THE THOUSAND DOLLAR REWARD
Major General AUGUR, commanding the Department of Washington,, has offered a reward of ten thousand dollars to the party or parties arresting the murderer of the President, and the assassin of the Secretary of State and his son.
ABRAHAM LINCOLN
The incidents in the life of Abraham LINCOLN are so generally known throughout the country that there is no special call for an extended biographical notice at this time.
Born on the 12th of February, 1809, in Harden county, Kentucky, Mr. LINCOLN'S early life was spent in poverty and toil. His father, Thomas LINCOLN, removed from his homestead in Kentucky when Abraham was in his eighth year, and settled in Spencer county, Indiana. After spending twelve years in their new home, the family emigrated to Decatur, Illinois, where Abraham hired himself out as a farm hand to the neighbors, or as a clerk in a store. In 1832, when the Black Hawk war broke out he joined a volunteer company, and was chosen captain. He was recorded as an efficient, faithful officer, watchful of his men, and prompt in the discharge of his duty; and his courage and patriotism shrank from no dangers or hardships. After his military life he ran for the Missouri Legislature, but was defeated. He subsequently failed in business, and was appointed postmaster. In 1834 he was sent to the Legislature, and when the session was over he commenced the study of law and obtained a license to practice, in partnership with his friend and former colleague in the Legislature, Hon. John T. STUART. In 1847, Mr. LINCOLN was elected to Congress as the only Whig representative from Illinois. While in the House, he then introduced a bill to abolish slavery in the District of Columbia. His nomination and election as President in 1860 and 1864 are subjects of which all are fully cognizant. The civil war which followed; the hundreds of thousands slain; the act of emancipation, and other events, which have rendered the last four years memorable in the history of the nation need no recital here.
It is a strangely dramatic conclusion to so eventful a life, that just as the war which had made memorable his first term of office was coming to a close, and on the fourth anniversary of the surrender of Fort Sumter, he should have been assassinated, and that, too, at the national capital.
BOOTH, THE ASSASSIN
From the N.Y. Evening Post
John Wilkes BOOTH, the youngest son of the elder BOOTH, and is next in order
of birth to his distinguished brother Edwin. He was born on his father's farm
near Baltimore, and is thus a Marylander. Like his two brothers, Edwin and Junius
Brutus, he inherited and early manifested a predilection for the stage, and
is well known to theatre-goers and the public generally as a very fine looking
young man, but as an actor of more promise than performance. He is best remembered,
perhaps, in Richard, which he played closely after his father's conception of
that character, and by his admirers was considered superior to the elder BOOTH.
He was quite popular in the western and southern cities, and his last extended
engagement was, we believe, in Chicago. We have heard excellent actors say -
and actors are not over-apt to praise each other - that he had inherited some
of the most brilliant qualities of his father's genius. But, of late, an apparently
incurable bronchial affection has made almost every engagement a failure. The
papers and critics have apologized for his "hoarseness," but it has
long been known by his friends that he would be compelled to abandon the stage.
Last winter he played an engagement in the St. Charles Theatre in New Orleans, under the disadvantages of his "hoarseness," and the engagement terminated sooner than was expected on that account. He had many old friends in that city, but this was his first appearance there since the inception of the rebellion. On his arrival he called upon the editor of one of the leading journals, and in the course of conversation he warmly expressed his sympathy with secession. Indeed, he was well-known as a secessionist, but he was not one of the "noisy kind." he has the same quiet, subdued, gentleman manner in his intercourse with others, that marks his whole family.
His last appearance in public in this city was on the evening of November 23, 1861, at Winter Garden, when the play of "Julius Caesar" was given or the benefit of the Shakespeare Monument Fund, with a cast including the three BOOTH brothers - Edwin as Brutus, Junius as Cassi??, and John Wilkes as Marc Anthony. There was a very large and appreciative audience on that occasion.
If it is indeed true that he is the assassin of the President, the universal indignation which will consign him to lasting infamy will not prevent the expression of the profoundest sympathy and sorrow for those who are allied to him by blood; and whose condemnation of the act will not be less emphatic than our own; and all the more emphatic, because of their outspoken fidelity to the loyal cause, and their heartfelt admiration of the late President.
