, 1881-03-06


ing occupied 4 seat during President
:Jolnson's term of Office. and Mr.. WASH
burne,, then resident of Galena, was for a
brief period Secretary of State, while Gen.
Rawlings occupied the position of Secretary
of War during portion Of Gen. Grants first
term; but Chicago has not hitherto counted
Cabinet Minister among her citizens.
It is understood that Mr.. Lincoln has not
yet received an official notification of his ap-
pointment, and therefore has not notified the
President Of his acceptance or declinat1on.
although 1t is Of course presumed ilo Will
not refuse the honor conferred upon him.
It Is breach Of etluuet for a gentleman In
Mr.. Lincoln's position to say whether he will
or will not accept until he has heard from
the President, and notified him Of his inten-
tfons. and therefore no reporter vexed him
with unnecessary questions. 1t IS safe to
predict, however, that lie Will accept me
lie will discharge the duties most acceptably.
AS will be seen elsewhere, the Republican
clubs, at their meetings held yesterday even-
ing,
ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSIVE oF
THEIR PLEASURE
at atjd Mr' L1ne0ln's selection by President Gar
On the subject Of AIr. Lincotn's appoint
ment, Dir. Murry Nelson said to d TRIBUNE
reporter yesterday:
Il think the appointment isa good one,
Mr.. Lincoln il an excellent office man, and
has a great deal Of ability and character: lie
will keep things In order in his Office. Hook
upon his appointment as deserved complt-
ment to his own ability, to the State he rep
III b: L. Purlngton, President Of the
County Board, said: IT think LINCOLN will
make an excellent Cabinet officer. Between
ourselves, I would not be surprised if 4e was
to become President Of Of the II United ed, States tate:
ness-lnal1, hard worker, and will fill the
position creditably. Iwould have liked to
see him Secretary Of the Interior, but am
well pleased at seeing linn placed where lie
is"
AID. De. Shorey said that while he be-
lieyed the position was rendered to Mr. Lin-
coin out Of respect to his late father, he
thought that he would make good Cabinet
officer. He had good deal Of nativ; ability
taking, aud would Keep his office in capital
order. He supposed that President Garfield
was SO placed that it was a qucs-
tinn with him. whether. Emery Storrs
or Robert Lincoln. should have, 4
place in the Cabinet, and he chose the less
brilliant man after duly considering the mat
ter. The surroundings which Mr. Lincoln
would have at the Cabinet would be such as
to give credit to the Administration, and the
sentiment attaching to bis appointment
ministration.
Robert Todd LINCOLN, the eldest son and
only surviving child Of Abraham Lincoln.
was burn rs SpcinEsd aa t P;;;S. ANA ,sts lie
Exeter. N: Il, and, having entered Harvard,
graduated the summer Of 1854. Four months
subsequently he became 4 member OF the
Harvard Law School. But before iin-
1fsns is ars the e1fss sa was ns went cn den ieso
Grants ig statf with the rank Of Captain, from
Feb 20 to June 10, 1865, serving until the
War closed. He then returned to his law
books. and completed his studies. He 10
Bar by the Supreme Court Of the State, Feb.
25 1861. In September of the following year
he was married in Washington, BY Bishop
Simpson; to Mary Harlan, daughter Of eX-
spent six months Of the summer and
fall Of 1873 i'll Europe, aud, on re.
turning to Chicago, he associated himself
with Mr.. Edward S. Ishanl, i'll law practice,
and the two have been partners ever since,
city, and doing q large and lucrative busl-
ness. Mr.. Lincoln, politically, followed III
the footsteps Of his ilustrious father. and is
''stalwart" Republican,, though, with two
exceptions, he has taken no active part in
politics. lie was conspicuous several years
ago In sguclching the gang of robbers who
controlled the South Town, and voted them
selves enormous salaries for doing nothing
He was elected Supervisor, and put
the affairs Of the town in good shape, and.
since then. not a dollar OF taxes has been
levied for town purposes He came to the
front again last year, favorinS Gen. Grant
for President. He was 4 delegate to the
State Convention, and was chosen to repre-
sent in part his Congressional district in tile
National Convention, but gave up his place
to Stephen A. Douglas, Jr: He was Presi
dental Elector OIL the Republican ticket,
it may be stated that he received Il larger n1n
ber Of votes than any of his associates. Mr..
Lincoln is a man Of yigor. ability, and exec
utive capacity, and, like his father, has COM
mon sense, and is known for his good jutg-
ment and unaffected mndesty. Besides, he
Is energetic, and loves to work.