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Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
Secretary seward sim living.

The news that Secretary Seward is still
alive will mitigate in some degree the hor-
ror of the nation. We hope that the cow
ardly meanness that approached with muir
derOus dagger 8 sick and possibly dying
man may be foiled. But Secretary Sew
ards age, his recent labors for the country,
and the injuries from the effect of which he
was confined to his bed, have SO weakened
his frame that we fesr he will not survive
this final shock.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
CINCINNATI, April 10.

OlhClhhAI1t ApEll AOs
The news Of the assassination Of Presi-
dent Lincoln produced profound sorrow
and indignation.
Business was entirely suspended.
Flags were displayed st hslt-mast and
the whole city drsped in mourning. The
streets were thronged all day with sad and
solemn faces. -; -; --[9sg -
Jdlius Brutus Booth, brother of Wilkes
Booth, announced to appear at Pixies
Opera House tonight, it is understood was
compelled to leave the city.
Rumors prevail OF several persons having
been killed for expressing joy at Lineoln's
death, but they are believed to be false.
CAIRO, April Is.
The city is in the deepest mourning over
the news from Washington. Business is
suspended, and the people are appalled,,
with profound sorrow depicted on every
countenance.
General Banks delivered an appropriate
and impressive address in front Of head
quarters at noon, closing with the follow
ing resolution, which was unanimously and
ferVently adopted:
Rs,olred. That we mourn deeply and beyond eK.
preston tbs death Of the public servants who have
fallen BY the hands OF Gssassini that We VIII
s1ow our deyo ion 70 their principles by renewed
Iabor fr the success OF those principles; and that
We will with more energy and fervor and eonu'
dence than svor, maintain the Government theJ
represented,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
SAN FRANn1sco. Anil 15


The news of the assassination Of Presi-
dent Lincoln created the most intense fesl-
ing among all classes ever witnessed on
this coast. It is known already through
out the state. wherever the telegraph ex-
tends, and everywhere the demonstrations
of public grief and horror arc the ssms.
Business has been entirely suspended, the
bells are tolling, public and private build
ings are draped in mourning, and the su-
th0rities have thought it prudent to take
precautions against popular tumults re-
suliing from expressions OF joy by secession
lists. Several reasonable brswlers were
saved from lynching by the police. Des-
patches from theinterior show an inhamed
condition of the public mind. The popular
voice demands the sternest justice against
all connected with the assassination of the
President, and against obdurate rebel
leaders,
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
FROm CALIFORNIA.
- Say FraEc1.co. ApriI "A.

Northern dispatches announce the return
Of Colonel Bulkley of the Russian Overland
Telegraph Line. His expedition through
under way.
A letter from Guaymss, Mexico, TO the
Bulletin of this city says that Governor
Pesquiera has made ample preparations %
defeat any force the Impsrialists can SEND
against Sonora. BE had ordered the illU
mination of Guaymas whenever Richmone
was taken by the United States troops, an
the native bands had been taught to pls.
our national airs.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
NASHVILLE, Aprl l5.


The news of President Lincoln's death
reached here as the procession-postponed
from yesterdsy-in honor of the recent
victories was beng formed. When the
news was read the procession broke up, and
with arms reversed and the bands playing
funeral music they slowly returned to their
camps. Intense horror at the untimely
death of the President fills all loyal hearts.
Great preparations had been made by the
Quartermaster' Department and other
Government officers, as well as private
citizens. in decorating and Illuminating
the CITY. All are now shrouded in mourn
ing. Business is entirely suspended AMI
the streets thronged with sad and anxious
faces as the facts of the murder become
more definite. A bitter feeling of retalia-
tion seems to prevail against the rebels and
their sympsthizers. Minute guns are be-
ing fred from the Capital.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
President johnson.

