Warm. Our house is very quiet today, with all the children away visiting. Time for reflection and silent communion with those we knew-gone forever. How much of our past life was good or profitable, and how much was wasted. Have we done our best and how wisely? How little influence does one life have on the great stream of civilization, as it gushes onward. So it now is evident in Washington. With all this attention on President making, rather than the interests of the country. Stanton, Chase, and Seward are busy laying the hopes for their chances of occupying the White House. I think all three are destined for defeat.