The Black Republican., 1865-04-29
morning and evening reports OF The Surgeon

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bic this morning. Major +. Seward con
tinues 10 improve slowly.
| Very respectfully your Ob't servant
( V. r. BARNES, Sur Gen.
WASHINGTON, April Secretary Seward
! is able to sit up to-day, and is improving
very fast. Frederick Seward passed a com.
Portable night and is also improving. A
large number of navy officers called in a
body to-day to pay their respects to Presi-
in the city; headed by Hon. Hannibal Ham
lin, late Vice President of the United States,
| waited upon the President to-day for the
purpose of rendering to him their hearty
support, which they so freely gave to his
illustrious predecessor.
Intended AssassinatiOn of President
johnson.
New YORK, April 20.-The Herald's Wash
ington dispatch says it was Gov. Farwen, of
Wisconsin, who notified Mr. johnson of the
murder Of President Lincoln. Mr.. Johnson
had retired for the night when notified, and
prompt measures were taken for his protec-
ton. But Tor the presence of mind on the
part of Gov. FarWell, in all probability Mr..
Johnson would also have been murdered in
the excitement produced by knowledge
OF the murder OF Lincoln, as an unusual stir
was heard in the room of the unknown men
where pistol and dirk were found.
Speech by President johnson
WASHINGTON, April 20.--A delegation of
citizens of Massachusetts,, headed by Gov
Andrew, of that State, and Mayor Lincoln,
of Boston, by appointment, also called upon
President johnson this morning. Delega-
tions from various other States will pay
their respects to the Chief Magistrate during
the day. This morning, at IL o'clock, a
delegation Of one hundred citizens of New
Jersey, headed by Gov. Parker, called upon
President Johnson, at the Treasury Depart
ment. President Johnson, in response to an
address by Gov. Parker said:
Gentlemen, | can scarcely find language
to express my feeling and thanks upon this
occasion. Your words of comfort and kind
ness are especially auspicious at this tine
Having been called to this post by Provi-
deEce, am overwhelmed with sense of
the obligation and duties deVolving upon
me, and feel deeply the kind expressions of
support and confidence which you have
given
1t was but the other day that our late
Chief Magistrate was inaugurated, after haV
ing served one term with acceptance to
nearly al the people Of this country, and
now he has been struck down like star
from its sphere leaving questions Of great
political Importance to be settled. ] am es-
pecially thankful for your encouragement at
this time, and you will please accept my
thanks for your rendered aid and support.
Surrender. Of ATosby and his Men.
New YORK, April 20.-The Herald has adj
vices from Winchester to the 18th, which
state that Mosby surrendered his force to
Gen. Chapman, at Berryville, on the 18th,
after arranging the terms with Gen. Han
cock, which were similar to those granted
Lee. II is understood that Gen. Rosser has
also asked that his command be included in
the cartel Mosby's men probably number
700.
Great numbers of Lees soldiers are az
irving within our lines. They scout the idea
that any portion Of their army has gone to
Johnston, and say that when it is fairly un-
derstood by Johnstons men that they can
go to their homes they will 90.
From South Carolina.
New YORK, April 20.-The steamer Creole.
from Hilton Head 18th, has arrived The
Savannah Herald says the capture of Mobile
was announced in Savannah by a rebel de-
serter on the 18th. The capture of Columbia,
Ca, by Thomas's cavalry after q severe
fight with FORESTS troopers. Four or five
hundred of Forests men were captured.
Ala, is also captured.
Col. Gurney, commandant at Charleston,
has issued an order advising the freed people
there to proceed to islands in the
department and settle on the plantations.
large incendiary fire occurred in
Charleston on the night of the 9th. Ar
are being made to exchange
5000 prisoners at Darien, Ga. Addresses
were made by his Excellency Gov. Brown
low the Rev Mr.. Allen, and some others
The most noticeable feature in the process
sion was the funeral car, drawn by six
white and six black horses. Everything
was suitably performed. No disturbances
of any kind having occurred during the
day, tonight the city is unusually quiet All
places of amusement are closed. There is
,.nSy, fnll lou, Il
lightning, this evening.
Order from Gen. Meade.
WAsHINGTON, April 20.-The following
order has been issued at Headquarters Army
Of the Potomac dated April II: In obedience |
to General Orders No. 50, current series, |
from the War Department, the flags at al |
camps and stations in the army will be kept !
at half mast during Wednesday next, the |
day appointed for the funeral Of the late |
President Of the United States, and all labor |
viii be suspended for the day throughout |
the limits of this command. The command
ing officers of the various corps are charged |
with the execution Of this order at the |
camps and detached stations under their re- |
5pective orders. Twenty-one minute guns
viii be fired under direction Of the Chief of |
at IL o'clock, NJ. BY order Of
MAJ. GEN. MEADE.
Melancholy Accident.
BosToN, April 2O.-A terrible accident Oc- |
Cured this morning at the Charlestown |
Navy-yard. One Of the workmen was en-
gagged in drilling out tho fuse Of I50-pound |
shell, when it exploded, instantly killing |
Timothy Lyons, John Murphy, Nathaniel |
Burch and Daniel Drew. An the workmcn
N the yard were more or less wounded,
'ome Of them, il is feared, fatally.
Mourning Throw hopt the Land.
CINCINNATI, April b.. An business was
yesterday, the utmost quiet
The bells the city tolled, and |
minute guns were fred during the day. Ap-
1ropriate services were performed at all the
,hnrches.
LOUISVILLE April 2O.-The funeral obse-
,uies Of the late President Lincoln were
by the entire population. Bells
we're tolled, services were held in many of !
he churches, and the booming Of cannon |
throughout the day proclaimed the sad
went which had enshrouded the conntfy in |
While church services were |
progressing, one of the largest military and
,ivil professions ever formed here COM |
nenced moving. It included all the various
ocieties of the city, among whom the Ma |
ons, Odd Fellows and Turner'S were prom
nent. The chief feature among the Masons |
vas the Knights Templars, who. in full re-
-alia, presented very imposing appear
nee. Everything passed off quietly and
With becoming reverence to the illustrious
deceased, all parties and classes vieing
With each other in the expression of their
heartfelt bereavement.
. NASHVILLE, April l9.-The procession to
Law, in honor Of President Lincoln, was the
argest and most imposing ever seen in this
ity. AL places Of business were closed,
nd every store and dwelling appropriately
Iraped in mourning. The procession mum
,ered upwards of 1900 persons, among
hem Gems. Thomas, Rosseau, Miller, Whip
lie, Fowler and Donaldson. Over 10.000
roops were in the procession, and besides
IoV. BroBnlOw. both Houses of the Legs
ature, the conInissary and ire department
With their machines beautifully decorated.
he various lodges of Masons Odd Fellows.
he German societies, Turner'S Eureka ana
ther clubs. The Fenian Brotherhood also
welled the list of societies The streets
we're thronged with crowds CT citizens.
hey repaired to a field IN the suburbs Of
he city, where appropriate ceremonies were
.eld.
SAN Francisco April ls.-The grief over
he death of Lincoln in al the Pacific States