From Another AccountNow that a train of circumstantial evidence, so strong as to induce Secretary STANTON in his dispatches to mention Wilkes BOOTH as the murderer of the President, has been made public, the antecedents of this man are closely scrutinized.
The recollection of all those who were acquainted with the erratic actor were such as to strongly point to him as a man who might commit such a crime. A native of Cecil county, Maryland, he has long been a blatant and emphatic sympathizer with the rebel cause, and during the last few months has repeated declared that he would like to kill the President. It is even asserted that he declared that he carried in his pocket a marked ball with which he meant to shoot Mr. LINCOLN.
It may be wondered at that such expressions should not have caused his arrest; but they were viewed by the few loyal persons who heard them as the wild expressions of a mere braggart - at sound and fury signifying nothing.
BOOTH has been in Washington since before the last Presidential Inauguration, not playing in any theatre, nor engaging in any business, though he professed to be attending to some business in "coal lands." There is but little doubt that he has been awaiting a suitable opportunity to accomplish his act of murder.
At a casual meeting of several theatrical personages at Washington some two weeks ago- BOOTH being one of the party - political matters were discussed. The name of Secretary SEWARD was mentioned, but BOOTH expressed no particular antagonism towards him. His enmity all along seemed to be specially directed towards the President.
From the N. Y. ExpressOf course, no just-minded or thoughtful person would let the foul act of J. Wilkes BOOTH reflect upon the eminent tragedian Edwin BOOTH, his brother. But for the information of those who do not know Mr. Edwin BOOTH'S opinions, and who may imagine that sentiments are inherited with family names, we will say, that he has been a thorough Union man; he has on different occasions, here and elsewhere, for the benefit of the Sanitary Commission and in many other ways, shown his sympathy with, the Union cause. We are informed that political differences had caused a serious quarrel between Mr. BOOTH and his brother some time ago.
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THE SEWARDS
CLARENCE H. SEWARD
It was reported this morning that Major Clarence H. SEWARD also was attacked
by the assassin, but the statement is erroneous, as he was in New York at the
time and started for Washington at once. He is a nephew, and, we believe, an
adopted son of Secretary SEWARD.
He was a graduate of Geneva (now Hobart Free) College, was admitted to the bar, and has practiced in this city. He volunteered in the early part of the war, and from a lieutenantcy has lately been promoted to a majority in the volunteers.
AUGUSTUS H. SEWARD
Washington Special to the N. Y. Tribune
Andy JOHNSON was in bed in his room at the Kirkwood when the assassination
was committed. He was immediately apprised of the event and got up. The precaution
was taken to provide a guard of soldiers for him, and these were at his door
before the news was well through the avenue.
Special to the Post
Mr. JOHNSON'S movements inspire general confidence. No changes will be made,
and Mr. LINCOLN'S policy will be carried out - for the present at least.
