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The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Col. Dan. F. Griffin, Of the ssth Indiana,
died at New Albany, On Wednesday last,
u typhoid fever, aged 30 yeurs.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Just received, iresh supply Of Coal oil,
Lard Oil, Castor OIL, Sweet Oil, Liusoed
OH, Spirits Turpeutine, and No Star Can
dies, a. Smiths Drug Store, corner Church
and Vine streets.
leb2I-iw
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

EXTRA FAMILY FLoUR.-Two hundred
Barrels Extra Family Flour for sale at ~
Broad street, BY Elliott / Co.
feb2I-Iw.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Thanks to our friend E. Willard for Nick
Max, Ledger, Frank Leslie, and Clipper.
All the late dailies and weekliss can be OBJ
tanned 90 his news depot.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

The Opera House is the centre Of attrac-
ton The bill for tonight abounds in
witty and humorous pieces.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

The gallant Gen. Wood has been promo
ted 70 a Major General OF Volunteer, IA
place Of Gen. Crtteudcn, resigned.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

NAILS, NMIs-4OO Kegs for sale by q.
". Fal Il Co, Hardware Dealers, 81
Public Square. Jan.Zti
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

We are obliged TO W. e. Collier Tor copies
Of The n. Y. Ledger, aud the Louisville
a0d Cincinnati dailies.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

TO Joel Davis, Esq, agent Of the Adams
Express Company, we ere indebted Tor the
New York papers in advance Of the nails.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Cameron, Grier & Co. have just received
a large assortment of superior dry goods
Their customers will find that all Of these
goods are bought with care and knowledge
They are ready to supply their customers
At either wholesale or retail, with only
email r,rofits attached.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

sHagzIzG MUHDER BY CUgEEILLAs. A
Correspondent writes gs from Stephenson,
Ala, under date Of the 18Th, the particulars
Of the atrocities lately committed by gang
of5s,pergdo E, under tho leadership Of two
Williams CeTt.ins vi herspoon and Dsv-
export. a few days ago they captured
a young man by the name Of Macy McCur-
dy, VINO had taken the oath Of allegiance
70 the United States government, and after
shooting him, cut his throat, and left his
corpse lying in the road naked. One night
last week they captured FIVE soldiers Of an
Ohio regiment, and took them to the -esi-
deuce Of oEe DR.. Green, where they muir
ds-ei them il cold blood, and stripped
then clothes from their persona. Since the
above deeds were committed, our scouts
have captured fourteen Of the gang, and it
is TO be hoped they will meet with their
lust deserts. The soldiers murdered by
them were Oh duty in the stockade at
Bridgeport.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

We learn that a bankrupt sale has been
opened st 80 North Market steet, for the
sale Of boots, shoes and hats at greatly re-
duCcd prices y.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

The weather was delightful yesterday,
and the city unusually quet.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

GzsERALz-A catalogue OF Generals
photographs for sale at the Gallery Of
the Cumberland, TO be found in another
column, to which extensive list has late
~ been added splendid pictures Of Ma
jor Generals Thomas aud Sheridan.
Which may be procured at the Gallery
or by mail Price 25cts.
noy 15-tf
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

The local Of the Press contemplstes svisit
70 this locality, in order TO learn something
in regard 70 the "Pig fsmiiy." We advise
him to come, BY sii means, as we ere sure
he will be quite at home. IN speaking q
the educated dog" he says, owe never
pretended to describe that 'dorg', but spoke
entirely Of his high literary attainmsuts."
That was the very reason that led US to be-
lieve It might possibly be our dog for this
was one OF its distinguishing features.
And Is for our poor attempts at theatrical
criticism, we have never claimed for them,
what has been claimed by others for GER
tain class Of acting PeJeetioH-but, with
due modesty, we would say that they
might be at least considered passible.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Buy your boots and Shoes at G. 7. Pail
& Ca's.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Boots, shoes and hats are selling regard
less Of cost at the bankrupt sale, No. 80
Market street, between Union and the
Square. O..
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Bargains in Boots and Shoes at G. W.
Fall i Co.'S Hardware Store.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21


