Civilian & telegraph. [volume] (Cumberland, Md.) 1859-1875, 1865-04-20

Assistant Secretary are very seriously injur-
ed.
Secretary Stanton and Secretary Welles,
and other prominent officers of the government
hearing of the assassination of the Secretary,
called at Mr.. Stewards house TO inquire into
his condition, and there heard of the assassin
alton of the President They Immediately
proceeded to the house where he was lying,
exhibiting of course, the most intense anxiety
and solicitudc.
An immense throng speedily gathered in
front of the Presidents House and strong
guard was also stationed there, many persons
evidently supposing that he would be brought
to his house.
The entire city presents scene of wild ex
element, accompanied by violent expressions
Of indignation and the profoundcst sorrow.
Many shed tears
The military authorities have dispatched
mounted patrols in every direction. in order,
if possible, to arrest the assassins, while tn
Metropolitan police are alike vigilant for the
same purpose.
Tile assassin attacks both on tie President
and on SECRETARY SEWARD tool, place at about
tie same hour, ten o'clock, thus sho,c!ng a pre-
concerted plan to assinate BOTH!
Some evidences of the guilt of the party who
shot the President are in possession of the
police.
Vice President johnson is in the city, and
his hotel quarters are guarded by troops
THE PRESIDENT DYING.
WASHINGTON April 1890 A. NJ The
Presidents still alive but growing weaker.
The ball is lodged in his brain. three inches
from where it entered the skull. He remains
insepsible and his condition is utterly hope
less.
The Vice President has been to see him,
but all visitors except his Capinct, his family
aud few friends are rigidy excluded.
Large crowds still continue in the street rs
near as the line of guards will allow.
Official Bulletin from Secretary Stanton.
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 10, 1868,
100 A. NJ. ! |
Myor General Dir:
This evening about 80 P. NJ, at Ford's
Theatre, the President, while sitting in his
private box with Mrs. Lincoln, Miss HAYES,
and Major Rathburn, was shot by an assassin,
who suddenly entered the box and approached
behind the President. The assassin then lcapcd
upon the the stage, brandishing large dag
ger, or knife, and made his escape to :ho rear
of the theatre. The pistol ball entered the back
of the Presidents head and penetrated nearly
through the head. The wound is mortal.
The President has been inscnsibe ever since
it was inflicted, and is now dying
About the same hour, an assassin, whether
the same or another, entered Mr.. Stewards
house, and under pretcnce of having pre-
,cription, was shown to the Sccretary's sicl;
,hambar. The Secretary was in bed, nurse
md Miss Seward with him. The assassin i'm
rushed to the bed. inflicted two or
three stabs on the throat, aud two on the face
1t is hoped the wounds may not be mortal.
My apprehension is that they will prove fatal.
The noise alarmed Mr.. Frederick Seward,
who was in an adjoining room; he fastened
to the door of his fathers room, where he
met the assassin, who inflicted on him one or
more dangerous wounds. The recovery of
Frederick Seward is doubtful.
Gen Grant and wife were advertised to be
at the Theatre this evening, but he started
to Burlington this evening.
At a Cabinet meeting, at which Gen. Grant
was present, to-day the subject of the state of
the country and the prospects Of speedy peace
was discussed. The President was very cheer
full and hopeful, spoke very kindly of General
Lee and others of the Confedcracy, and the
of government in Virginia.
All the members of the Cabinet, except
Mr.. Seward, are now in attendance upon the
President
] have seen Mr. Seward, but he and Frede-
rick were both unconscious.
EDWIN NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
SECOND BULLETIN
Tie President is Sill breathing, though Quite
HrscnsiJle-iSccrcta,y Sesard has Rallied
--M. Frederick Sewara al a Tcry Crii-
cal Condiion-On One Of The -iNendants Fa-
tally Wounded.
WAR DEPARTMENT, April 15-3. A. NJ
Major General Dix. New York The Presi-
dent stu brcathos, but is quite insensible, as
he has been ever since he was shot. He cv-
identity did not see the person who shot him,
but was looking on the stage, as he was APP
preached behind.
Mr.. Seward has rallied, and it is hoped he
may live.
Mr. Frederick Stewards condition is very
critical.
The attendant was stabbed through the
lungs, aud is not expected to live.
The wounds of Major Seward are not scri
Gus.
The Investigation strongly indicates j. Viii
kes Booth as the assassin of the President.
wcther it was the same or a different person
that attempted to murder Mr.. Seward remains