The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1891-04-23

Ruskin says. The home lives OF all
great men and women are simple.
Abraham Lincoln, 10 the White House
was q wonderful example OF the truth OF
this saying.
From his humble home IN the West be
brought into public life the notions OF
plain, frugal living, and to the day OF his
death adbe,ed TO them strictly The dis
couraged steward complained bitterly OF
his utter lack Of appreciation OF his finest
work, and never quite forgave him for say
ing to Mr. Lovejoy. who was dining with
him one day, None OF this fummery goes
10 the tired spot. And once be was heard
to say TO his wife. l do wonder why we
never get such good meat hnd potatoes 10
Washington as We used to have in Illinois!
Do you know, Msry2
During the later years Of his life he ate
80 little aud so irregularly that often Dooo
time found bis breakfast untasted. ani
Secretary Stanton one day remarked: Mr..
Lincolp, whose dinner is this, | wonder,
covered up so nicely? 1t will be cold
very soonl
Dinner? Why that's my breakfast
What time is it. Stanton2 | do feel kind
Of empty
Through the influence Of Hon. Oven
lLovejoy Miss Alice JohDstone Of Chicago
was appointed to desk in the postofice'
During her first winter in Washington she
slipped on an 10y pavement, and for three
months was confined TO her room. Ill and
discouraged. she determined to return to
the West, and give mp her office. Mr..
Loyejoy spoke to Mr.. Lincoln OF her sad
condition, and said in his great hearted
way.
II l hadn't five girls Of my own Id adopt
Alice! My wife always has room for one
more At home.
See here, Lovejoy, we need just such
grill III speak to Mary NJ once.
50. to make II long story short, Alice be
came member Of the presidents family
Her capabilities we're quickly discovered
BY all; her work admired and commented
on by guests and servante. She proved
perfect comfort to the lonely. sorrowfu
man, wrighed down with the nations fst'
and to the busy woman, 10 the wlifl o
fashionable life. constant treasure.
Tad remarked 10 his father one day:
are having better times since Allie camr
because, you see. can have all TIN
boys | want to now. She don't mind on
parties and can get anything OF the cook
Alice WAS deeply attached to the family
and especially impressed with the gsntl
domestic life OF the president Sb
said:
Should live to be 100 years old. tb
kind, quie. good morning Of the sadfsced
tired man whom saw every dsy will nev
or cease 10 thrill my hesrtl l used !
watch him standing with his arms folded
looking steadily from the south windows
| across the Potomac. towards the battle
! fields. 10 pale. not st all rested from th
| work Of yesterday. and yet mp since day
break, looking over his maps. longe
, TO help biml
Mr.. Lincoln ate little and slept less; l.
grew more gsnnt and wan as the last yes
! crept on. The servants went 10 Mrs. LII
coin with complsints; they served lunc
. upstairs. TO save bis time; bat hours ate
D ward would find it untouched.
: Ahcel Mrs Lincoln Exclaimed one mor
D ing. Do you know how TO make 30 old
= fashioned dish Of fricasseel chickeuf NJ
. on toast as ~e have 1t nova days. but wit
small cream biscuits. and thick crea
Q gravy poured over them. oil ssfvel on
II large plstter. | used 10 cook chicken IN
. v.y when we were 6r.t m,r,isa, and n
s husband would cay. Mary. that is b' &
D kipel DJyou think you could DO ~
o scily soi
"a Oh, let ms Try Alice said. Il would
!, 90 good 70 zee Mr.. Lincoln esil
a She bsd no trouble with the entire Tor
a below stars. The cook, steward. waiter
" and the use Of the shining range comb
b ed 70 perfect the dish.
/, A table vas laid 10 Mrs. Liocoln's ~
D. vsts sit,insroom; old'iashionsd piaks sl'
, ised the quaint meal; attendants and vai
,ers we're dismissed.