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Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
DEPARTURE FROM WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 1880 P. NJ
The remains of ABRAHAM LINCOLN have
departed from Washington. All of the
moral part that is left on earth is now on
its way to its final resting place beneath
the sod of his cnosen State. The last trib-
ute of honor that could be paid by the peo-
pie Of Washington, was rendered this NOR
ming in escorting the body from the capitol
to the cars
All day yesterday, despite the rain, until
6 o'clock, thousands wended their way up
the Capitol steps, into the grand rotunda,
by the bier and coffin of the President, and
then ont at the eastern entrance The peO-
pie clung to their friend with tenacity, and
their silent homage was deep and fearful
At o'clock this morning the Congress
sional escort, the Illinois Committee, Gov
Ogelesby and Staff, Gen. Townsend, of the
War Department, and all others who, by
invitation or appointment, were selected to
accompany the remains to Illinois, assem-
bled at the Capitol, where a guard of two
hundred men of the Veteran Reserve Corps
were assembled to escort the remains to
the cars. A large number of distinguished
persons were also present to pay their last
tribute of respect to their ruler and chief
President Johnson, Leut.-Gen Grant, Bre-
vet Major-Gen. Meigs, Brevet Maior-Gen
Bucker, Brig. Gen. Howe, and others.
Rev. DR.. Gurley at 7:l5 o'clock offered
up fervent prayer, and at 40 o'clock the
body was placed in hearse by twelve or
derby sergeants of the Reserve Corps and
was escorted to the depot by Lieut. Gen
Grant and staff and President Johnson, who
were followed by the Cabinet in carriages,
consisting of Secretaries Stanton, Welles,
Usher, Postmaster-Gen Dennison, Attorney,
Gen. Speed, Commissioner of Indian Af-
fairs, Hon. w. p. Dole, Commissioner O.
Patents and Pensions. A large number of
officers followed on foot, and then great
cOncOurse of citizens.
On arriving at the depot the coffin was
placed III the car assigned for the convey
ance of the remains, and at 7:45 Rev. DR..
Gurley made a final and touching prayer
At ten minutes before 8 pilot engine,
draped, started in advance
and at exactly o'clock the engine bell
slow y tolled other bells tolled in unison,
and the train slowly moved off, the Cabinet
Ministers and others standing uncovered
till the train passed out of the depot
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

and Joshua W. Garrett, President Of the
road. On the platform were assembled
Gov. Bradford, Lieut. Gov Cox, Gen. Ber-
ry and staff, the Hon W. B. Hill, Secre-
tary of State, the Hon. Robert Fowler,
State Government, Mayor Chapman, and
the City Council of Baltimore, Major-Gen.
Lew Wallace, Brig.-Gen. Tyler Gen. Nor
ris, Brig Gen. Kealey, Commodore Dorm,
Capt j. Howard Welles, Capt Rods Kent,
and other officers of the Amy and Navy.
Amid the tolling of the city bells and
firing of minute guns from the forts, pro-
cession composed of military and civic so
cieties, under command of Brigadier-G Gen
Lockwood, was soon formed, Provost-Mar-
shal Col. Woolley acted as Grand Marshal,
and march taken to the Exchange, where
the remains were laid in state in the ro-
tunda.
The noble columns of the rounda place
were draped with black cloth, and the walls
covered with the same material The gal
leries were likewise draped in black. From
the base of the dome four large national
flags, starting from each cardinal point of
the compass and meeting in the centre,
hung in graceful folds over the catafaque
which was erected, Immediately beneath the
dome.
The catafalque was richly draped, the
floor and sides Of the dais being covered
with black cloth. The canopy was formed
of the same material-rich folds dropping
from the four corners, and bordered with
silver fringe. The cornice was adorned
with silver stars, the sides and ends of the
dais being similarly ornemented. The in
terror of the canopy was Of black cloth,
gathered in 1uted folds to a central point,
where was large star of black velvet,
studded with thirty-six stars, one for each
State Of the Union. The floor Of the dias,
on which the body of the dead President
rested was bordered with evergreens, Gala
lilies, and other choice flowers
Upward of 10000 persons succeeded in
obtaining view Of the body, but double
that number were denied the coveted priv
ilegc, as when the hour of 2 O'Clock D. III
arrived the coffin was closed and the re-
mains escorted by the military to the de-
pot of the Northern Central Railroad At
"a few minutes past 3 o'clock the funeral
train was vending its way towards Har-
risburg, Pa.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