Let the loyal people of the country sup
port the new President with unwavering
trust and confidence: Loyal to the back
bone thoroughly true to the people from
whom he sprung and by whom he was
elected, having himself suffered from the
effects of treason, he will give every energy
to the subjugstion of the rebellion and
the restoration of the country. Let him
receive the whole and undivided support
of the nation.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17


Business at the Corn and Stock Ez-
ehanges.is entirely suspended. The streets
ase crowded. The indignation Of thecrowd
on Baltimore street was intense in regard
to obnoxious pictures displayed by certain
photographers conspicuous for their dis
loyalty. The likeness of Marshal Kane Of
the 18th of Aprilnotoriety, was taken down
By the crowd from Israers show case, and
thrown into the streets and trsmpled upon
by the people. Berdsn's Photographic Gal
lery vss also visited, but the prOpriesors
hsd prudently removed certsin obnoxious
pictures. It was rumored that this last
establishment had on hand picture of
Booth, the assassin, who Is well known here,
this being his native city. This picture
however was removed before the mob
reached the place, or serious consequences
might have resulted.
The military and civil authorities are
|. making every effort to preserve peace
All avenues and roads around the city are
strongly guarded, and vigorous search is
going on in the hope of capturing one OF
both of the assassins, who may have fed in
this direction.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
The News inEurone.

Already the shocking news of the last
great crime of treason is being borne by
steam to Europe. 1t will awaken horror
at the crime aad its real authors, the rebel
leaders, everywhere. The recent decisive
Union triumphs have awakened feeling
of sympathy for the Union to which this
terrible news will lend al irresistible i'm
y,atrs
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
The Heal nurderers of President LIN.

The Real MuFderers OF President Line
eOIB.
Booth, who struck down the Presil, /
the unknown villain who approached the
sick-bed of Secretary Seward, guilty as
they were, were but the tools of others. As
Governor Brough well remarked on Sat
urday, they were in reality no more the
authors of the deed than the instruments
they used. The real ,nurderers Of Prssi-
dent Lincoln sOers the chiefs of the rebel
lion.
Our readers will remember that among
the documents captured in Richmond was
bill, offered on the SOth of January 1866,
in the rebel Congress, for q secret service
bureau, for the organization Of ia system
tor the application of Ssv modes of aOaT-
fare" The terrible meaning latent in this
phrase may be understood in the light OF
the Philo Parsons robbery, the st. Albsni
raid, the attempt to burn New York city,
and this horrible crime, the latest and
worst of all. Robbery, arson, murder and
assassination are the Gnew modes Of war
ef the COnfederacy.
This last terrible deed shows, more
stsrtlingly than ever before, the deep and
damning guilt, the demoniac malignity
the infinite and eowsrdly meannesS of it
traitoro1s leaders. They have added mur-
der and assassination to treason. MEN oI
THE NoRTH, SHALL THESE DoUBL7 DAMEEI
VILLAINS ESCAPE THEIR JUST FATE2 In
more than maniac madness they have
struck down their truest friends-men who
with perhaps too much clemency, wer'
planning to serve them. They hare nou
no friends in the North! They must NEE
the Just de1th of traitoTsl
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
LAST WRITING BY THE PREsIDENT

The last writing done by the President
was addressed to the Hon. George Ashmun,
in reply to request Of the latter for an in
terview. Tho message was written on q
card on the Presidents knee in bis earri-
age about quarter past eight, just as he
was starting for the Theatre. The note
was as follOw5:
HAIow Mr.. Ashmun and friend to come
to me at nine A, n. tomorrow, April 18th,
I985
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
GRIEF OF EDWIN BaOFH.

BOSTON, April 70.
Edwin Booth has been plunged into IL
dsenest grief bv The desperate act of no
brother, and it is telling fearfully upon b
sensitive nature. Tonight he was 10 hsvn
taken his farewell Of the Boston public IA
a time. but it is said he has expressed
determination never to appear on the stage
again.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
WHEELINa. Aprl %

" HhEI3II'Ni APII4 IOs
The H1ournful intelligence of the sssas-
sination and death of President Lincoln
caused the greatest excitement and sorrow.
Business everywhere was entirely sus-
pended. Flags were displsyedat half-mast
from sll the public buildings. Bells we're
toIled and the city drsped in mourning. A
mass meeting of citizens is called for to-
night. The city presents most sombre
and solemn appearance. The blow is felt
20 be national calamity.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17

and which has been SO illyrequitsd on their
part. One of the officers Of the Cabinet
remarked to friend that he met st he
door that the Government was stronger to-
day than it had been for three years past.
WAsHrEGroE, April $3.50 P. n.
To-day no one is allowed to leave the
city by rail conveyance or on foot, and the
issuing Of passes from the headquarters o
the Department. of Washington has been
suspended by General Augur.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
A RemnrIr ofL WiIhes RootII.

