Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-05-12
THE ASSASSINATION IN EUROPE
FURTHER by THE HiBFR MAN


The news by the Nova scotian of the assassi-
nation OF MIR. Lincoll was published throughout
England on the 2Bth of April, and created a
mos. profound sensation. The strongest feelings
Of sympathy, indignation and horror were uni
Iersally expressed, and those who sympathiIed
With the cause Of the South, eVinced quite as
much indignation as the Warmest friends Of the
North. lu all places ii was the all-pervading
topic, and caused almost total suspension Of
business, particularly in Liverpool and Man
chester.
There was only day session Of Parliament,
and the attendance was very slim, only about
sixty members being present. They all signed
lhe following address, which was presented the
same evening to Mr.. Adams:
1--WE, the undersigned, members of the House
Of Commons, have learned with the deepest re-
eIaud horror, that the President of tue United
slhss has been deprived of life by an act Of
violence, and we desire to express our sympathy
ct The sad event, TO the American Minister now
10 London, as we'll as to declare our hope and
confidence in the future Of that great country,
which, We trust, will continue to be associated
With enlightened freedom and peaceful relations
with this and every other country"
The London Times Of the 9th says; This
evening 1t may be expected that the leaders Of
the great parties in the House OF Commons, will
lake the opportunity Of expressing, in the name Of
The nation, the horror which is everywhere felt
N The crime, and Of assuring the American
people that, whatever difference Of opinion may
exist In this country as to the present war, there
u but one feeling Of sympathy with them at the
ioss Of On honest and high-minded Magistrate.
The London and provincial journals alike de-
scribe the Intense excitement which the news
created, and all unite In warm eulogiums upon
Lincoln, and bitter denunoiatons oil the assas
sins.
The Paris and continental journals contain a
number Of articles on the same subject.
The scene on Change at Liverpool will not
soon be forgotten. The excitement has rarely,
u ever, been excelled. Late 10 the day requi-
h1lon to the Mayor was drawn up, requesting
hlm to call public meeting to express the 9or-
row and Indignation Of the people Hundreds
Slguel it, and the Mayor issued his proclama-
hon for the meeting at St. Georges Hall, on the
afternoon Of the 9th, to be adjourned to the
evening Of the some day, that the working class
81 may likewise have an opportunity Of attend
ing The flags Oh the Town Hall aud other
Dullalngs, aud the shipping at Liverpool, were
displayed at half mast.
All the Americans resident in LoudOn, also the
Union Emancipation Society, and public gather
ings at Winchester, Birmingham and other cities
were to meet on the 9th to express their senti-
ments.
Tie Liverpool Post of the 9th is printed with
lis columns in mourning.
The London Times says that nothing 10 pOlitl-
cal history can be remembered that has ever
drawn forth more unanimous feeling than this
news. Personally, President Lincoln enjoyed
the kndest regards from every one in England
The extent TO which his influence was estimated
In upholding amioable relations between England
and the United States, has been shown by fa
of unusual severity in all classes Of securities.
The Times editorially Gays that the news viii
ha iuad
sincere and as profound as il aWoke even in III,
United States. Mr. Liucoln's perfect honest II
speedily became apparent, and Euglishm el
learned to respect him. T. also says. unjust a
We believe it to be- the Confederate cause will no
escape the dishonor cast upon Il by this Wantol
murder,
The Daily News says that 'Mr. Lincoln ha
not fallen in the flush Of triumph, for no though
Of triumph was in that honest and humbl
heart, but his task was accomplished and th
battle Of his life was won, and in all time
come, with all who think Of manhood more tha
rank, the name of Abraham Lincoln will be hel
in reverence and love"
The Star pays q warm tribute to Pfesider
Lincoln, and eulogizss his sleadfast policy Q
peace in spite Of oil provocations, tOwarC
hngland. 1t also expresses great confdenC
that the north, even in the hour of its just u
dignation, will bear itself with that magnan
nous clemency which thus far has attended il
triumph.
The Daily Telegraph snys: "He entered Rict
nond as conqueror. but he launched no d,
cree OF prescription against the Bouth, for Il
night appeared to him TO be over, and it was
IN his large heart to bear malice against fal
en zoe. He spoke very kindly Of General lie
says Secretary Stanton, and on that same nie
mat he pleaded for mercy and for peace
minion killed him. Not for Lincoln himself g,
me end be considered as unhappy"