A Mr. Shrigley, of Philadelphia, having been appointed hospital
chaplain, the President sent in his name to the Senate, and his
confirmation was imminent. A deputation came on to protest on the
grounds that he was a Universalist, a large-minded man, who did not
believe in endless punishment. Logically, he believed that "even the
rebels will be saved," concluded the opposition, horrified.
"Well, gentlemen," determined the President gravely, "if that be so,
and there is any way under heaven whereby the rebels can be saved,
then, for God's sake and for their sakes, let the man be appointed."
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