Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-17
SECOND EDITION.
s. O'CLOCK p. n.
OF MEN IN FEMALE AT


ARRESTS OF MEN IN FEMALE at
TIRE.
Several arrests OF parties suspected of being
connected with the murder of Mr.. Lincoln and
the attempted assassination of Secretary
Seward and sons have been made. Ysster-
day, tour men. dressed In female attire. were
arrested IN Georgetown and committed to the
Old Capitol.
THE INVESTIGATIONS.
Investigations by the civil and military
authorities are sill in progress, and the testi-
mony Of a large number Of witnesses has
already been taken. These investigations are
proceeding quietly, however, as it is deemed
best for the ends of justice that no publicity
should De given at present to the facts elected
THE LAYING IN STATE
The preparations for laying out in state the
corpse of the late President will be completed
this evening, and to. NOR wv an opportunity
will be afforded the public to view the features
of the deceased for the last time. We have
been requested to state that no one will be al.
lowed to iolter abou. the White Irouse Through
curiosity but all will be required to pt SIS cut Of
the building after having viewed the corpse
THIS measure is requisite that Jan. may be
avoided and order preserved.
THE COFFIN
The coffin in which the late President is to
be buried designed and man ufactured by
Messrs. z. f. & G.. W. Harvey, under takers,
9TH street.) is magnificent affair indeed, cost
ing above $1,000. It is of mahogany, lined
with lead, and coversa with the finest black
cloth.
The outside OF the coffin is festooned with
massive silver tacks, representing DIRE perry; in
each told OF which is o silver star. There are
eight massive handles to the coffin, four being
placed on each side. The outer edges of the
to which are attached five tassels Of five inch
es each l.. length.
A row of silver tacks encircles the entire { Up
Of the coffin, being placed two inches from the
outer edge, while q silver plate, encircled by u
shield formed OF tacks of the same material
occupies a central position on the top lid, With
stars at the head and foot of the coffin, on the
outside.
The inside of the face lid is raised with
white satin, the center piece being trimmed
with black and white silk braid, fastened down
with sixteen silver stars, four to each corner
The face lid and the top OF the coffin is fastened
together with five silver sters.
The inside OF the coffin is superbly lined
with box pleated satin, the bottom and pillow
being OF the finest white silk, while rich three
inch cheniel satin fringe encircles the entire
inside.
THE FUNERAL.
Assistant Secretary Harrington. of the Treas
ury Department, and the other officials dele
gated to make the necessary arrangements for
xho
day in discharging their duties, the details OF
W hich will be announced in the papers to.
morrow.
A CLUE TO THE ASSAILANT OF MR.
SEW ARD.
About three weeks ago. q man named At
zerard, represented as being a merchant at
Bryantown, Charles cot nty, Nd went to the
stables OF Thompson Naylor, corner of 13k and
E streets, for the purpose of selling a stallion
and q brown horse, blind IN one eye. Atzer-
ard made several attempts to sell the horses
to the Government, but without success, and
finally disposed of the stallion to Mr.. Thoma-
son, stage contractor to Port Tobacco. He
continued to visit MT. Majors stables. hew-
ever, and in short time reported that he had
also sold his brown horse.
On Friday afternoon a -lan named Hard,
who appeared to be intimate with Atzerard,
horse, and shortly afterwards Atzerard ap.
pearea with bay horse, which he left, telling
the hostler to have it ready for him at ten
O'Clock that night. Upon calling for the horse
at the appointed time the hostler asked what
had become Of his friend Hard and the roam,
to which AtZerard replied. ssHas he not returned
yet? He'll be here directly" Some time after the
hostler heard the pace OF the roam coming
down from the direction of the Treasury, and
went out to meet him, but the rider apparently
to avoid the hostler, turned up 1ith street and
down F. The latter Immediately went back
to the stable, and fearing Hard intended to
make of with the horse. saddled another
and followed him to the Navy Yard bridge,
where. in answer to his inquiries, the guard
stated that q man riding such q horse had
passed over. and was probably about quar-
ter OF a mile in advance. John was also told
that he hight go over, but could not return
before morning. He then came back to the
stable. and hearing that horse had been taken
up In the street by the detectives made some
inquiries, and after giving his statement to the
Provost Marshal was shown a saddle, which
ne identified beyond doubt as the one used On
brown horse when at MAYORS stable, and
oh Atzerard said he had sold.
MEETING AT THE CAPITOL
meeting o. the senators ana Representa-.
tives now in Washington. was held to. day In
the reception room Of the Senate Chamber, to
arrange for participation in the faneral cere.
monies. Senator Foster presided, and Speak
er Colfax was appointed secretary.
Brief but feeling addresses were made by
Senators Foote, johnson, Sumner and others,
and various propositions offered. the substance
OF which was, that the pail bearers should con-
sist OF one Representative from each State and
Territory, and that an escort formed in SINH
lar manner should proceed with the remains
to Springfield, Illinois.
Finally a Committee Of five Senators and
ave Representatives was appointed, to which
was referred the propositions above, with in
structfsns to report at 4 O'Clock this afternoon.
OF THE GOVERNOR
OF THE STATE OE ILLINOIS.
To TIE People Of tie State Of Illinois: