Lincoln Story Book, The

<h3>"THE ADMINISTRATION CAN STAND IT IF THE TIMES CAN."</h3> <p>Mrs. Hugh McCulloch and Mrs. Dole (Indian Commissioner) went to Mrs. Lincoln's reception. The host expressed constant gladness to see the ladies, as "they asked no offices."</p> <p>Mrs. McCulloch protested that she did want something.</p> <p>"I want you to suppress the Chicago <i>Times</i> because it does nothing but abuse the Administration."</p> <p>McCulloch was in the treasury.</p> <p>"Oh, tut, tut! We must not abridge the liberties of: the press or the people! [Footnote: The suspension of the Habeas Corpus Act, 1863, was sorely against the President's sentiments, fond of liberty himself and fixed on constitutional rule--but he bowed to the inevitable. Nevertheless, he softened the rod, and many imprisoned under the edict were never brought to trial.] But never mind the Chicago <i>Times</i>! The Administration can stand it, if the <i>Times</i> can." <br/> <br/> <br/></p> <div style="break-after:column;"></div><br />