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NIGHT At THE CITY HALL.

The rotunda Of the City Hall presented strange spec
tacle last night The heavy drapng Of the sides and
dome caused the light from the chandelier to a.
sckiy glare as reflected from the silver ornamental
lions Of the coffin and ccfqtdque on the faces Of the
crowd who with eager stiffness passed by the Of
him who all unconcious lay upon the silken bier The
for the passage OF the crowd admra
blc and strong feeling Of courtesy mingled with the
necessary adherence duty Of the various officials The
scene strkingy impressive. There lay the dead
among the pemp and magnncence Of the surroundings,
all that remained Of the honored Abraham Lincoln that
face DER which the pioughshares Of time and had
passed. marking their passage by many afurrow that face
which aforetme beamed with strange admixturc Of mirth
and sorrow that brow which, in DEATH bore the
stamp Of intelligence that eye which short time since
ehonc with the light Of reason and beamcd with gentle
ness and humanityall passed away now; that voice,
the tones OF which oft roverbeted through the Capitol
and delighted those who listened TO It's mellow notes
hushed The silent watches OF the night, guarding
over the remains Of him who, but yesterday, was
among them, melting them by his encouraging words
here thes we're as ss,es thrown out tv the backuc
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THE GUARD OF HONOR.



SEVENTH WATCH
From twelve midnight TO two A. M.
Brevet Brgadier General George p Este United states
Lieutenant Colonel H. g. Chatneld One Hundred and
Second New York Volunteers
Major James D. Sheridan, United States Army.
Major James a. Connolly, One Hundred and Twenty
Major ". w Herrick United States Army.
EIGHTH WATCH,
From two A. N. 10 four A. N.
Colonel Emmons Clark Seventh National Guard State
New York
Lcuienan, Colonel George r. Haws, Seventh National
Major James b. Young Seventh National Guard, State
New York.
Paymaster r. Parks United States Navy
Psymaster G. II. Eldridge, United States Navy.
NINTH WATCH,
From four A. N. To six A. N.
Lieutenant Colonel Henry q Allen, One Hundred and
Sixth New York Volunteer
Colonel VIM Heine, One Hundred and Third New York
Volunteers.
Lieutenant Commander r. n. Bunce, United states
Navy.
surgeon George Peek, United states Navy
r. d. Robbie, Chief Engineer, United states Navy.
TENTH wArcu
From six A. N. TO eight A. NJ
Colonel Vim. DE Lacey, 1e4th New York Volunteers
Major George Brown, United States Army.
Major n Thayer, United States Army.
Major John !. Porter, Eighteenth New York cavalry.
Major II Hayner, United States Army.
ELEVENTH wATH
From eight A. N. 10 ten A NJ
Brigadcr Gen u. Wess L., United states Volunteers
Colonel VI. Howe, United States Army
Colonel W. A. Thornton, I'm led States Army.
Brcvet Colonel ". J. sloan, United states Army
Surgeon j. D. hammond, United States Army
TWELFTH WATCH
From ten A. M. 10 twelve NJ
Major Cen Daniel Buttcriicld United states Volunteers
Com tnodore W. G Nrholron, IN tod stn,cs Navy
B.cs4tt lionel 81 Erilahcn. Tinted lta.cs Army
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direction Of General Dix, is to be placed at the head Of
the coffin
VISITS OF OOLORED PEOPLE.
About this time there was anoth large concourse Of
color people, who wept bitterly pass ns the beloved
form OF him who the ''Aberator Of their race"
lady from Boston sent bouquet of lilacs and VIC
let's which was taken charge Of by General Anderson
being now six O'Clock the gentlemen assigned 70 the
fourth watch Of the guard of honor entered the oaa
fdtqne They were composed of Rear Admiral 8 L.
Breese United States Navy Brevet Colonel H. D. walcn
United States Army Lieutenant Colonel Gov. Carr One
Hundred and Sixty fifth Now York Volunteers and Pay
master Benjamin J. Cohone, United States Navy.
During the afternoon, among the the throng who paid
tribute Of respect TO the dead were sheriff Kelly and
deputies, Justice Bull Rev Dr. Armtage Recorder Hon-
man, Henry vandevor Esq, Colonel Traford, and many
prominent members Of the militia and bar
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the burning ashes freed II bent owy over the
corpseas signal Of its duty but wings we're folded
and the head lowered meath this aerial guardian was
bust OF the dead President in sable drapery Then came
upquto display OF black velvet studded with bea
fil slsr stars in agree lace VIII CHI reflected light over
the Its of wo and gloom OF VIII CHI they were the ma
tional ornaments Then following the ancient rites
s,puiture appear on either side pair of Roman urns
! which are located like those of old, tbs disn-
guished dust o which they wero the GU ardians The
whole OF the exterior is only imposing and appropn
ate but suggests reflection and calls to remembrance
Ia obsequies of great mon in other centuries.
The interior Of the canopy in graceful harmony with
the outside. The frontal arch, it meets the black
cell ng of the calque is relieved by lining of white
silk which skirts it, The walls hung with solemn
black and the light Of the great windows OF the Gov
ernors Room and that OF the dome struggle vany to
illuminate IT, There is nothing to vary the
dark monoony of black cloth but the welcome
trimming of silver lace, which gives limit to the
gloomy aspect and grace TO the display. The ceiling is
formed OF nuted folds Of velvet freed with handsome
silver stars. Beneath the canopy, the honored
dead, are busts of Washington Jackson Webster and
Cayall resting high pedesals. The vicinity Of the
catalque also the Of elaborate and artistic
mourning
THE GOVERNORS ROOM.
All the furniture, tho statues and the portraits Of the
Governors Room IN character with the sad scenes
around them. 'washington's writing desk" the por-
traits of presidents governors distinguished in
tho state and city governments covered with
Grape The statue Of Washington, which Mr. Lin
coin received his friends four years SINCE eabo
ratey draped and the chandeliers covered with
black cloth.
APPEARANCE OF THE BODY.
The remains rest on pail, short distance from the
floor in order give all opportunity behold them
The coffin, which has been previously described, 10 mag
nihccnty mounted The dead lies elaborate bed Of
white satin, atred In black dress and vest which
was folded as In life the bosom Of the shirt Of the
usrous deceased and gave tokens Of his appear
ance when he swayed the desnies Of the nation There
seemed to be- however, some traces OF the struggle be-
tween the natural Of death and the spices Of the
embalmer The mcuth, firmly compressed wore o dark
hue the checks hollow and receding and tho pr
mary signals Of comparative decay were apparent.
The plate the lid Of the coffin bore the inscription -
ABRAHAM LINCOLN,
SIXTEENTH PRESIDENT or THE UNIFIED STATES
BORN July II, 1909. {
s DIED APRIL Is, 1865. s
At noon fair hands had placed on the coffin beautiful
floral cross and wreaths Of immortelles.
PHOTOGRAPHS OF THE DEAD,
Immediately after the body cnshrined large
camera erected the upper balcony of the rotunda
and photographs Of the que and the dead sub
sntly taken
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Coz o. " Dayton, Nineteenth Veteran Reserve Corps.
MAJOR y. y. Prime, United States Army.
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TO THE
MARTYR PRESIDENT,
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

