Addresses delivered at the presentation of the portrait of Abraham Lincoln online

thorough reviews of both the private and public character of Mr.
Lincoln, to occupy the time of the House with any remarks in that
direction : but, sir, inasmuch as the speeches have thus far been con-
fined to one side of the House, politically, I cannot permit the occa-
sion to pass without adding- a few words to that which has already
been said. However mm h 1 have differed with Mr. Lincoln about
the momentous issues before the country during the troublous times
in which he occupied the position of chief magistrate of the nation,
1 never questioned his patriotism or honesty of purpose. The
Democracy of this country mourned his assassination equally with
Ihose who sympathized with him politically, and, as an humble repre-
sentative of that Democracy, I claim the privilege of participating
in this honor to his memory.