Kenyan gospel singer, Mary Lincoln’s bud£s leaked online. The nud£s were leaked online shortly after blogger, #marthamwihakihinga dropped hints that they are in possession of very hot nud£s of a leading Kikuyu vernacular singer. Hinga gave a vivid description of #marylincoln without naming her. The blogger claimed the #singer was sending her nud£s to a wealthy man who was to pay her Ksh35,000 rent at an apartment along Kiambu road. Hinga wrote; "One very last one at noon I will be off for the rest of this year of the Lord 2022. Nothing stinks like hypocrisy in the images I got hold of. One of your favourite female musicians who resides at Nyawira Apartment along Kiambu road is seen entertaining an unidentified male, who is not the husband with a video call, nak£d like an animal in the bathroom. She is doing this for money 35,000 rent better explained as HOEING! I am doing this zero remorse, I have never regretted exposing harlots who hide behind church. Kama ni wewe huyo wa dines kata miti sasa!" In the leaked video, Mary Lincoln was seen covered in a white towel before she stripped completely nak£d and exposed her well-toned body to the camera, entertaining a male who was on a video call with her. The gospel singer is married as a second wife to former Kameme FM presenter Njogu Wa Njoroge. Martha Mwihaki Hinga, a popular name on Kenya Facebook sphere, is a faceless blogger who has managed to unleash terror on the Central region’s gospel industry. #kenya #mycelebrityandi https://www.instagram.com/p/CkfwM3OLF-G/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Presidential Polkas

Though the word “polka” brings forth images of accordions, lederhosen, and Oktoberfest, in the 1860’s, polka was a new music trend that was taking Europe and the U.S. by storm. What had started as a folk dance from Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) quickly spread across Europe due to the printing of sheet music in the 193o’s. The ability to record the music and share it via sheet music allowed for polka to travel to bands all across Europe. Eventually, the upper classes within the U.S. began to enjoy the new sound from Bohemia. With the influx of immigrants to the U.S. during this period, it’s no surprise that many of them brought along instruments and continued to play music that reminded them of home.

 As is true with most songs, the ability to dance as well; and the subject of the music are vitally important. It is of no surprise that many songs have well-known individuals as their topic. The Lincoln Collection has a few polka pieces, generally centered on the 1860 Presidential election. With all the parades, conventions, and speeches, having music to show the prowess and candidacy of someone within the party could be a helpful (and entertaining) push to victory.

 For example, “The Rail Splitters Polka” by A. Neuman is one such instrumental polka that focuses around young Lincoln and his “railsplitter” persona. 

 Another example of a Lincoln-related polka is one by the same name as above, the “Rail Splitters Polka” by Harry L. Tatnall. 

 Lincoln was not the only candidate that had his own polka music. In 1860, the “Douglas Polka” was written and published by J. Church Jr. about Stephen Douglas, who was on the Northern Democratic ticket for the presidency. 

 Conventions weren’t the only reason for polka music. Music was composed about events going on, including Sanitary Fairs that were held to raise funds for the United States Sanitary Commission. These uplifting and recognizable sounding songs were both played at the conventions and had their sheet music available afterwards for continued revelry. 

Some polka pieces actually focused on plays that were popular during the day. One is “Our American Cousin Polka”, based on the crowd-pleasing comedy by Tom Taylor. Using popular culture to inform the focus of music, including polka, was not unusual and could also be incorporated in the performances themselves. 

One of the more interesting polka pieces in the Lincoln Collection is one named after Lincoln’s wife: The Mary Todd Lincoln polka. Mary was often criticized for her clothing, decorating, and celebration in a time of warfare (she would have been criticized had she not done any of the aforementioned things, though). With the upcoming White House Ball in February of 1862, Lincoln enlisted Francis M. Scala, the leader of the Marine band, to play at the reception.

One of the songs played that night was the “Mary Todd Lincoln Polka.” The sheet music was hidden within the Lincoln Collection, and you can hear the full music here: http://contentdm.acpl.lib.in.us/digital/collection/p15155coll1/id/2343/rec/1

Pres. Abraham Lincoln’s sons Willie and Tad Lincoln with their cousin Lockwood Todd - 1861

"It is my pleasure that my children are free, happy and unrestrained by parental tyranny.   Love is the chain whereby to bind a child to its parents."  Abraham Lincoln

Both Mary and Abraham Lincoln, for different reasons, didn't have happy childhoods.  To the displeasure of others, both parents were known to indulge their children.  

In October of 1847, as the family journeyed to Washington D.C., they stopped in Lexington to visit the Todd relatives.

By chance, Mrs. Todd's nephew, Joseph Humphreys had been traveling on the same train as the Lincolns. Arriving at the Todd home before them, Humphreys immediately began describing his journey:

"Aunt Betsy, I was never so glad to get off a train in my life.  There were two lively youngsters on board who kept the whole train in turmoil, and their long legged father, instead of spanking the brats, looked please as Punch and aided and abetted (them) in their mischief."

As he looked out of the window, he could see the family getting out of a carriage. Horrified,  Humphreys exclaimed, "Good Lord!  There they are now!" He was not seen again at the Todd's until after the Lincolns left.