of the Liederkranz Society, and numbering nearly
thousand voices, chanted following arges:-
NO. &c EITsERCHoR.
In der Tee wohnt das LIGHT,
LIGHT das ieuchtet und entzundct,
Wcr das LIGHT DIES lichtes lndet
Brauch d 8 ellen Wissens NIGHT,
Wer vom LIGHT sch abgenendet
Der bewillkomt froh die Nacht,
Dass sic self, ne Gaben spendet.
Tim bclohnt nit dunk Macht,
Inn beohnt NIT dunkler Macht;
Mische slime wrke,
Strehc, m.hs Dich du Erdensohn.
M, he dich du Erdensohn
Dass zu fen nicht dein Gewcbc,
Und Ter That NIGHT gleich der iohn,
Und der That nicht geich der Lohn.
NO. 2-PILGERCHOR.
Dem Herren dem mcin Lied ert6nt
Gnade He'll st dem Is sser bescheden,
Er gent inst Elm N d,r Sci gen Frieden,
Vor Holl und Tod st linn NIGHT bang,
Drum preis, ch Cot men l.ebeang
Halleuja
Hall Lula,
In Ewiskeit, in Ewigkeit
In Ewigkeu
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17

IAns.in.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17
THE ENGLISH woRKINGMEN TO
" Mr.. LINCOLN.

