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New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
dismissed until Monday. About twenty have thus far


The United States have probably thirty more wit
nesses to examine ard an effort viii be made 10 con-
cud,e the tostimouy for the prosccut on Tomorrow
TIE trial will piOhaby be closed ne1 week.
Tsfs uorrinr M t. The recess Clor'cs II. Roche
was examined as II his hnvns oht.incd g1sse,ion -
Edward Spansl,r's oirpe,-hag on ihe I'm ga ;cunt
therein piece OF rope -Ai' one ieet long tlc t"N'
having been carefully taken NJ.
After the recess NJ rosch was recalled and Identified
The rope found in Spiager's carpet naI' 81.
WIN. Eaton testified that he arrested Spahsera az HIS
boar riding house in Washington. So. 80,
Vim Wallace testified that no arrested OLauchlin on
the 18th of Api IN Baltimore. On the way - tbs Poice
office OLaagLln splh, o. We n 0 40 ""N
lanes & idord a carpcnter az kords Iheaicr, gave
information cbout fitting thc box President Lincoln
occupied Nothing specially important was e1el' 20
william IT, v ella testified 'ho 18th Of April he
was living nj the ousc oi Sccr' ry seward and recog
nizad PAYNE "a the who came there representing
lie had medicine from Or. Verdi SAW Payne stree
Frcde-c Seward on the stops twice over the heq1 WIN
sot.ciling mounted with s.Nor; subsequently sh"
PAYNE cnne ont and get on lis hos" ana riJc away
aher pavno's oauture witness recognized hun imne-
diatclv S,rfeant Robinson Who vas IN atiendaucc
up,n Secretary SeTaId on Tie night Of the lam 81
Apr test fed the FIRST he saw Of PAYNE be heard dls
turhance in tho hail. when be opened the door Payne
struck hi H. aud when he cane into the room the tn 50
cienchci HIN, Payne put lis arm around ms neck
struck lin with knife and cut hn, tten went u te
bcdsido of Secretary Seward and struck lin VITA the
same weapon on the neck twice. lie described what
took place and the manner IN which Payne seemed 70 NC
endeayorng 10 Gu, him IN the neck
Manor seward son OF Secretary Seward, was sworn.
md leuifed Payne thc who was al his I1hcTs
house on tho night OF tao l4tn Of April he had retired
about II o'clock, and short time amer was aroused oy
screams cf his sister rushed np stairs AMI seized The
man who struck witness with decanir nom the
table. ard made use of ~ words "l AN nad T" ain
mad :" when the door, ns " tness was pushing ne
saw by the light in The hail. that he was 'a large ana
had dan hair and DO beard; got pistol and rushed
dc WI 10 the front door: after witnesses own wounds
were dressed he into his fathers ioon ana saw
he nod large cash on his cheek one his throat, and
ono under s ear; witness satisfied the prisoner at
the bar was the same nlau.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

Inc Hon: 7. II. Watson, Assistant Secretarv.
war; ). =; Locke. New-Orleans; II. C. Horton
erinonti j: Collins anl james Peckham Of 81
n politap Hotel NV " VIC me-
t9e Hon. II; Burnley, British Legation; the Hon p
~ "istnr9p. Noston and a. Deyeseux, PHILADELPHIA
Ions Strauss BeFln and Z. Gowan Of Quebec arc
pl Geo. : M,llory Trinity College. and Narcisso
PIg"on, Montreal arc a: the Everett House'
John ii. Haines. Brady's Bead. Pa and 9 No,
IT'S, Portland are at tho Hoffman House. " A'''
York Hotel ' 40 ~ '"o Ne"-
George Merctt, U. S. A., Is at the Fifth Avsnu.,
Hotel. - A'sAuo
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
FIRE IN NAssAu.sT.-Loss OVER $4,000

