Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1868-05-07
When in one Of these excited moods, she would

Hundreds Of them are getting immensely rich of
the patronage, Of my husband, and it is but fan
that they should help me out of my embarrassment.
II will make demand Of them, and when I tell
them the facts they cannot refuse to advance what
ever money I require. " ''. - '- -.'' ~ /
'w1LI you BRUSH MY BRIsnEs DOWN ?''''
In packing, Mrs Lincoln gave away everything
intimately connected: with the President, as she
said that she could not bear to be reminded Of the
past. The articles were given to those who were
regarded as the warmest of Mr. Lncoln's admi-
rers. All of the presents: passed through my
hands The dress Mrs. Lincoln wore on the night
Of the assassination, was given to Mrs. Slade, the
wife Of on old and faithful messenger. The cloak,
stained with the President blood, was given to
me, as also was the bonnet worn on the same mem
orable night. Afterwards received theconb and
brush that Mr. Lincoln used during his residence
at the White House. With the same comb and
brush / had often combed his head. When almost
ready to go down to the reception, he would turn
to me with quizzical look, "Wel, Madam Eliza
beth, will you brush my bristles down to-nigh
'LIzABETH QUOTES MRS. TOoDLEs.
There was much surprise when Mrs. Lincoln
left the White House what her fifty or sixty boxes,
not to count her score of trunks, could contain.
Had the government not been SO liberal in furnish
ing the boxes it is possible that there would have
been less demand for 80 much transportation. The
boxes were loosely packed, and many Of them with
articles not worth carrying away. Mrs. Lincoln
had passion for boarding old things, believing,
with Toodles, that they were handy to have about
the house." "a. ..,..f -
! The bonnets that she brought with her from
Springfield in addition to every one purchased
during her residence in Washington, were packed
in the boxes and transported to Chicago. She re-
marked that she might find use for the material
some day, and it was prudent tolook to the future.
I am sorry to say that Mrs. Lincoln's foresight in
regard to the future was confined to cast off co-
thing, as she owed at the time of the Presidents
death, different store bills amounting to $4,000.
Mr.. Lincoln knew nothing of these bills, and the
only happy feature Of his assassination was that he
died in ignorance Of them. Had he known to
what extent his wife was involved, the fact would
have embittered the only pleasant moments Of his
life 7 disclose this secret in regard to Mrs. Lin
coins debts, in order to explain why che should
subsequently have labored under pecuniary embar.
rassment.
THE ORIGIN OF THE RIVALRY BETWEEN Mr.. DOUG.
LAS AND MR.. LINCOLN.
| Mrs Lincoln, from her girlhood up, had an am.
bition to become the wife of President. When
little girl, as was told by one of her sisters she
was disposed to be little noisy at times, and was
selfwilled. One day she was romping about the
room, making more noise than the nerves Of hel
grand mother could stand. The old lady looked
over her spectacles, and said, in q commanding
tone: ...-.., ~ .--.-. -.-.as
"Sit down, Mary Do be quiet. What on eartf
do you suppose will become ofyou ifyou 60 ir
this way?" .,.-
"Oh, will be the wife Of q President some day, y
carelessy answered the petted child. e..
Mrs Lincoln, as Miss Mary Todd, was quite q
belle in Springfield, ILL.,, and from all accounts she
was fond Of flirting. She generally managed tc
keep half dozen gentlemen biting at the hook
that she baited so temptingly for them. The
world, if mistake not, are not aware that the RI
valry between Mr. Lincoln and Mr.. Stephen A.
Douglas commenced over the hand of Miss Mary
Todd. The young lady was ambitious, and she
smiled more sweetly upon Mr. Douglas and Mr.
Lincoln than any of her other admirers, as they
were regarded as rising men. She played her part
so we'll that neither of the rivals, for long time
could tell who would win the day. Mr.. Douglas
first proposed for her hand, and she discarded
him. The young man urged his suit boldly
"Mary, you do not know what you are refusing
You have always had an ambition to become the
wife of a President Of the United States. Pardon
the egotism, but fear that in refusing my hand
tonight you haye thrown away your best chance
to ever rule in the White House" ...
'I do not understand you Mr.. Douglas"
'Then will speak more plainly You know,
Mary, that I am ambitious, like yourself and
something seems to whisper in my ear, You will
be President some day. Depend upon it shall
make stubborn fight to win the proud position. y
"You have my best wishes, Mr. Douglas still
| I cannot consent to be your wife. shall become
Mrs. President, or am the victim of false proph,
cts, but it will not be as Mrs. Douglas"
I have this little chapter in romantic history
from the lips of Mrs. Lincoln herself
At one of the receptions at the White House,
shortly after the first Inauguration, Mrs. Lincoln
| Joined in the promenade with Senator Douglas
He was holding bouquet that had been presen'
ted to her, and as they moved along he said:
"May, it reminds me of old times to have you
lean upon my arm" .s. -
'tYou refer to the days of our youth. I must
do you the credit, Mr.. Douglas, to say that you
were gallant beau"
'tNot only beau, but lover. Do you remem'
ber the night our Irritation was brought to an end
| 'sDistinctly You now see that was right. l
am Mrs. President, but not Mrs. Douglas" " :,
'True, you have reached the goal before me,
but I do not despair. Mrs. Douglas-a nober
woman does not live-if I am spared, may posi-.
bly, succeed you as Mrs. President. D."