The Idaho world. [volume] (Idaho City, Idaho Territory) 1864-1918, 1865-04-29

DATEs re APRII. 1oth.


animation of all persons attempting to eros
from the United States. is ordered. The az
sassin of the President left behind him hi
!. hat and spar; the hat has been identified Al
belonging TO the suspected man, and is accu
Fately described by other parties who were
not allowed to see it before describing it
the spur was dropped on the stage and tina
is also identified as one procured at the stable
where the same man hired horse in tht
evening. Two (?) gentlemen who went tt
Secretary Stanton's house to apprise him Of
the attack ON the President, met near his res.
idence man mufied in cloak, who, when
accosted by them, hurried away. It seems to
have been the evident intention of the plot.
tiers to paralyze the people by at once striking
down the heart and arm of the country.
As soon as the dreadful events were an
nounced in the streets, Richards, the Assist
ant Provost Marshal General and his
assistants, with the telegraph, had aroused
the whole police force in the city, and every
precaution was taken to preserve order. All
thr streets were patrolled by troops, and
every road leading from Washington was
strongly picketed The steamboats, about to
depart down the Potomac were stopped, and
the awful news Immediately teIegraphed to
Baltimore the cavalry there were put upon
active duty, and every road picketed other
means were taken for the arrest of the assas-
sins.
The Presidents remains were removed
from the private residence opposite Ford's
Theater, to the Executive Mansion at halt
past nine o'block, in hearse wrapped in the
American Flag, escorted by small guard of
cavalry
Al
breathed his last at 1880 this morning-clo-
sing his eyes as if going to sleep, and his
countenance assuming an expression of per-
feet repose. There were no indications of
pain. The Rev. DIR. Gurley of the New York
Avenue Presbyterian Church, Immediately on
its being known that life was extinct, knelt
by his bed and offeredsan impressive prayer,
which was responded to by all present
Dr. Gurley then proceeded to the front parlor
where Mrs. Lincoln, Capt. Robert Lincoln,
Mr.. May, his private Secretary, and others
were in waiting, where he again offered up a
prayer for the consolation Of the family.
The Presidents remains were removed from
the private residence opposite Ford's Thea
ter, to the Executive Mansion at half past o
O'clock, in hearse wrapped in the American
flag, escorted by small guard of cavalry.
Gen. Anger and other military officers were
on foot, and dense crowd accompanied the
remains to the White House. where the mill
tary guard excluded all but the persons of
the household and the family friends of the
deceased. The body was to be embalmed
with view of removal to Illinois.
WASHINGTON, April l5.--Reports are in
circulation that j. Wilkes Booth has been
captured, but they lack confirmation.
A sympathizer at Washington was shot
dead by soldier for rejoicing over the
death Of Mr.. Lincoln, and the soldier was
not arrested. George Wells was arrested
and sent to the pententiary in New York
city for the same ofense. Another man,
Wall street gold broker, gave vent to secess-
ion sentiments, and preparations were imme-
diataly made by crowd to hang him to a
lamp post, but he was rescued by the police.
Three rebel prisoners were hung at Indian
apolis for expressing their qualification at the
success of the assassius.
To-day no one is allowed to leave the CITY
by rail conveyances or on foot, and the issu- |
ing of passes from the headquarters of the
department at Washington has been sus-
pended by Gen. Augur.
New YoRK, April 15-The Posts special
says The messenger of the State Depart
ment who was in attendance on Secretary
Seward, is dead. Mr.. Seward is in very
precarious condition.
Another dispatch says his wounds are bad
Tut not mortal. he does not complain, Ibut has
lost much blood no arteries were cut. Fred
Stewards skull is fractured badly in two pa-
ces about the temples; heis insensble, and
fears are entertained that he will not recover.
Among the letters found in Booths trunk
tending to criminate him, was one apparent
ly from woman, supplicating him to desist
from his plans in which he was about to en-
gage; that the time was inauspicious, and
the mine not yet ready to be sprung.
tits evident that the scope of the plot was
intended to be much more comprehensive.
The Vice-President and other members of
the Administration were particularly in
quired after by the suspected parties, and
precise locality acquired bat in their case
the plan miscarried.
WASHINGTON, April l5-Oficial notice was
given of the death of the President by the
Heads of Departments this morning to AM
drew Johnson, Vice-P President, on whom. bv !
the Constitution, deVolyes the Office of Pres !,
ident. Mr.. johnson appeared before Hon. S. Il
P. Chase, Chief Justice of the United States s
and took the oath of Office as President and "a
assumed the duties.
SORROW THROUGHOUT THE NORTH.
New YORK, April I5.-Places of business
are closed, the streets assuming a sombre hue
and all hotels, public Offices, stores and
banks are draped in mourning. Suitable /
rAs0lutinnS were adnntpd ut tho Corn IT,