ANDREW JOHNSON
Andrew JOHNSON, inaugurated President of the U. S. on Saturday, was born in Raleigh, N. C., Dec. 29, 1808. When he was four years of age he lost his father, who died from the effects of exertion to save a friend from drowning. At the age of 10 he was apprenticed to a tailor in his native city, with whom he served 7 years. His mother was unable to afford him any educational advantages, and he never attended school a day in his life. While learning his trade, however, he resolved to make an effort to educate himself. His anxiety to be able to read was particularly excited by an incident which is worthy of mention. A gentleman of Raleigh was in the habit of going into the tailor's shop and reading while the apprentice and journeymen were at work. He was an excellent reader, and his favorite book was a volume of speeches, principally of British statesmen. JOHNSON became interested, and his first ambition was to equal him as a reader and become familiar with those speeches. He took up the alphabet without an instructor; but by applying to the journeymen with whom he worked, he obtained a little assistance. Having acquired a knowledge of the letters, he applied for a loan of the book which he had so often heard read. The owner made him a present of it, and gave him some instructions on the use of letters in the formation of words. Thus his first exercise in spelling were in that book. By perseverance he soon learned to read, and the hours which he devoted to his education were at night after he was through his daily labor upon the shop board. He now applied himself to books from two to three hours every night, after working from 10 to 12 hours at his trade. Having completed his apprenticeship in the autumn of 1824, he went to Laurens Court House, S. C., where he worked as a journeyman for nearly two years. While there he became engaged to be married, but the match was broken off by the violent opposition of the girl's mother and friends, the ground of objection being Mr. JOHNSON'S youth and want of pecuniary means. In May, 1826 he returned to Raleigh, where he procured journey work, and remained until September. He then set out to seek his fortune in the West, carrying with him his mother, who was dependent upon him for support. He stopped at Greenville, Tenn., and commence work as a journeyman. He remained there about twelve months, married, and soon afterward went still further westward; but failing to find a suitable place to settle, he returned to Greenville and commenced business. Up to this time his education was limited to reading, as he had never had an opportunity on learning to write or cipher(?): but under the instruction of his wife he learned these and other branches. The only time however, he could devote to them was in the dead of night. The first office which he ever held was that of Alderman of the village, to which he was elected in 1828. He was re-elected to the same position in 1829, and again in 1830, in that year he was chosen Mayor, which position he held for three years. In 1835 he was elected to the Legislature. In the session of that year he took decided ground against a scheme of internal improvements, which he contended would not only prove a failure, but entail upon the State a burdensome debt. The measure was popular, however, and at the next election (1837) he was defeated. He became a candidate again in 1839. By this time many of the evils he had predicted from the internal improvement policy which he had opposed four years previous were fully demonstrated and he was elected by a large majority. In 1840 he served as Presidential elector for the State at large on the Democratic ticket. He canvassed a large portion of the State, meeting upon the stump several of the leading Whig orators. In 1843 he was elected to Congress where, by successive elections he served until 1853. During this period of service he was conspicuous and active in advocating, respectively, the bill for re- - ding the fine imposed upon Gen. JACKSON at New Orleans in 1815, the annexation of Texas, the t-r-d of 1846, the war measures of Mr. POLK'S administration, and a homestead bill. In 1853 he was elected Governor of Tennessee, after an exciting canvass, in which he was opposed by Gustavus A. HENRY. He was re-elected in 1855, after another active contest, his competitor being Meredith P. GENTRY. At the expiration of his second term as Governor in 1857, he was elected U. S. Senator for a full term, ending March 8, 1863. After the breaking out of the rebellion he was appointed Military Governor of Tennessee, which office he held until elected Vice President last fall.
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THE GREAT TRAGEDY
Additional Accounts From Different Sources!
Quartermaster General Meigs Account
Tribune Dispatch
I obtain from Quartermaster General MEIGS the following account of the assassination:
About ten and a half o'clock a man dressed in a dark suit and hat entered
the private box in which Mr. LINCOLN and his party, consisting of Mrs. LINCOLN,
Miss HARRIS, daughter of Senator HARRIS, were seated, and Captain RATHBONE,
of Albany.
Immediately upon opening the door, he advanced toward Mr. LINCOLN with a
six-barreled revolver in his right hand and a bowie-knife in his belt. The President,
who was intent upon the play, did not notice his intrusion, and the gentleman
who was seated beside him arose to inquire the reason of his entry.
Before he had time to ask the assailant what he wanted he fired one charge
from his revolver, which took effect in the back of the President's head. The
ball passed through and came out of the right temple.
Captain RATHBONE, who was in the box with Mr. LINCOLN, attempted to arrest the murderer, and in trying to do so, received a stab in his arm. The assassin then leaped from the box on to the stage. Before he disappeared behind the curtain he turned, and with a tragic ??ourish and tone, Waved his knife and shouted, "Sic semper tyrannis."
So sudden was the affair that for some moments after occurrence the audience
supposed it was a part of the play, and were only undeceived when it was announced
from the stage by the manager that the President of the United States had been
shot.
The shock fell upon the audience like a thunder-bolt, and loud cries were
immediately made to capture or kill the assassin. The scene which ensued cannot
be described. Men and women rushed for the doors, crying and shouting for vengeance
on the murderer.
