Bradford reporter. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1844-1884, 1865-05-04

higher than he intended. He knew, how
ever, from his threats, that he would either
kill himself or some one else if he were not
totally disabled.
Booth wanted to know where they would
take him if he would give up. He was i'll
formed by the detectives that he must make
an unconditional surrender.
He is said to have showered imprecations
upon his confcderates, who he said had
promised to stand by him, but had all de-
serted him.
He was brought to the house of Mr.. Gar
rett by Confederate captain, who told MIR.
Garrett that he was a Maryander who was
endeavoring to make his way to Johnston's
army.
Several small squads of Rebel cavalry
were seen lowering about, and were no
doubt endeavoring to cover his escape.
To the loyal negroes are our officers in
debted for the traces which led to Booths
capture 1t is said conclusive evidence Is
adduced showing the whole plot to have
originated in the order called " Knights Of
the Golden Circle"
Boston Corbett, the hero of the above
narrative, was born in London, but was
brought to New York by his father at eight
wears of age He subsequently went to
Boston, where he was converted, and was
baptized member of the Methodist Church
He says, at that time, desiring to lead "a
new life, he changed his former given name,
and was baptized "Boston." His subse-
uuent residence has been NcwYork, where
he enlisted into the 18th Cavalry.
He is as modest as he is devoted, and
his Lieutenant pronounces him most wor-
thy soldier. He was offered one of Booths
pistols by the detective as a memento Of
the occasion, but he declined, saying he de-
desired no reminder Of the sad duty he had
performed, and desired to have it banished
from his mind as soon as possible.
He was to-day offered here 500 for his
own pistol, with which he had killed Booth,
but he instantly replied, "That is not mine
it belongs to Government, and | would
not sell it for any price"
Being spoken to about the large reward
! he replied he desired no reward for having
done wwat God made manifest to him, in
answer to prayer, was his duty to do. He
remarked, however that if the Government
wished to reward him and would allow him
to keep his little horse when his term of
! service was over, it would be all he could
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"but Fve got 50 attached to him that
would like to take him home" He was as
sured by the gentlemen present that Sec
retary Stanton would cause an order to be
ssued for that horse to be turned over to
! him.
1t is mentioned as a coincident circum.
stance, that Corbett attended Mex kendree
chapel, in this city, last Sunday night, at
which he related his interesting experience
as man, soldier and Christian, closing
with very fervent and appropriate prayer
in which the then public burden engrossed
his mind. He prayed with especial fervol
that the guilty, fleeing perpetrators Of the
foul crime against humanity and the nation
might be speedily overtaken and brought
to justice, little dreaming then that he was
to be the instrument, under Providence, fol
the answer of his own prayer.
The popular mind, although intensely ex
cited all last night and this morning ovel
flying and contradictory rumors, has set
tied down to a resolutc and dignitied quiet
Lieut. Edward P Doherty was formerly
a member of the list \. Y Infantry, and
was at the first battle of Bull Run, and was
in many other engagements showing
bravery and courage
He has been on many perlous reconnois
sanccs with the 10Th \. Y. Y. Cavalry, anG
received many encomums from the press
and his commanding officers for his bravery
last Fall near Cul pepper, when. his party
were surrounded by kershaw's division OF
Rebel soldiers, he cut his way through gal
lantly and saved most of his men
This regiment 10th New York Cavalry,
is now under command of Col y. B. SWEET
zer. They have been on the defence Of
Washington scouting to the Rapidan, the
Rappahannock, Bull Run Mountains, Thor
oughfare Gap, and other places in the noun
famous valleys and forests for guerrilIas
bushwhackcrs, &c. The regiment has los
many valuable men by their dashing raids
and many pickets and patro's have beer
captured and killed by the bushwhackers
WASHINGTON, Friday, April 2s 1860.
The excitement which prevailed in this
city yesterday has considerably subsided
While all regret that the assassin, owing
to the rashncss among the soldiers engaged
in the capture, was not taken alive, they
dcrer had paid the penalty of his crime
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Navy-Yard alive, nothing could have with
stood the fury Of the excited congregated
thousands
What disposition was made of Booths
body after the autopsy upon it, is imposs
ible to ascertain, but that fitting disposal
in keeping with his ignominious career was
made, is certain.
The public breathe more freely, as the
great burden which has been on their minds
for two weeks has been removed
Harold, who has been exhibiting grear
stoicism since his capture, now appears t.
seem to realize the awful position in whicl
he is placed, and through the day has giver
way to frequent fits of weeping He i,
quite young, and his appearance would in
dicate him to be not over 20 Some time
ago he was an applicant for the position o
surgeons steward on the Potomac fotila
but was unsuccessful
Very great curiosity prevails as to tht
disposition to be made of the remains O
Booth ; but it seems the authorities are no
inclined to give the wretched carcass the
honor of meeting the public gaze, and il
will probably be deposited in whatever
place promises the most utter obscurity
! for them Yesterday a photopraphic view