The following address from the work
ing-men Of England to Mr.. Lincoln, con.
graduating him upon his re election,
appears in the London Daily Neos, Of
December 90. 1t has been forwarded to
Washington through Mr.. Adams:
TO Abraham Lincoln, President of the
. United States;
Sra: We congratulate the American
people on your reelection by large
majority. If resistance to the slave power
were the reserved watchword upon YOUR
6rst election, the triumphant war.cry of
your re election is "death to slavery. y
From the commencement of the Titanic
American strife the workingmen Of Europe
felt instinctiVely that the star spangled
banner carried the destiny of their class.
The contest for the territories which
opened the dire epopee, was it not to
decide whether the virgin soil of,immense
tracts should be welded to the labor OF
the emigrant, or prostitnted by the tramp
ofthe slave-driver? When an oligarcby
Of three hundred thousand shareholders
dared to inscribc, for the frat time in the
annals of the world, slavery on the banner
of armed revolt; when on the very spots
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17
Death of Hon. Edward Rverstt.
sUDDENNEss OF TIE EVENT.
OTFIoIAL ANNouNCrMENr BY Mr.. SEW

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY Mr.. SEWARD.
BosroN, Jan, is. = Edward Everett
died this morning at four O'Clock, at his
residence in Summer street, of apoplexy.
His age was seventy years and about nine
months.
Mr.. Everett addressed his fellow citi.
gems at Fanuiel Hall on Monday last, in
favor of sending provisions to Savannah,
aud during the afternoon Of that day was
present in court in reference to claim
for damages against the city of Charles.
town for the overlooking of a portion Of
his estate in Medford by the construct
ion of dam on Mystic river. On Tues
day he became affected with quite Sc
we're cold, but neither his friends nor him.
self deemed it serious
On Saturday evening he appeared al
most as we'll as usual and retired to bed,
eclining to trouble any one to remain
with him. About 3 O'Clock in the morn
ing his honsekeeper entered his room,
and found him sleeping naturally. An
hour later she was alarmed by hearing a
heavy fall in his room and found him ".
ing on the floor, breathing heavily. A
physician was promptly summoned, but.
before he arrived, MIR. Everett died The
event was announced in nearly all the
churches at the commencement Of morn.
ing services, and created profound feel
ing of sadness. Shortly after noon the
church bells of the city and suburbs were
tolled, Mr.. Everett's funeral will take
place at noon Tuesday next, in the First
cbarch, Rev. Rufus Ellis pastor. 1t /.
presumed the State and city authorities
will take part in the obsequies Of thi,
great aud good citizen.
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE DEATH
OF EDWARD EVERETT.
The following announcement has been
furnished for general publication
DEPARTMENT OF STATE,
WASHINGTON, Jan. is, 1865.
The President directs the undersigned tc
perform the painful duty of announcing
to the people of the United States thai
Edward Everett, distinguished not NOR,
by his learning and elOquence than by
unsurpassed and disinterested labors o
patriotism at a period of political disor
der, departed, this life at four O'Clock thi
morning.
The several Executive Departments o
the Government will cause appropriate
honors to be rendered to the memory O
the deceased at home and abroad, wher
ever the national name and authority ar
acknowledged. VIM II. SEWARD.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17

where hardly century ago the idea OF
one great democratic republic had FIRST
prung up,whence the first declaration OF
the rights of man was issued, and the
fret impulse given to the European rego-
luton of the eighteenth century; when
on those very spots counter revelation,
with systematic thoroughnesS, gloried In
resembling 'the ideas entertained ut the
time of the formation OF the old Constitu-
lion," aud maintained slavery 10 be a
bene6cent institution, indeed the only
solution of the great problem Of the rela-
tiOn Of capital TO labor, "and cynically
proclaimed property In man" the corner
stone OF the new edi6ce; then the working
classes of Europe understood at once,
even before the frantic partiEanship Of the
upper classes for the Confederate gentry
had given its dismal warning, that the
slaveholders' rebellion was to sound the
tocsin for general holy crusade of
property against labor, and that for the
men OF labor. with their hopes for the
future, even their past conquests were at
stake in that tremendous conflict on the
other side Of the Atlantic,
Everywhere they bore, therefore, pa.
tiently, the hardships imposed upon them
by the cotton crisis, opposed enthusias-
tically the proslavery Intervention impor.
tuDities of their "betters,' and from most
parts of Europe contributed their quota
Of blood to the good cause While the
workingmen, the true political power of
the North, allowed slavery to defile their
own republic, while before the negro,
mastered and sold without his concur
renee, they boasted in the highest pre-
rogative of the white-skinned laborer to
sell himself and choose his own master,
they were unable to attain the true freedom
of labor, or to support their European
brethren in their struggle for emancipa-
tion; but this barrier to progress has been
swept of by the red sea of civil war
The workingmen of Europe feel sure
that as the American war of Independence
initiated new era of ascendency for the
middle class, so the American anti-slavery
war will do for the working classes, They
consider it an earnest the epoch to come.
that it iel to the lot of Abraham Lincoln,
the single minded son of the working-class
to lead his country through the matchless
struggle for the rescue Of an enchained
race and the reconstruction of q social
work
Signed on behalf of the International
Workingmen' 8 Association, the members
Of the Central Council.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17
DEL
80 Forever Abolished
throughout the Stats.
THE SECESSION ORDISANcE REPRALED.
srosnSsS UasAiuss.ly Somisa,.i a. Gosons,