Mrs. LINCOLN fainted in the box, and was ?orne out alter her husband. The
mass of the evidence to-night is that J. Wilkes BOOTH committed the crime.
Whoever it is, there are reasons for thinking that the same bold and bloody
hand attempted the life of Secretary SEWARD.
His wounds were made by a knife as big as that waved on the stage.
ACCOUNT BY AN EYE WITNESS
Special Dispatch to the New York Tribune
A gentleman who was present thus describes the event: At about 10 ½ o'clock,
in the midst of one of the acts a pistol shot was heard, and at the same instant
a man leaped upon the stage from the same box occupied by the President, brandishing
a long knife, and shouted "Sic Semper Tyrannis!" then rushed to rear
of the back door of the theatre. So sudden was the whole thing that most persons
in the theatre supposed it a part of the play, and it was some minutes before
the fearful tragedy was comprehended. The man was pursued, however, by some
one connected with the theatre to the outer door and seen to mount a horse and
ride rapidly away.
The assassin is said to have gained entrance to the President's box sending
in his card requesting an interview. The box was occupied by Mrs. LINCOLN and
Col. PARKER of GRANT'S staff. The villain drew his pistol across Mrs. LINCOLN's
shoulder and fired. Col. PARKER sprang up and seized the assassin, but he wrestled
himself from his grip and sprang down upon the stage as described. His spur
caught in the American flag as he descended, and threw him at length. He unloosed
the spur and dashed to the rear, brandishing his knife and revolver.
Captain RATHBONE, of Albany, was in the box with the President. He was slightly
wounded.
HERALD ACCOUNT
Special to the New York Herald
At the close of the third act a person entered the box occupied by the President,
and shot Mr. LINCOLN in the head. The shot entered the back of his head, and
came out above the temple.
The assassin then jumped from the box upon the stage and ran across to the
other side, exhibiting a dagger in his hand, flourishing it in a tragical manner,
shouting the same words repeated by the desperado at Mr. SEWARD'S house, adding
to it, "The South is avenged," and then escaped from the back entrance
to the stage, but in his passage dropped his pistol and his hat(?)
Mr. LINCOLN fell forward from his seat, and Mrs. LINCOLN fainted.
The moment the astonished audience could realize what had happened, the President
was taken and carried to Mr. PETERSON's house, in Tenth street, opposite to
the theatre.
As the assassin ran across the stage, Col. J. B. STEWART, of this city, who was occupying one of the front seats in the orchestra, on the same side of the house as the box occupied by Mr. LINCOLN, sprang to the stage and followed him; ??at he was obstructed in his passage across the stage by the fright of the actors, and reached the back door about three seconds after the assassin had passed out. Col STEWART got to the street just in time to see him mount his horse and ride away.
This operation shows that the whole was a ?reconcerted plan. The person who fired the pistol was a man about thirty years of age, about five feet nine, spare built, fair skin, dark hair, apparently bushy with a large mustache. Laura KEENE and the leader of the orchestra declare that they recognized him as J. Wilkes BOOTH the actor, and a rabid secessionist. Whoever he was, it is plainly evident that he thoroughly understood the theatre and all the approaches and modes of escape to the stage. A person not familiar with the theatre could not have possibly made his escape so well and quickly.
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WORLD ACCOUNT
Special Dispatch to the World
President LINCOLN and Mrs. LINCOLN were seated in a private box on the right
hand side of the stage, witnessing the last act of "Our American Cousin."
At a moment when it was unusually quiet, the sharp, quick report of a pistol
was heard and a man sprang out of the box to the stage, some ten feet downward,
and with a knife gleaming in his hand, ran across the stage out into the side
alley, mounted a horse and rode like lightning up Tenth street.
The audience for a moment seemed paralyzed, ?or, glancing at the box, the President had fallen back as if killed or badly wounded. In one moment the terrible reality burst on the assemblage. They rushed toward the stage and saw the fainting form of the President, brought down the narrow stairway, which it was discovered that he had been shot through the head, and badly if not mortally wounded.
