CHAPTER X.. Fashion, Literature and Art.

FASHION, LITERATURE AND ART. Washington Society Disgruntled--President Lincoln's First Reception --Who were Present--A Famous Supper--Criticisms of the Discontented --Secret Sadness of President Lincoln and his Wife--Death of Little Willie Lincoln--Camp Followers--Literati in Government Employ-- Lectures at the Smithsonian Institution--Commissioner Newton, of the Agricultural Department.