CINc1NNATI, Jan. 1.-THE Commercial
Of this city has received the following des-
patch;
NASHVILLE, Jan. 13.-1he Constitu-
tional Convention has unanimously passed
resolution declaring slavery forever
abolished and prohibited throughout the
State
Also, resolution prohibiting the Le-
glslature from recognizing the right Of
property in man, and iorbidding it from
requiring compensation to be made to
owners abrogating the declaration Of
State independence as well as the military
league made in 1861 with the Confeder-
ate States, and all laws and ordinances
made in persuance OF them,
All the officers appointed by the Acting
Governor since his accession TO Office are
confirmed The propositions are to be
submitted to the people for ratification on
February 22d, aud on March 4th the
election is to be held for Governor and
members OF the Legislature.
Nearly three hundred delegates partici
pated in the final vote. The greatest
harmony prevailed throughout the pro-
ceedings. Parson Brownlow is the un.
animous choice Of the Conventioc for the
next Governor.
BRowNLow UNANIMOUSLY NoMINA TED AS
GOVERNOR OF TENNESSEE, HIS SPEECH OF
ACCEPTANCE.
NAsHvILLE, Jan. l4.--The Union Con.
vention, in its session to-day, nominated
W. C. BroRnlow for Governor by accla
nation.
A delegate asked ii he would accept
the nomination, whereupon he responded
in the following language:
GENTLMEN 1 settle the controversy
by my answering you that l will accept
| Applause cannot be expected to dc
anything more, and certainly / ought /.
do no less than tender to.you, as conven
ton, my sincere and unfeigned thanks fol
the honor and distinction you have con
ferred upon me.
l will not speak to you, gentlemen
but, what l will lack in speaking, if th,
people should rntify the nomination,
will try to make up in deeds and acts
and, God being my help, it you will sent
up Legislature to reorgnize the militia
aud reorganize other necessary business
/ will pnt an end to this Internal system
of guerilla fighting in the State-in East
Middle, and West Tennessee-if we hay
to shoot every man concerned. Lou
and long continued applause
The Convention are engaged in nomi
mating a Legislature tonight
REJOICING AT ST. LOUIS
+ Sr. LOUIS Jan. l4.-Goyemor Fletch
l er issued proclamation today, declarin
Missouri to be free State, in accordanc
with the emancipation ordinance passe
I by the State Convention.
q A hundred business houses aud privat
1 residences are brilliantly illuminated t,
night, bands Of music are enliyening Il
streets, and thousands upon thousands
e enthusiastic citizens are congregated 1
8 witness the grand spectacle.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17

0RAsp SKAriKa M4foH.--A grand skaiinR
Match took place yesterday afternoon, 81 tho
Skating Park ct the terminus Of the Wilmington
City RaslWay. A large number Of ladies and
gentlemen vere In attendance who were much
edited BY the event. Several hours we're spent
Ia pleasant and agreeable manner. The viii
miugton Brass Band enllvened the scene With
soui-sirring and patriotic airs.
The hfst match for 6 pair Of Skates worth
ten dollars, took place at haE.pasi three o'clock.
aud continued iSr half an hour. George W.
Sparks, Edward B. NsCless and Miehasl Reilly
we're appointed Judges The following named
gsptsmen competed for the priss ;--E. Stroud,
F. Bringhurst, John Dixon, W. Chandler, Wm.
H. Hyde and o,hsrp. This mas for the fastest
Skater and uss won BY 5. Stroud.
The second match for pair Of Skates worth
twsnty dollars, was for the best Skater. John
Z. vsuIoau, Edward Stroud and Cesar A. X ID
nsy, conisndsd for the prizs. The match was
won By John B. Vanloar.
Ladies' EaFs.
% y ss9s III: G;s sGSs
slPhla.
DEATH OF JeHS BRooKs.--John Brooks,
for many years a resident of this city, and q
member Of the Society of Friends, died at
his residence in West Street on Saturday
last, in the Slst year of his age. The de-
ceased was highly respected for his many
christian virtues, and his loss will be deeply
deplored.
A GRAND BALL.--A graad ball will be
given at The Keg Mill, Brandywne Banks,
on Friday evening, February 18th, 1861
The proceeds are TO be devoted to the relief
OF the wives and families of our brave SOL
diers residing in that vicinity. The mana
gers are making arrangements to render the
occasion one of great pleasure TO the parti-
cipants. The purpose for which it is gotten
up is q patriotic one, aud we hope that uIuch
success may attend the efforts Of those eon-
cerned in it.
Novel RDE,--We congratulate the Mary
land lady who, a few days ago, rode twenty
three miles from this city on wheel barrow ',
upon the success Of her undertaking and her
safe arrival at home. Hope Barnum will
not hear Of the exploit.
RELIEF FOR THE SOLDIERS FANILIEs.-
The congregation worshipping at St. Mary's
Roman Catholic Church, in this city, took
up special collection ON lust Sunday morn.
ing, in aid Of the fund for the relief VI the
families of volunteers. The amount realized
was over forty-6ve dollars.
TuE ANNUAL MEErINo of the Delaware
Horticultural Society will be held this even.
ing iu the Scientific rooui OF the Whining
tou Institute, ut half-psst seven o'clock
All persons interested in having an exhibi-
tion next fall of Fruits, Flowers ani Vege
tables are invited to attend.
WILLIAM CANBY,
Secretary.
Co-PARTNRRsHIr--rh undersigned have
this day associated under the firm OF j
Rumford and Sou, for the transaction o.
the Hat and Cap business
j. RrMFoRp,
Ed IL. RvMFoRp.
Wilmington. Jan. LIST, ls65.--jy 1874
A GRASD Social BALL, IN all OF the sol
diers wives and families, will be given at the
Messrs. DuP new keg Mill, on Frida,
evening, February 18th, 1868.
The Money Market
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17
From The Richmond Sentinel
ARRIVAL OF MR.. BLAIR IN RICH
MOND.

