The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1867-10-18
Mrs. Lincoln s Effects.
From the Cleveland Herald.

very simple lndulgences, ano Wh0St
sphere was one of very limited circumfer-
ence, suddenly raised to the possession ol
an income of seventeen hundred dollars
per year, with profusion of shaw's
ranging from seventy FIVE dollars, to two
thousand dollars, with dress patterns
costing four thousand dollars, with
fiounces worth one hundred and fifty dol
lars, parasol costing two hundred and
fifty dollars. and handkerchief valued al
eighty dollars, with diamond rings to
match, cannot expect plain economical
people to believe her when she complains
of being pressed for means of common
subsistence. The facts are just these =
Judge Davis, Liucoln's administrator, re-
ported that the estate was worth $75,-
600. Congress gave Mrs. Lincoln the
Presidents unexpired years salary and
also gave her $4,000 besides, the same
as was allowed to the ,late Mrs. General
Harrison. Congressman Wentworth press
ed Mrs. Lincon's claim for one hundred
thousand dollars, but Congress did not
think such a gift iusti6able. There are
other facts that should see the light, and
perhaps would explain Mrs Lncoln's pres
ent Strengthened circumstances. Among
such facts is this that bill for some SIS,
600 for jewelry purchased by Mrs. Lincoln
was presented to Congress and disalowed,
and the secrets of that committee could dl-
vulge most remarkable items that through
Mrs Lincoln was presented for payment
we hope these things will be made public,
and that it also may be known what the
forty hinge boxes sent to Chicago from the
White House after the death of MIR. Lin
coin, contained. Let the country know
the fact that it required an appropriation
of one hundred thousand dollars to make
good the spoiation at the White Honse,
and let it be proved who had the benefit OF
such pluhdering.
New York Dispatch in Pittsburg Commercial
New York, Oct 4.
Mrs. Lincoln still remains here, and in
sists on thc sale of her personal effects at
auction. Prominent members Of the Uni
on League visited her last night, and of
fered to raise large sum of money for her
support, provided she will recant, and
take her clothes back to her house. Thi,
offer she refused in the most ungraciouS
manner, and said she was bent upon pun
ishing certain politicians, among whom arc
Weed Greeley, Raymond, Seward, anC
johnson.
From the Springfield Republican
That dreadful woman Mrs Lincoln, who
is in the open market with her useless fin
cry, will not let the people forget her OF
remember her only with respect as the wild
ow of beloved patriot, as they would, be
Slad TO do, but persists in forcing her re
pugnant individuality before the world, t.
the great modification oc the nation, ant
the scandal of all real friends of her hus
band. In order to drive better bargain
with her jewels and clothes, she has writ
ten various vulgar and unwomanly letters
and caused them to be published in tn
Hew York papers. The gentlemen tt
| whom the goods were sent tried to rur
suade her to withdraw them, but withou
avail, and then to get prominent Republic
ans 10 take them privately at such price
as would satisfy her demands This alst
failing, she instructed him to put them be
fore.
From the Albany Journal.
We publish day scathing commen
tary by the New ork Commercial Adre,
tiser upon the recent movement of Mrs
Lincoln, in connection with the sale of sur
plus articles from her wardrobe and he
jewery. 1t is very severe but publ
opinion will pronounce it just. 1t is diff
| hcult In such case as this to speak in de
served terms of the misbehavior Of an in
dividual, more especially when that in viz
tue of her connections occupied the exalte
position of first lady of the republic. Blu
it cannot be disguised that in the cours
she has seen 6t to adopt, Mrs. Lincoln ha
dishonored her country, herself and tn
memory of her lamentcd husband. 1t
impossible to think without chagrin an
notifications of the criticisms which wi
| be pronounced upon our character abroa
in view of this spectacle-the widow of
President hawking her surplus apparel, an
with view to creating market tor he
wares, charging her countrymcn with mean
uess and engratitudc, and threatening t
make revelation Of personal secrets, unfa
vorable to those who have been prominen
in public affairs. By this conduct, Mrs
Lincoln invites and justifes animadversio
upon herself She suggests inquiry respet
ting her career as mistress of the Whit
| House, and as to the methods in which sh
became possessed of the magnificent ar
tccs which are now offered for sale. An
she revives the whisperngs which prevail
ed during the life time of her husband, tha
| A'li. LtISUii III iiiS SICdU bIiSSlOu, Ndc H'
aided and blessed by the wisest and best {
wifes. Congress voted Mrs. Lincoln tn
sum of $25 900. In addition to this, sb
had some property, which was accumulate
by her husband in the practice of his legs
profession She herself says that beside
owning a comfortable home, she enjoys a
income of Sl,70O year. A woman of n;
tive pride and modesty, gifted with tax
and prudence in management, would liz
very handsomely upon this sum. Thal
are many widows whose husbands fell upo
the field of battle, who would be yer
thankful to receive one third as much.-
Mrs Lincoln has not therefore the plea Z
necessity to warrant her most unfortunat
exhibitions The American people al
never disposed to be ungcnerous. The
would not permit the widow or children
their martyr President to suffer. Bnt
does not follow that they are under any obi
cation to encourage tasets and habits of e J
travagance, OF to so enrich Mrs. Mrs. Lii
coin that she may enjoy in a private sphel
those Injuries which she was able to con
mand as mistress of the White House.
From the New York World.
1t will strike Europeans as very odd ih
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