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LINCOLN]. CURRIER & IVES, publishers . "'Uncle Sam' Making New Arrangements," a lithographic political cartoon, New York: Currier & Ives, [October-November 1860]. 1 page (13½ x 17¾ in.), two marginal punctures . LINCOLN EVICTS BUCHANAN. A witty comment on the unexpected victory of Lincoln and the Republican Party in the tumultuous 1860 elections. At the center, on the steps of the White House, stands a beardless Uncle Sam, holding aloft an advertisement: "Wanted. An honest, upright and capable man to take charge of this house for four years.... " To the left are the disappointed contenders for the Presidency, including J.C. Breckinridge, John Bell and Stephen A. Douglas, each carrying a carepetbag. Douglas pleads "Please, Sir! I've been trying a very long time to get a recommendation for the place, and here it is at last. You'll find me a young man of regular habits." Breckinridge complains that "This little man in front of me [Douglas] is an imposter..." At the right stands Lincoln, in overalls and with a suitcase and large axe in hand. Uncle Sam announces, "You're too late, gentlemen! I've concluded to take down the Notice and let old Abe Lincoln have the place. I find his record all right...." Lincoln replies simply: "Thank you Sir, I will endeavor to do my duty." Seen in a White House window at far right is a distraught James Buchanan packing clothing labeled "Dirty Linen," who complains "...here he's give me notice to pack up and quit without a character [reference], and I'll never be able to get another place."