The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1867-10-15

OdSO hhos VIZ PiSh HAHk~HSr- t4O &ft-
bune to raise fund for her by the vol
untary subscription of the people was
thwarted. At this point the following
memorandum, the original being in Mrs.
Lincoln's own handwriting, is given:
The question was asked Mrs. Lincoln
what her feelings were in regard to the
Republican party, in consideration of the
unkindness and ingratitude displayed by
them in depriving her of almost all means
of support, the reply was, II could not
relinquish my attachment for the party
to which my husband belonged, and in
whose cause his precious lifo was sacri-
feed, notwithstanding it is composed Of
such men as Weed, Raymond and Sew
ard, who nominally belong to it, aud who
to accomplish their purposes would drag
it down to the lowest depths of degrade
ton. The late President thoroughly
tested these men, and had become fully
aware before his death Of their treachery
and falseness."
MRS. LINCOLN UNDER AN ASSUMED NAME
As the negotiations with Mr.. Brady
proceeded, Mrs. Lincoln deemed it best
that her name should not appear, the rea-
sons for which are given in the following
extract from letter written by her:
[ Extract ofa Letter from Mrs. Lincoln. |
"Through the ingratitude of the Re-
publicans towards the memory of the la
mented President, the family of their
chief have been left to suffer want and
destitution. Therefore it is natural to
suppose that when it became imperatively
necessary for Mrs. Lincoln, the honored
and beloved wife Of the late Presidedt, to
dispose of apparel and jewelry to enable
her to meet the common daily necessities
of life, it was certainly in better taste
that Mrs. Clarke, rather than Mrs. Lin.
coin, should appear in the proceeding.
Although in her overwhelming sorrow she
was by an ungrateful Republican party
deprived of her rightful maintenance, they
should appreciate her delicaey in desiring
her true name and their own ignominy
from being known to the world"
SUBSEQUENT LETTERS.
The next letter presents more in detail
the reasons for her action in this sad
matter, and at the same time expresses
her regret that the ingratitude of Repub-
licans may do injury to the Republican
party.
"CHIcAao, Sept %, 1867.
/" ". II. Brady Esq:
"You write me that reporters are after
you concerning my goods deposited with
you-which, in Consideration of my ur-
gent wants, l assure you am compelled
to rolinquish-and also that there is q
fear that these newsmen will seize upon
the painful circumstances Of your having
these articles placed IN your hands to in
jure the Republican party politically. In
the cause of this party aud for universal
freedom my beloved husbands precious
life was sacrificed, nor for the world would
| do anything to injure the cause. My
heart is ever anxious for its success, not
the very mon for whom my
noble husband did SO much, unhesita-
tingly deprived me of all means of sup
port and left me in pitiless condition.
The necessities of life are upon me, ur.
gent and imperative, and I am scarcely
removed from want-so different from the
lot my loving and devoted husband would
have assigned me-and ind myself left
to struggle for myself. I am compelled
to pursue the only course left me--im-
mediately within the next week to sell
these goods, and if not wholly disposed
of by Wednesday, October Both, on that
day please sell them at auction, after ad-
vertising vcry largely that they are my
goods. Very respectfully,
"MRs. A. LINCOLN.
A STILL FURTHER EXPLANATION.
The last letter of which mention will
be made at this time is the following:
Private.
September 25.'
"W. Il. Brady, Esq:
~ have rejected 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 painfully sensitive; but as
my feelings and pecuniary comfort were
never regarded or even recognized in the
midst of my overwhelming bereavement,
nou that I am pressed in most startling
manner for means of common subsistence
l do not know why should shrink from
an opportunity of improving my trying
position. Being assured that all you do
will be appropriately executed, and in a
manner that will not startle me very
greatly and excite as little comment as
possible, again l shall leave all in your
hands. l am passing through very
painful ordeal, which the country, in re-
membrance of my noble and elevated hus-
band, should have spared me. remain
with great respect, very truly,
MRS. LINCOLN"
"P. S.-As you mention that my goods
have been valued at $4,000. will be
willing to make reduction Of $8,000
and relinquish thom for $4,000, in FIVE
Notwithstanding less If this is not
accomplished, / will continue to adver-
tise largely until every article is sold. ]
must have means to live, at least in a
medium comfortable state. Mrs. l."
Seed Saving must not be forgotten
Seeds should be collected on a dry day