The Shasta courier., 1865-04-22
SHASTA COURIER.
WAR NEWS.

President was shot, up to the time of his
death, he was insensible. The Vice Presi-
dent visited him during. the night, but
remained only an hour; in fact many of
those who wished to assist in taking care of
the President found their presence prevented
rather than gave assistance, and therefore
#. To-day has been continuation of the
mournful stiffness of yesterday. The streets
are Tot crowded There is not building in
either Georgetown or Washington not draped
with mourning. The corpse laid in the room
of the Executive Mansion in which the
President lay. 1t will be removed to the
East r ,om. from whence the funeral services
will take pl,ce. Hunter, Acting Secretary
of State. announces that the funeral will
take place at u o'clock (noon) Wednesday,
April 10Th. All the various religious de-
nominations throughout the country are
invited to meet in their respective places of
worship at that hour, for solemnizing the
occasion by appropriate ceremonies.
Washington. 16th.-The Extra Star has
the following Developments have been made
showing the existence of deep laid plot on
the part of a gang of conspirators, including
members of the Ordersof the Golden Circle.
to murder the President and Cabinet, and
there is reason to believe that Secretary
Seward had information from Europe several
months since that something desperate was to
transpire in Washington. and more than
probable referred to the plot of assassination. ).
Pickets encircling this city since Friday
night, to prevent the escape of the parties
who murdered the President, were fired upon
at several points by concealed parties.
Washington, 10th, midnight. ht.-Secretaryl
Stewards condition appears to improve He
sat up a short time to-day. His son Fred. s
condition is still critical.
New York, l6th.-A Washington special
says Stanton called on Seward on Friday
night. Mr. Seward, who had not been
informed of the attack on the President,
asked why the latter had not called on him .
On Mr.. Stanton therefore devolved the un-
pleasant duty of informing him that the
President had been assassinated, considering
it best not to keep him longer in ignorance of
the sad event. Stanton gave short state
ment of what had transpred. He at once
appeared to comprehend the great events of
the night, which, instead of depressing.
siren ngthened him to meet his own affections
lie was hopeful all dav.
Cairo, 10Th. Mobile dates to the 9th have
been receivtd Spanish Fort fell on that
day. Our forces captured 800 prisoners, "a
cannon, and a quantity of munitions of war
Our loss during the siege was 450. Rebels
admit their loss to have been about the same
We opened on Fort Blakcly. which was cap
tured bv direct assault we losing 1000 men .
Their works were carried in splendid style.
The entire garrison, 5000 strong, were cap
tured, including two Generals and four bat
teries OF light artillery.
The New Orleans Times Extra says: The
Clerk of the Quartermaster's Department j
arrived direct frcm Candy. reports that on
Sunday the army was N full marcl, for Mo-
bile, and expected to be in the city at 81
O'Clock on Sunday afternoon.
New York, 17th.-The Tribune's special:
from Washington says: Stanton inclines tol
the belief that Booth is secreted in the city /
but if he and accomplices escaped it was
across the Eastern bridge. This corresponds
ent says of Booth On Friday, about in theE
morning, three strngglers, shabbily dressed |
called on him, but not being in his room I
they left They had the general appearances
of refugees Alb Ii O'Clock Booth came
in, looking unusually pale, and called for ]
some paper. After writing some time heE
earnestly asked the clerk at the hotel whether
this was the year 1864 or 1865. The cerkE
then noticed an entirely different deportmen,E {
in Booth lie sealed his letter, put it in his I
pocket and left The following is a copy OF
the note sent Vice President johnson LASH
Friday, which was found on his table aloncE
with other papers: Il do not wish to dis &
turb, but would be~glad to have an inter +
view" (Signed j. WILKES BooTH Il
johnson was out at the time, and did not Sc, b
the note until yesterday. The wounds cns
Stewards face are greatly reduced, and til, (
inflammation and pain caused Ivy the fractureE
of his Jaw bv the accident, ceasing. +
1t appears by the llerald's account that
Major Rathburn was not aware of the pres I
ence of the assassin until he heard the repor'E
of the pstul, when he Immediately turnedE
and seized the man, who at the same tim +
made thrust with a knife at the Maj II
breast. the latter receiving the blow on tht 1
left arm near the shoulder. The Major onl,
seized the clothing of the assassin which was
partly torn away as he sprung from the box
Thinking it Impossible that the man could es +
cane from the crowd from below, the MaiolE
turned to the President. The whole time
consumed by the assassin from the time off
entering the box until disappearing was moi i
over thirty seconds.
Another dispatch says the murderers prob I
ably escaped to Moseby.
Washington, 17th.-The National Weeklrh
saws: We can state on the highest authoritvt
that there has been ascertained that reg E
uar conspiracy existed to assassinate everyE
member of the Cabinet, together with thess,
Vice President. The names of seven ap E
pointed assassins are, we understand, known r
and when the present investigations are con-
cluied and published the public will be as +
tonished. From motives of public Interest,"
we refrain from mentioning many that reachss
u.s. A member of the Cabinet remarked onl.
the day after the murder of Lincoln that the[
rebels had lost their best friend. IS
The Intelligencer has the following: WeE
understand from authority which we deemE
unquestionable, that Mr.. Lincoln expressedE.
implicit confidence in the then Vice Presi &
dent.
New York, 17th.-Information has justE
been received that Sherman and Johnston
are negotiating for the latter's surrender.
Washington, l7th.-The Post Master Gen
eral has ordered all business suspended andE
Offices closed from IL a. NJ. until 3 P. NJ OIL
the 10Th during the funeral solemnities Of
President Lincoln.
The Navy Department orders the closineE
of all business at all Navy Yards on Wednes-
day and observing the day on board of al
vessels of the United States.
Seward is improving. Fred's condition ii
uncertain. He has partially recovered con
scinusness.
New York. 17th.-The IIerald's special I
Washington displteh says: After the tragtE
orrurrepee an officer commandjnv one of th +