Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1865-05-12

From EURoPE.-The news of the suuen-
der of Lee reached England on the 9th,
and Of the assassination Of President Lincoln
on the Goth ult.. and created great sensa-
ton.
In the English House OF Lords, m the 9th,
Earl Russell, and in the House Of Commons,
Sir George Grey. ION behalfo Of Lord Palmer
ston,) gave notice that they would, on the
LIST OF May, move an address to the Queen,
expressing sorrow and indignation at the
assassination of President Lincoln, and pray
ing her to convey that expression of feeling
to the American government.
All the members who were present the day
before. when the news was received. signed
the following address, which was presented
the same evening to Mr.. Adams
I'VE, the undersigned, members Of the
House of Commons, have learned with the
deepest regret and horror that the President
of the United States has been deprived of
his life by an act OF violence, and we desire
10 express our sympathy at the sad event 10
the American Minister now in London. as
well as TO declare our hope and confidence IN
the future of that great country, which We
trust will continue to be associated with en-
lightened freedom and peaceful relations with
this and every other country"
The Italian Chamber of Deputies hss
adopted an address expressing grief at Pres
dent Lincoln's assassination, and the cham
Der was draped in mourning.
Paris letters state that the most profound
and universal regret and Indignation is ex-
| pressed there at the assassination.
The strongest feelings of sympathy, indig-
nation and horror were universally expressed.
There was but one voice throughout Eng
land, and those who sympathlzed with the
cause of the South evinced quite as much in
dignation as the warmest friends of the North
In all places 1t was the all-pervading topic
and caused almost total suspension Of bust
ness, particularly in Liverpool and Manches-
ter.
London and provincial journals alike de-
scribe the intense excitement which the news
created, and all unite in warm euloglums
upon Lincoln and bitter denunciations Of the
assassination.
The scene on Change at Liverpool will not
soon be forgotten. The excitement has rarely
if ever been excelled. Late in the day a
requisition to the Mayor was drawn up. re-
questing him TO call public meeting to ex-
press the sorrow and indignation of the peo-
pie Hundreds signed 1t, and the Mayor
issued proclamation for a meeting at St
Georges Hall on the afternoon Of the 9th.
to be adjourned to the evening Of the same
day. so that the working classes may likewise
have an opportunity of attending. The flags
on the Town Hall and other buildings, and
on the shipping at Liverpool were displayed
at half mast.
All Americans resident in London, also the
Union and Emancipation Society, and a pub
lie gathering at Manchester, Birmingham,
&c, were likewise to meet on the 9th, to
express their sentiments.
The Liverpool Post OF the 9th, is printed
with columns IN mourning.
The Times, editorially, says: The news
will be received throughout Europe with sor- |
row as sincere and profound as it awoke even /
in the United States. LincOln's perfect hon 1
esty speedily became apparent, and English ,
men 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 wsnton muir
ders.
The DAILY Netcs says
Lincoln has not fallen in flash of tri-
umph, for no thought of triumph was in that
honest and humble heart, but his task was
accomplished, and the battle of his life was
won, and in all time to come, among all who
81 inI % ,,a,b.N.d
of Abraham Lincoln will be held in rever-
ence and love.
The Nei1s also continues
We will not without further and over
whelming proof. lay the charge of this hor-
rible conspiracy to the leaders OF the South.
The Star pays a warm tribute to to Mr..
Lincoln, and eulogizes his steadfast policy of
peace In spite OF all provocation towards
England.
1t also expresses great confidence that the
North, even IN its hour of just indignation,
will bear itself with that magnanimous
clemency which thus far has attended its
triumphs.
The DAILY Telegraph says
From vulgar corruption, from iactious ha-
ired, from the meanest jealousy and unchar-
tableness, this great ruler was wholly free.
At last came what seemed to be fruition of
lis labor, the reward of his patience and
courage. He entered Richmond as a con- ,
,ueror, but he launched no decree of pro-
cription against the South, for the fight ap-
,eared to him to be over, and 1t was not In
lis large heart to bear malice against bea,-
N foe.
Mr.. Mason, (rebeD in letter to the In
Ter, repudiates the crime in behalf of the I
ebel States. G
SDERs AND Tucker TO THE PREsrDESr-