The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1865-05-09
FOREIGN NEWS.
Press on the Assassination.
Encomiums on Pres't Lincoln.
Sympathy from the London Press to
the Americau Peopie-Publie Meet
ings-Parliamentar Action.

FARTHER POINT, May s-The Hiber.
uian, from Liverpool April 9th, via Lon
donderry the 2Stb, arrived off this point
this morning
The news by the Nova Scotia of the
assassination Of President Lincoln and
Secretary Seward was published through,
out England on the Goth ult, aud created
a profound sensation. The strongest feel
ings of sympathy, indignation and horror
were universally expressed. There was
but one voice throughout the country,
and those who sympathiZed with the
canse of the South evineed quite as much
indignation as the warmest friend OF the
North. In all places it was the all-pre-
vailing topic, and caused almost total
suspension of business, particularly IN
Liverpool and Manchester.
In London cOusols fell nearly ] per
cent, but slightly revived afterward.-
| 5 2O's fell to 55a60, Illinois shares to Goa
SO, and Erie to 404a4lt There was a
slight rally next day. Cotton quite un-
settled, aud about d. higher.
On Wednesday there was only day
session of Parliament. The attendance
was very slim, only about sixty men,
bers being present. They signed the fol-
lowing address, which was presented to
Mr.. Adams the same evening:
1--WE, the undersigned, members of the
House of Commons, have learned with
the deepest regret and horror that the
President of the United States has been
deprived of life by al act of violence
and we desire to express our sympathy
at the sad event to the American Minis
ter now in London, as well as to declare
our hope and confidence in the future OF
that great country, which we trust will
continue to be associated with enlight-
ened freedom and peaceful relations with
this and every other country
The Times of the 9th says: This even
ing il may be expected that the leader
of the great portion of the House of Com
mons will take the opportunity Of ex-
pressing in the name Of the nation the
horror which is everywhere felt at the
crime, and of assuring the American peo-
pie that whatever differences of Opin-
ion may exist in this country as to tho
present war, there is but one feeling OF
sympathy with them at tue loss OF al
honest and high minded magistrate
The London and Provincial journals
alike describe the internal excitement
which the news created, aud all unite in
warm eulOgiums upon Mr. Lincoln and
bitter denunciatiOns of the assassination
The Paris and continental Journals
also contain articles OH the subject. The
scene on change at Liverpool will not
soon he forgotten. The excitement has
rarely if ever been exceeded. Late in
the day a request was sent to the Mayor
to call public meeting to express the
sorrow and Indignation of the people
Hundreds signed it, and the Mayor issned
the proclamation for a meeting at st.
Georges Hall, on the afternoon of the
eth, to be adjourned to the evening OF
the same day. that the working classes
may likewise have an opportunity of at
cending The flags on the various build
ings and the shipping at Liverpool were
displayed at half mast.
All Americans resident in London, the
Union aud Emancipation Society. and
the people of Manchester, Birmingham,
etc, were to meet on the 9th to express
their sentiments The Liverpool Post OF
the 9th is printed with its columns in
mourning.
The Times says nothing in political
history can be remembered that has ever
drawn forth more feeling than this
news. Personally President Lincoln on,
jOyed the kind regards of every one in
England The extent to which his in.
fluence was estimated in upholding ami.
cable relations between England and
the United States has been shown by a
fall of unusual severity in all classes OF
securities.
The Times editorially says that the
news will be received throughout Europe
with sorrow as sincere and profound as
| it awoke even in the United States. Mr..
Lincoln's honesty speedily became ap
parent, and Englishmen learned to re-
spect him. 1t also says: Unjust as we
believe it to he, the Confederate cause
will not escape the dishonor cast upon ii
by these wanton murderers.
The Daily News says that Mr.. Lincoln
| has not fallen in the flush of triumph
for no thought of triumph was in th at
honest and humble heart But his task
was accomplished and the battle of his
life was won. and in all time to come
among all who think of manhood more
| than rank, the name of Abraham Lin
coin will be held in reverence and love
The News thus continues: We will
not, without further and overwhelming
proof, lay the charge of this horrible con
spiracy to the leaders or abettors Of the
South.
The Star pays warm tribute to Mr.
Lincoln and eulogizes his steadfast poll
CIV of peace in spite of all provocation to.
ward England. 1t also expresses great
confidence that the North, even in its
hour of just indignation, will bear itself
with that magnanimous clemency which
| thus far has attended its triumphs
The Daily Telegraph says: From vul-
gar corruptions, from factious hatred,
from meanest jealousy and uncharitable-
| ness, this great ruler was wholly free
At last came what seemed to be the
| fruitiOn of his labor.
Much uneasinesss was evinced In re-
gard to the assassination of President
Lincoln, from the fact that Andrew
johnson would take his place, and un-
avoidable deductions were drawn from
his conduct at the inauguration at
Washington, and also from the tenor OF
his various speeches.
The London Times suggests that Mr.
johnson should resign voluntarily, or in
case of his failing to do so, that public
opinion should be so expressed in regard
to him as to lead him to resign.
France Letters of coincidence from
the Emperor or Prince Gapoleon to the