REC0RDER's CcURT.-Thirty-twoc cases were
disposed Of by the Recorder yesterday. OF
these, the majority were drunk and disor-
DERBY. Several cases Of love and jealousy,
the parties 20 which were Of the colored
persuasion, occupied the time and attention
Of the Court. Negroes Of every shade and
hue were srrsyed in each case, and the
testimony corroborated the Old adage, "the
course oi fIue love never did run smooth"
These domestic difficulties were in a very
tangled condition, and his Honor discharged
she parties ia al but one case. Ia this one,
il aPPearsd that violence had been used to.
ward tho object Of tie suItor's affections,
aHd the culprit was fined in the sum Of
52J. disturbance at q house Of Ill fame
was continued to this morning.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Just received, a stock Of imported
Cigars of the finest brands at Ehren-
beTg's. Nc. 40 Union street.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

WASTED.-Ten Shoe Makers. Apply at
No. n North Cherry street.
feb 2l-tf.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Just received, a large and selected
stock Of Cigars, Smoking and Chewing
Tobacco, st Il. -Ehrenbergs, No 40
Union street
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

All persons afflicted with prIvstsdiso.sss
would do well % call On Dr.. A. Richard
Jones, No. % Desderick street, up stairs.
Dr.. !. may be found in his office At all
hOuYs. nova
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

s .sr hsa On sas s ~ ass 81. as 80 .
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

Staple and fancy dry goods, boots, shoes
and hats, just received a. Black J. JerEi-
rau's, No. IL Union street. #
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

A large and well selected assortment Of
Dry Goods always on hand, at W. Freeman
L Co.'S, corner Square and Deadericl, street
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

For a good article Of WATERPROOF Cloak
ing, call on ". Freeman 4 Co., corner Of
Square and Desderick street.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

# you want a good Cigar, call on
Ehrenberg, No. 40 Union street
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

1.-THE ladies' want bargains in fne Shoes,
Congress Caters, Balmorals, &c, bug At
g. ". Fall 4 Cos.
The Nashville daily union. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1862-1866, 1865-02-21

.f,,lll.s.llFsl1,
F0E sas laFs-. E.e.lar I,aI.I -.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

Patterson, Houghtan, Leavy, McGrath, Smith, OCaIla
CHAN. Reilly, Fitzgerald and Cook-1S.
I Negative Counciimsn Robinson, Green, Lent RuEei
end Joyce-6
whersupon pending the consideration OF the above
general order the President pro declared that the
Board stood adjourned till Saturday, the 30th inst, at
eleven O'Clock A. H. ..-.--.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

VALUABLE FARM AND DlSTILLERY FOR SALE
the Dover depot the Norris and Essex Railroad.
Morris county n j. ccntainins 10 part farm meadow
end wood land new diss,isry, steam engine and water
two never failing springs IN the yarda Farm and Dislery
sold separately desired Terms Title good Inquire
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

15O ACRES OF MISSOURI LAND FOR SALE u !: WILL "
New York CITY, For particulars address j. NJ Covington
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-12-31

III chased; Houses lett Rents and Bills collected For
SALE -four story brick House. with three Lots of Ground
ninth street and Eleventh also three
years. Lease 1855 Church street; also 70 Oil Land be
tween OIL Greek and head waters Cherry Run. Apply to
WARREN T. W1TKEY, s. Sprucs street.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
New York, April lI5.

All places Of business are rapidly clo
hing and the streets are assuming 4 som
|bre hue. The various hotels, custom
house, New Englsnd Rooms, the post
office and other public places are ! Heing
|drapsd. Commercial Exchange met and
passed suitable resolutions and ordered III,
building to Be drsped and then adjourned
The commission merchants have resolved
70 close their places Of business, the Cole
Room 10 closed. The regular Board o
Brokers adjourned STEER passing appropri
ate resolutions. All the banks Of the cit.
sre closed. An immssss nseting Of mer
chants and citizens 10 being held ip Wal
street presidsd over BY Mr.. Draper
|Spssches were made BY Asssrs. Butler
Dickinson and others, the crowd thers
wss immense. Approprists resolution
we're submitted to Ire meeting and adop
tied, and company u thirteen eminent
aierchants and citizens we're appointed l.
|go to Washington to attend the faossa
of the President.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
Washington, April Is.