tories on the 18th. The celebration was to be in
deed great affair Adjutant- General Russell was
to have charge of the whole proceedings. The
citizens of the county had been invited, arrange
ments made to have out all the military of the
county a band had been sent on from the front,
an Grafton prepared and all the preliminaries ar
ranged for grand illumination in the evening" but
alas how different was the feeling ON the morning
of Saturday, and how differently did the city ap-
pear. The thousands of flags were dressed in
mourning, the buildings were draped in black, sad
ness and gloom were on every countenance. Men
and women were in such a state that they did not
know what to do, and were prepared for anything,
either to sink down in sorrow, i'll the anguish of
their souls to cry out for revenge.
With that feverish restlessness it was unsafe for
any one who rejoiced at the death of Mr. Lincoln,
if such wretch could be found, to give express
sion to his feelings. One miscreant intimated that
he was glad that the act was done, and declared
that it should have been done two years ago. If
the officers and some of the more prudent and con-
sderate of the citizens had notinterfered he would
have been hung up in the streets. The ladies of
of the city were determined that such man should
not live, he was finally rescued and sent to camp
Curtin for safe keeping. Every one must rejoice
that the threat of the excited populace was not
carried into execution, had they been the result
one can foresee. No man with right feelings will
Justify Lynch Law" still man who will be so
imprudent as to use such expressions when men
much excited, should suffer some for his
imprudence if not for his recklessness.
The citizens met at the Court House at nine
Several addresses were made by men of the two
political parties but all breathing the same spirit
Of grief and mourning. At four there was Union
prayer meeting held. y.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
ses+ The statement that BoorH had been

seSp The statement that Booth had been
seen in Pennsylvania, turned out to be
false. AS yet there has been no clue found
as to his whereabouts-a least no public
announcement made of any. That he can
long evade the vigilance of those search
ing for him, seems incredible 1t is thought
by many at Washington, that he is still
hiding in that city.
1t is said that the authorities have infor-
nation which render it nearly certain that
Booths horse fell with him on Friday night
Oath inst.,) and it is believed, caused a
fracture of one of his legs. 1t is also re-
ported that he has divested himself of his
mustache.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

ment He will WIN, in like manner upon
the country There need be no fears enter
tanned of him. He is the man we need in
this new emergency The demands of JUS
tice will not be sacrificed by him to the SEN
timental claims of mercy that have been
set up in behalf of the greatest criminals
this country ever saw. Let us leave the
cause of the nation in his hands, in the con-
fident assurance that he will execute his
duties faithfully and meet, without shrink
ing, the heavy responsibilities OF his posi-
ton
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
PRESIDENT JOHNSON.

Con has placed the destnies of the nation
in ANDREW JoHNsoN's hands at a perilous
time for himself and the country. We do
not wonder that he accepted the trust with
trembling hands, for the stern task before
him might well appal even his stout heart ;
but he did not shrink from it and as he ac-
cepted it with an humble expression of his
| firm trust in God, we may look forward with
will take no step backwards, and do moth
ing that will imperil the high interests com
mtted to him.
We have all faith III ANDREW JOHNSON.
He has been tried in the hour that most
fiercely tried mems souls, and has not been
found wanting. When every Senator from
the South turned traitor, he, only, proved
true. He stood like ABDIEL, " faithful
among the faithless" In the session of the
Senate of 1861, treason was epidemic
among the Southern members. One after
another dropped away from the cause of
the Union, until none were left but ANDREW
JOHNSON. But he was not content to stand
firm, merely in that trying hour, when
FOoTE, and BELL, and NICHOLSON. and nearl =
every other leading Tennessean fell away,
for we find that he hurled indignant denun-
Citations at the traitors, invoked the curses
of heaven upon their guilty heads, and
threatened them with what they as richly
deserve now as then, and what we hope
he will give them, the halter
The tirmness, the unfaltering moral cour-
age, the sublime devotion to the cause of
the country which he then manifested, have
characterized his life since He has been
the staunch friend of the President since
his first Inauguration, has favored through
out the most vigorous prosecution of the
war, has given his nights and days to the
task of driving the rebels from Tennessee.
was among the first to see that slavery must
perish with the rebellion, and among the
strongest in urging radical measures for it's
extinction He has been personal sufferer
by the rebellion, and brings to his new po-
sition, not o9ly living faith in radical
measures for the restoration of a lasting
peace, but an intense sympathy with his
fellow-sutferers, the never-finching Union
men of the South, and a secret conviction
that the men who have brought and have
kept up this war, deserve and ought to re-
ceive the heartiest punishment that can be
inflicted upon them. He believes not only
in emancipation but in confscation, and,
above all, in hanging.
Those who have known ANDREW JOHNSON
longest love him most. He has won for
himself, from these who have been asso-
ciated with him, the most ardent attach.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

