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Lincoln had the most logical of minds and his letters and speeches on political controversies were the most convincing of any statesman of his period, he rarely would enter into a long discussion in conversation; he either would end the argument by an apt story or illustration enforcing his ideas. John Ganson, of Buffalo, was the leader of the bar in western New York.
So, when Ganson of New York, and other Democrats, voted "aye," the applause was renewed again and again, and still louder again, when, with smiling face which corroborated the thrilling, fast-spreading, whisper, that "the Amendment is safe!" Speaker Colfax directed the Clerk to call his name, as a member of the House, and, in response to that call, voted "aye!"
September 8, James Ganson, who kept the tavern at Stafford, was notified from Batavia that between forty and fifty men would be there for supper. The men came and late at night departed for Batavia, where they found a number of men gathered from other points.
The driver, becoming uneasy as to the regularity of the proceedings, at first refused to start, but was persuaded to go as far as Stafford, where Ganson whom the driver knew said everything was all right and that he would assume all responsibility.
Lincoln looked at him earnestly for a minute and then said: "Ganson, how clean you shave!" That ended the interview. The first national convention I ever attended was held in Baltimore in 1864, when Mr. Lincoln was renominated. I have since been four times a delegate-at-large, representing the whole State, and many times a delegate representing a congressional district.
Ganson was bald as the egg and was the most clean-shaven of men. The "Northern Nero" eyed the presumptuous satrap fixedly, and drawled: "Ganson, how clean you shave!" He had escaped another inquisition by his close shave. Like another Daniel, Lincoln interpreted dreams. He said that he had one in this guise: He imagined he was in a great assemblage like one of his receptions multiplied.
Though a Democrat, Member of Congress John Ganson, of New York, supported the President, and he thought himself entitled to enjoy what no one had surprised or captured the confidence of Abraham's bosom, as was the current phrase. He, calling, insisted that he ought to know the true situation of things military and political, so that he might justify himself among his friends.
The elections of 1864 had resulted in a two-thirds majority and it was therefore certain that the resolution would be agreed to by the next House. Hence there was less inducement for the Democrats to resist its passage by the Thirty-eighth Congress. A small number of Democrats favored the measure. English of Connecticut and Ganson of New York were of the number.
So, when Ganson of New York, and other Democrats, voted "aye," the applause was renewed again and again, and still louder again, when, with smiling face which corroborated the thrilling, fast-spreading, whisper, that "the Amendment is safe!" Speaker Colfax directed the Clerk to call his name, as a member of the House, and, in response to that call, voted "aye!"
Congressman Ganson felt it his duty to see the president about the state of the country. He made a formal call and said to Mr. Lincoln: "Though I am a Democrat, I imperil my political future by supporting your war measures. I can understand that secrecy may be necessary in military operations, but I think I am entitled to know the exact conditions, good or bad, at the front." Mr.
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