Daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, Va. [W. Va.]) 1859-1865, 1865-04-18
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not yet Captured.
NEw York, April 1.-THE Times Wash.
ington special of 10 a. m. yesterday, saws;
Secretary Seward is decidedly better
Frederick is still unconscious, but rests as
quietly as an infant sleeping. The pistol
with which he was struck is very heavy.
Mr.. Stewards throat and face were fright
fully cut. In this terrible conflict, while
the wounded soldier was clinging to the
assassin, Mr.. Seward threw himself from
bed upon the floor. When it was over he
lay in pool of blood. The door bell was
answered by small colored boy, who told
the assassin he could not go up stairs, but
he rushed by and encountered Frederick
at the head of the stairs. Augustus, Mr..
Stewards eldest son, who interfereG, was
severely cut, as was the invalid soldier
Fanny, Mr.. Stewards daughter, was sitting
by them. The colored hey ran to the sen.
tinel on the corner, telling him that there
was a murderer in the house, but the sen
tinel did not feel at liberty to leave his
post.
Mr.. Seward had information of the plot,
but this information was 80 common that
the,admonition was disregarded.
The assassin was a large, athletic, pow
erful man, armed with heavy revolver
and bowie knife.
Gov. Seward lie not quite so comfortable
tonight. Frederick Seward is still uncon-
scious.
The Tribune's special at 4:5O p. m. says:
No hopes are entertained of Frederick
Stewards life.
The Secretary shows wonderful vitality.
There is no danger from his wound. 1t is
the Probtrstion his system received from
his irstipjuries which excites apprehension.
Secretary Stanton inclines to the belief
that the murderer Booth is secreted in the
city, but if he aud his accomplish have es-
capped, it was across the Eastern Branch
OF the movements of Booth on Friday, this
correspondent says:
men called at the National and enquired for
Booth. The Clerk informed them he was
not in. After on earnest conversation be-
tween themselves they left. Knowing
Booths acquaiutauces to be respectable the
Clerk thought it strange that he should
be called upon by such shabby looking
persons. They had the general appearance
of Southern refugees. They left their cards
which the Clerk did not look at.
About IL q. m. Booth was in the Office
but presented no unususRI appearance, ex.
cept that he was unusually pale. At four
p. m. he asked the clerk if any letters had
been left for him, and on being answered
in the negative, appeared disappointed and
nervously called for sheet Of paper and
envelope. he was about to write, but as
if afraid some one might see what he was
writing, asked to be admitted inside the
Office. The clerk asked him if he had
made thousand dollars that day. With
startled look he replied, soto voce, "No,
but have worked hard enough to have
ka1 Nknk
written but few words when he said earn.
estly to the clerk, "Mr. Merrick, is this the
year 1864 or 1852" Merrick said he must
be joking, and Booth said seriously, ~ do
not" Mr.. Merrick said then he noticed
that he was entirely at variance with his
usual department. BE sealed his letter
and put it in his pocket srd left, but reap
peared and took tea atsix and half o'clock,
and left his key at the Office as he went
out.
Mr.. Brady saw him in the avenue oppo-
site Growers Theatre, seated on a horse.
at half past flour p. M, in conversation with
Mr. 'MatthewP, of Ford's Theatre. He talked
with him but noticed nothing extraordina-
~ in his demeanor.
The assassin of Governor Seward is be-
lieved to be man named SuttoCk, noted
Maryland rebel.
AT least six persons were engaged in the
conspiracy, four of whom neglected to
perform their parts.
The murderers have probably escaped
across the Potomac to Moseby. The ball
entered the head of the President in the
back part, near the basin of the brain, took
direct course toward the right eye, struck
the orbiual bone, rebounded and lodged
several inches from the surface. The ball
was Aattened.
The following is a copy of note sent to
Vice President oh uson on last Friday, but
which was only found on his table yester-
day, among other papers:
81 do not wish to disturb you, but would
be glad to have an interview.
(Signed) J. WILKES BooTH."
Mr.. Johnson was out all the time and
| never saw the note till yesterday.
The wounds inflicted on the Secretary 3
face have greatly reduced the inflammation
and pain caused by the accident, and the
continuance of adjusting the jaw to its
place prevented the assassin's knife from
| eevering the artery.
1t appears by the Herald's account that
Maj. Rathborne was not aware of the pre-
sence of the assassin in the box until he
heard the pistol, when, on turning, he saw
the man within six feet of the President.
The Major sprung toward and seized him.
The man struggled, and at the same time
made thrust at the MsjoI's breast with
knife. The Major received the blow 10
his left arm, near the shoulder, and at
once again sprang for him, but only seized
his clothing, which he partly tore from
him. As he sprang from the box he cried,
"StOp that man." aud thinking it impossi-
BILE for him to escape from the crowd be
low, turned to the President.
The President had not changed his po-
sition, except that his eyes were closed
and his head slightly bent forward. The
whole time consumed by the Assassin from
the time OF entering the box and disappear
ing did not exceed 80 seconds.
Maj. RAthborne has suffered much from
loss of blood. He is, however, in good
condition, and progressing rapidly.
"A Regular Conspiracy.
WASHINGTON, April 1.-THE National
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