About IL o'clock last night two men
|crcssed the Anacosta bridge. one of whom
Egave his name as Booth and the other as
|5mith. The latter is believed to be Johu
|Sarratt. Last night riderless horse was
found, which has been ideatified BY the
proprietor Of one Of the stables previous.
~ msstioaed % having been hired from
bis establishment. Accounts are con-
|fiicting = to whether Booth crossed the
bridge on horseback or on foot, bat it il
believed that he rode acrcss-. 1t u pre-
sumed that be had exchanged his horse.
From information in possession Of the
authorities, it 10 evident that the scope ol
the plot vas intended to be much more
compreheDsive. The Vice Preeident and
sosher members Of the Administrations we're
partiealarly inquired for BY suspected par.
fties, md their precise localities accurate
III obtaieed. but providentially in theil
ceases tho scheme miscarried.
A boat Was ~ once sent down the Pc
1tomao 10 notify the gunboa,s on the rive
Eof the awful crime, in order that all pos
ssible means should be taken Tor The ar
rest Of the perpetrators. The most am
Fple precautions have been taken, and i
i not believed the culprits will long .uc
tesd in svading the overtaking arm o
Justice.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
WashioRton. Amil IL

Washisgton. April IS.
Ataa saely hosr sbis neeniag Hsa- Z
y. 0tsstos ssat - c0eial oomnosiesticv
= Hon. Andrsv Johnsos, vics Prssidsn,
q The Unised Statea, Ststisg that il COO
eequenee Of the ssddea and naexpseted
dsath Il IL Chisf Hseisssass, HE iaAu.
Assaties ahoaad take place - 5000 = pcs.
ssbIe, and requesting him to state the
plscs and hour at which the ceremopt
should Be performed, Nr. johnson Il
once replied that il would be agreeable 10
Aim % havs the proceedings take place q
BIZ rooms 10 The Kirkvood House % sooi,
es the arrangements could be perfected. /.
Chief Justice Chase was informed Of tie
fact and repaired 70 the appointed place
in company with Secretary Mccullough
of the Treasury Department. ATTORNEY N
0snsrsl Speed. J.P Blair, Monteomery|
Blair, Foots, cf Vt, Ramsay, of Minn.
Yatss. Of Ill, Stuart, Of Nevada; Hale, Of
N. H ond Far0sworth. At ii O'Clock
the oath OF Office was administered by the
Chief Justice Of the United States 10 .be
usual solemn and impressive manner.
Af. Johnson received the kind expires.
sisss of the gentleman in . manner which
sbswed his sssssst sense Of the great res
possibility suddenly devolved upon him
bad made brief spsech, In which he said
the dsties Of the ofise are mine; l will
perform them! The consequence: are
with God. Gsntlemen, viii lean upon
you ! feel that l assd ysur support. 1
ho desply Impressed with the soIsupiey
II the oooasios and the responsibility a.
tie dusies Of ~ oaiss 1 sm sssuming.
i Ar. Johnsoa appeared 70 be 10 remark.
hhly good health snd hes high and real
isisg seass of The hops that are osatsrsd|
|spos hin.
His manner Vas solemn and digni6sd
asd his whole bearing produced most
grsfifyiDg impression upon those Who
participated 10 the ceremonies.
II 10 possible that during the dav
|Prcsidsnt Johnson will Issue his first|
proclamation to the American people.
Il u expected, though noshing has been
defsitely determined upon, that the fun
ssal Of ths late President Liseoln will
like place on Or about Thursday next.
II is supposed that his remains wilk be
deposited in the Congressional Cemetry,
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
Sherman AAvaneiag.
New York, April Is.


