. Retiring, he laid awake some hours, canvassing in his mind the merits of various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterward fell asleep.
Maine (Maine, United States) (search for this): chapter 56
, the name of Ex-Governor Todd, of Ohio, for the successorship. This nomination was not popular, and great relief was experienced the next morning, when it was announced that Governor Todd had declined the position. Mr. Lincoln passed an anxious night. He received the telegram from Governor Todd, declining the nomination, in the evening. Retiring, he laid awake some hours, canvassing in his mind the merits of various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterward fell asleep. The next morning he went to his office and wrote the nomination. John Hay, the assistant private secretary, had taken it from the President on his way to the Capitol, when he encountered Senator Fessenden upon the threshold of the room. As chairman of the Finance Committee, he also had passed an anxious night, and called thus early to consult with the President, and offer some suggestions. After a few moments' conversation, Mr. Lincoln turned to him with
Todd (search for this): chapter 56
s on the day following this event. Without consultation or advice, so far as I ever could learn, he sent to the Senate, the previous afternoon, the name of Ex-Governor Todd, of Ohio, for the successorship. This nomination was not popular, and great relief was experienced the next morning, when it was announced that Governor TodGovernor Todd had declined the position. Mr. Lincoln passed an anxious night. He received the telegram from Governor Todd, declining the nomination, in the evening. Retiring, he laid awake some hours, canvassing in his mind the merits of various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterwarGovernor Todd, declining the nomination, in the evening. Retiring, he laid awake some hours, canvassing in his mind the merits of various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterward fell asleep. The next morning he went to his office and wrote the nomination. John Hay, the assistant private secretary, had taken it from the President on his way to the Capitol, when he encountered Senator Fessenden upon the threshold of the room. As chairman of the Finance Committee, he also had passed an anxious night, and
Hugh McCulloch (search for this): chapter 56
ting all considerations of this character in a candidate, my thought fastened upon Comptroller McCulloch, as the man for the crisis. His name, at that time, singular as it may seem, had not been suoked at me a moment, and said: Yes, I think I would. What is your advice? Said I, Nominate Hugh McCulloch. Why, said he, what do you know of McCulloch? Mr. President, I rejoined, you know paintersMcCulloch? Mr. President, I rejoined, you know painters are thought generally to have very little knowledge of financial matters. I admit that this is true, so far as I am concerned; but I do claim to know something of men, from the study of character as expressed in faces. Now, in my humble judgment, McCulloch is the most suitable man in the community for the position. First; his ability and integrity are unquestionable. Second; as Comptroller oeven, his judgment would be distrusted. Upon this Mr. Lincoln said, with emphasis,--I believe McCulloch is a very good man! I think he repeated this once or twice. My errand accomplished, I return
Pomeroy (search for this): chapter 56
Lv. On the 30th of June, Washington was thrown into a ferment, by the resignation of Mr. Chase as Secretary of the Treasury. The publication, some weeks before, of the Pomeroy secret circular, in the interest of Mr. Chase, as a presidential candidate, had created much talk, and considerable bad feeling in the party. The President, however, took no part in the discussion, or criticism, which followed;--on the contrary, he manifested a sincere desire to preserve pleasant relations, and harmonize existing differences in the Cabinet. In proof of this, I remember his sending one day for Judge Lewis, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and entering into a minute explanation of a misapprehension, which he conceived the Secretary of the Treasury to be laboring under; expressing the wish that the Commissioner would mediate, on his behalf, with Mr. Chase. Many sincere friends of Secretary Chase considered his resignation, at this juncture, unfortunate and ill-timed. The financi
S. W. Chase (search for this): chapter 56
June, Washington was thrown into a ferment, by the resignation of Mr. Chase as Secretary of the Treasury. The publication, some weeks before, of the Pomeroy secret circular, in the interest of Mr. Chase, as a presidential candidate, had created much talk, and considerable bad fethe wish that the Commissioner would mediate, on his behalf, with Mr. Chase. Many sincere friends of Secretary Chase considered his resigSecretary Chase considered his resignation, at this juncture, unfortunate and ill-timed. The financial situation was more threatening than at any period during the war. Mr. ChaMr. Chase's administration of the Treasury Department, amid unparalleled difficulties, had been such as to secure the confidence and satisfaction ofI also had been intently revolving the question of a successor to Mr. Chase. Unaccustomed to political currents, and rejecting all consideraquainted with the past, present, and proposed future policy of Secretary Chase, and the entire machinery of the Department. Third; he is a p
Lewis (search for this): chapter 56
cretary of the Treasury. The publication, some weeks before, of the Pomeroy secret circular, in the interest of Mr. Chase, as a presidential candidate, had created much talk, and considerable bad feeling in the party. The President, however, took no part in the discussion, or criticism, which followed;--on the contrary, he manifested a sincere desire to preserve pleasant relations, and harmonize existing differences in the Cabinet. In proof of this, I remember his sending one day for Judge Lewis, the Commissioner of Internal Revenue, and entering into a minute explanation of a misapprehension, which he conceived the Secretary of the Treasury to be laboring under; expressing the wish that the Commissioner would mediate, on his behalf, with Mr. Chase. Many sincere friends of Secretary Chase considered his resignation, at this juncture, unfortunate and ill-timed. The financial situation was more threatening than at any period during the war. Mr. Chase's administration of the Tr
William P. Fessenden (search for this): chapter 56
f various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterward fell asleep. Thesident on his way to the Capitol, when he encountered Senator Fessenden upon the threshold of the room. As chairman of the Furned to him with a smile, and said: I am obliged to you, Fessenden, but the fact is, I have just sent your own name to the St received the nomination from my hand as you entered. Mr. Fessenden was taken completely by surprise, and, very much agitatpt the refusal as final. He very justly felt that with Mr. Fessenden's experience and known ability at the head of the Finang a feeling of security. He said to him, very earnestly, Fessenden, the Lord has not deserted me thus far, and He is not goi, Mr. Lincoln urged almost all who called to go and see Mr. Fessenden, and press upon him the duty of accepting. Among these and, in the strongest manner, he entreated them to see Mr. Fessenden and assure him of their support. I am tempted, just
John Hay (search for this): chapter 56
laid awake some hours, canvassing in his mind the merits of various public men. At length he settled upon the Hon. William P. Fessenden, of Maine; and soon afterward fell asleep. The next morning he went to his office and wrote the nomination. John Hay, the assistant private secretary, had taken it from the President on his way to the Capitol, when he encountered Senator Fessenden upon the threshold of the room. As chairman of the Finance Committee, he also had passed an anxious night, and casident, and offer some suggestions. After a few moments' conversation, Mr. Lincoln turned to him with a smile, and said: I am obliged to you, Fessenden, but the fact is, I have just sent your own name to the Senate for Secretary of the Treasury. Hay had just received the nomination from my hand as you entered. Mr. Fessenden was taken completely by surprise, and, very much agitated, protested his inability to accept the position. The state of his health, he said, if no other consideration, m
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