he accepted and choosed bowie knives. they went to kentucky last friday night and have not been heard from since. we think we have disagreements. when we do, i hope we'll keep them not only in state, but also in this chamber where the people's business is supposed to be settled. [ applause ] mr. carpenter's letter wasn't mainly about duels or haircuts. he wrote it because he'd gone to see the newly elected president, abraham lincoln, who had spent that day, his 52nd birthday, in indianapolis. young carpenter described lincoln's arrival at lafayette road, the procession down washington, pennsylvania, ohio and illinois streets to the bates house hotel. seeing the new president filled carpenter with hope, he said, that soon our government will be remodeled. i like the term. these measures i have mentioned are part of our continuing remodeling project. in three weeks, the entire world will fix its eyes on this city and our state. it should be a magic moment. i hope a matter of pride to every hoosier everywhere. but the super