We learn on the best authority that
when Wilkes Booth was in this city, u
year and half ago, he remarked to a
prominent citizcn that the man a0ho
killed Abraham Lincoln iOouId occupy a
higher niche of fame than George Ras6-
ilgtons." This demonstrates that his infa-
nous deed was long premeditated.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
COLUMBUS. April Is.

The news of the death of President
Lincoln cast q gloom over the city. Busi.
ness is suspended, and the city is drsped
in mourning. Bells we're tolled most of
the day. Rev. Colonel Granville Moody
delivers q full sermon in Capitol Square
tomorrow (SuRdsy)
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
SECOND DESPATCH.
S,N EnArc1scn- 4

SAN FRANcIsco, April Is.
The mob has just entered the publics-
tion offices of the Democratic Press News
Letter, Monitor, and Occidental, copperhesd
organs, and emptied their contents into the
streets, smid the applause of an immense
crowd. A large body of armed police were
ordered out, but arrived too late to prevent
these acts of violence and destruction
Other Democratic papers are threatened.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17

Lincoln was murdered by trAitoroua
bands upon Good Friday. The savior Of
the nation was slain upon the same day
with the savior of the world. Perhaps his
death, like that of Christ, was the sacrifice
necessary that we might live.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
A public meeting was called in Toled

a public meeting was called in Toledo
byproclsmation Of the Mayor on Saturday
afternoon on the receipt of the news of
President Lincoln's assassination, and SER
vices, mainly of religious character, in
which most Of the clergymen of the city
took part, were held. They consisted in
the reading Of appropriate scriptural selec-
tons, singing Of hymns, and prayer.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
ST.. LOUIS, April Is.

The news of President Lineoln's death
caused the most profound sorrow through
out the city and State. The preparations
for festivities in honor of our recent vic
tories we're suspended, and day for re-
ioicing was turned into day of gloom.
Business was entirely suspended, even
liquor saloons were closed. All public
buildings, nearly all business houses and
private residences, were drsped in mourn
ing, flags Dip syed at half-msst, appropri-
ate services held at many churches, and the
day given up to mourning and deepest de-
preston, Men spoke in whispers on the
street, and the hush of sick chamber pre-
vailed everywhere. No such day hss ever
been experienced in the history of this city.
Despatches from the interior and from
Kansas are burdsned with sadness, bells
ase tolling, minute guns firing, and people
everywhere are feeling the profoundest
sorrow.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17

All the courts of this city and Brooklyn
promptly adjourned this morning. Com
mittees of the Chamber of Commerce, City
Council, Aldermen and other public bodies
have Joined to arrange fer the public
fuHefel Obgeqqies.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
W.aurrnrnr Anil
wAsH1SeTOs, April Is.

Governor Stone, Of Iowa, has issued the
following address to the public of that
State: -l--
-- WASHINGTON, April IS.
The federal city Is shrouded in mou. ming. In
the midst of Joy and triumph the nation is sudden
" called TO dep the loss Of its greatest aud tru'
est friend fouliy murdered by trAltorOus hand
stricken down in the fullness OF life, when strong
eat in the hearts of the people. Abraham Liucoln,
Presidsrt OF the United States, an honest man, an
eTalted patriot, fiend OF the poor and op ed,
and the delyerer Of his country has been gathered
to martyrs grave. That the people Of Iowa, who
admired and loved the fallen patriot, and 50 ner-
ousIy susiained the holy cause he represented, may
appropr atsly testify their SORROW this nation
Al calamity invite them to assemble In their res
pective pIsces Of worship On Jhursday the ia
daV OF April, at 10 O'Clock A NJ, for humiliation
and prayer to Almigh'y Col aud ais request all
travel within the state, and ali secular employ.
ment 70 he totally suspended on that day; aud that
ali public offices be drsped in mourning for period
| Of thirty days. z--.
Cove nor.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
REORmOND NEWS.

WASHINGTON April los
The Richmond Wig of yesterday con-
tains the following:
HEADQUARTERs DEPARTN'T OF VIRGINIA, I
RGcHNOSD, April l3, 1865. J
Owing to recent events permission for re-
assembling of the gentlemen, recently act
ing as the Legislature of Virginia, is re-
scinded. Should any of those gentlemen
come to this city under the notice of re-ss-
sembling, already published, they will be
furnished passports to return 10 their homes.
Any of the persons named in the call and
signed by J. A. Campbell and others who
are found in the city twelve hours after the
publication of this notice will be subject to
arrest un less they are residents of this city.
T5igned.l E. o. C. ORD,
Mai, Gen, Comd'g Department.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
&c, &C.,
FIRST DISPATCH.