Accompanied by Mrs. LINCOLN he was taken across the street into a private
residence and there immediately cared for.
The pen fails to describe the scene of excitement as the fact of the assassination
was realized, together with the facts that the assassin had escaped.
The streets all around the theatre are blocked up with people, and all along
the avenue it had spread like wildfire.
Immediate steps were taken to ferret out the assassin; the police stations were notified, and everybody aided in the effort, but all to no purpose, up to midnight. An examination of persons who noticed the assassin to be a man with black whiskers and moustache, shows that he entered the dress circle and passed around to the entrance of the private box, where without waiting a moment he fired at the back of the President through a closed door. He then dashed into the same box through an open door, the two boxes being thrown into one, and jumped on the stage as described. The pistol shot in the door showed the fact of firing through a closed door while the pistol found dropped on the stage, shows that it was a Derringer. The diabolical plot seemed carefully arranged, for the man knew well the crooked way behind the scenes of the theatre to get out for he escaped the observation of those on the stage.
Everybody who knows the man, say that J. Wilkes BOOTH, the actor, is the
assassin. The evidence is concurrent at this later excited ?our to that effect.
I visited that stage five minutes after the scene occurred, it was crowded
with people. The actors say the assassin cried, as he jumped down, "I am
revenged - Sic semper Tyrannis."
One man was arrested on the stage at Ford's Theatre. He in a cell at the
police headquarters.
Miss Laura KEENE, who was coming on the stage at the time of the shooting
testifies that J. Wilkes BOOTH is the assassin.
Dispatch in Albany Journal
MAJOR RATHBONE'S WOUNDS
Washington, April 15 - 2 P. M.
Hon. Ira HARRIS:
Major RATHBONE escaped with a deep dagger wound in the arm above the elbow.
He is very nervous. You better come on at once. Frederick SEWARD'S condition
is critical. Secretary doubtful.
F. C. KE????Y
Apr 24, 1865
THE THEATRE IN WHICH THE PRESIDENT WAS ASSASSINATED
A Card From the ManagerA Card
As my name has been unhappily associated with the deplorable tragedy which
has plunged the nation in sorrow, a brief statement is due to the public, especially
to those with whom I am personally acquainted.
Entertaining the highest respect and rever(?) for President LINCOLN. I long ago placed the State Box in my theatre in Washington at his command whenever he might see fit to attend the exhibitions; and of this privilege he has occasionally availed himself. On Tuesday, April 11th, im?erons ??lial duty constrained me to go to Richmond, and I had and could have no connection, either in general or detail with what transpired in Washington from that time forward.
John Wilkes BOOTH, the assassin, was not a member of my company, and had had no engagement with me for over a year. As any actor who had attained some prominence in his pro?cesion, and was not suspected of evil intent, would have had, he had the entrec(?) of my Theatre, and of this privilege he availed himself to corpetrate(?) The infamous crime which no one less suspected, with which no one had less sympathy, which no one would have done more to prevent, which no one more deeply deplores than I; yet that it should have taken place in a building under my control, will always add polgnancy(?) to the regret which I feel in common with my countrymen.
I have been surprised and pained to learn that since this event some persons,
to whom my unwavering loyalty must be well known, have yet sought to place an
unjust construction upon the fact a rebel band had played at my Theatre in Baltimore.
That band came to me in Baltimore accredited as prisoners who had taken the
oath of allegiance, and had performed at the War Department, and at Grover's
Theatre in Washington. Before receiving them I conferred with the military authorities,
and engaged the band with their knowledge and full concurrence. They were instructed
to play and did play the National airs, and played no Southern air or tune which
could be construed as expressive of Southern sentiments or sympathies, except
‘Dixie', which our now lamented President had just proclaimed a "captured
tune" and as a gratification to loyal citizens. With such I have always
acted, and to such this brief explanation, made at the earliest possible moment
after my arrival home this morning, is due. Such can partially appreciate (I
pray they may never fully know) the painful embarrassment in which this foul
crime has placed me.