The Henld's correspondenes from
Goldsboro says Shermsn's army con.
menced ito advance on the 9th, moving
in three columns under Howard, Slocum
and Scho6eld. During the rejoicing,
over the news Of the fall of Richmood
Sherman was called out BY his troops and
he addressed few words TO theen, saying
he was informed Richmond had been cap
tursd aad Lee vss flying il disnsy. he
said Grant wrote him he vas pnrsnine
Lee and be hoped he (ShsrmsD) would
press Johnsos which, said Hherman,
think vs viii Do. The soldiers cried,
s.We will, Ne will" Sherman told biz
soldiers be did not mean 10 les Johasos
have any rest.
JoAnssa Ass evaouated Raleigh, NOV.
ing west spd issvise The tons in posses
sion OF Hsopton's esvslry.
On tho evening Of The lOth IN armed
Foros Of Hovard's mosaeed Infantry vere
attacked b. sams ssbel esvalfy Who, how.
sveF. were soon dispersed With the loss oi
pne hundred men and two pieces Of artil
HefYe
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17

Dv1AGnse Ao1enGe nopA
Waahisstse, Apsil Is.
6ss. Gfint, Who leik ytslsrday !;
New Jerssy. ed vho ~ infosned Of Ii
ssaqe1i1atisn - he 80 lsaviag PhiIsde
phia this norniog, arrived here on ! %.
cisl train abous noos, aaSd imnsdiatel
pgeeesded TO Tho Pnssidsst's hose. n
The second extra Of The Evening 6ts
says:
Col. Isgrahsu, Provost Marshal OF th
dsfbnsss on the north side ofths Potone.
= sagased 10 taking tsstinony to o-day, q
Df which 6xes the assassination 3 ]
Wilkes Booth.
Jsdgs Ois, Of the Suprems Cosrt D
ths District Of CoIanbis, and Justjc
Miller wess also engaged 1t tho polio
Asadqaartsrs, eu Teeth ssreet, 10 takial
The testimony Of large number Of Wit
Lieut. TyrelI, Of Col. Isgrahan's staff
last night, proceeded to the Nstion.
Hotel. where Booth has been stopping
snd took possession Of bic trunk, il whicl
sas found Coloncl's military drebs coat
two pain Of hand cuffs, two bikes d
cartridges, and ; package Of letssst. oil ol
which ars now in the possession Of the
nilitsry authorities. One Of these let.
sers. bearing dass of Hsokssovi, Ma,
ssems 70 implieate Booth.
The writer spsaks Of the mysterious sf.
sa,s - which yoa aes ss9aged aad urxss
Booth 70 proceed to Ric6nosd asd ascer-
t.is the views oi the authorities th4rs 70
- sbs saejsss. The writer of ~ Ieteer
|eodsavors to persusds Boosh lseu |eassv.
beg - desisns iaso execution at sh4s tims
for the rsasos, - the writer sllsesel that
hs 00ssfnnent had its suspeeio.s hrose-
Id. Ths writer q the lsttss seSus %
|havs besn impiieated wi.h Booth 10 the
|oysteFioss affair referred to, @ he in
fceae 3eesA in ths lsttep shas he 1usla
prefer . express his views verbally. Hs
|tbsa 0ces - - say that hs vas but Of
|moaey Aaa - Aelaoe, and would Be- CON !
|pelssd % lsaSe 6ons - his family were
iesifoss list hs sheuh dissolve hid con-
|vicsion With Booth.
The letter = wHstsa o nots paper id
4 small. neat hasd, aad simply bsart the
|sigsatare Of 'eam."
A. the Cabinet meeting yesterday. /
shich lasted over two kours, the fbture|
policy Of The Government towards lVir.
|ginia vas discussed, the best fselise) pre-
|sailiDg- II 10 stated that il vss determ ]
|ised = adopt : very libssal policy = vas|
|recemnssdsd BY the President.
Il - MD that the meeting ws1 the
|most harmonious held for two ysar1, the
President exhibiting throughout the mag.
|osainity sod kindness Of heart which hes
ever characterized bis treatment Of thb re-
|bellisss States, and which he has beep
10 lily reqsitsd, On their part.
One of the members Of the Cabinet re-
marked to friend that be met 1t the door
that the Government wss 70. dsy stropses
han it has bsen for three yaes past.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
The Murdercrs Trying I,
Escape to Canada.
Scene az the Prestdeset'
DeW1h bed.
JOHNSON SWORN INTO
OFFICE.
SECRETARY SEWARD STILL
ALIVE.
Great Efforts Made 70 Ar
rest the MuFderers.
Chicevo. Apr;l Is.

