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Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Death of the President-RePOrte
Capture of Booth.

WASHINGTON, April 10, IL A. M.-The
Star extra says: AT 1922 o'clock, the Presi-
dent breathed his last, closing his eyes as if
failing to sleep and his countenance assum-
ling an expression of perfect serenity.
There were no indications OF pain, and 1t
Twas not known that he was dead until the
gradually decreasing respiration ceased al
Together. The Rev. DR.. Gurley, of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian church, imme-
|diately on its being ascertained that life
Twas extinct, knelt at the bedside and offered
ian impressive prayer, which was responded
Ito by all present. DR.. Gurley then pro-
lceeded to the front part, or where Mrs. Lin
coin, Capt. Robt. Lincoln, Mrs. Jno. Hay,
the Presidents Secretary, and Others, were
waiting, where he again offered prayer for
THE consolation of the family.
Immediately after the Presidents death a
cabinet meeting was called by Secretary
stanton and held In the room in which the
corpse lay. Secretaries Stanton, Welles
land Usher, Postmaster General Dennison
land Attorney General Speed were presenG.
The results OF the conference are as yet un-
known.
Reports prevail that Mr.. Frederick w.
Seward, who was kindly assisting the nurs-
ling of Secretary Seward, received stab in
1.-The back. His shoulder blade prevented
THE knife or dagger from penetrating into
lhis body. Prospects are that he will re-
cover. A report was circulated, repeated
3by almost every body, that Booth was cap
stured 10 miles this side OF Baltimore. Ifit
be true as asserted, that the War Depart
ment has received such information, it will
doubtless be officially promulgated.
Government departments are closed by
order, and will be draped with emblems OF
3mourning. @~VN
The roads leading to and from the city
Iare guarded by military, and the utmost
lcircumspection observed as to all attempt
ling to enter or leave the city.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Gen. lees Farewell Order.

A The following Is j ee's' hfewell address
tc the Army 8f Northern Virginia:
4 u IEADQUARTRRsA ARMY OF
NoRTHH,E NIReINra, April l0.}
General Order No, Oh jds
After four years of arluous service,
jmarked by courage and fortitude, the Army
lot Northern Virginia has sbeencompelled to
iyield to overwhelming numbers and re
Sources. Ineed not tell the survivors OF
$50 many hard fought battles, who have re-
4mained steadfast to the last, that / have
consented to this result from no distrust of
them; but holding that devotion could
accomplish nothing that could compensate
flor the loss that would have attended the
continuation of the contest, have deter
smined to avoid the useless sacrifice of those
Whose past has endeared them to their
By the terms OF agreement
soflicers and men can return to their homes
sand remain there until exchanged. You
Twill take with you the satisfaction that pro-
sceeds from the consequences of duty faith
fully performed. earnestly pray that a
Imerciful God will extend you his blessing
land protection.
With an increasing admiration of your
iconstancy and devotion to your country,
,and a grateful re nembrance of your kind
land generous consideration, bid yon an
,affectionate farewell.
[Signed] r. E. LEE, General.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Tncfdents N Vnshlngton.

