[lentulusgracchus]

Thanks for the post. Quoting,

". On April 15, only a few hours after Lincoln's death, a caucus of Republican leaders was held, at which the tragedy was described as a gift from Heaven, and it was decided to get rid of Lincolnism. Ben Butler was chosen to be Secretary of State."

Or words to that effect. That ought to shut up the snarkers. Thank you, my diligent friend.

[capitan_refugio]

"...the tragedy was described as a gift from Heaven.... Or words to that effect. That ought to shut up the snarkers."

Two wrongs make a right? Sounds like a "logical fallacy" to me.