Richmond Whig. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1862-1865, 1865-04-24

tiopsp The terms of Grant to Lee, also the
result of the same benign policy, IN lied many OF
the rebel officers to tears. They were dumOiouhu-
ed at the magnanimify of the American Govern,
ment; and the favorite officer OF Lee, GeheTa
Cord u, with mar others almost equally eminent,
did not hesitate to express ms deep ana era'eiuI
sense of this unparalleled exhibition OF the mercy
of the conqueror Hon. Elihu B. Wasbbnrne, OF
Illinois, whom l met at Richmond, on Saturday
morning, was present at this remarkable spectacIe'
Many of the rebel officers had been the school
mates and companion Of the Union othcers. Many
of them had sat in Congress with those against
whom they had fought. Without an exception,
beginning feel free to say, with Lee himself
the officers of this surrendered Army Of North
ern Virginia, regarded the rebellion as over.
and advise submission TO the irresistible power
of the Federal Government. The assass!ha-
tiou Of President Lincoln las awakened the
ercest passions of the long forgiying and long IN
suited people of the free States, aud nothing makes
these passions stronger than the remembrance OF
the immortal example of that good man in his treat
ment Of the foes Of the Republic. believe that
these rebel officers and men will denounce it with
all tee severity and indignation which il deserves
and demands. They will see in it, let US hope,
new proof Of the dreadful elements that nave been
enlisted by slavery against Freedom; and in the
new uprising of the people Of the mighty North
they will also read the re-establshment OF the
Federal Union on the only terms that great and
prosperous nation can now afford to offer and to
guarantee to the defeated and the powerless ene-
mics of free institutions. j. WI.
From tie Petersburg EpresS, 18Th inst.
THE ASSASSINATION OP THE PRESIDENT.
No intelligence could have more distressingly
astound cd the public than this OF the murder oil
the Chief Magistrate of the republic committed in
way and under circumstances calculated to rem
der il peculiarly shocking to the contemplation OF
every honorable and virtuous mind. 1t is truly an
appalng calamity to the country, as well as ter
rible bere lvement to the family, whose head has
| thus been suddenly hurried TO the tomb. Little
did we dfeam when we saw the late President in
our city two weeks ago IN all the pride OF lie en-
loving the society Of his friends and the courteses
of our citzens-that should have so soon TO pu0.
Iisb tidings of his death-stil less that should
have to tell OF his death by assassination Strange
! and MYSTERIOUS, as well as awful and dep.orable
! catastrophe In his own capital, amongst his
! I'm neonla and almost at the door of his
| own mansion at a moment when his Leart was
buoyant with gladness and his prospect OF a
continued lie never better, has he been struck
d,wr. and the places tha. knew him on earth
| will know him no more forever rs we OoseIyeI l5i
Yesterday the death Of President Lincoln would
| AZ anv time have teen a lamentable event, but al
tbi. particular iuncture il is national calamity oil
! the first magnitude, andthe nation has cause TO
mourn bitterly over the loss 1t has SuStained.-
Tb, re can be no doubt that he was preparing mel-
of the llDeIdl tLdt
for for Terminating tho troubles of the country and
restoring to it the blessings of peace as far as hs
! ayepcv and efforts could do so. II is well known
! t6st he was disposed to do all that be hOnorably
and consistently could 10 establish the Union III
wav to strengthen and perpetuate II, by iniuslng
into IL the spirit of fraternity and harmony be-
tween its different parts which originally consitu-
ted the main element Of its strength, and which Is
absolutely essential and indispensable for its hap
nine IS and prosperity. Noman was more profoundly
sensible of the wisdom of this policy than Presl-
dent Lincoln and if his life had been spared little
Ion,ar he would, we feel assured, under the gui-
dance of his own Judgment, have been instrumen-
tai in not only bringing peace to the republic, but
neace. accompanied with those tranquilzing lntu-
ences which would have rapidly led to the reviya
and restoration of the ties Of fraternity between
the sections that had been so long and violently dis
turbed We have, however, very confident hope
that the work TO which he had put his hands, will
under the auspices of the succeeding Admnistra
tiou 90 on 20 completion, and that peace will soor
shed its blessings upon the country and upon The
world.
~ the kindly impression which the late President
| made upon our citizens during the brief visit that
| he recently paid us. All who saw and heard bin
| wer, nlfased with his manners, conversation and
deportIlent They found him good humored, ana
HE and uuostentatous. His countenance had on
| evnression that indicated benevolent heart and
cheerful temper. and we have met none who was
in the crowd that gathered around him that did not
! form a favorable Union of him.
CARD FROM MANAGER FORD.
! Asmy Alme has been unhappily associated with me
! denlorabe tragedy which has plunged the nation IN
ro brief statement is due 10 the public especially
I, those with whom am personally acquainted.
Entertaining the highest respect and a. reverence Gr
President Lincoln. long ago placed the State Box m
m tbo,tys in washington at his command whenever he
might see m to attend the exhibitions and of this py
iege he has occasionally availed himself On Tuesday,
! IibnonS and had and could have connection,
either in general or detail with what transpred Wash
ington from that time forward.
11obr Wjtes Rootb the assassin, was not Z Gen Der
| or nr comnanv and had had no engagement wth me
for over YEAR Asany actor who had attained some
prom nenc4 in his profession and was not apegjeG 50 .,
Tbaato anS of this pryilege be avaied hmse.to per
petrate the Infamous crime which no one s suspected
ib ,vbi,b no one had Jess sympathy, which no one