The Sun.
London, England, 1865-05-03 00:00:00

HUDDERSFIELD.

At a special meeting of the Council of the Hud-
dersfield Chamber of Commerce, held on Monday
last, Mr. W. R. Haigh, the chairman, said that
when the news of the assassination of President
Lincoln first reached Huddersfield the feeling was
one of incredulity, for the inhabitants could not
realise that such an event had taken place; but when
the details came the feeling was one of horror, and
business was almost entirely suspended, business
men being almost incapacitated for the ordinary
avocations of life. The assassination of President
Lincoln was a deed calculated to stagger their faith
in humanity, and was a crime that every right-
minded man must loathe and detest, no matter
what his opinions might be in reference to the
struggle between the North and the South. It was
only right that they should meet to give expression
to their feelings in reference to the assassination of
President Lincoln, who having been called to a high
office in a troublous time had nobly performed the
duties of that office, and had shown himself to be a
kind, genial, merciful man. It became them to
express their sympathy with the American nation
on this occasion, when their leader had been shot
down by a stealthy assassin. He hoped the Ameri-
cans would show moderation during this crisis,
would be able to re-organise their disordered affairs,
and would come out of the great rebellion even a
wiser and a better country. In conclusion the
chairman moved :

" That this Chamber desires to record its profound
sympathy and condolence with the Government and
citizens of the United States of America on the
occasion of the recent assassination of President
Lincoln and attempted assassination of Mr. Secre-
tary Seward. These most atrocious crimes must
excite the horror and indignation of all civilised
nations ; and cannot, at this momentous crisis of
American affairs, be too deeply deplored by all who
recognise, as this Chamber does to its fullest extent,
the single-minded patriotism and great ability with
which President Lincoln has guided the destinies of
his nation through almost unparalleled difficulties.
The Chamber would also express its respectful sym-
pathy with the widow and family of the deceased
President."

The resolution, which was seconded by Mr. T.
CRESSWELL, was carried unanimously.
On the motion of Mr. ENGLAND, seconded by Mr.
H. BROOK, it was resolved that the previous reso-
lution should be communicated to Mr. Stevenson,
the American consular agent in Huddersfield, with
a request that he would forward it through the
proper channel to the American Government.

WAKEFIELD.

On Monday night a public meeting, convened by
the Mayor (Mr. W. H. Lee), in compliance with a
largely signed requisition soliciting him to do so,
was held in the Sessions House, 'Wakefield, to give
the inhabitants of the town an opportunity of pub-
licly expressing their detestation of the ghastly
crime which has deprived the United States of
America of their President, and plunged the family
of the late Abraham Lincoln into mourning and
woe. The meeting was presided over by the Mayor,
and was largely attended. The Mayor, on opening
the proceedings, in feeling terms alluded to the
melancholy object which had brought them
together, and passed a warm tribute of respect and
admiration upon the character of Abraham Lin-
coln. Two resolutions were submitted to the
meeting—the first expressive of sympathy with
the American people on the dreadful calamity
which had overtaken them ; and the second tender-
ing condolence to Mrs. Lincoln and her bereaved
family. Both resolutions received the unanimous
approval of the meeting, and were ordered to
be sent to Mr. Adams, the American Minister in
England, for the purpose of being forwarded to
the proper quarters. As a practical way of show-
ing sympathy, it was pointed out during the meeting
that an excellent opportunity was open to every one
either to contribute money, clothing, or tools, to be
transmitted to the liberated slaves, who are in great
need. The Mayor opened the subscription with a
gift of £5.