The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1865-05-13


the opportunity Of expressing n the name
| IT s'ls netsan. lie lGfror Sht"A - "Vet
sliere lei. al tbs c-llt, a,a OF ..ss i.i :. u
American people tiist .sl,stever difference
Iof opinion I,.y exist ia iGis country es I"
] the pr seni war. there "a bus ono eei.iiG 81
Is.mpa'hy with them at the loss Oh an lioi-
es anu nigh minded magistrate.
The London and Provincial journals
alike mention the intense excitement W men
tine news created, and alike are warm ~
euloges upon MIR. Lincoln, aud bitter III
denunciations OF the assassin.
The Paris and Continental journals con-
tain articles or the subject OF the scene on
Change at Liverpool, and which will nos
soon be forgotten. The excitement has
rarely if ever been exceeded. Late in the
day request was sent to the Mayor 10 call
indignation OF the people. Hundreds sign
ed the call, and the Mayor issued his proc.
lamation for meeting at st. Georges Hail
on the p. m. Of the 9th. to be adjourned to
the evening Of tn. sa,l,e dav that the work.
ing classes might likewise have az oppor-
tunity of attending.
The flags on tie Town Hall, aud other
buildings, sno The shipping at Liverpoo!,
were displayed e. half mast.
! The American residents IN LONDON. the
| Union and Elnanci patton Societies, aud the
| people CT Manchester ard Birmingham,
| were to meet on the .7th, to express their
sentiments.
The Liverpool Port o! the Goth is printed
with It's columns n mourning.
| the Times SAYS nothing j., po,tti"a! ci"-
| c'es can be reniel. b.'red that evcr drew
forth more uusnimolls tso!iifg than this
| news. Personally Nj l.iH4til enjoyed the
sind regards of every nan IN England.
Tie extent TO which his uhl,ance ma. ez-
| tended in upholdiny aluicable relations be-
tween tho United States and England has
been shown by a fall Of unusual severity
In all classes OF securities.
The Times editorially Saws that thu news
will he received throughout Europe with u
sorrow az sincere and profound AS il ;woke
even IN the United States. Mr.. Lincoln's
perfect honesty BECAME at once apparent,
and Englishmen learned to respect MIN.
II also says: Unjust as we believe il to De,
the Confederate cause Will 1Ot escape tho
dishonor cast upon it by these wanton
murdere.s.
The Daily News says that Mr.. Lincoln
has not fallen in the flush Of triumph, for
no thought of triumph WAS in that honest
and humbleheart, but his task was accom-
piished aud the battle OF his life was won,
and iii all time to come, among all who
thrill of manhood more than rank, the
name OF Abraham Lincoln will be held
in reverence aud love.
The NeUs then continues: We will not,
without further ard overwhelming proof,
lay the charge Of this horrible conspiracy
TO the leaders OK ahef;ors Of the South.
The Star pays a warm tribute to Mr.. Lin
coin and eGlcyizes his steadfsst policy of
peace, IL spite Of all obstacles, towards
denca that the North, even in its hour of
just Indignation, will bear itself with that
magilanim!ty and clemancy which has thus
f,r attend {. its triumph.
Tie Iaily Telegraph says FROM violent
corruption, rom iactious hatred, from
meanEc,s. j,.aiou-y and Observation-Disclosures,
this great ruler was wholly free At last
came " hat seemed 10 Ee the frutiou OF his
lahors--the reward Of hs patience and
courage. we entered Richmond as a con-
4ueror, but he launched no decree Of pros
ec'l'!ou agairs. the South, for tee fight ap
pea,ed TO hil.. - s,s cytc, aud it w.s not III
his large heart 70 bear malice asails. a
beaten foe.
Mech uaeas;nesa was evinced in regard
from the tact that Andrew } oi!nssn w-uid
take his place, aud unavoe, ,b!e detiuc,lous
We're draw, FROM his conduct at the inau-
guraticn at Washington, ard also from the
tenor Of MS various speeches.
The London Times suggests that Mr..
Johnson should voluntarily resign, or in
case of b,s failing TO do 80, that pubic
opinion should be- 50 expressed ia regard
10 him. As to lead him to resign.
The Ec,cs says it has made careful en- |
Iuiries, and is assured on reliable author
iry tina. III. incident 50 rsgreiabie, which !
occurred at his installation rs Vice Presi- |
dent, could not, without injustice, .e taxi !
Ell TO represent Mr.. Johnson's character, !
AS those who know BIN well. describe
him IA n man Of real CT. .,"'tv aud temper |
ate habits. The NeWs itts that we must !
wait while before we :u.. judgment up |
ON him.
The failure OF the Me.srs. Max, Of Lon
don, large dealers in American securities,
was announced Oh the 26th u.,. Their liza |
bill;ies are stated El50,On0.
FRANCE-A letter OF coincidence from !
tue Emperor and Prince Napoleon To tho
family OF the late Mr.. CopdeE IS published.