aeh- 1t is now certain that the scOundrcl
who attempted the life of Secretary SEW
ARD, has been arrested The police had ta-
ken possession of the house of Mr.. SuRRArT,
after having arrested the inmates and sent
them to head-qua ters. They were search
ing the house, late at night, when a pccu-
liar knock was heard at the basement front
door. A detective opened it and a man
disguised as a laborcr entered The officer
turned the key and put it in his pocket,
when the laborer wanted to retire but was
not allowed On cross examination his
muddy rlothing was found to be of finer
texture than laboring men. Secretary
SEwARD's colOred doOr-waitcr was sent for
and the man fully identified as the assas-
sin Maj. SEWARD and Miss SEWARD, who
were present at the time of the attack al
so fully identified the man. He is now a
prisoner on board Monitor.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

seAp Andrew jackson, Jr, adopted son
of the late President Jackson, accidentally
shot himself while hunting near the Her
mitage, Tennessee, on Monday week, and
died on the Sunday following of lockjaw.
He was son of Mrs. Jackson's brother,
Samuel Donelson, and a cousin of A. j.
Donelson. He took his adopted parents
name, and inherited, at his death, the Her.
mitage, and a large cotton plantation in
Mississippi, both of which, however, passed
out of his hands. He was fifty-six years
of age, and leaves a wife, daughter and
two sons. The sons cast their lot with the
rebels, both entering the army Samuel,
the younger, was an officer in the rebel
service, and was killed beyond Chattanooga.
The eldest brother, Andrew jackson, is a
Brigadier-General in the rebel army He
terminated. his military career in the sur
render of Fort Morgan, in Mobile harbor,
to the United States forces, at which time
he was taken prisoner, and is now in our
hands
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

Bssp A Letter from J. Wilkes Booth, the
assassin of President Licoln, written in No
vember last, is published 1t consists prin-
cipally of a rigmarole of stale plattitudes,
expressed i'll mock heroic style, about the
wickedness and injustice of the government
in maintaining its authority over the whole
country and the righteousness of the rebel
cause; but there is one point in it of some
consequence. 1t discloses plot which
Booth had then formed to make a prisoner
of President Lincoln. No intimation is Civ
en- in the letter that at the time it was writ
ten he contemplated taking the life of the
President
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
hay At Roxbury, Mass, on Tuesda,

Bay At Roxbury, Mass, on Tuesday, a
party Of men, including some of the most
prominent citizens of that city, numbering
one hundred, called on Mr.. John NJ. Way,
Mr.. Franklin Woodside, Mr.. Charles Davis,
Mr.. WINS. Shattuck, Deputy-Sheriff Brad
ford ). harrington, and Mr. Haskins, and
compelled them to display and cheer the
flag, and in some cases to promise that they
would never agan utter disloyal word.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

asT The Washington National Intelligent
Ger of Thursday says the facts developed
by the official investigation show that there
was an organized conspiracy the object of
which was the destruction of all the lead
ing officers of the Government. Prominent
officials, who have access to mass of evil
dence which cannot be published, make
similar assertions.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
RGIs~ 1t is now reDOrted that General RI

Rg~ 1t is now reported that General Ros-
ser, one of the rebel chiefs of the shenan-
doah valley, has also asked to be allowed
to surrender, on the same terms as those
granted to Mosby, though few days ago
the rumor was current that he having pos
lively refused to give up the contest, his
men had deserted him en- 0aaSse, and he had
gone to North Carolina to join Johnston's
army.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
CONDITION OF THE sEWARDs.