WASHINGTON, April 15.-General Grant,
Nwho left yesterday for New Jersey, and
Awho was informed of the assassination as
Nhe was leaving Philadelphia this morning,
Sarrived here In special train about noon,
Sand Immediately proceeded to the Presi-
Sdent's house.
n The second extra of the Evening Star
Esays: Colonel Ingraham, Provost Mar
slal Of the defenses of the north of the
Potomac, is engaged in taking testimony
ato-day, all Of which fixes the assassination
Ron j. Wilkes Booth. Judge Olin, Of the
4Supreme Court of the District of Columbia,
at the police headquarters on Tenth street,
Fin taking the testimony of large number
iof witnesses. wv
4 Lieut.. Tyrell, of Col. Ingrabam's staff
Hast night proceeded to the National Hotel
Awhere Booth has been stopping, and took
Possession of his trunk, in which was found
Ia Colonefs military dress-coat, two pairs of
3hand-cuffs, two boxes of cartridges, and al
Package of letters, all of which are now inI
possession of the military authorities.
One of these letters, bearing the date of
4 4Hookstown, Nd, seems to implicate Booth
lThe writer speaks of "the mysterious affair
lin which you are engaged" and urges Booth
ito proceed to Richmond and ascertain the|
Views of the authorities there upon the|
Subject. The writer of the letter endeavors|
ito persuade Booth from carrying his de-
asigns into execution at that time, for thel
treason, as the writer alleges, that the Gov!
lernment had its suspicious aroused. TheI
3writer of the letter seems to have been im-I
il'licated with Booth in the mysterious affair;
Preferred to, as he informs Booth in the let-I
tier that he would prefer to express his views
verbally, and goes on to say that he was out,
5of money, had no clothes, and would be!
scompelled to leave home, as his family wereI
ldesirous that he should dissolve his con-
Anection with Booth.
\ This letter was written on note paper, inl
Ia small, neat hand, and simply bears the
signature of "Sam."
At the Cabinet meeting yesterday, which,
3lasted over two hours, the future policy of
lthe Government towards Virginia was dis
scussed, the best feeling prevailing. 1t Isl
lstated it was determined to adopt very|
3liberal policy, as was recommended by the
President. 1t is said the meeting was the
1mOst harmonious held for two years, the
president exhibiting throughout the mag
lnanimity and kindness of heart which has
fever characterized his treatment of rebel
ilious States, and which has been SO ill re-
3quited on their part. One of the members,
lof the Cabinet remarked to friend that heI
met at the door, THE Government was to-
Iday stronger than it has been for three
1yearS past"
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

The HIBERNIcoN.-Professo McEvoy
and his assistants, participating in the gen.
eral sadness and affliction caused by the
news received Saturday from the National
Capital, suspended the Matinee that was tc
have taken place at Naughton Hall on Sat-
urday afternoon, as well as the evenings
entertainment. We trust there are bat few
persons, young or old, however much they
may, for the moment, have felt disappoint-
ed, who will not commend the motive that
prompted a suspension Of these amuse-
ments.
Tonight, however, the exhibition OF the
Hibernicon, or Tour in Ireland, will be
resumed. Mr.. Heron will appear as Bar.
ney, the Guide, with new comic songs
Misses Goodale and Taylor will also sing
favorite songs and Duets. Tomorrow
Tuesday night, there will be no exhibi.
tion of the Hibernicon; but it will be re.
sumed at Naughton Hall on Wednesday
and Thursday evenings. A Matinee will
probably be given in the meantime, OF
which due notice will be given. The Hi
bernicon is charming popular entertain
ment, with which all who witness it, are
highly pleased.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Rooth Arrested-The Plot.

New York, April 16.-The Herald's
special says Booth has been arrested near
Baltimore and will be placed for safe keep
ling on board a monitor at the navy yard at
Washington and anchored in the stream, so
Jas to keep him from the reach Of the popu-
Ilace.
Major General Augur has offered re-
ward of $4,000 dollars for the arrest of the
murderer of the President and the assassin
sof the Secretary of State. Various arrests
have been made of parties suspected of be-
ling implicated. Some have proved their
Innocence, but others are held.
The letter found in Booths trunk, which
showed the assassination was to take place
about the 4th of March and urging a post
Iponement, said the Government officers had
become suspicious it would be imputant to
do anything then. Italso adviced him to go
Richmond and ascertain how such action
would be regarded by the rebel Govern
|ment. Further evidences are withheld for
the present.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

NEW York, April 15.-The Danville Reg
lister of the 9th says Breckenridge, the rebel
lQuartermaster General, and other officers,
iwere expected to reach that city on horse
back on the 9th.
The Heralds correspondent says an ex-
ipedition lately went up Chowan river, N.
TO-, and captured Winton and Murfreesboro.
THE ram which the rebels had been build
ling at Halifax has been destroyed. The
sram Albemarle has been raised by our
men, and found to be not seriously injured.
The Worlds Goldsboro dispatch of the
10th says the Raleigh Confederate of the
10Th says the city was sacked and fired by a
Hmob of tho lower classes. The 10th Vir-
'ginia Reserves were left to protect the peo-
iple, but were unable to do so.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
The Body of the President Remov.
ed to the White House.