FIRE IN NAssAU-sT.-Loss OVER $1,000
Early Inst evening tire broke out in the boot and shoe
store of Eugene Ferris the first floor Of No. 81 Mas
sau.s aud before exnguished that and the ad-
joining f,estory building in the rear were seriously
damaged. Mr. Ferriss loss stock and building
will amount to sb,ut $4,000. Insured for s5oe
In the Adrintc, North American, Croton. Park AID
New Wor d Companies. The upper floors arc occupied
offices by various persons. and somowhat damaged
by water The basement occupied by Henry Mon-
Qun as restaurant; loss about 81 COO; insured IN
the Geimania, Commonwealth aud Gebhard Com
panies- Tie building in the rear was occupied
principally by number OF manufacturing
jewelers. and others. Owing To the absence Of the pro-
pretors 1t was impossible to procure list Of their
losses and insurance. The aggregate loss will amount TO
about $4,000 the three upper stories being completely
destroyed. and the Temainde. inundated WITH
water The stock ct furniture in the auction store OF
NJ Dougherty. No. - Nssaa-st. was somewhat dam
aged BY wafer. The stock OF clothing belonging TO
r. S. Smith Co. ut No. 80 and l4O Ful,on-st., was
slightly damaged by water James SCOTS stock OK
clothing at No l42 Futon.st. also slightly dam
aged by water. Both firms fully Insured The se-
cond Precinct Police. under Cap,. De Camp. were
present and rendered efficient service in saving prop
erty. Fire. Marshal Baker will investigate the origin
of the fire.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
BIOGRAPHY or THE LATE PREsIDEyT.-We

BIOGRAPHY or THE LATE PRESIDENT.-We
learn that cuterprsng and wealthy publishing house
has contracted liberal terms with the hon. Robert
Dale Owen for the preparation Of q life Of AbIahan
Lincoln. II Is TO be completed within two years. and
viii he published. as understand, both in library
edition and in more popular form, in the latter N ak
ing largo dnodecimo volume OF 800 or 800 pages We
learn further that the work viii not at all encroach on
the ground already occupied in two lives Of oar Ia
mented President both OF which propose to furnish
record, illustrated by official documents Of his political
career as Western Congressman. candidate for tie
Senatorslip and es President. Mr.. Owen proposes
write the biography OF the man. gathering bis materials
from those who havc known him well, whether in bis
earlier years when be had become in the days Of the
Nations trial her Chief Magistrate. 1t will be lie
Illustrated rather by anecdote than by documents.
political military. which be found elsewhere IL
must contain Of conrse. ample reference to his pubic
policy; but it will also especially treat Of bis private
character and social relations. Mr.. Owen is himself
Western man, having settled IS or 40 years ago in what
then the Far West He is familiar with the STAG
OF society in which young Lincoln born and raised,
has much OF him during his Presidency, and being
now released from the public duties which occupied
him during tie wa- purposes. as he informs U.s. 20 Civ.
bis whoest;me to what we know he will regard as q
labor Of love.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

THE GUIDING STAR FOR EURopE.-The New
York Mail Steamship Company advertise to send their
new steamer. Guiding Star to Southampton and Hayre
the 9Th Of Jusc. She is OF the largest steamers
that leaves this port and is peculiarly American IN the
arrangement Of her spacious saloons and comfortable
state-rooms. Size has accommodations for about coo
passengers and has the reputation Of being fast and
admirable sea.vesse and doubt not her commander,
Capt. W. Il Bell will be popular on this line as le
Is among travellers to New-Oleans. The Guiding Star
will arrive this port about the 27th inst and can be-
by those DESTROYS Of inspecting her upon sppca
tion for ticket at the Office of the Company, No. 10
Barclay.st,
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

MASONIC WELcoME.-An imposing masonic
ceremony may be witnessed tonight at the Academy Of
Music. The occasion is welcome extended 10 Mr..
Albert G. Mackey OF Charleston, S. c.. who has been
" faithful among the f,iilless found in that den o.
iniuy and treason during tie war. Addresses, music
aud vocal make part Of the entertain
mcut.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

FAIRBANKS ScALEs.-Illustration and deS-
criptions of variety of styles of SCALES adapted to
commercial and domestic use will be found In another
column 1t is claimed for FAIRBANKS SCALES that they
are durable accurate and convenient and this rePuta-
ton we believe has been carefully maintained by the
manufacturers for many years
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

BOARD OF EXCISE COMMISsIOSERs.-The
Board met at 10 O'Clock Friday morning the Presi-
dent, Noah A. Childs. esq. in the chair The Board
granted large number Of applications for license upon
the payment Of $50 each and adjourned to Saturday at
4 Gal
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
WHAT TIE LADIES CAN DO.-On Sunday

the ladies' OF Trinity Episcopal Church, Hoboken~
reported through the rector to the congregation thaa
their late fancy fair in aid Of fund for building
schoohouse and parsonage had cleared sl.7o. Ai'er
paying all expenses they had raised upward Of stoos
beside pay off the ground debt in the last two years
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

