The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-10-09
From tho New York Herald OF the ath.J

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From the New York Herald OF the 4th.l
A short time since no man was more popula
in the United States than Abraham Lincoln
and express their friendship-to himself in pro
tcstations, TO his family in costly and maSniticen
presents. This was in the day OF power, whe
the keen scent of the place hunter told him whel
to fawn and crawl. to slide himself by any mean
to office, SO that the country might repay him TO
the losses sustained in obtaining it, Times, how
ever, have changed. Mr.. Lincoln is no more
Patronage ia no longer in The hands OF his faml
ana the yuitures have howu away Now for on
curious sequel.
IN INcoaNIro ARRIy.i At A HOTEL.
On the 18th OF Septcluber last lady. calling
herself Mrs. Clarke, accompanied by colore'
female servant, arrived at the Union Square Hote
on tho largest of which the name ''Alrs. Lincoln
Springfield, Illinois, was visible though an efof
had evidently been made to erase it, the Letters
lincoln being quite plain, as was also th'
address. A white visiting card. tackled on, Dor M
the name Mrs Clarke, written in pencil. Th'
other trunk had the name "McCay lndlstinctl,
lettered thereon. Those gentlemen at the hote
who had known Mis-. Lincoln thought that thi'
Mrs. Clarke was not she, although others express
ed the opinion that the two were one and tnt
same person.. She went ont but very tiie OUT auIt
her stay OF exactly week. and left on the 18TH
September, promising TO give directions by letter
subsequently as to the disposal of her trunks. II
very soon became known that the lady WAS none
other but Mrs. Lincoln, who, after leaving tine
Union Hotel absented herself from the city. bu
for a very short time, and on her return tool
rooms at the St. Denis Hotel, under the same
name a. when at the Union. Her reasons tol
assuming the fictitious, names are given IN tht
following extracts Oh
LETTER FROM MRS. LINCOLN.
Through the ngratitude of the Republicans TO-
ward the memory of the lamented President, the
family OF their chief have been left TO suffer want
and destitution. Therefore it is natural to sup
pose that when il became imperatively necessary
for Mrs Lincoln, the honored and beloved VIE OF
the late President, to dispose OF apparel and Jew
elry to enable her to meet the common daily neces,
ties OF life, it certainly IN better taste tna'
Mrs. Clarke, rather than Mrs. Lincoln, should ap'
pear in the proceeding. Although in her over
whelming sorrow she was. by an ungrateiui ne
publican party. deprived of her rghtful malnte-
nance, they should appreciate her dellcacy IN de-
string her true name and their own ignominy from
being known TO the world.
MRS. LNcoIN's PEcUNIARy DIFFICULTIES.
Mrs. Lncoln's visit so privately, it was ascer,
tanned, was made for the purpose OF dsposng ol
some OF her personal property, as ner present III
come is inadequate to her wants, she being pos
sessed OF IN all but sl70O year, S300 OF winch
comes from the rent of her old house i'll Spring
field, the remainder being the interest OF the
S25 600 which Congress appropriated for her bene-
ft, in place Of $l0U OiO Which her friends made az
effort to obtain, but which the friends OF the dead
President succeeded in defeating. The lady, mn
mediately after living i'll such splendid STYLE lelt
embarrassed i'll endeavorng to support herseu ana
young ones on So small a Iittance. she went 10
live at second class hotel in Chicago, where ulil-
matelv she found herself scarcely able to pay her
bills. The result VAS her determination to part
with some 0! hen personal effects, and 1t was fof
this purpose that, accompanied Dy her faithful
negro servant Lizzie the only one who left the lux
uries of the White House to follow the fortunes of
the Presidents widow, she visited our city, and
very soon entered into negotiations with we'll
known broker on Broadway, to whom she had pre-
viouslv addressed the following letter:
MRS. LINcoLN's CORRESPONDENCE.
CHICAGO, September 1, 1867.
Mn. BR>py-A notice in New York paper hay
ing attracted my attention, that You sold articles
Of value on commission. prompts me to write yon.