JOHN T. FORD Baltimore, April 18, 1865
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GEORGE FRANCIS TRAIN ON THE BLINDED PASSION OF THE FEW
George Francis TRAIN, one of Mr. LINCOLN'S most ardent supporters and admirers,
concludes a characteristic letter to the Washington Republican as follows:
Intense grief gives vent in passion; a wild feeling of revenge is seen in
the eyes of men. While Mr. BEECHER and Mr. LINCOLN were preaching kindness and
good will to men, many other so- called Christian ministers are recommending
vengeance instead of mercy and justice. Abraham the Good took his text from
the New Testament, while there are many who quote from the Old.
The Old Testament closes with a curse; the New commences with a blessing.
Not many years ago I walked over Mount Calvary, thro' the Vin Doloross, and
around the walls of Jerusalem; I passed down the Valley of Jehosephat ans sat
down under those old olive trees in the Garden of Guthsetnane, and then went
up that rugged mountain known as the Mount of Olives. That celebrated discourse
spoken by that great preacher was in my mind. It is known in history as the
Sermon on the Mount. I believe it says:
"Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
"Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children
of God."
If I have not been misinformed, these were the words used by Mr. LINCOLN
in that remarkable Cabinet meeting the day before he died. -
"The gloria in excelsis was in his thought. -
Glory to God in the highest peace and good will to men.
Ask STANTON if his last official act on Friday was not an act of clemency
to a distinguished rebel in Canada who wished to escape to England? Mr. SEWARD
and the President were full of bringing back eight millions of Americans in
their own way as citizen's of the Republic.
The war is over! JOHNSTON will give up to SHERMAN, FOSTER to THOMAS, and
Kirby SMITH to CANBY. The rebellion is dead! No rebel dare to endorse
the assassination. If he does, may God have mercy on his soul! for if these
insurgent chiefs still breathe defiance a whirlwind of Northern men will sweep
them from the face of the South.
"Presidents May Die But Government is External!"
There is a volume of truth in the motto in front of your building. Don't
cavil; don't sneer; don't say that Mr. LINCOLN was too gentle - that he was
too forgiving; but stand by Gen. GRANT and the Government.
I was sorry to see from the steps of the New York Custom House General Mark ANTHONY shake the soiled and bloody garments of the dead Caesar in the face of the populace, in order to inflame the passions of the people, already overwrought by anguish and despair! I remember a celebrated order to his army that looked like censure to the Commander-in-Chief. GRANT'S terms to LEE were endorsed by the President. SHERMAN had similar orders in dealing with JOHNSTON. Are these humane terms to be overruled at the cry of party or the wail of those who still are crying for more blood? God forbid!
These are some of the thoughts that were possing in my mind while standing
in the Exit Room.
Let NAPOLEON die to-morrow. Count de Paris says. "It's my turn next."
"Stand back." says Count de CHAMBORD, "I have waited for over
thirty years." "Hold," says Eugene, "The Prince Imperial
is the next Emperor in turn."
"Not so fast," says Lamartine, "The Republic succeeds the
monarchy."
BONAPARTE'S death creates anarchy: but three hours after the President dies
another President was sworn. Well may the world look on with amazement at the
startling change in the drama of human Liberty.
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THE FUNERAL TRAIN - Thus far nothing has been received here to warrant the
belief that a change will be made in the running of this funeral train of President
LINCOLN so as to bring it to the city by daylight. The train will arrive here,
unless a change is made, at 3:22 a.m. and remain but ??rteen minutes and then
proceed to Buffalo.
The following is the time between Syracuse and Rochester: Leave Syracuse
at 11:30 Wednesday night; Warners, 11:54; Memphis, 12:00; Jordan, 12:15; Weedsport,
12:26; Port Byron, 12:40; Savannah, 1:00; Clyde, 1:15; Lyons, 1:35; Newark,
1:?0; Palmyra, 2:15; Macedon, 2:27; Fairport, 2:51; and arrive at Rochester
at 3:20 Thursday morning.
The train will be preceded ten minutes by a pilot engine to clear the tracks.
At Syracuse it will pass the Night Express Train, which will follow it to this
city.
