The Wyandot pioneer. (Upper Sandusky, Ohio) 1853-1868, 1865-05-17
Mistsllanv ot Aelrs,
FOREIGN NEWS.
Additional by the Hibernian.-Excite-
ment over the Assassination.

New YoRK, May 8.-The London
Times of the 9th says: This evening it
may be expected that the leaders Of the
great parties in the House of Commons
will take the opportunity of expressing,
in the name of the nation, the horror
which is every where felt at the crime,
and of assuring the American people that
whatever difference Of opinion may exist,
in this country, as to the present war,
there is but one feeling of sympathy with
them at the loss of an honest and high
minded magistrate.
The London and Provincial journals
alike describe the intense excitement
which the news created and all unite in
warm eulogiums upon Mr.. Lincoln, and
bitter denunciations of the assassination.
Paris and Continental journal also con-
tain articles on the subject.
The scene on Change, in Liverpool,
will not soon be forgotten. The excite
ment has rarely. it ever, been exceeded.
Late in the day request was sent to the
Mayor, to call meeting, to express the
sorrow and indignation of the people.
Hundreds signed it, and the Mayor issu-
ed proclamation for meeting at St.
Georges Hall. on the afternoon Of the
9th. to be adjourned to the evening Of
the same day, that the working classes
might have an opportunity of attending.
The flags on the town hall and other
buildings, and the shipping at Liverpool,
were displayed at halfmast.
All Americans resident in London, the
Union and Emancipation Society. and
the people of Manchester, Birmingham,
etc., were to meet on the eth, to express
their sentiments.
The Liverpool Post Of the eth, is
printed with its columns in mourning.
The Times says: Nothing in political
history can be remembered that has ever
drawn forth a more unanimous feeling
than this news. Personally, President
Lincoln enjoyed the kind regards Of every
one in England. The extent to which
his influence was estimated in upholding
the amicable relations between England
and the United States, has been shown
by fall of unusual severity in all classes
of securities.
The Times editorially says: The news
will be received throughout Europe with
sorrow as sincere and profound as it
awoke even in the United States. Mr.
Lincoln's perfect honesty specify be,
came apparent, and Englishmen learned
to respect him. 1t also says Unjust as
we believe it to be- the Confederate cause
will not escape the dishonor cast upon it
by these wanton murders.
The Daily News says that Mr.. Lincoln
has not fallen in the flush of triumph, for
no thought of triumph was in that honest
and humble heart, but his task was &C.
complshed and the battle of his life was
won; and in all time to come, among all
who think of manhood more than rank,
the name Of Abraham Lincoln will be
held in reverence The News then con-
tinues, We will not, without further
and overwhelming proof. lay the charge
of this horrible conspiracy to the leaders
or abettors of the South" 5asi
The Star pays warm tribute to Mr..
Lincoln, and eulogizes his steadfast policy
Of peace, in spite Of all provocations, to-
ward England. 1t also expresses a con-
fidence that the North, even in its hour
of just indignation, will bear itself with
that magnanmity and clemency which
thus far has attended its triumph.
The Daily Telegraph says, from vulgar
corruption, from factious hatred, from
the meanest jealousy and uncharitable-
ness, this great ruler was wholly free. AT
last came what seemed to be the fruition
of his labor, the reward Of his patience
and courage. He entered Richmond as
a conqueror, but he launched no decree
of prescription against the South, for the
fight appeared to him to be over, and it
was not in his large hears to bear malice
against beaten foe. l5a .7s
Much uneasiness was manifested in re-
gard to the assassination of President
Lincoln, from the fact that Andrew John
son would take his place, and unavoid-
able apprehensions were drawn from bis