A despatch from Surgeon-General BARNES
dated Sunday 9 o'clock, p. m, says that
Secretary SEWARD is doing quite as we'll as
could be expected. FREDERICK SEWARD is
somewhat stronger more conscious and
less restless than he has been.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
ARRIVAL AT BALTIMORE.

The funeral cortege arrived from Wash
ington at the Cowden Station of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad Company, about
10 o'clock, the train bearing the body and
escort being in charge of Gen. McCallum
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

seA- The guerilla Mosby, we are inform
ed from Winchester, surrendered his entire
command to General Hancock at Berryville,
Va, on Tuesday of this week. The terms
Of the surrender are similar to those accor-
ded to General Lee by Gen Grant. The
number of Mosby's men is thought to be
about seven hundred.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
nsAB On Monday last, at the headuua

neA On Monday last, at the headquar-
ters of the Sixth Corps, Army of the Poto-
mac, the eighteen battle-fags taken by that
corps in the late campaign, were formally
turned over to the government by the brave
boys who captured them. Gen. MEADE per-
sonally thanked each man, and highly prais
ed the courage and devotion of the entire
army.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

Rag- Senator L. S. Foster the new Vice
President, was born in Franklin Newton
don County, Conn, November %, 1905, and
is direct descendant of Miles Standish
He has been member of the General AS
sembly Of Connecticut, Speaker of the
House, Mayor of the city of Norwich, and
United States Senator to which position he
was elected in 1855, and reelected in 1860.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

Ss The following is the official account
of the number of men and arms surrender
ed by Lee Paroled prisoners, 26,ll5 :;
small arms, 1918; cannon, l59 colors,
=
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
LEAVING PAITIMOPE

The funeral train started from Baltimore
at few minutes past three o'clock p. III.
by the Northern Central Railway, Mr.. Du
Barry, the General Superintendent, having
charge Of the working Of the road. Will
liam B. Wilson, the Superintendent of the
telegraph attached to the line, was also on
the train, provided with pocket telegraph
instrument, to be used to communicate in
formation in case Of necessity. Every pos
siblc pains had been taken by Mr. Du Bur
ry and his associates to render the situa-
ton of the passengers comfortable.
Upon reaching the State line at $50 it
was found that Gov. Curtin had arrived
from Harrisburg in special train, accom-
panied by his staff, consisting of Adjt-Gen.
RUSSELL Quartermaster-Gen Renolds, In
spector-Gen. Lemuel Todd, Surgeon-Gen.
James \. Philips, and Coils r. B. Roberts,
). B. Thomas, Frank Jordan and John A.
Wright Gov. Curtin joined Gov. Bradford,
who was in the front car with his staff,
consisting of Adit-Gen. Berry, Gen. Ed
ward Shriver, and Lieut-Cols. Thomas j.
Morris, Henry Tyson, and A. j. Ridgeley.
Gen. Cadwallader, commanding the De-
partmcnt of Pennsylvania, accompanied
Gov Curtin The Generals staff consisted
of Major w. McMichael, A. D. c., and Capt.
L. Howard.
The greeting of the Governors of Penn
sylvania and Maryland, adjoining States,
was exceedingly cordial
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

sa~ The greater part of the army of the
Potomac was still near Burkesville on mon
day, but 1t was thought they would soon
be ordered to move toward Richmond and
Petersburg.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

sa5~ Col. Dent, late of Gen. Grants staff.
succeeds Gen. Shepley as Military Cover
nor of Richmond.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

sS~ Gen. Halleck succeeds Gen. Ord is
command at Richmond. Gen Ord relieves
Gen. Gilmore in command of the Depart
ment of the South.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

s@- A Southern girl at school at Sarato-
ga was expelled last Saturday for saying
that was the happiest day in her life.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

nea- Rev. G. w. GATES, Of Elnira, n Y,
will preach at the Baptist Church in this place
next Sabbath morning, April 3Oth, at 10 o'clock
Also at Monroeton, at o'clock p. m. We hope to
see good attendance.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

