The New Orleans crescent. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1866-1869, 1868-04-26


Davis. and for four years an inmate OF the White
House, and Mrs. Encoln's next friend" The
chapters of this book are entitled as foloss:
Girlhood and its Sorrows" In the Family OF
Jefferson Davis as Mrs D's Confidential servant"
My Introduction to Mrs. Lincoln" " Behind the
Scenes, =" The Assassination OF Mr.. Lincoln"
Secret History of Mrs. Lncoln's Wardrobe In
New York, - etc.
Mrs. Keckley hes told her story plainly aud
clearly, and with sufficient piquancy. Mrs. Lin.
coin speaks her mind freely In the book, and oc.
cssionslly cIitiezes very sharply some persons In
whom she has evidently lost confidence. Upon
reading the book with consider sble care, says the
New York Commercial Advertiser, we are sure
hat the structures Of this paper upon the sale OF
Mrs. Lncoln's wardrobe we're amply deserved,
End that the half has not been told in regard TO
this woman. She discl0ses her character in this
book most freely.
MRS. LINCOLN AT THE WHITE HOUSE.
Passing over vast amount of other matter. we
come TO the campaign of 1884, and Mrs. Lncoln's
peculiar method Of conducting it.
In 1864 much doubt existed in regard to the re-
election Of Mr. Lincoln, and the White House was
besieged by all grades of politicians. Mrs. Lin
coin was often blamed for having certain class
of men around her.
II have an object in view, Elizabeth" she
| said 10 me lin reference to this matter. " In
political canvass il is policy TO cultivate every ele.
ment OF strength. These men have influence, aud
we require influence to re-elect Mr.. Lincoln. l
will be clever TO them until after the election, aud
| then, il we remain at the White House, will
| drep every one OF ihem and let them know vefy
plainly that only made tools of them. They are
an nnpIncipled set, and | don't mind little
double dealing with them"
docs Mr.. Lincoln know what your purpose
| islp asked.
"God, no; he would never sanction such pro-
| Feeding so / Keen him in the dark AID will tell
| him Of 1t when all is over"
| Mrs. Lincoln was extremely anxious that her
| husband should be elected president of the
| United States. 10 endeayOring to make display
| becoming her exalted position she had 70 iacur
| many expenses Mr.. Lincoln's salary was made
| onaie IN meet them. and she was forced co ruu 10
| sebt hoping that good fortune would favor her
ind enable her 10 extricate herself from an EN-.
| barrassino sithation She bOupht the most ex.
nensivs Goods ON credit and in the summer of
1894 enormous unnald hills stared her In the face
| -, 80, -, p,,nrs
Aks' LihooLS DEBTS.
Mrs Lincoln has long conversanon with mrs.
kecsley 10 regard 10 ner aeots, ana her plans Ior
meeting their payment. We quote:
portion at Stewards. in New York. You under
stand, Lizabeth, that MT. Lincoln mas out niue
idea OF the expense OF woman wardrobe ne
elances at my rich dresses, and Is happy IN tne
from him supply my wants. must dress IN costly
materials. i1e people scrnsinlze every article
that wear win cHucal curi0slty' Inc very Iact
Of having grown mp in the West subjects me TO
more searching observation. To keepup appear
aDees must have money, more than Nc Lincoln
can spare me. lie Is TOO honest 10 make penny
cn sac oil MS talaIy ooh.eqlen.y nay; anu
'', ..And a. Gnno,n dos NO. even snsnset how
,,,cI Won oxe91
1GS Nc ~ ,his Was n favorita axnression of
h. "a "a could nof have him snsnect If he
Lna,T ,hs. he sifa wss involved no the extent
,bat che IL the knowledge wonId drive him mad.
Ne is so sincere ana straightforward himself.
,nat- ba ia sbocLed Inv the ouplieitv of Others
us 49, ne. know a Ting ahont arv debis ana 7
LIN h3s hsnniness NOT 10 sneak 81 NV avn too
much N allow him 10 know ANYTHING. This Is
nSst tr' uslssme so much If he il realeeted. /
| con Zen him in ionoranee of nv Affairs. butif he
CA fesp SI nm ~ b hils vii ne sent II and he
ii tnoS an ~ and somsth,ng lilo bvs,arica al
~ n Ano" a. L. anu '0'''''e INV y
Mr.. lincoln sometimes feared that the poll
,;aian nnnfd 90, MA 81 ,ha ns,,i 'njars ~ her
ais end nsa ,hsm in the nTesidentisl csmnaign
'sinst ~" her r Snsbsna: and when this thpugh,
occurred IN her she was almost crazy with
anxiety and fear.
When in one of these excited moods she would
fsrcsIv excIaim:
{" The Republican politicians mus. pay nv
debts Hundreds of them are getting Immensely
| Yich or The natrone0e az NV husband and II i
lint fair mat thew Should help me out of my
| embarrassment will make a demand OF
Them. and when | tell them the facts, they
cannot refuse 10 advance whatever money /
reonire -
piouant chapter is that upon the exhibition
and sals of the wardrobe. All the correspond
snce 3 given in full. and the whole disgraceful
affair ia paraded at length.
MR.. LISCoLs's PETS.
Mr.. Lincoln was fond Of pets. He had two
goats that knew the sound OF his voice, and when
be called them they would come bounding to his
side. in the warm bright day, he and Tad would
sometimes play in the yard with these goats fol
an hour at q time. One Saturday afternoon
went TO the White House to dress Mrs. Lincoln
had nearly completed ny task when the presi
dent came in. Ii was bright day, aud walking
to the window, he looked down into the yard
smiled. aud turning to me, asked:
MADAM Elizabeth Iyou are fond of pets, are
you notYn
20 yes, sir" answered.
"WeIl, come here and look at my two goats.
believe they are the kndest and best goats in thu
world. See how they sniff the clear air, and skin
spd play in the sunshine. Whew! what jump.
be exclaimed, as one of the goats made a LOFT
spring. "Msdsme Elizabeth, did you ever before
see such an active goal?" missing moment, h'
continued, " He feeds on my bounty, and jumps