<h3>"NO PLACING THORNS IN THE SIDE OF MY WORST ENEMY!"</h3>
<p>The Free Constitution of Maryland was the work of Lincoln. His and
its supporters made a party to go to Washington and congratulate the
President on the victory. They had a band and serenaded him in the
White House until he came forth. But he said, to the dampening of
their ardor, when the cheering had subsided:</p>
<p>"My friends, I appreciate this honor very highly, but I am very sorry
to see you rejoice over the defeat of those opposed to us. It is
furthest from my desire to place a thorn in any one's side, though
he be my worst enemy."--(Recited by Mr. Hy. G. Willis, Baltimore,
in the <i>Sun</i> of that city.)
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