Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1865-05-12

Hghlp Important Nc,rs !-Surrcnder OF
Dick 1'ayior irjd his Hhotc Force >
Tie Escape Of JEFF. Daris ncrt 10 I'M
posStbic-IHc Route Doris Has Taken.
--irrirai If Gp UoWard's Corps al
The South side Raiiroad.- The Err
dcace Of Jcf. Darts Completely IN he
assassination such as 10 Insure his
Read1jon by Foreign Po,ccrs.-Latc1
from Jlisso1ra--IAe Rebels Surrender
ing and Taking the oath Of Atlegi-
ance.
BosToN, May S.
Gold 49, 5-s.
New York, May 9.
The Times Washington despatch has
the following;
Headquarters received information col
the surrender of Dick Tayor's forces in
Alabama and Mississippi, over rebel
telegraph wires, direct from Macon, Ca,
to Washington, ID. G..
Gen. Wilson is still in Macon the es
cape of Davis is, therefore, next TO i'm
possible. 1t is said that Davis, after leay-
ing Yorkvile, S. G. reached Washington.
Ca, on the 18th inst, from here he was
again driven by the approach of Stone
man.. The direction taken indicates an
attempt to cross the Mississippi, but he
viii find Wilson i'll his path.
The advance of Howard corps reached
Black and White Station on the South
side Railroad Saturday, having marched
$50 miles i'll five days and half.
President ,Iuarez of the Mexican Re-
public, has issued letters of marque for
reprisals against French commerce..
New York. May Q.
Steamer United Kingdom from Glasgow
ED. is below.
New York, May 9.
The Hera,d's Washington despatch
says:
The evidence in possession Of the
Government of the completely Of jeff.
Davis and his associates is such that no
Foreign Government will hesitate mo-
mcnt i'll giving them up.
President Johnson's proclamation for
their arrest has been sent throughout the
South on the rebel telegraph lines. There
was another long cabinet session to -dav
OH the subject of throwing open the South
to unrestricted trade.
The Wortd's despatch says: 1t is cx-
pected that in a few weeks every dollar OF
the public Indebtedness will be discharc-
cd.
Farther Point, Nav s.
The steamer llibernian arrived this
morning.
GREAT BRITAIN. News by the Nova
Scotlan OF the assassination of Lincoln.
was published throughout England on the
10th. and created a most profound sensa-
ition. The strongest feelings of sympathy,
Indignation and horror We're universally
expressed. There was but one voice
throughout the country, and those who
sympatmzel with the cause of the South
cvinecd quite as much Indignation as the
NarIucSt friends of the North. In all
places it was the all prevailing topic, and
caused an almost total suspension of basi-
ness, particularly i'll Liverpool and Man
chester.
In London, conSuls fell nearly one per
cent. hut slightly recovered afterwards
Fiye-twenties fell To IS, and coupon Hi
nois shares Is to GO. and Erie shares to
10 Pa il l-e. There was a slight rally
next day.
Cotton market quite unsettled, and most
holders Withdrew stocks.
Prices were Gale about ! I'd higher.
On Wedne day session of Parliament
the attendance VAS very slim.
About 90 mciubcrs present. They all
signed The following address, which WAS
presented the same evening at Mr.. Ad-
ans:
I'VE tho undersigned members of the
House of Commons. have learned with the
deepest regret and horror that the Presi-
dent ri the United States has been drpriv.
ed Of life by an act of violence, aud W.
desire tSeNprcsS our sympathy at the sad
event to the American Minister, now in
London, as well as to declare our hope
and confidence i'll the future of that great
country. which we trust will continue 10
he associated with enlightened freedom
and peaceful relations with this and every
other country"
The Tines of the 27tll says
This evening it may be expected that
the leaders OF the great parties in the
House of Commons will take the opportun-
lily OF expressing in the name of the ma
ton, the horror which Is every where felt
at the crime, and of assuring the American
people that whatever difference of opinion
may exist III this country as 10 the present
war there is but one feeling of sympathy
with them at the loss of an honest and
hgh-minded Magistrate.
London and Provincial journals alike
describe the intense excitement Which the
news created, and all unite in warm
eulogiums upon Lincoln, and bitter de-
nuncations Of the assassination.
Paris and Continental journals contain
number of articles.
The scene on change at Liverpool, will
not soon be forgotten. The excitement
has rarely if ever, been cxcelled. Late
in the day requistion on the Mayor was
drawn up requesting him to call a public
meeting, to express the sorrow and in
dignatlon of the people. Hundreds sign
ed it. and the Mayor issued proclama-
ton for Il meeting at st. Georges Hall on
the afternoon of the 9th, to be adjourned
to evening of the same day. that the work
ing class may likewise have an opportuni-
ty of attending. Flags of Town Hall, and
other buildings and ahipping at Liverpool
were displayed at half-mast.
All American residents in onfon also