The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-28

chloroform. Proper remedies were imme-
diately applied, when she soon aroused and
asked for Booths picture, which she had
concealed under the pillow of her bed, at
the same time remarking to the physicians
that she "did not thank them for saving
her life."
There is no doubt but that Booth had
been seeking the opportunity to assassinate
the President for some time.
A few days since he urged Mr.. Hess,
manager of Growers Theatre, to invite the
President and Cabinet to attend the per-
Torrance there, and seemed particularly
anxious that Mr.. Lincoln should be attend
ed by his Cabinet advisers.
Of the movements Of Booth last Friday
this correspondent says: About A. M.
three men called at the National and in
quired for Booth, the clerk informing
them he was not in. After an earnest
conversation between themselves they left.
Knowing Booths acquaintance to be re-
spectacle, the clerk thought it strange he
should be called upon by such shabby
looking persons. They had the general
appearance of Southern refugees. They
left their cards, which the clerk did not
look at. About IL A. M. Booth was in the
office but presented no unusual appear
ance except that he was unusually pale.
At 4P. NJ. he asked the clerk if any let
tiers had been left for him, and on being
answered in the negative appeared disap-
pointed, and nervously asked for sheet
of paper and an evelope. He was about
to write, but as if some one might see
what he was writing, asked to be admitted
inside the Office. The clerk asked him if
he had made thousand dollars that day.
With startled look he replied, soto vOce,
emo, but l have worked hard enough to
have made ten times that amount" He
had written but few words, when he said
earnestly to the clerk" Merrick, is this
the year 1864 or 1865 ?" Merrick said he
must be joking, and Booth said, Sincerely
l do not know" Mr.. Merrick said then
he noticed he was entirely at variance
with bis usual department. he sealed his
letter, put it in his pocket and left. He
re-appeared and took tea at 81 o'clock
leaving his key at the Office as he went
out
Mr.. Brady saw him on the avenue op.
posite Growers theatre, seated on horse,
at 4:30 P. NJ, in conversation with Mr..
Matthews, of Ford's theatre. He talked
with him, but noticed nothing extraordi-
nary in his demeanor.
The extra Star says the following devel-
opments have been made, showing the
existence of deep laid plot on the part
Of gang of conspirators, including mem
bers of the order of the Knights of the
Golden Circle, to murder President Lin
coin and his Cabinet. We have reason
to believe Secretary Seward received in
formation from Europe several months
since that something of a very desperate
character was to transpire at Washington,
and it is more than probable has reference
to the assassination. The pickets encir-
cling this city on Friday light to prevent
the escape of the parties who murdered
President Lincoln and attempted the assas-
sination of Secretary Seward and his sons,
were fired on at several points by con-
cealed foes. Arrests will be promptly
made.
1t is ascertained that the President had
some weeks ago received several private
letters warning him that an attempt would
probably be made upon his life, but to
this he did not attach much importance.
1t has always been thought he was not
sufficiently careful of his Individual safety
on his last visit to Virginia.
The murderers have probably escaped
across the Potomac to Mosby.
The ball entered the head of the Presi.
dent in the back part, near the base of the
brain, took a direct course toward the
right eye, struck the oribinal bone rebound
ed and lodged several inches from the sur
face. The ball was flattened.
The following is the copy of a note sent
to Vice President johnson last Friday
which was only found on bis table yester-
day, among other papers: 81 do not wish
to disturb you, but would be glad to have
an interview"
[Signed j. WILKES BOOTH.
Mr.. johnson was out at the time and
never saw the note till yesterday.