Resume Of Fridays Evidence.
WASHINGTON. Friday. May 49, 1865
The Witnesses ior the defense were to-day
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20
senI Rings for Geufieme
10 TO THOMAS r. AGNEw's, Nos. 26o

NJ and De- Grcenwchst, corner Of Mnmay ana hee you
III, end TEAS COFFEEs FISH, FLOUR, and everything
else cheaper than any store in NevYorA One pee LOUISE
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

or course Harris was duped He got no more money
and soon became disgnsted with his employers How
he WAS induced to make the statements have given
which come 10 us from responsible citizen OF a'chi'
gan who took them down from his own lips We cannot
say Nor we say how true the details he gives are
We know of circumstances which corroborate his as
founding narrative and think that 1t is mainly true;
The public knows that DIR. Blackburn has been trial
in Bermuda for the very atrocities mere detailed, ana
that the evidence is strong against him.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-05-20

Got to Halifax the 22d June, three weeks before
Blackburn cane; put up nj tho Halifax Hotel; from
thence went to the Farmers Hotel detectives at hotel
inquired for Keith at the Halifax Hotel. and they sent
for him lie came 10 see mo immediately hs knew VINO
was; be expected letter from Dr. Is. but had not yet
received IT, he told them at the hotel that no would pay
the bill he advised me " go to the Farmers o'ei ne
went and spoke IN the keeper. Mr.. Doron; remained
Til DR. b. came. the 18th Of July by steamer Alpha.
frVm bermuda . pvrew steamer soon 40 no game W
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
The News In the City.

When the announcement appeared on the
newspaper bulletin boards yesterday morning that John
Wilkes Booth. tl,enurderer OF the President was shot,
the most intense excitement prevailed. Eager groups
collected around the newspaper bulletins to see ana
read the intelligence before the extras appeared races
that wore the expression Of gloom and melancholy Tor
the last week again lighted up with something
like 10y The public heart felt relieved that the air was
longer polluted by the breath OF the murderer-tna'
earth was relieved of bis living presence and that hs
loft April sunshine fell no such ioathsome thing
Fears. which appeared well grounded In consequence
his prolonged enlargement had been entertained that
he would evade punishment and that. coconsplrators
not being few in the land WITH their assistance inc
ends OF justice would be frustrated But all I'll Sc ears
were dispeled when the flashed along the wires
ana was disseminated throughout the city that the elon
fell unpitied and 1nwept. Still the people disap
pointed. They expected his capture alive. The fare
he considered too good too honorable for one
lwhO perpetrated atr0cous crime. Men stopped
seach other In the street aud discussed the event.
Around u newspaper office man remarked, " he
fought be pulled to pieces Another suggested the
hanging ofhe dead body" and still another tie fixing
Of the remains in irons eternal warning To the
sassn. This is not cruelty, unnatural craving Tor
blood and torture, but the instinct OF human
nature when monster appears and dehes the laws OF
5God and man Satisfaction everywhere was manifest
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
FROM RICHMOND.
Return Of Farmers-Marsudinas stopped
Army Movement--JeG Davis Gone
south-Extrn Billy.

Richmond papers of the 26th are received.
The farmers in the region about Richmond
turning 10 their homes from whence they torn by
the Davis CONSUMPTION, aud preparing TO resume the
tillage Of their FARMS
Some outrnges and horse thefts being committed
By sraggers from both armies. but these irregularities
were being firmly put down by the United States mill
tary authorities
The First and Second Divisions Of the Twenty fourth
Army Corps had arrived in Richmond from Appomat.
tox. The whole Corps is now there.
The cereal crops promise well in Virginia.
Several Of the gun GOATS ard iron cads, burned and
blown up in the James River by the Rebel authorities.
have been raised and much Of their found in
good condition
The Uhig SAYS on the authority OF gentleman frolG
reenshorough, that Davis started South from Green's
borough the lih inst with his cavalry escort Gov
Smith returned 10 Danvc. The Davis party spoke
Openly of the intention Of making for the trans Mssiss
ppi and confident they could get over without IN
corruption. The Wig does not agree with them.
Trenholm, the Rebel Secretary of the Treasury
fused sell any gold the citizens Of GreensbOrough
for Confederate notes. though they offered to pay any
price.
Billy Smith on the leh. made speech exhortng tho
people to flock to thbanner Of Johnston. N0t one
was Influenced thereby
The publication of The Sentinel was TO be resumed In
"a few DAYS.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
Facts Respecting Bsssh's Cap
aure-A Mariana surgees Arrested.

