The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-05-09
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Address from the House OF CsRVona
to Mr.. Adams.
INDIGNATION OF THE ENGLISH PEOPLE

VIEWS AND OPINIONS OF TIE PRESS
&C., &C.. &c.
FATHER PolsT, May 8. 1865
The steamship Hbernian, from Liverpool the eth,
via Londonderry on the 2sth ult, arrived on this point
this morning.
The Assassination or Mr.. Lincoln.
The by the steamship Nova Scotan Of the assas
sinaon of President Lincoln and Secretary Seward was
published throughout England on the 10th uIL and
created most profound sensation Tho strongest feel
ings If sympathy Indignation and horror unver-
sally expressed. There but voice throughous
the country, and those who sympathzed with the
cause Of the South cvnced quite as much indigna-
ton rs the warmest friends Of the North
In all places II the apervading topic, md caused
almost total suspension Of business particularly N
Liverpool and Manchester In London consos foil
nearly por cont but slightly recovered aftcrwarA
Fvetwcnties fen to So co. ex.coupons; Illinois shares
to 68 o co. and Erie shares to 40H . Nk. There was
slight rally next day. i.sl..
Tho cotton market was quito unsettled and mos
holders withdrew their stocks Prices were called aboas
haiti penny higher
On Wednesday thcrc only q day session OF Pafia-
mont The attendance very slim, only about sixty
members being present Thoy all signed the following
address, which was presented the evening 70 NJ.
Adams fti
wc the undersigned members Of the House OF Com
mons have curncd with the deepest regret and horror
that the President Of the United Satos has been a.
priycd life BY OF violence and we desire -
express sympathy ut the md event 10 the American
and confidence in the future Of that great country which
trust will continue TO be associated with cnghtened
froco and peaceful relations with this and every osoeR
country.
The London Times of the 9Th says:This evening 70
NAV be that the Of tho great parties In the
House of Commons will take the opportunity OF express
ing in the of tho nation the horror which Is every
where felt crime and OF assuring the American people
that whatever difference OF opinion may exist in thh
country the present ther, is but fcelng OF
sympathy with them the loss OF honest and high
minded magistrate.
The London and provincial journals alike describe the
intense excitement which the news created, and oil
unite in culogiums upon Mr. Lincoln, and bttes
dcnunciaons Of the assassination.
The Paris ard continental journals contain number Of
articles.
The scene on Change at Liverpool will not som be for
gou H. The excitement has rarely, II ever been OK.
ccilcd.
Late in the day rcquist on 10 the Mayor was drawn
Up REQUESTING him t. :s g.2: MEETING 10 express the
troy aEe :hdgqallon o the pcof: hundreds signed
il and the Mayor issued the proclamation for meeting at
g. Georges Hall on the afternoon of the 27th to be ad
ourned the evening of the day, that tho working
classes may likewise have al opportunity q attending
The flags on thu Town Hall and other buildin3 and
the shipping at Liverpool displayed at half mast
The Americans resident In London, also the Union
and Emancipation Society and public gatherings ~
Manchester, Birmingham &c, were likewise to meet On
the 27th, To express their sentiments d g3IsAsET
The Liverpool P,t q the 9Th Is printed with -
columns in mourning o. - -. -sc-s. - y =
The London Time, says that nothing In political his-
tory be remembered that has ever drawn forth .
more unanimous feeling than this ncws Personally,
President Lincoln enjoyed tho kind regards Of every
ono in England Ts extent which his influence w1s
estimated in uphodng nmicabe relations between Eng
land and the United States has been shown by fall o1
unusual severity in all classes Of securities. - s,4.
The London Times cditorally says that tho news Will b
received throughout Europe with sorrow as sincere and
profound as IL awokc ev.n in the United States Mr..
Lincous perfect honesty speedily became apparent and
Engishnen learned to respect him. 1t also says
Unjust believe IL to be, the Confederate cause Win
escape the dshonor cast upon IL by these wantoo
murders fthN4s ~ .fNiFAJfl1 A. o.lft VIZ
Ths London Ncs says that Mr. Lincoln has not fallenin
the flush Of triumph for thought of triumph In
that honest and humble heart but his task was accom-
plslcd and the bettle Of his life was won and in all
than rank the OF Abraham Lincoln will be held
reverence and love- The Ners then continues-wc win
not without further and overwhelming proof, lay the
charge of this horrible conspiracy the leaders
abettors of tho South.
The London Star pays tribute TO Mr. Lincoln,
and euogzes his steadfas policy Of peace spite Of all
provocatons towards England It also expresses great
confidence that the North in It's hour Of just in
dignaton, viii bear itscf with that magnanimous
cemency which thus far has attended its triumph.
Tho London Telegraph says-From vulgar corruption,
from factous hatred from mcancst jealousy and un-
charItablencss. this great ruler wholly free.
At last came what seemed to be the frution
OF his labor-the reward Of his patience and
courage He entered Richmond as conqueror, but
he launched decree Of prescription against
the South for the Eight appeared 10 him be over and
II not In his large heart to bear malice against
beaten foe He spoke very kindly Of General Lee, says
Secretary Stanton, and on that same night that no
pleaded for mercy and for peace villain killed him.
Not for Lincoln himself can the end DO considered
unhappy.
Much uneasness was evinccd In regard to the assas
snaton OF President Lincoln from the fact that Andrew
johnson would take his place, and unfavorable deduc-
tons drawn from his conduct at the Inauguration
ceremonies at Washington the 4h Of March, and also
from the tenor Of his various speeches
The Tendon 7imcs suggests that Mr. johnson should
resign voluntarily, In Of his failure TO do so 'has
public opinion should he expressed In regard TO him
to lead him to resign
The London Nvs says that has made Inquiries
and Is assured on reliable authority that the Incident 30
reprcabc which occurred at his installation ~ Vice Pro-
sidcnt cannot without injustice be taken to represent
Mr. Johnsons character, as those who know him well
describe him M Of real capacity and temperate
habits The London Ns~ adds:-we must wait awhile
before we pass judgment upon him m
The failure Of Messrs Marx, Of London, large dealers
in American securities, announced the 26th ut.
Their liabilities are stated at $4,000.
. GERMAN OPRRA--CtosK or sEAsoH.-Lss HsUssnots
given last night OF tho Academy, with very FUN