The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1867-10-20
M r S. LIN c u NJ.

Her Treatment by tho Republican Party in
the White House and Out Of It-AcsinG on
the Dcfcasivc-She Threatens to Tell Tales
a subscription for Her Relief.
Not the least among the difficulties which surround
the radical party the attitude assumed by Mrs. Lin
coin in view OF the III treatment she has al
their hands. Popular Judgment and party feeling md
frequently curious expression and appear in many DIFF
fereut phases nut the party which afford let the
widow Of their martyred chief appear aims
appealing with indignant protest, from their neglcc,
Of and Indifference to necessities TO the great sym
pathetic heart OF the nation, must needs have strong
hold upon the popular feeling not to sustain material
damage therefrom. For some reason a. yet unex-
planned, but which will probably be learned at some
future day. Mrs Lincoln has always been honorcd with
the special dislike Of tine party who made up her hus.
bands constituents. Whether II that her clear good
sense and sound judgment literposed stumbling block
to the accomplishment OF OF their favorte schemes
which required Presidential o-cpcra,on-possbly
accorded but for her opposinonoT the consciousness
that she cvey knew their purposes the entire
radical press Of tho country have been uusparng in
their abuse OF ner since her enre IN tho role OF the mis-
tress Of The White Houss.
IL was charged against her that she a secsssionst
or OF rebel procilvties, and tho circumstance OF
relative OF hers holding n position IN the Contcd-
crate service was repeated from one end OF the coun-
trv the other proof positive OF dsunion sympathy
her part. This SANDER was, however, but shotyed
the daily lite Of tho woman supplying such refutaon as
could not be ignored She next abused for want OF
taste either that she dressed badly exravaganty
showiIy Her manner and department were carcaiured
In the vilest manner and the homey, wilcy qualities
which should have earned the hottest respect made
the subject Of Jest and abuse. Every effort was made
TO weaken her influence with her husband but the pure
heart OF Honest Old Abe surely conscious Of her
worth 10 be at all affected by tho calumnies uttered
against her and the little woman y enjoyed his con-
dence and aceton up 70 tho very hour OF his sad end
When tho nation put on It's garb OF woe for his sudden
taking OIL. and with bowed head and mournful mein
follow ed pa resting place the ashes OF the mar
tyr, SANDER stood rebuked and ceased TO give
utterancc to ts malice. So soon, however. as
the lrst shock OF awe and grief had passed away,
the bitterness Of III feeling sought now opportunities Tot
expression A proposition IN discharge OF the nation 8
sacred trust tho pccunnry welfare o. the widow and
children unexpectedly bercavcd, was defeated II o
spirit OF simple luminosity TO tac object OF this intended
donation and not satisfied with this when the stricken
woman. weighed down by too weight Of grief retired
from Presidential mansion 10 seek retirement, II vas
boldly asserted by her enemies that she had been robbng
Il Of iis furniture. Mrs. Lincoln has waited time
for justice TO DO done her, not alone in
forever the object Of the worst persecution.
Having, ia the life she entered upon no need for
many OF the costly dresses and much Of the jewelry
which the duty OF receiving and presiding IN be.
sary during her soouru there 10 was but natural that
she should seek 10 dispose OF them the best possible
advantage but this simple act OF private Judgment,
permitted TO any woman, has become the occasion OF
as TO disgrace tho country forever in The
eyes OF Europe. IL has likewise, OF course,
demonstrated TO Mrs. lincoln who were her
friends and taught her how Insignificant was the faction
public Information OF her necessities having become
generally known, the ofers or assist
ance, that was decided under the advise Of CON-
pe'snt 10 Judge ~ the matter 70 open subscription