Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-05-08
EXTRA
ADDITIONAL FOREIGN NEWS
Horror and Indignation or Eu-
rope at the Assassination OF
President Lincoln.
4 MlRKED FALL IN ENGLISH PTNDS.
Address Of The English Parliament 10 til
~ Amsriean Minister In London,
Profound Sensation on the
Continent.

FARTHER PoNr, April s, 1885. Tho steamship
HIberniAn, from Llverpooli arrived on this point
this morning. ......
The news, by the Nova seotian, Of the assassi-
nation Of President Lincoln was Published
throughout England on the 2ath Of April and
created NEST profound sensation. The strong
eat feelings Of sympathy and horror were u1ani-
mOusly expressed with one voice throughout the
country.
Those who sympathiIed with the cause Of the
South evinced quite rs much indignation ss the
wArmeat friends Of the North. N
In all places the Assassination was the ALL per-
vAding topic, and caused aimosta total suspension
q business, particularly In Liverpool. and Man.
chester.
la London eonsols fell nearly one per cent. but
Aherward slightly recovered. Riye-tweptles fell
10 IS aud 90 centS OK couponS lllinols shares 70
6sa6o, and Erie shares to 4ol<A4Ix. Thero was a
slight rally the next day.
Most Of the holders Withdrew their stocks. Prices
were called at about "a. higher.
On Wednesday there was only day session
OF Parliament. The attendance was very slim,
only about sixty members being present. All
signed the following address, which was pre-
senled tho same evening to Mr.. Adams:
We, the underslgned members Of the House Of
Commons, have learned with the deepest regret
and horror that tho President OF the Unitod States
has been deprived Of life by and act Of violence,
and we desire to express our sympathy at tho sad
event TO the American Minister now In Lyndon,
a. we'll as 10 declare our hope an confidence In
the future Of that great country, which we trust
will continue TO be associated with enlightened
freedom and peaceful relations with this and
every other eountry.
The London aud Provincial Journals alike de-
scribe the intense excitement which the news
created, and all unite In warm euioRiums upon
Mr. Lincoln and bitter denunciatons Of the RsSas-
sins. The Paris and Continental journals con-
tain a number Of articles. The scene "on
change At Liverpool will not soon he forgotten.
The excitement has rarely, n ever, been eKcelled
Late In the day requisition to the Mayor was
drawn up requesting him TO call public meet
ing, TO express the sorrow and Indignation Of
the people.
Hundreds signed II, and the Mayor Issued his
proclamation for meeting. The flags on Tower
Hall and other buidings, and the shipping at
Liverpool were displayed ut half mast.
The Nstos says Mr. Lincoln has not fallen In
the fash Of triumph, for not thought Of tri-
umph was In that honest and humble heart, but
his task was accomplished, and the battle OF his
life was won, and In all times TO come ameng all
who think Of manhood moro than rank hhe name
Of Abraham Lincoln will be held In reverence
and love.
The Liverpool Posi- was printed with Its
columns In mourning.
The Jondsn Times says that nothing In pOliti-
cal history can be remembered that has ever
drawn forth more unanimous feeling than this
news. Personally, Nc. Lincoln enjoyed the kind
regards from every one In England
Mr. Lincoln q honesty speedily became appar-
ent, aud Englishmen learned 10 respect him
The TiBasS also says: "Unjust as we beliaye u
10 be, the confederate cause will not escape the
dishonor cast upon Il. -