A letter received in this city yesterday, says;
Booths leg having been broken, he won't to the
house Of Dr. Mudd in Charles County and had 1t set
rs O'CLOCK In the mornng of Sunday, April lo-tne
second day after the murder Of the President.
"Dr. Mndd spit Booths boot open TO get IL of. ana
when he lef the Doctor gave him pair Of cruiches,
and IS supposed that lie left In easterly direction
from Ne neishborhood OF Br,anto@n.
/" Harold was with Booth at ii al time
"DT. Mudd was arrested by the military with one OF
Booths boots in his possession which had Booths name
in it, The Doctor was Immediately taken to Washing
ton"
Harold Is young man less than 25 years Of age,
native of Washington formerly druggists clerk in
that city but for some months without visible means Of
support though during that time apparently well sup
Piled with money lie has frequently been In st.
Marys County. Nd always taking his gun with him.
The night OF the assassination he was SEEM VIII be
remembered, at the livery stable with Booth.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28

back awaiting Booths coming ont the night OF the
assassination that somehow Booth got ont and past
him without biz seeing him, and that lie gaoped -four
miles acrc,s Anacosta Bridge before he overlook
Booth.
He saws Booth injured his leg by jumping on the
stage, and not by falling on his horse as mas peen
stated that they changed their intended course
and rode directly to tie house OF Dr' Nudge
near Port Tobacco, to have 1t cared iori tha'
they secrcted themselves thereaoonfs se'efai oas'
saw our scouts pass and repas and finally got acros'
the Potomac by paying 900 for old scow that Booth
had 10 use crntches and that when they reached the
ges, bank Of the Potomac taey accidentally met the two
Confederate officer in two horse wagon, VINO TOOK
them OK far as Gancs house On their road to LOUISA
Court House
Harold is weak. trfing boy of man. and his
statements are Known to be partly true andpirtyt
II il believed he viii make n full confession.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28

r. fleet Of She ann's Trace Rsyi~w ~f ope.
rarions.
KNOXVILLE, Thursday, April "a

KNOXVILLE, Thursday, April27, 1895.
Since the last intelligence from Gen. Stone.
man command the following is summary of what il
has accomplished.
One portion Of the command under Col. Palmer.
moved down the Catawba River, dispensing parties
going southwest from Johnstons army and capturing
upward of 2OO0 prisoners and two pieces Of artillery;
and among the things destroyed Wa. the immense rail-
road bridge across the Catawba River, l,i25 feet long
and 60 feet high Then learning that general arinis-
ce mad been entered into between Sherman and john
ston Col. Palmer ceased operations.
The other portion fthe command under Gen. Gillem,
attacked and routed the Rebel force under Maj Gen
MCGOWAN at Morgantown, taking piece Of artillery
Gen. Glem aiterward forced the passes through the
Blue Ridge held by the Rebel forces under Gen. Martin.
taking six pieces of artillery and woad have captured
or dispersed the whole force had he not been met by
Gen. Martin with a flag of truce bearing letter from
Gen. Sherman. countersigned by Gen. Johnston and
directed to Gen Stoneman, ordering general suspen
sion OF bostilities and the withdrawal of forces
under Gen. Stoneman.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
FROM NEW.ORLEANs.
Expected Surrender Of Gen. Dick Taylor
$4,000 Bales Of Cotton BSrns ~
MOntgomerY.
Montgomery.
NEW.ORLrANs, Anvil 81,