NEW YORK, April Is.
The profound calamity in which the
country is involved by the murder OF the
President and the assassination of Secrets-
~ Seward, is bsfittingly received with
general suspension of business Solemn
interest pervsdes financial circles, and for
the present the course Of remark is contn-
cd to expressions of deep sorrow at the loss
of one 80 vitality identified with she na-
tions hopes at this period of history. Men
appear to sympsthize as brothers over the
loss of the head of our common family,
and all seem to realize how much, in spite
of party distinctions, they have respected
the character of Abraham Lincoln. Busi-
ness transactions are sIe as little thought
of on Wall street as in the bert aved house,
hold, and before noon most of the offices
exhibited tokens of mourning. The stock
board adjourned without cslling the roll,
the gold room Immediately following the
example, and sll brokers' offices were clos
ed at IL A. N. The banks by common
agreement closed their doors at noon. All
stocks and gold contracts maturing today
stand over for settlement to Monday.
It were vain aud unbecoming at this
early hour of the nations grief TO consider
the probable effect of the sad event upon
the finances and commerce of the country.
Mems minds are too profoundly occupied
with the event itself to bestow thought
upon any OF its consequences. a few
greedy speculators met on the street and
made some quotations. Sales were made
from $50 to 157 for gold, but the men soon
deserted either, from cornmon decency OF
fear of public opinion.
The Petroleum Boards met but immedi-
ately adjourned without doing any busi-
ness.
At the Produce Exchange few briei
speeches we're made, whsn an adjournment
was had.
The Sub Treasury was closed except fol
payment of drafts, and the building was
hung in mourning. The Custom House
and Post Office are closed.
The open board of brokers do not usu-
ally meet until one o'clock, but specia
meeting was call ed, which was largely at
tended. Mr.. Hurd, President, alluded il
an appropriate manner to the great be-
reavement of the nstion, and referred tC
his college associations with Mr.. Seward.
There will be no evening session at Gal
lsghers.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17

HEWell Is on his parole At the Metrcpol-
itanP We wonder how that reads to the
Union soldiers who have escaped from the
Jaws Of death at AndersOnville. 1t is pos
sible that this punishment Of traitors-din-
ing and wining them q. asst class hotels
may not be Just the way TO show our de-
teatation and horror Of treason.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
NEw YoRK. April l5.

Dispatches hsve been received from all
parts of the country, expressing the grief
of the people at the national calamity.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
HELDQUARTERs DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Army OF THE JAMES,

hTCHI0ADJ ~ AprlI IA, 1910 ]
General Orders No. 37.-Provost Mar
shals will grant no passes to citizens from
the North or to officers to come to this city
except on orders from the President, seere-
tary Of War, Lieut.. General Grant or De-
partment commander. Officers and soldiers,
now in the city, will return to their respect
i've commands at oLce, or be subject to ar
rest and confinement. The Provost Marshal
General is charged with execution Of this
order.
By command of Major General Ord.
[Signedl E. ". SIXTH, A. A. G.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
AUBURN, April Is.

The city is drsped in mourning, all busi-
ness places are closed, and the most intense
grief and indignation prevails among the
people.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
PROM CAIRO.

CAIRO, April 15.C
The Memphis Bulletin says: Gen. Wash
burne has resigned.
Cotton dull without inquiry, al 1691s
but no cash trade.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
Tho now, Of tbs sssaSsiDSti3ns US1 sii at ws: 1S;

The news of the sssassinAtions at Wash
ington caused profound sensation here.
Tho flags on the Custom House, American
Consulate, the shipping in the hsrbOr, and
in the city, were displayed at hsls'mast.
Stores and places of business owned by
Americans are closed. Inc feeling of grief
by the Canadian people is intense, and it
is contemplated to convey some public ex-
nressinn.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
FIRsT DISPATCH.