The remains of the President left Har-
risburg on Saturday, reached Philadelphia
the same night, and were placed in Inde-
pendence Hall, where they were viewed by
thousands of mourners. The programme
from Philadelphia is as follows -
Leave Philadelphia at a. IN. of Monday the
oath, and arrive at New York at 10 a. M.
Leave New York at p m. of the 25th, and ar
rive at Albany at II p.
Leave Albany at p m of Wednesi lay, the 26th
and arrive at Buffalo at IN. of the 9th.
Leave Buffalo at 1910 a. same day, and ar
rive at Cleveland at a. of the 2Sth.
Leave Cleveland at midnight the same day, and
arrive at Columbus at 1880 a. III. of the 29th.
Leave Columbus at p. m. same day, via Column
bus and Indianapolis Central Railroad, and arrive
at Indianapolis at Z a. m. on the 30th.
Leave Indianapolis at midnight of the same day.
via Lafayette and Michigan City Railroad and az
rive at Chicago II a. of May l.
Leave Chicago at $50 p. m. of May ,, and
rive at Springfield at a. m of May 3.
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27

GEO. F. ROBINSON, soldier and nurse
who was in attendance on Secretary SEwS
on Friday night, has related circumstantIa.ii
the proceedings in the chamber, from whlc-
it appears that it was through his brave
and determined endeavors that the conSn''
nation of the murderous designs OF uT
fiend were frustrated.
According to RoBINsoN's narrative, + Rsp'
RICK w. SEWARD, Maj. SEWARD and Mr.. HAY
zELL were all wounded on the stairway a.
heretofore mentioned in this correspondents
AS ROBINSON opened the door to learn tDS
cause of the disturbance without a niap
struck at his breast. In his hand he haa .
long knife, the blade of which appeared
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
ASTOUNDING NEWS FROM SHERMAN.

The latest intelligence from Gen. SHER-
MAN is calculated to astonish the country,
and strip that brave and hitherto popular
General of the laurels he has so nobly
earned The War Department publishes
the terms of surrender agreed upon be-
tween General SHERMAN and Gen JOHNSTON,
as follows
Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-04-27
The Assassination of President Lincol,
and the Attack on Secretary Seward

We publish the following statements ;,
give a reliable and accurate account ofn
assination of the President, and the nm,
derous attempt upon the life of Secrctar,.
SEWARD =
Randolph County journal. [volume] (Winchester, Indiana) 1864-1865, 1865-03-02
The Sweetness of Fermented Bread.

The sweetness of Fermented Bread
The little cavities in a loaf oil
bread, which give it its spongy
character, and make it light, are
formed by expansion oflittle bubble:
of carbonic acid gas; and there are
three methods by which these little
masses OF carbonIc acid are mingled
with the dough-.
In making what is called aerated
bread, the carbonic acid is obtain
ed by an economical process, and
is then mechanically mixed with
the dough by agitating the two to
gether In an air tight vessel. On
being placed in hot oven the buh-
bles of gas expand, and puff the
dough into a spongy mass.
Soda biscuit are raised by setting
free carbonic acid from bicarbonate
of soda. This salt is composed OF
soda, carbonic acid, and water, and
if it be brought in contact with tar
taric acid the soda leaves the carbon
ic acid to combine with the tartaric,
and the carbonic acid is set free in
the form of gas. Advantage is
taken of these affinities to distribute
carbonic acid gas in minute masses
through the dough. Tartarlc acid
is first thoroughly incorporated
with the dough, and then bicarbon.
ate of soda is added and also thor
oughly mixed with the mass. The
tartrate of soda, formed by the
combination of tartaric acid and
soda, of course remains in the dough,
and Is taken into the stomach with
the bread.
In fermented bread the carbonic
acid is obtained from the flour.
All grain contains starch, and by
proper treatment starch may be con-
verified into grape sugar, which in
its turn may be changed into car
bonic acid and alcohol. Both Of
these changes are effected by fermen-
tation. Panic fermentation is sim
ply the growth ofyeast. Yeast is a
microscopic plant, and when i'm
mersed in proper liquid and SUBJ
iected to the proper temperature, it
propagates and grows with great ra-
pidity. When it grows in contact
with moistened starch it converts the
starch first into sugar, and then the
sugar into carbonic acid and alec
hol. The sweetness of fermented
bread is doubtless due to the cir
cumstance that portion Of the SUI
gar formedfrom the starch remains
in the bread without being changed
into carbonic acid and alcohol. l.
Scientific Amcricau.