Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-15

reports we're circulated that Secre-
Itsry Seward had also been Assassinated,
On reaching this gentlemsn's residence.
"a crowd and military guard we're round
it, and en- entering it wss ssCertsined that
the reports were based on the truth
Everybody there was so excited that
scarcely an ineligible word could be
gathered, but the facts are substantially 81
follows: At about 10 o'clock, man rang
the bell and the call having been
answered by colored servant, he said he
had come from DR.. Veidi, secy Stewards
family physician, with a prescription
at the same time holding in his hand
small piece of folded paper, and saying in
answer to a refusal that he must see the
Secretary as he was trusted with Particulal
directions concerning the medicine.
He still insisted on going up, although
repeatedly informed that no one could en-
ter the chamber. He pushed the servant
aside, and walked heavily towards the Sec
iretary's room. He was there met by Mr.
Fred. Seward, of whom he demanded to see
the Secretary, making the same represents
ton which he did TO the servant.
What further passed in the way of col
loquy is not known, but the man struch
him on the head with billy, severely in
juring the skull and telling hin
almost senseless.
The assassin then rushed into the cham
Der and attacked Mr.. Seward, Pay
master of the United States Army, and
Mr.. Hansell, a messenger of the State De.
partment, and Two male nurses, disabling
them.
IHe then rushed upon the Secretary who
was lying in bed in the same room and
inflicted three stabs in the neck, but sew
eriDg, it is thought and hoped, no arte
ries, though he bled profusely.
The assassin then rushed down stairs
mounted his horse at the door and rode OF
before an alarm could be sounded, in th'
same manner as the assassin of tn
President.
1t is believed that the injuries of tn
Secretary are not mortal, nor those of tn
others, although both the Secretary AM
the Assistant Secretary are seriously in
jured.
Secretaries Stanton and Welles an
other prominent officers of the Govern
ment called st Secretary Stewards hous
! to inquire into his condition, and ther
lhesrd of the assassination of the President
They then proceeded to the house wher
ne was lying, exhibiting Of course intenE
anxiety and solicitude.
An immense crowd was gathered i
front Of the Presidents house, and stron
guard was also stationed there, many PEI
sons evidently supposiDg he would
brought to his home.
The entire city tonight presents seen
of wild excitement, accompanied by violer
Expressions of indignation and the pr
foundest sorrow; many shed tears. II
military authorities have dispatcht
mounted patrols in every direction in ord
if possible to arrest the sssassins. II
whole Metropolitan police are ikeWi
vigilant for the same purpose.
The attacks, both at the theatre al
Secretary Stewards house, took place
about the same hour, 10 o'clock, thus sho'
ing a preconcerted plan to asssssins
these gentlemen.
Some evidence of the guilt of the par
who attacked the President are in posse
sion of the Government and Board
Police.
Vice President johnson is in the CT
and his headquarters ara guarded
HtrOons