WASHINGTON, April 15.--The Presidents
body was removed from the private resi-
'dence opposite Ford's Theater to the Ex-
!ecutive Mansion this morning at 9:3O, in a
ihearse and wrapped in the American flag.
|alry. Gen. Augur and other military off,
.cers followed on foot. A dense crowd ac-
the remains to the White House,
where military guard excluded the crowd,
ALLOWING none but persons of the house,
hold and personal friends of the President
and those of the family to enter. Senator
Yates and Representative Farnsworth were
among the number. The body Is being
'embalmed, with view to its removal to
Illinois.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Condition of Secretary Seward
and His Son.

WASHINGTON, April 10.
Frederick Seward is in most critical
condition, and the surgeons are removing
the broken fragments of his skull. A pri-
|vate dispatch to Mr.. Stewards nephew in
this city, from member of the family says:
ri have just left Mr.. Stewards house. His
wounds are not mortal He has lost much
blood, but no arteries were cut.
Frederick Stewards skull is fractured
badly in two places above the temple. He
lis insensible, and it is feared he will die.
Secretary Stewards throat would have been
Icutif he had not rolled out of bed. He had
been informed of Mr.. Lincoln's death.
Another private dispatch states that
Frederick Seward is out of danger. Major
Seward is not dangerously wounded.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
supplies for Sherman -RumOred
Surrender of Johnston.

FORTRESS MONROE, April 1G.-By arriva
of steamer from Wilmington, N. c., intel.
ligence is received that Sherman took ur
ibis line of march northward from Colds
bOro last Monday. large amount of sup
piles have been sent through the Dismal
Swamp canal in barges and around the cape
lin steamers for the use of his army.
The steamer George Leary, which arrived
from City Point, Va, this p. NJ, brings
down rumor of the surrender Of Johnston
Ito Sherman, but it needs confirmation.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
The Assussins.

WASHINGTON, April l5.-There is no con-
frmation of the report that the murderer
of the President has been arrested. Among
the circumstances tending to fix a partici-
patton In the crime on Booth, were letters
found in his Srunk, one Of which, apparent
|y from lady. supplicated him to desist
from the perllous undertaking in which he
Twas wont to embark.
The Extra Intelligencer says: From the
evidence obtained 1t is rendered highly
probable that the man who stabbed Mr.!
Seward and his sons Is John Surratt, of
Prince George county, Maryland. The horse
he rode was hired at MAYORS stable on
Fourteenth street. Surratt is a young man
with light hair and goatee. His father is
said to be postmaster of Prince George
county.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

BENEFIT OF Mrs. ELLsLER. Tonight
Mrs. Effie Ellsler takes her first benefit at
the Opera House. She announces bill that
cannot fail to draw one of the largest audi
ences of the season. Aladdin, in which she
has won so much commentator, will be
reproduced, but preceded by new and
beautiful play, called "Hard Struggle" in
which Little Eflie will be introduced in an
interesting character. Mrs. Ellsler will be
assisted in this piece by Mr.. Evans, Mr..
Ellsler and Mrs. Simcoe Lee, who on this
occasion makes her first appearance. This
fine play, followed by the splendid and
grand scenic drama of Aladdin, will form
an entertainment which, considering by
whom and for whom it is given, should, as
we predict it will, crowd the Opera House.
This is the last week in which Manager
Ellsler's Company will perform at the
Opera House, as they open season at the
Academy of Music, Cleveland, on Monday
night of next week.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Union Cavalry i'm Alabama.