Not everyone had the same reaction to the Lincolns as Humphreys.  For the next three weeks the Lincolns visited Mary's many relatives.  Lincoln romped with Bobby, Eddie and Emilie, Mary's nine-year-old half-sister.  The future widow of Confederate General Ben Helm recalled that at the end of their time together, "we hated to see them go".

#marylincoln (at National Museum of American History) https://www.instagram.com/p/CSe4YM2HUrs/?utm_medium=tumblr

President Lincoln’s assassination devastated a nation that had just begun to rediscover some happiness at the end of four years of civil war. For Mary Lincoln it was a deep personal tragedy which she would mourn every day for the rest of her life. Learn more about Mary Lincoln by following the link in our profile. ... Photo: Mary Lincoln in mourning attire, 1865. ... #ilhousegop #throwbackthursday #tbt #marylincoln #abrahamlincoln #history #illinois #illinoishistory #mourning http://bit.ly/2P1AFoD

President Lincoln’s assassination devastated a nation that had just begun to rediscover some happiness at the end of four years of civil war. For Mary Lincoln it was a deep personal tragedy which she would mourn every day for the rest of her life. Learn more about Mary Lincoln by following the link in our profile. ... Photo: Mary Lincoln in mourning attire, 1865. ... #ilhousegop #throwbackthursday #tbt #marylincoln #abrahamlincoln #history #illinois #illinoishistory #mourning http://bit.ly/2P1AFoD

President Lincoln’s assassination devastated a nation that had just begun to rediscover some happiness at the end of four years of civil war. For Mary Lincoln it was a deep personal tragedy which she would mourn every day for the rest of her life. Learn more about Mary Lincoln by following the link in our profile. ... Photo: Mary Lincoln in mourning attire, 1865. ... #ilhousegop #throwbackthursday #tbt #marylincoln #abrahamlincoln #history #illinois #illinoishistory #mourning http://bit.ly/2P1AFoD

- with @MaryLincoln, @mikelincoln, @betty-ross, @derrik12 (Roberta, Jermey, and Sonia)

- at Tei-An (1722 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201)

(Posted on Thursday - June 12, 2008 at 1:25 PM)

Elizabeth Keckley was a former slave who became an accomplished seamstress, bought her freedom, was hired as dressmaker to the first lady and wrote a book about her experiences at the White House. This photo shows how she is presented at the ALPLM. The New York Times recently published her obituary as part of a project to acknowledge women who were overlooked in decades past. It's well worth finding. #OverlookedNoMore #MaryLincoln #30YearsASlave https://ift.tt/2Ln216D

Elizabeth Keckley was a former slave who became an accomplished seamstress, bought her freedom, was hired as dressmaker to the first lady and wrote a book about her experiences at the White House. This photo shows how she is presented at the ALPLM. The New York Times recently published her obituary as part of a project to acknowledge women who were overlooked in decades past. It's well worth finding. #OverlookedNoMore #MaryLincoln #30YearsASlave https://ift.tt/2Ln216D

Our latest "Tales from the Vault" presentation focused on Mary Lincoln in honor of her 200th birthday. State Historian Samuel Wheeler discussed Mrs. Lincoln's life and presented artifacts like rare letters, a diamond ring, a lock of hair from Abraham Lincoln, and a music box. The audience also got to watch Dr. Wheeler interview Mrs. Lincoln (portrayed by Pam Brown.) #AbrahamLincoln #MaryLincoln #LivingHistory #HappyBirthday https://ift.tt/2PBdNLd

Our latest "Tales from the Vault" presentation focused on Mary Lincoln in honor of her 200th birthday. State Historian Samuel Wheeler discussed Mrs. Lincoln's life and presented artifacts like rare letters, a diamond ring, a lock of hair from Abraham Lincoln, and a music box. The audience also got to watch Dr. Wheeler interview Mrs. Lincoln (portrayed by Pam Brown.) #AbrahamLincoln #MaryLincoln #LivingHistory #HappyBirthday https://ift.tt/2PBdNLd

“My wife is as handsome as when she was a girl, and I, a poor nobody then, fell in love with her; and what is more, I have never fallen out.” - #AbrahamLincoln. Happy birthday to #MaryLincoln, who was born #OnThisDay in 1818. https://ift.tt/2RX5tr7

“My wife is as handsome as when she was a girl, and I, a poor nobody then, fell in love with her; and what is more, I have never fallen out.” - #AbrahamLincoln. Happy birthday to #MaryLincoln, who was born #OnThisDay in 1818. https://ift.tt/2RX5tr7

This amazing coral necklace, now on display in our Treasures Gallery, once belonged to Mary Lincoln. We'll be showing more of our Mary Lincoln treasures next week on her 200th birthday. Details here: https://ift.tt/2G6TkOT #MaryLincoln #AbrahamLincoln #HappyBirthday https://ift.tt/2rlPM12

This amazing coral necklace, now on display in our Treasures Gallery, once belonged to Mary Lincoln. We'll be showing more of our Mary Lincoln treasures next week on her 200th birthday. Details here: https://ift.tt/2G6TkOT #MaryLincoln #AbrahamLincoln #HappyBirthday https://ift.tt/2rlPM12