Delaware gazette. [volume] (Delaware, Ohio) 1855-1886, 1865-04-21

Presidents house.
The second extra of the Evening Star
sayR: Col. Ingraham, Provost Marshal
of the defense of the north of the Po-
tomac, is engaged In taking testimony to-
day, all of which fixes the assassination
on J. Wilkes Booth. Judge Olin, Of the
Supreme Court of the District of Colum-
bia, and Justice Miller, are also engaged
to-day at the police headquarters on 10th
Street, In taking the testimony OF large
number of witnesses.
Lieut.. Jyrell, of Col. lngrahAm's s staff,
last night proceeded to the National Ho-
tel whore Booth had been stopping, and
took possession of his trunk, in which
was found Coloneps military dress-coat,
two pairs of handouts, two boxes of cat
ridges, and a package of letters, all of
which are now in possession Of the mill
tary authorities.
One Of the letters, bearing the date of
HoskstoWn, Md, seems to implieateI
Booth. The writer speaks Of the mysteri-
Gus affair In which you are engaged, and
urges Booth to proceed to Richmond and
ascertain the views of the authorities
there upon the subject. The writer of
the letter endeaYors to persuade Booth
from carrying his designs into execution
at that time, for the reason, as the writer
alleges, that the Government had its sus-
plci0ns aroused. The writer of the let
ter seems to have been implicated with
Booth in the mysterious affair referred
to, as he informs Booth in the letter that
he WsuId prefer to express his views YER
bally, and goes on to say that he was out
of money, had no clothes, and would be
compelled to leave home, as his family
were desIrous that he should dissolve his
connection with Booth.
This letter was written on note paper.
in small, neat hand, and simply bears
the signature of Sam"
! L. nmIs
which lasted over two hours, the future
policy Of the Government towards Vir-
ginia was discussed, the best feelings pre-
Vailing. 1t is stated it was determined
to adopt very liberal policy, as was re-
commended by the President It is said
the meeting was the most harmonious
held for tive years, the President exhib-
itlng thrOughout the magnaminity and
kindness of heart which has ever charac-
terIzed his treatment of rebellious States,
and which has been 30 lily requited on
their part. One of the members of the
Cabinet remarked to friend that he met
at the door, THE Government was to-
day stronger than it has been for three
years past.
FEELING THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY.
Dispatches from all sections Of the
country are Of the same import Every
where the most profound sensation was
produced by thO melancholy news, and
rejoicing was turned into mourning
Business was almost universally sus-
pended, bells tolled, meetings held and
appropriate resolutions adopted, flags put
at half-mast, and public and private
buildings draped in mourning.
The following despatch, showing the
feeling which pervaded the great COM
mercial metropolis of the country, and
the manifestations called forth by the
sad event, presents scene which was
witnessed, to greater or less extent. in
all the cities and large towns of the
the country, the separate details of which
would fill our paper
NEW York, April Is, P. M.-The CITY
Is perVaded with almosta Sabbath S quiet IS
ness. stores and shops are closed, and a
Grape IS rapidly appearing at all points-E
broadway. is hung with gloomy btaekness 81
On the principal avenues the scene is. the
same. w all street, Broad street William 81
street, South and other strictly business 81
streets are covered with mourning EN- 81
6lems. The shipping in the harbor have
nags at halt-mast, and many are in drape #
ry. All the. newspaper buildings are IS
shrouded, and great crowds of r sorrow. wv
stricken people are gathered in front of IS
their bulletin boards. 'oi0 -
The great meetings of merchants in
wall street was the most impressive ever
neId mere; Prayer was offered bv the 81
IeeT 1 IT II Ne1finlIyea. Ex-GOvernOr King IS
ana Judge FIerpont addressed the meet @
ing, Gounselllng the utmost support To the IS
new President under the trying cireume E
stances IN which he assumes his new an 81
ties. Mr.. Butler addressed the mee+inar
saying a great and good man had gone to
Jolh the sages and patriots of the Revolu- 81 /
tIoHi e ne qEQye out the life and strength IS
out the soul of treason. We ,arst ,.r,Isb
out the spirit of rebellion, so that Snr !
Glles q VIII not be IN danger of the torch Of 81
the traitor. 'O1 Oi' Ol
Mr., Johnson is able to deal with the 81
Febellon; therefore let every man take
neaTt. ne IT, Not IN a spirit of revenge should 81
we demand PREPARATION for this greatwrono E 4
but retr1bution must be brought against g q
ihe perpetrators of this terrible crime, +
Ills remarks received unanimous re- 81 !
;p0nse from the masses present. t
Daniel ). Dickinson addressed the meat I
nng' saying that all thai remained fnr e 3
'layery to do was to show its vilIain5ns 3 n
liiu noI:IDle nature by this atroeions as s. 5
1t must now be hunted ont 81 a
Ike teroclous beast. Let our amnesty IS +
'Xtend to faithful men. Let # embrace 81 4
III whose hearts are right. Let MS diS IS
eeds. up 'ne q
Everything belonging to the rebellion E i
must be abolished. These murderers and M =,
hieves must be hunted from the abodes Fl
f man. -
Gen. Peck also addressed the meeting a,
The resolutions pay high tribute to t6e b q1
atrlotlsm,. great integrity and love ofE II
ountry evinced by the President. exnress a.
earttelt grief at the horrible event, but b h,
oW submissiyely to the will of God, Al
The Mayor issued proclamation rec 81
suspension of public husi- E Al
ess, and public mourning thronsheItt 81 h,
ne city. All regimental srmories b hi
1rouEhout the oity are heavily draped S j,
he different club reems are also draped. 81 fi
FFIcIAI, ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE VICE OF
PRESIDENT, IN
WASHINGTON, April 16.-Yssterdav
ornlng Attorney General Speed waited on
pom Hon. Andrew johnson, Vice Pres tn
lent of the United States, and ofioiaIIv an
formed him of the sudden and upa~, 1t
scted death of President Lincoln, and an
ked that an early hour might be an lol
'inted for the inaugural of his success th
r. The following is a copy Of the com, tn
unication referred to: uc
WASHINGTON, April 15.-SrR;-A bra
I'm Lincoln, President Of the United
ates, was shot by an assassin last even Fc
% H. H.