New YORK, April 15.-A dispatch dated
Augusta, April 9TH, indicates that Alabama
lis overrun by Union cavalry under Wilson
|and other commanders, moving toward
Mobile. Gen. McCook's force is reported
Ito have burned Redmountain iron works
and the village of Elaton, and tapped the
patches to rebel officers. Two columns OF
Yankees are also reported advancing upon
columbus, Miss.
The same dispatch SAYS the rebel steamer
|Gertrude, with a cargo valued at 100000,
was sunk in Spanish river, near Mobile, on
THE 3lst ult., by collision with the Natchez.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Secretary Seward Improving :
Frederick Still Homeless.

y New YORK, April 16.-C. A. Seward tele-
4graphs Mr.. Sanford, President of the Amer
Aican Telegraph Co., as follows at IL this
9morning:
q Mr.. Seward is as well this mornings as the
3lspeaks very favorably. Poor Fred still ut
1terly unconscious. He has not opened his
Reyes since II o'clock on Friday night. The
Major will get along nicely.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

TIE exercises in all the Churches of this
city yesterday had special reference to the
great NATIONAL CALAMITY-the assassina-
tion of President lincoln, IL
In the First Presbyterian Church, the
Pastor-Rev. Mr.. Marshall--preached q
most able and eloquent sermon. We never
listened to anything more appropriate.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Mobile CaDtured.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 16.-A Cairo special
Says: Our forces occupied Mobile on the
10Th. Spanish Fort was captured, with
g, 900 prisoners. Three hundred guns were
1captured in Mobile. The garrison soon
fell back up the river on gunboats, and by
3way of Chickasaw Bayou. General Will
lson captured all ROddy's command.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

We have no Market Report this morning,
owing to the entire suspension OF business
everywhere, on Saturday, when the intelli-
gence of the Presidents death was received
There was no meeting Of the Board of Trade
of any of the Commercial Cities in the
United States. aE,& Ule4G ~
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

ciliate the discordant elements be manifest
ed "A wise policy to win back the people
generally as loyal fellowcitizens II regard.
ed of the utmost importance. safn sltT'
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

ToLLINa OF BELLs.-All day on Satur-
day, and during the progress of the meet
ing in Capitol SQUARE yesterday afternoon,
bells were tolling in different parts of the
city. This, with the mournful drapery In
which the city was shrouded, broughthome
to all hearts the realization of the terrible
affiiction with which our common country
has been visited. Tr'g ~ =, ee
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
WAR DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1856

WASHINGTON, April 15, 1861
Major General Dt1:
Abraham Lincoln died this morning at
twenty-five minutes after seven.
[Signed] E. NJ. STANTON,
Secretary of War.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

BosToN, April 15.-Edwin Booth has
been plunged into the deepest grief by the
desperate act of his brother. and 1t is tell
ling fearfully upon his sensitive nature.
Tonight he was to have taken his fare
'well of the Boston public for a time, but it
lis said he has expressed a determination
never to appear upon the stage again.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

CHARLEY WAGNER's FIREwoRKs.-To
the enterprise of Charley Wagner are the
Columbus public chiefly indebted for those
magnificent fireworks and pyrotechnic dis
plays that frequently illuminate our city,
and are a source of qualification to our
own people and of admiration to strangers,
Such was the case at the grand illumination
in our city on Friday. Charley not only
furnished fireworks to other parties, but on
his own account, had platform erected in
front of his house, from which were sent
forth continued stream of brilliant pyro-
technics, from the commencement of the
general illumination till after nine o'clock
in the evening. Besides, Charley had on his
platform large and handsome silk trans
parency, from which the light within
cleaned as from the morning sun.
After the display Of fireworks had ceased
in the vicinity of Capitol Square, Mr.. Wag-
ner, between eight and nine o'clock, took
some sixty or seventy dollars worth of
pyrotechnics, on Manager Ellsler's account,
to the front of the Opera House, which be-
came for some time the scene of one of the
grandest displays ever witnessed in the city
1t was an exhibition highly befitting the
place and the occasion; and creditable alike
to Mr.. Wagner and Manager Ellsler.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