"Franeis p Blair, Sr., the Yankee Peace
Commissioner, arrived in this city late on
Wednesday night, attended by lnant
Mr.. Blair came into our lines ut a point in
front of Fort Harrison, held by the city
battalion. He was delayed several hours
on our lines, waiting for permit to come
to the city, which was not procured till Il
late hour Of the night.
"Since his arrival he has been kept or
has kept himself from the public eye, and
hismovementsa and whereaboutsa are bhrouded
in mystery. He is believed to be lodged
at the Spottswood House and we think
there is little doubt that he is there, tho
his name does not appear on the hotel
register He has been met accidentally
by several Of his old acquaintances, and
their meetings were characterized by the
utmost cordiality on both sides. He is
said to have had interviews with the Chief
Executive officers Of the government
What passed at these interviews we need
not expect to know until Mr.. Blair returns
to the United States, when everything
will be published in full in the New York
Tribune and other New York papers.
"Mr. Blair's ostensible business in Rich
mond, or rather his presumed business
here-for there is nothing ostensible about
him, or his business or movements-is to
ascertain whether anything eau be done to
bring about cessation of hostilities and
put au end to the war. We think his real
business is to place the Lincoln administra.
tion in good position before the northern
people, who are just called upon to fill uT
another draft. Lincoln knows that the
propositions he will make are such that
they will be spurned by our government
but our rejection oi them will enable hin
to 20 before his people, and with Blair
aid, to prove that the rebels will accept o
no terms of peace, and that nothing is lef
him but vigorous prosecution of the war
mir. Blair will return to Grants lines oil
Saturday if the freshet subsidies sufficiently
to enable a dag of truce boat to go dowf
the river. We have no news from th
south or southwest"
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-01-17
Sheriff q Sala.

Rf virtue Of writ of yendiionl ENpouas direct.
~ I'd, Will be txposad Publlu Aae, the Hotel VI
MoT4 Dieklnson IN the city Of Wilmington, New Castle
County On SATURDAY, the 2st day o January 1867 at
Oeloek, +. the following described H. al Estate
All The following dssrribai piece parcel Of land su
ate In the cy Of WilmnBtOn IN New Castle County and
State o. Delaware bounded aud desprhsd Rs fooWA 10
wit Beginning The nOTthery side o Front Street At
corner for land late OF Joshua T. isald thence
norherly by line Of said land irAh with Adams sse
Que hundrvd aud thirteen eet ten iuches O the souhery
side Of Pleasant street. thence with the same 81 feet 10
corner stAka standing eet from Adams Street thence
soulhsry paIAlis with Adams Strest one hunlTsd aud
thirteen ss su nchs1 10 the sa nohtry uds of FrUnt
Street. aud themes thereby westerly ny5ns sst 70 thS
use 10 Cominon VI Pleasant Street
Seized aud taken in execution the property VI Wood
run y. TTo1sll, and 10 be sold by
l.. W. sTlDHAM, late hherlH