Chicago. April Is.
President Lincoln vas sssassinated Iasl
might while at Ford's thester. He wat
shot through the head and died this
morning.
Seward was also assassinated and biz
throat cut by dsspersdo, Who cut dows
Fred. Seward, his son, nephew and tvd
|nurses before reaching the Secretary !
bed. At last accounts he vas still alive.
Flags at half mast in Chicago.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
SALE.

efA1x o. Iowa, LEE CouNrY--ss
~ virtue OF special execution me directed issued
tne Cie-k OF se Disrict Court county in favor
tharies PArsons I CO.. and agsinss C. r. Conn and
viii ell % the highest bidder a. the frcnf door
~ Ine Once Of the district Court Of Lee county
~ keoksk, in said county the 18th day Of MAJ
II y. ~ between the hours of o'clock A. 81 and 4
gefoe9 n, commencing af 2ociock p VI. Of said day,
ne ioiioHtng property to-wit The half Of the
quarter Of the northeast snsrer OF section
4, tos nshiP G5, range west, In Lee county Iowa
|cufion.
keokuk, April Il, 1865. ISRAEL ANDERSON,
|f11nters Fee " 20. Sheriff Of Lee Co, Iowa
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
OFFICIAL WAR BUxLBTIM.
WAR DEPARTMENT.. WAsnIH0ron,
Anrtl I5-a.l0

April I5-4:l0 \. n.
MAJ. GEN. DIX:
The President continues insensible and
lis sinking.
Secretary Seward remains without
change.
Fred. Stewards skull is fractured 10 tvo
places. besides . severe cut in the head.
The attendant is still alive but hopeless.
Mai. Ss1ard's wounds are mot danger.
|0ue.
Il 10 now ascertained with reasonable
certainty that two assasius we're engaged
lin the horrible crime, Wilkes Booth b.
log tho one that shot the President and
|she other companion Of his whose nane
lis not known; but whose description is %
clear he can hardly escape. It sppssrs
from letter found in the trunk thas III
murder wss planned before the foarth d
March, but fell shrosgh then beoamse u
|accompliee backed out until Riehnond
Icould be heard from. Booth aud his 40.
|yomplice we're at the livery stable at six
o'clock last evening and left there viii
theif horses about ten o'clock or ahostIy
before that hour. It wsald sesm shal
they had been seeking their chance bu'
|for eDne unknown reason L ~ noe car
|ded ineo sfsct until iast night. One ol
them ~ ssidesely nads his Way to Bal
gilmore. The other has not yet beer
traced
TSiened e. II. SrAr@ou.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17

No bids viii be received except furnishing all the
PARTICLES above enumerated The bill will the price
|ar which Of thebest quality will be furnished,
|the cost Of the package 70 be included.
Pound packages for samples Of all articles not perish
IAble will accompany bids
Each bid must have printed copy Of this advertise
(ment pasted at its head.
Each hid must be aceo@panied with two responsible
|burities In the sum Of 600.
This Contract IL be let for the space OF months
from date Of contract
Bides expected to be present at the opening Of
|ths bids else their lids will not be Entertained
nids Be endorsed PropoiAs fer furnishing Subsist
|sncs,p and addressed TO the undessiGued
J. =. WILLIS,
aprl2 Capt. a q. H. AC.e
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
Chicago, April Is.

