The weekly pioneer and Democrat. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. Territory) 1855-1865, 1865-04-28
THE ASSASSIN.
Some Particulars Regarding his
Family.

Some Particulars Regarding his
Family.
His Conduct Previous to the Murder
j. WILKES Booth, the murderer of the
President, has so far evaded all pursuit
and all the plans which were so speedily
arranged to prevent his leaving the ma
tional capital, and all Washington, it
seems, has failed to arrest him. Twenty
thousand dollars have been offered by the
Common Council of Washington, and ten
thousand have been added to that sum by
Col. BAKER, United States detective. A
belief is entertained that he is somewhere
secreted in that city, and the detectives
are seeking out the place of his secretion.
His brothers EDWIN and JUNIUs BRUTUs
are true to the Union, and have the SYM
pathy of all who know them. The Boston
papers publish letter from EDWIN to the
manager of the Boston theatre, relative to
suspension of his engagement. The let
ter closes as follows:
While mourning, in common with all other
loyal hearts, the death of the President, am
oppressed by private woe, not to be expressed
in words. But, whatever calamity may befal
me or mine, my country, one and indivisible,
has my warmest devotion.
A dispatch from Cincinnati saws:
Junius Brutus Booth is in deep grief over the
tragedy which involves his brother Wilkes as
an assassin. His engagement would have
closed tonight but he dared not appear He
informs me that j. Wilkes Booth was to have
been married soon to daughter of Senator
Hale; that if he committed the act it was un-
der sudden impulse. The family consists of
four brothers and one sister, The mother of
these five children is now in New York CITY.
Wilkes Booth was her favorite child. Edwin
was in Boston, where he was to conclude an
engagement tonight. j. Brutus, Edwin and
j. Wilkes-all three brOthers-were engaged
to appear a: the Shakspearean benefit in New
York soon to take place, and only Yesterday
Brutus received letter from Wilkes, making
mention OF their engagement in New York;
that he was well, and that all was going on
brightly. Referring to his alliance to Miss
Hale, Brutus can hardly believe the report vet
he knows that Wilkes has often expressed
himself as bearing deadly hatred to kings
and tyrants." Mr.. Booth has gone to the
country tonight to keep quiet until the ex-
pulls his hair like man deranged. Brutus
also states that, if the reports are true against
Wilkes, Edwin and himself will be compelled
to leave the stage.
The Movements of the Presidents
Murderer
New YORK. April 16-The T.r;bune,s Wash
ingtOn special gives the following account of
the movements of the Presidents murderer:
About s A. M. three men called at the Office of
the National Hotel and inquired for Booth
The clerk, Mr.. Merrick, on sending to his
room, informed them that he was not in /; after
which there was an earnest consultation be.
ries as to the probable time of his return, they
left. Knowing Booths acquaintance to be
persons of respectable appearance, Mr.. Merrick
was surprised that he should receive o visit
from the three men referred to, who were
rather shabbily dressed, and had, so he states,
the general look of southern refugees. This
circumstance struck him as singular, and for
some time afterwards occupied his thoughts.
Notwithstanding this, he omitted to read the
cards which they finally left but placed them
in the box of the room occupied by Booth.
Afterwards, at about II o'clock, Booth was
noticed in the Office of the hotel but nothing
remarkable was visible in his appearance, ex-
cept that he looked pale. About p M. he
again made his appearance at the counter of
the office, and inquired of Mr.. Merrick whether
any letter had been left for him. On being
answered in the negative he seemed greatly
disappointed, and, with nervous air, called for
a sheet of paper and envelope. He was about
to write, when the thought seemed to strike
him that he might be overlooked, and coming
to the door of the Office, he desired admittance.
When handed the paper and envelope by Mr..
Merrick. the latter asked him if he had made a
he replied, soto voce, ;sNo, but have worked
hard enough to have made ten times that
amount" On reaching the inside of the Office
be Immediately commenced his letter. He had
written but few words when he said earnest
ly-''Merrick, is this year "a or IS p "You
are surely joking, John" replied Merrick. On
being told, Booth resumed his writing. 1t was
then that Mr.. Merrick noticed that Booth was
troubled and agitated.
Mr.. Brady Of Brady's gymnasium, saw him
on the avenue about half past a, sitting on a
small fine looking bay horse, engaged in con-
yersation with Mr.. Mathews of Fords Thea
his appearance. Negroes living near FOrd's
Theatre saw him leave his horse in the alley
behind it. and subsequently saw him mount
and ride away. He had formerly left horse
| and buggy in the alley, but on Wednesday he
sold both.
Booth and his Companions.
New YORK, April 1.-THE Herolds Wash
| ington correspondence says Booth asked the
| clerk of the National if he was going to FOrd's
| Theatre that night, telling him that he ought
| to, as there was to be some splendid acting
there that night. The next heard of Booth
was little after o'clock, when he, in COM
| pany with five others, entered the drinking
saloon of George Harry, adjoining Ford S
! Theatre. and all of them drank together. The
emphasis of their manner in taking their drink
attracted attention. After drinking they finally
shook hands with each other, bidding one an,
other good-by. On leaving the bar-room two
of the party rode off on horseback. After the
| tragic occurrence, an officer commanding one
of The Notifications east of the city was hurry
inc TO bis command, accompanied by an Or
derly. Between Lincoln Hospital and Camp