The articles am sending YOU 10 dispose OF were
gifts Of dear friends which only urgent necessity
compels ino TO part with, and am especially anx-
ions chat they shall not be sacrificed. Tho cir-
,lmstances are peculiar and painfully cmbarrass-
ng therefore kopo yCu wiz cndeavor To realize
as much as possible from rhom. Hoping soon to
hear from Won, remain,
Very respectfully yours.
Mrs. a. I.AC0LN.
ChlcAoo September |, 1865.
Mr. BeAp1 Commission Broker, 40. 600 Broad
oau. Ne,c Rork-I have this day sent you person
ii property which / am compelled 20 part with,
and which vou will find OF considerable value.
The articles consist Of four camels hair shaWls,
ace dress and shawls, parasol cover, diamond
ring, two dress patterns, some tuIs, DC. Please
nave them appraised, and confer by letter with
ne Very respectfully
Mrs. a. LINCOLN.
CuIcAao September %, 1866.
". II. BRADY, Eso-You write me tharreporters
ire after you concerning my goods deposited with
rou-which i'll consideration OF my urgent wants,
assure you / am compelled to relinquish-and
ilso that there is g fear that these newsmen will
seize upon the painful circumstances OF YOUR hay
ng these articles placed in your hands to injure
me Republican party politically. In the cause Of
his party and for universal freedom my beloved
'lsbauds precious life was sacrificed nor Tor the
orld would do anything to injure the cause.
My heart IL ever ANXIOUS tor It's success. notwlt-
standing the very men for whom my noble hus-
band did so much, unhesitatin3ly deprived me Of
I'll means OF support, and left me Ill pitlless con-
lition The necessities Of life are upon me, ur-
gent and imperative, aud | am scarcely removed
rom want-so different from tho lot my loving
md devoted husband would have assigned me
md End myself left to struggle for myself.
am compelled to pursue the only course left me-
within the next week to sell these
goods and if not wholly disposed of by Wednes-
Hay, October 80, on that day please sell them at
are my goods
Very respectfully,
MRS a. LINCOLN.
SEPTEMBER o.
u. Il. BRADY, Esq: have reflected upon your
remarks, and have concluded to leave everything
to your good judgment and excellent sense. My
great, great sorrow and loss have made me pain
fully sensitive; but as my feelings and pecuniary
comfort We're never regarded or even recognized
in the midst Of my overwhelming bereavement,
now that l am pressed in most startling manner
for means OF common subsistence, do not know
Why should shrink from an opportunity Of i'm
proving my trying position. Being assured that
all you do will be appropriately executed, and in
manner that will not starte me very greatly and
Gxcite as little comment ss possible, again shall
leave all in your hands. 1 am passing through
very painful ordeal. which the country, IN renem-
brance OF my noble and elevated husband, should
have spared me.
remain. with great respect Very truly,
Mrs. l..
2. S.-As you mention that my goods have been
valued at $2i 900, will he willing to make re-
duction of $4,000, and relinquish them for slG,O00
III notwithstanding less. Ii this is not ac-
will continue to advertise largely I'M
til every article is sold. / must have means TO
live, At least in medium comfortable state.
Alg<. 4.
". f. BRADY, ESD, 60a Broadway, n l.: SIR
The goods are consigned to you by me, to be dis
posed of at private sale or p,iblic auction NY ne
cesslties are SO urgent that give you full discre-
tonary power to act as NY confidential agent at
this time and point. You have my full consent to
use whatever document from me lii your posses
sion, and to act in everything as your Judgment
may dictate | remain, with great respect, very
truly, Mrs. LINCOLN.
THE REPUBLICAN LEADERS.
On being questioned what were her feelings in
regard to the conduct oi the Republican party TO-
wards herself and family. Mrs. Lincoln replied:
Il could not rel!nquish M attachment tor the
party to which my husband belonged, and i'll
whose cause his precious life was sacrificed not
withstandlng 1t Is composed oil such men IA Weed.
Raymond and Seward who nomlnally belong to it,
and who, to accomplish them purposes. would drag
it down to the lowest depths OF degradation The
late President thoroughly tested these men, and
had become fully aware before his death Of their
treachery and falseness." She complains bitterly,
however. tina! men who bes0ught her influence ia
secure tier oficial positions ana professed them
selves he' best friends, should now ignore her al
together and is Dalti;JIlayjy ,-vaya m ,,art;a-