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From the Journal of CommerceOne of our venerable citizens who holds an important office under the general government, and who was formerly associated with the rebel ex-Senator in Congress, made a visit to his old friend a few days ago, in the Ludlow street jail. The ex-Senator professes to be a true Union man, and apologizes for his return to the United States without an invitation, so soon after being permitted by Mr. SEWARD to leave the country at his own request. He did not understand that the prohibition in regard to returning was meant to be so absolute. However this may be, Mr. FOOTE is just now suffering some deprivation of personal liberty as a consequence. The jail accommodations are very comfortable, with few appearances to indicate their real character, aside from the peculiar style of lattice work at the windows.
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EDUCATIONAL****
MARRIED
In this city, at the residence of the bride's father, on 12th inst., by Rev. H. NEILL of Geneseo, Mr. Robert ROBINSON, of Geneseo, to Miss Emma, daughter of C. R. BRINCKERHOFF, Esq.
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DIED
In this city, on the morning of the 23d, of consumption, Elizabeth BROWN,
in the 52d year of her age.
-Funeral from her late residence, No. 9 Spencer st., Tuesday, the 25th, at
2 P. M. Friends of the family are respectfully invited to attend.
In this city, on the morning of the 24th inst., Lillie M., eldest daughter of Samuel and Helen M. GOSS, aged 14 years and 7 months.
At Geneseo, on the 21st inst., Andrew STILLWELL, aged 83 years.
At Shanghai, China, February 15th, Mr. George B. WILLIAMS, of Boston, Mass., aged 82, Mr. WILLIAMS formerly resided in this city, and will be remembered by many for his genial and original traits of character.
Apr 27, 1865
THE ASSASSINS
The Search for Booth - The Detectives Surely on his Trail -Washington, Saturday, April 22, 1865
The authorities deem it essential to the ends of justice that there should
not be the slightest mention of the investigation and arrests connected with
the assassination. As usual, this was thought of too late, and when the order
was issued it was only partial enforced. The prohibition was put on the telegraph,
but the columns of Washington paper were left open. To-day, however, even the
papers are silent, and perhaps they have also been convinced of the good policy
of saying nothing. There are many rumors and not a few reliable facts in circulation,
but I conform cheerfully to the requirements of the War Department and say nothing
but this: that the trail of BOOTH yesterday was so positive that the detectives
expressed the greatest confidence of speedily unearthing the place of his concealment,
which is on the north side of the Potomic, and outside of Berkes Co., Pa., where
they chase a poor traveler three days on suspicion. ATZEROT and PAINE, two of
BOOTH'S accomplices, are closely confined in irons, awaiting the swift vengeance
of the law. It is understood that these villains will all be tried by military
commission, the offence having been ??mmitted upon the person of the Commander-in-Chief,
and within the military lines. A ??rot was captured by a scouting party of five
of Cavalry regiment who will be entitled to the reward of twenty-five thousand
dollars offered by the Secretary of War.
There is an immense force at work on the conspiracy and the track of the
conspirator. When the time comes for revelations, such startling facts will
be revealed as will make people shudder.
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BOOTH SAID TO BE A REBEL LIEUTENANT COLONEL
From the Washington Rebublican
It is stated that John Wilkes BOOTH held a commission of Lieutenant Colonel
under the rebel government.
BOOTH'S LAST CHARACTER ON THE STAGE
J. Wilkes BOOTH'S last appearance upon the stage, previous to his carful(?) Act on Friday night, April 14, was in the character of Pescara, in the Apostate, at Ford's theatre, on the occasion of Ma. J. McCULLOUGH'S benefit. The villain Pescara was represented by the greater villain BOOTH.
WHO BOOTH'S REPUTED MISTRESS WAS
From the Richmond Whig
Ella TURNER, the reputed mistress of J. Wilkes BOOTH, the assassin of the
President, once lived in Petersburg, and subsequently Richmond, since the war,
and then made her way North. Her right name is STARR, and she is a native of
Baltimore. Her sister, at whose house in Washington she attempted suicide, married
a printer and moved to Petersburg, where the conjugal relation was dissolved,
and the two sisters, traveling about for a while from Petersburg to Richmond,
finally returning to Washington.
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