Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-21
E. NJ. STANTON.
WAsH1Seros, April is.

WAsHISeTcs, April is.
The assassin of the President left behind
him his hat and spur. The hat was picked
up in the Presidents box, and has been iden-
ti6ed as one belonging to the suspected man.
The spur was dropped upon the stage, Ard
that also has been identified as one procured
at a stable where the same man hired a horse
in the evening.
Two gentlemen who went to the Secretary
Of War to apprise him OF the attack on Mr.
Lincoln, met at the residence Of the former,
man muffled in a cloak, who, when accosted
by them, hastened away. 1t had been Mr..
Stanton's intention to accompany Mr.. Lincoln
to the theatre, and occupy the same box, but
a press Of business prevented. 1t, therefore.
seems evident that the aim Of the plotters
was to paralyze the country. by al once strik-
ing it's head, heart and arm.
As soon as the dreadful events were an
nounoed in the streets, Supt. Richards and
his assistants were at work to discover the
assassins. In few moments the telegraph
had aroused the whole police force Of the city.
Mayor Wallach and several members OF the
city government were soon on the spot, and
every preparation was made to preserve order
and quiet.
AT the request of Mr.. Richards, Gen. Au-
ger sent horses to mount the police. Every
road leading out of Washington is strongly
picketed, and every possible avenue of escape
thoroughly guarded. Steamboats, about to
start down the Potomac were stopped.
Major General Anger. Commanding the
Department of Washington, ha; offered re-
ward of $4,000 to the party or parties ar
resting tie murderer OF the President and the
assassin OF the Secretary Of State and his son.
NEW YoRK, April l5-9.l5 A. M.
| Intense sorrow is depicted on all counten-
ances at the terrible events that occurred in
Washington last night and the grief Of all
good men is apparent everywhere, at the
demise of the President. No flags were
hosted in this city this morning until the
state OF the President was known, when they
were all placed at half mast The people
appear perfectly horri6ed and the utmost
rage is felt towards all known secessionists
and rebel sympathisers.
The Herald's Goldsboro' correspondence
says Sherman's army commenced its I'D
vance on the 9th moving 10 three columns
under Howard, Slocum and Schofeld. Dur
ing the rejoicings over the news from Rich.
mond, Gen. Sherman was called out by bis
troops and he addressed a few words to them
saying he was informed Richmond had been
captured and Lee was flying in dismay.-
He said Grant wrote him he was pursuing
Lee, and he hoped he (Shermsn) would press
Johnston. - think we will do it," said
sherman. The soldiers cried We will,
1--WE will" Sherman told his soldiers hs
did not mean to let Johnston have any rest.
Johnston has evacuated Raleigh, movinI
west, and leaving the town in possession o
Hampton's cavalry.
On the evening of the 5th, a small force o
Howsrd's mounted infantry were attacked by
some rebel cavalry, who were. however, soor
dispersed with the loss of 100 men and .
pieces ot artillery.
PHILADELPHIA, April is.
Cen Grant arrived in this city late las
night on his way TO Jersey, but was overtsk
en- ON his way to Walnut street wharf by
dispatch from the office of the Associats,
Prsss, and 1t is supposed be returned Il
Wsshlo, ton immediately.
The most Intense horr~r is excited b, th.
lameptable fate of the President. The CITY u
decorated with Gags, and every house gav,
evidences Of preparation for the illuminatior
fixed for Monday evening. The public 10,
gives place to mourning, aud there is dsej
feeling Of rage.
NEw YoRK. April IL.
The Heralds army OF the Potomac esiis
.pondence details the work OF parvhos Lrs''
army, which numbered $4,000 including ofi
GERS privater and teamsters. The ar,hlsiJ
Numbered ITO pieces and the wagons 700.
The Herald's Winchester correspondence
says the soldiers are greatly iDeensed al th,
sssassination but were counseled to calmness
A flag Of truce came in from lmbodsn Sat
urday the object being it is understood I,
surrender his forces as part Of Lees army. -
The rebel Gen, Rosser refused to comply With
the terms Of Lees surrender, bat his uoops
de-erted him en- mass. and b. went to joiu
Johnston, Many Of Lees meo have rescned