Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1865-04-21

by the long roll beaten at every post and
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every evenue was at once guarded. Such a,
night of horror has seldom darkened any COM
munity. The indefinite dread which con-
spitacy inspires seized on the public mind, ]
and suspicion, apprehension and agony pre-
vsded the people.
Loyal men express horror aud indignation
at this bsrbarous demonstration OF the hatred
evinced by the defeated slave owners. Those
who have sympathzed with secession are
dunno. Many Of them know that Abraham
Lincoln has even been merciful to those who
have been in arms against the Republic, and
they fear that the sword Of justice will now
be unshesthed.
Joseph II. Stewart, lawyer Of this city /,
was in the stage box under that in which the
crime was committed, and is positive that il
was ]. Wilkes Booth who sprang on the
stage shouting "Sio semper tyrannis r. and
then ran behind the scenes MI. Stewart
sprang on the stage and followed him, but
not knowing the wsy behind the scenes only
got to the stage door in time to see the as
sassin gallop away.
Booth has Tor some months back been a
guest at the National hotel here. He has
not said much on political subjects, although
he is known TO qe a secessionist He repre-
scented himself as having made some $4,000
in oil specula'iUns, and as having retired
from the stage, although he played a few
week since at McCulloch's benefit as a favor.
He was trained gymnast,, and hsd doubt
less calculated to leap on the sage, which he
took With agility, and recovering bis feet in
simultaneously. In his trunk we're found
several letters and photographs, a pair of
steel handcuts, with the key, together with
some ammunition for the pistol used he
sold his own horse few days since, and hir-
ed the one on which be commenced his es-
cape.
Booth took the Bladensburg road and hi.
over pushed horse gave out and fell nesr Fort
( Lincoln, this side Of the late Mr.. kives'. A
sentinel on post near by says that the rider
then took 10 the woods.
WAsHGNGToN, April l6
The President is lying in state at the White
House. No one is allowed to approach with
in two squares except privileged persons.
/ The external appearance of the face of the
] President was that of deep black stain
about both eyes ,otherwise the face is natural
The wound was half an inch in diameter, or
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The bali was found imbedded five inches be.
hind the right eye.
From ten o'clock last night until might
the streets and avenues have been filled with
crowds of people who have mingled with
their grief the most resolute spirit of revenge
Every passing rumor and every established
fact have been caught up by the people in the
hope that the conspirators and assassins hav,
been arrested. Although liberated and re-it
terated all day, night comes in without any
such cheering intelligence. I he most super
human efforts have been made. The city ha,
been encirced by line of pckets. No on,
has been permitted to leave by any convey
ance. The country has been secured in ever,
direction AID yet the faith in the ultimat,
capture of the assassins is very strong.
In an extra the Star says the following de
velopements have been made during the pas
twenty-four hours. showing conclusively tn,
existence of deep-lsid plot, on the part OF
gang of conspirators, including members o
the Order of the knights Of the Golden Cir
Gle to murder President Lincoln and his Cab
met. We have reason 10 believe that Sec
Seward received, several months since, init
nations from Europe that something of a very
desperate nature was u transpire at Wash
ington, and more than probable the inrima
ton had reference to the plot of assassination
The pickets encrcling this city on Frida,
night to prevent the escape Of the muir derers
were fred upon at several points, by concealed
foes.
1t was ascertained some weeks ago from
personal friends Of the late President that b,
had received several private letters, WARNING
him that an attempt woulds be probably b,
made upon his life. but to this he did no
seem to attach much of any importance. |
has always been thought that be was not par
ticularly careful of his individual safety OF
his recent visit to Richmond.
1t is known that on frequent occasions, h,
would start ON the Executive Mansion 70
his summer country residence,at the Soldier
Home without the usual cavalry escort
which often arrived and overlook him befor
he had proceeded far. 1t is always been un
derstood that these escorts was accepted b.
him, only on the Importantly of his friends.
Before returning to he'd when importan
military events were progressing, he would
generally visit The war department alone
passing over dark intervening ground. evei
late at night, on repeated occasions, and aite
warning letters had been eceived. Severa
close aud intimate friends fitted for any cmer
gency, well armed, volunteered, careful tina
he should not conntinse his visits withou
their company. For himself the Presiden
seemed to have no fears.
New York, April H.
1t appears by the Hetald's account tia
Y Maj Rathbone was not aware OF the presenc
4 Of the assassin in the box until he heard tn
Z pistol, when turning he cav the man with
SIX feet of the President. The Major spran
toward and seized him. The man struggled
and at the same time made a thrust at tn
Majors heart with knife. The Major re
ceived the blow on his left arm and shoulder
and at once again sprang for him as he leap
ed from the box. He cried, stop that man,
and thinking it impossible for him to escap
from the crowd below turned to the Presi
dent. The President had not changed hi
position, except that his eyes were closed an,
his head slightly bent forward. The Who'll
time consumed by the assassin from enterin
the box and disappearing did not consum
Z 80 seconds.
Major Rath6one has suffered much iron
loss OF blood. lie is however in good con
ditlon and progressing rapidly.
The Herald's correspondence says Boot