The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1865-05-09
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= III. r,,ko FARTHER PoINr, May 8.
Inc Hibernian arrived this morning. ~ E
Gredt BrltGin.-The news by the Nova Sco-
uan OF the assassination of President Lincoln
was published throughout England the 10Th
" created the most profound sensation. Tie
s1ongest feelings OF sympathy, indignation
auu horror were universally expressed. There
was but one voice throughout the country,
ana those who sympathized with the cause OF
the south, evinced quite as much indignation
40 Lne Warmest friends of the North.
Wednesday was the only day of the session
OF Parliament, attendance very slim, only
ABOUT sixty members being present.. They all
signed the following address, which was pre-
sented 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 life by an
act Of violence, and we desire to express our
sympathy at the sad event to 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 enlightened freedom, and
peaceful relations with this and every other
country. 100
London and Provincial Journals alike des-
criDe intense excitement which the news Gre
ated, and all united in warm eulogiums upon
Lincoln, and bitter denuncations of the as
sassination.
The scene on Change at Liverpool will not
soon De forgotten. The excitement has rare
ly, II ever, been excelled.
Later In the day requisition to the Mayor
was drawn up, requesting him to call public
meeting to express the sorrow and indigna-
ton OF the people. Hundreds signed it, and
the Mayor issued a proclamation for a meet
ing at st. Georges Hall, On the afternoon of
the 9th, to be adjourned to evening of the
same day, that the working classes may like-s
wise have an opportunity of attending.
Flags on the Town Hall and other build
ings and shipping, at Liverpool, were display
ed at half-mast. @s
All American residents in London. also the
Union Emancipation Society and public gath
erings at Manchester, Birmingham, &C., were
likewise to meet on the 9th to express their
sentiments.
The Liverpool Post Of the 9th is printed
with its columns in mourning.
The Times says there is nothing in political
history, that can be remembered that has ever
brought forth more unanimous feeling than
this news. Personally, President Lincoln en-
joyed kind regards from every one in Eng
land. The extent to which his Influence was
estimated in upholding amicable relations be-
tween England and the United States, has
been shown by the fall of unusual severity
IN all classes OF securities.
The Times editorially says, the news viii be
received throughout the country with sorrow,
as sincere and profound as it was in the Unit
ed States. Lincoln's perfect honesty speedily
became apparent, and Englishmen learned to
respect him. 1t also says: Unjust as we be.
lleve it to be, the Confederate cause will not
escape the dishonor cast upon it by these
WantOn murders 80 tStE
Inc Daiiy New says Lincoln has not fallen
~ husn OF trlunpn, ior no thought of tri-
umpn was IN tnat honest and humble heart.
~ enis TASK was accomplished, ana the bat
.le u us nle was won, and In all time to come,
among an VINO think OF manhood more than
RANK, the name OF Abraham Lincoln will be
held In reverence and love. 81
Inc news Then continues: we will not
without further and overwhelming proof, lay
the charge OF this horrible conspiracy to the
leaders or abettors OF the South"
a The Star. pays a warm tribute to Mr.. Lin