When Curtain was put forth as the Republican Candidate for Pennsylvania, the President said, “he believed that Curtin to be nothing more than a Blind.”
A new Motive Power.
A grand mistake was made in the construction of one of the Federal rams, there being insufficient space for stowing the fuel. Upon hearing this he blamed the constructor, and asked him if he intended the vessel to be driven by the force of circumstances.
Southern Hills versus Northern Banks.
“Banks is a good general,” said Sumpter to the President, on a recent occasion. “Yes,” was the reply, “but our Northern Banks are not equal to the Southern Hills.”
The President and the Pleader.
It being hinted to a western pleader that he ought to bring his defence to a close; he answered, “that he would speak as long as he pleased.” “You have spoken longer than you please,” said Lincoln, who was standing by his side.
Waterproof.
“What horrid weather, President,” said a tall rawboned Yankee. “It is; I thought I had altered the condition of your cly-mate,” said the President, winking.