via CAIRO. Thursday, Aprl2', lroa
1t * reported that Gen. Dick Taylor will sur
render his army to Gen Candy if favorable terms 10
granted.
Another blockade runner has run into Galveston,
somewhat damaged by our gunboats.
Fears entertained of the eyee breaking in front
of Algies. opposite NewOreans where there are eI'
tensive Government works The river Is very high.
A large force is at work strengthening The leyce.
Gen. Candy arrived this morning from Mobile
Gen. Lemon who has arrived from Montgomery
Ala. 18th. saws that the Rebels under command " pan
Adams and Buford commenced eyaouatng ON M,noa!
evening" two hours before the arrival OF the ,llvu
army. Buford, commanding the rear guard oIucieu
% 900 bales Of cotton burned and IL was done desps
the protests Of the citizens
The Unionists destroyed the steamers King AGk as~
AM Nina the Alabama River and the Little Cber-
okee burned on the Taapoosa by parties unknown.
The Unonsts also destroyed all thu Rebel depos work.
shops and rolling mills Private property was unms-
Tested
Two meetings were held today to express sorrow
over the death OF President Lincoln. Addresses wero
made by Gems Banks and Hnrbnrt and James I. Bray
VI Nsw.Y0Tk.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
Boston Corbetf, President Lineoln's
Avcuger.

We have before us the photograph of Boston
(Corbett the man who shot Booth. lie is an English
man about % years of age and Sergeant in Company
of the 10th New York Cavalry. He went out at the
commencement Of the private Of the 18th New
York State Militia, Col Butterield and has been in
aetve service since. About eight months ago he
was captured by the Rebel guerrilla Afosby while out
on a scouting expedition, all his party having either
been killed escaped. He held The entire Rebel gang
about 26 in number at bay for time. and only sur
rendered when his ammunition was exhausted. fd
his bravery in this affair he promoted to be Ser
geant bnt only returned to the Union lines to assume
the title after five months imprisonment at Anderson
yile While there he frequently held prayer meetings.
and exhorted his dying companions, being an active
ard sincere member OF the Attorney-st. p NJ. Church
of this city, He only lately rejoned his regiment, and
had scarcely recovered from a chronic darhoea and
scuryy contracted at the South when he was appointed
one of q tried perform the dav he so success
fully accomplished His face is intelligent aud bears
the impress of n high toned Christian patriotism
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28
NO CONFESSION OR REPENTANCE,
A HARDENED WRETCH,
FULL DETAILS OF THE AFFAIR.
0MCi at,

WAR DErAR MINT. WASHINGTON, !
Thursday. AMI $3.50 a. ID.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28

Thursday. Apyil $3.50 a. IN.
Major Gen. DIX. J. Wilkes Booth and haf
Tod were chased from the swamp St. Marys County
Maryland. 10 CARROTS iorT, Iosr Port Royal, on th
Rappahannock, ty Col. Bakers force.
The barn in which they ,oct refuge was fred
Booth in making his Escape was shot through Tho
head and killed Lingering toni three hoUs. and Har
rold was captared
Booths body aud Harold ave row hele.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON. Secretary Of War.
New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1865-04-28

Special Dispatch to The y Y Tribune.
WAsHNGToN Thursday, April q. 1865.
Booth was surrounded and shot yesterday
His dead body was brought here last night and is now
OH board a eunboat in the river.
VIII send the particulars as soon as possible.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-14
THE RECENT DECISION OF THE VICE
CHANCELLOR OF ENGLAND.

WASHINGTON. August IL 1t is said that the
Government does not assent to the doctrine
Of the Vice Chancellor of England ss pro-
nounced in the case of the United States
against VIM, Prioleau. The United States
are not likely to concede very soon that the
rebels are now or ever were de facto Gov
eminent, nor very likely ever to consent to
devise title to their own properly through
that imaginery concern. And being sover-
eign STATE dealing with other States accord.
ing to the customary methods, they are not
espe cially likely to submit, without process;
Of attachment, to DEGREES which may be regis
tered against them by court of Chaneery
sitting in Westminster Hall.
The Department of State has received in
formation from John G. Nico'ay, Esq recent
ly appointed United States Consul to Paris,
that he has arrived at his post, and entered
on the duties of his position.
The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1865-08-14
MAINE POLITICS.

PORTLAND; August II The Union State
Convention, held here yesterday, adopted by
a unanimous vote series of ten resolutions,
endorsing the policy of President Johnson,
suggesting that it is the duty of the Govern
ment to keep the rebellious States under pro-
yisionsl government for the time, and insists
ig on their adopting the Constitutional
amendment as basis of reconstruction, re-
commencing the trial and punishment of jeff
Davis in advance of the subordinates of the
late rebel Confederacy. proposing an amend
ment to the United States Constitution to
secure sn equality of representation in Cons
gress, asserting that the negroes have earned
their. freedom, announcing their gratitude to
the army and navy and endorsing the admins
istration of Governor Cory.