HALIFAX, April 10.
The Governor had appointed this day for
giving assent to bills passed with the usual
cetemonies, but upon receipt of the news OF
President Lincoln's murder, he sent the
following message to the Council:
CONVENIENT HOUSE, HALIFAX, N. s.,
SATURDAY, April Is, 1865.
Nv Dear Sir .--The very shocking intelligence
which has in reach, me Of the murder Of Prosi-
dent Lincoln by the hand Of an assassin, and my
sense Of the loss which tbs of order has sus
tanned by the death of aman whom we have Always
regarded as eminently upright in his intentions
iudisposes mo to undertake any public ceremony
tuoh as had -ntemplated on my intended visit 10
the Legislative Council this day, beg, therefore, to
notify you of the pOstpOnement Of that visit, and
perhaps under the circumstances, men Of all par
ties may feel that suspension Of public business for
a dsy would be a mark of sympathE not unbecOm-
ing to the Legislature TO offer, and one hich none
could mscOnstrue.
Believe me to be, my dear sir,
Most faithfully yours;
Isignedl RICHARD G. MCCONNELL.
To EDwls KINNEY, Presiie-t Of the Legislative
Council.
The citizens generally all unite in the
expression of the deepest sympathy for the
Nations loss.
The flags on the Colonel Lamb were or
dered down by the Naval authorities.
Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1865-04-17
SECOND DISPATCH.

HALIFAAj ApIII 10.
Upon the announcement of President
Lineoln's death, the Parliament of Nova
Scotia adjourned, and the flags on the
Government House, the Citadel, American
Consulate and American vessels in port,
were at half mast.
Deep sympathy prevails in The minds OF
the friends of the Union.
The blockade runner Colonel Lamb was
gaily decked with flags.
The New York herald., 1865-05-31

Ias, evening the Rev George Seymour delivered an
interesting lc tu-c on tho calslrs II England at the
BROOKLYN lcsdemy Of Music in the hearing OF largo
and approcntive audionc 20 all IN freeing from deb; S.
Johns church rslop Potter presided Tho lecturer
cave n brilliant descrptfon OF the norastcrcs ard
abevs nd OF The prcstut cout on of the caihedrals %
Europe, VIII veto th ony hhks inat remained 70
i'y ~ beni nf tmc ln England and Wales there
ng t,,.ny ght ca'hcifals and twenty yht bis OPS
Tt erfre vs listened 20 with great attention. and was
bu e,rer,gury pbi' prOduCNou A. iis close a fecct
o,,pry raiook of rn cc4nt suprcr after which Oh,
rcs' pf It0Cnhu proposed "a vote ~ hanks % ilin
por M Seymour flr d a uraii0n which was hc1ttly
responded 90. l.hop Potter Iuade brief bat tel.uuus
addi shrteupon vote u tAaaG3 was rendered ~ tAs
B.slo., lyr pfgsulAE
The New York herald., 1865-05-31
A,tcmpted win murder In canal street.
TUE VICTIM NOT EXrsCTED To EEc0NE'.--AnEEsr on
TIE aIlIITY IALTY.

rue VICTIM NOT tXrsCTED TO oNE.-AHkESr or
TILE GUILTY FATTY.
About nino o'clock lat evening Charles Miller,
all god bounty jumper won't 70 ", 2i3 Canal street for
tho purpose OF seeing h3 wife whom no had separated
from some two weeks since Tho wife Mrs Fanny
Miller, did not want 10 gee hn, blt az ne hndlady Lad
admitted hn Pho wont into ter1on aud aftcr few
conversation permitted him 70 80 with her TO her
room on tho four loor Wfr fns VA Lqror and rcctly
on entering gao room 0sknd se door What tnns irei
is not cNsrily known, tfH I1rtios being alone The
landlord heard sr rclc however lew moments an er
the door l1ChCd, ald commanded adut taucc. This
being denied AID The struggle continuing tc burst tho
door in Mrl 81 Ter rgerci towards bin her throat
cut acrHsa aid the wind pine partially severed.
was J, mg thc bod, bloudgancd, and Miller was "a
The Door, crying out;--"J my Fanny my Fannyl'
Tc WIS arrc tod and taken 70 the Fourteenth ward STA
ton House by officer Pike. Mira. Miller wu ,et ed 70
the New York Hospital bat hOUClt she cori not
survive dnruI tl0 hight. JUa.Olsr and int mpcIin,o
said 20 be NJ the bottom Of tho affair wnch wiu Do
moro fully Investigated 10 gtv