The President And Ben. Butler

Sonae gentlemen, in couversation witl the Prefident a few days ago, expressec tbeir doubts as to Butler's capacity as an officer in the field. " VVell," said Mr Lincoln, " if he does not sucoeed it wil not be my fault. I have set three o niy best Generáis to watoh him - Buld; Sniith, Gillmore andVV eitzell. Now, i they caa't keep him froui doing hai ui am sure I ought not to be held respousible for what he does."