Chicago, April Is.
President Lincoln was shot through the
head last night, as Ford's Theatre, and
died this morning. The, assassin is cup
posed to be j. Wilkes Booth. the actor
About the sams time desperate called
|at Secretary Stewards pretending to be .
messenger from his physciap, but being
refused admittsnce, hs attacked Fred
Seward, son of the Secretary, knocking
|him down then passed on to Secretary
|Sswa,d's room where sftsr cutting down
two male attendsnss he cut Mr.. Seward
Throat. The wound Was not ct last %
counts considered fatal.
Letters found in Booths trunk show
that this assassination was contemplated
before the Fourth Of March, bat fell
through from some cause. The wildes,
Excitement prevails at Washington, WIGS
Presidents House, aud residence Of diff.
'erens Secretarys are closely guarded.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
wasen's Cavalry.
New York, April Is.

Rebel dispatches dated AugustA. April
9th, indicate that Alabama IL oveFrun
|by Union cavalry under Wilsoe and other
|conmanders, moving towards Mobile.
Gen. MsOook's force il reported 10
have ospsured Red Mountain Iron Works
|and The village Of Ellsrton, and tapped
|the selegraph q ssseral places, seeding
|dispatehes . Fsbsl Offcsrs.
Two eol1mss Of Yankees are also ~
ported advancing on Columbus, Miss.
rbs sane dispateh saJs the rsbsl steamer
Gsrtrsds With : cargo valasd u two mil
Hons - s1Ak ia Spaoish River nsas
Mobile. 3ls4 By collision with the
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
Nsw York. April Is.

The Hsrald's Washisgton spssial saya
Prssident Liscoln Yesterday revoked tAs
psssss 70 Hunter, Lstcher and other lssd,
Esg rebels to visit Richmond. The Pres
e1ent vss willing 70 have oonvsasiou
held. but did not want is controlled =,
khoss man.
The daily Gate City. [volume] (Keokuk, Iowa) 1855-1916, 1865-04-17
894 HS1laXne1,e - q q
Wan DEPAnrmxr11 ]
Wasbington, April is-3 p. m.
IA Nj a.. n:~.

Val U8PA1TMKM2l
Wasbington, April It-3 p. m.
Ts Nj. 0ss. Dix:
OGoial sotics cf the death of thsrht,
President Abraham Lineols, vss rive
~ ~ bead Of tbs departnests IA nps
uisg 70 Asdfsw Johnsos, Vie prS3iBSps
Upon whe0 The Ceos1itntiso deyolved of
Zee Of Prssidsst. NJ. johnson. upos
reeeiving the net;se, appeared before III
Hon, salmon P. Chase, Chisf Jsedce. ii
- usitod 6eatl6, and took ~. odAk q
Io6Ice ~ Proaident Of tho United States,
and :sss it, duties and functions i
The Preisdsst mot the hsads Of dc.
|pastmsnts in Cabinet meeting at III
trsasUry building, and among olkee bssi.
se1s the followisg wss transacted
First, The arrangements for the fun-
'onl of ths late PresideDt wore oAsfsd %
|the ssversl Secretaries ~ far = relstes 10
thsir respective departments.
Second, WIN. Hunter ESQ.,, was ap
pointed Acting Secretary Of Etats dsriss
|shs disability Of Mr.. Seward, and his Son
Fred. Seward tie Assistant Secretary.
Thisd-Ths President formally an-I
sosnoed that - desired 70 retain theI
present 6eessiariss Of departments Oh
pie Cabinet and they would 60 o. and dis
|ehasge thsir rsspestivs dates i .the|
[saos manner = before the dsplorable|
|evest thas bed changed The had II the|
|0osernueat.
AL bosissss 10 the dspartmssts wss|
puspeodsd dariae The day. The Bar
Esoa reports hat the eosditioe Of Ms.I
Sswsrd rsnains unchanged, be j. doisp|
vsh. No impsoveosas 10 Mr. Frederick
Seward. The murdessn have nos yesI
been apprshsndsd.
Sisned1 EDwls n. SsAssos.
Secretary q War.