WASHINGTON, April l5, $3.50 P. Mo-
day no one is allowed to leave the city by
rail, conveyance or on foot, and the issuing
of passes from the headquarters of the de-
partment of Washington has been sus-
pcnded by Gen. Augur.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

BUFFALO, April 15.-The Governor of
New York has Issued proclamation revok-
ling the proposed thanksgiving for recent,
victories on April 10th, and changed it to-
lone Of prayer and humiliation for rgreat|
|affliction.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

New YORK, April 16.-The Times special
says Secretary Seward will recover. Fred
1erick Sewrrd isstill unconscious, he breathes
3calmly and has all easy pulse. His head is
ldreadfully confused and lacerated. An in
valid soldier nurse saved Mr.. Seward life.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17


CIRCUS AND MENAGERIE.-The attention.
of our readers will be arrested by the large
pictorial advertisement in this paper, an
nouncing a quadruple combination in The
Circus and Menagerie line, which is to bel
exhibited in this city on Wednesday and
Thursday, the 26th and 9th inst. 1t com
bines, in one grand show, james Melville
& Co.'s grand circus; Herr Driesbach's ex-
tensive menagerie; Sands, Nathans & Co.'s
performing elephants, and the gigantic
hippopotamus. The circus troupe is de-
scribed as the largest and most complete
ever combined in one establishment, as the
names OF the principal artists given in the
advertisement will demonstrate. The ad-
vent of this establishment will form quite
an era in the history of amusements and
public spectacles in the Capital City.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

SUSPENSION OF PERFORMANCES AT THE
OPERA HoUsE.-On account of the
news of the great national calamity
which occurred at Washington on Friday
night clothing the country in mourning,
the performances at the Opera House, adj
vertised for Saturday afternoon and even
ing, were suspended. Many children and
some other persons were disappointed that
the matinee did not take place, and many
doubtless had calculated upon enjoying
the evenings entertainment, but all con \
siderate persons could not fail to approvel
and commend Manager Ellsler's determin-i
alton to forego these performances, at noI
little pecuniary sacrifice, out of regard to-
the public feeling of deep and profound re-
gret the sudden and unexpected news from
Washington occasioned.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
THE CITY.

In noticing the illumination on Friday
night, our Reporter inadvertently omitted
to mention some private residences that
made avery fine appearance, and were adj
mired by every passer by. Among them
were those of Mr.. Cone, on East Rich Street,
and Mr.. Shedd, on the Southwest corner OF
Town and Seventh Streets. We would
gladly mention all--for our note book
Is full Of names-but we positively have
not room
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17
Desires a Situation.

A YOUNG MAN WHO HAS HAD MUCH EX-
salesman, desires q situation in dry goods house.
shoe store or grocery He will give the very best OF
references, II desired. Call at No. cSs South High
street. aprl-dH
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nT Messrs. SCARRITT d KINSELI,, Is7 South
High street Opera Housel, Columbus, are now .
'using Of the above Machines Orecently puShns-
led from us) in their extensive Boot and Shoe busi-
mess and we have their permission 10 refer parties
wishing to see he Machine tested in leather work. 10
their establishment. aprl0-dtf
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Seward Dead--Arrest of
Booth.

WASHINGTON, April 15.--Secretary Sew
lard died at 9:45 A. M. Booth has been ar
rested In Washington.
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

The following is Lees, larcwell addres
10 the Army 8f Northern Virginia:
Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-04-17

SAN Francisco, April ia mob has just
entered the publication offices of the Demo-
cratic press-News Letter, Monitor and Oc-
3cidental-copperhead organs, and emptied
their contents into the streets, amid the ap-
aplause of an immense crowd. A large body
sof armed police were ordered out, but ar
arived too late to prevent these acts of vio-
1lence. The destruction of other Democratic
toffices is threatened.