Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1865-04-17

ludeo "a the death OF MY. Lincoln, speak
ing feelirsly in regard 70 MS 'ae' noai''
and remarked that though tne cohsfesooon
mus, he humbied and grieved, tney must look
from the hand OF the assassin 70 the mana Oh
ood vno oyerruled the affairs OF men, and
although this great affiietion was nara 20 De
,oTne they should Iot doubt but that it was
Tor our trial and tha, in i, God had purpose.
The pastor concluded by rendering the SYM
pa.bies OF the congregation 10 the afflicted
family.
WARNING.
We nave reason to believe that Secretary
Seward received several months since an in
tima.ion from Europe that something OF very
desperate character was to transpire at Wash
4ngton, and it is more than probable that the
animation had reference 10 this plot OF assas.
sination.
THE CONSPIRACY.
The piekets encircling this city on Friday
night, 10 prevent the escape OF the parties who
murdered President Lincoln and attempted
the assassination of Secretary Seward and sons,
were fred upon at several points by concealed
foes. Arrests of parties charged with the Of
fence Will be promptly made.
REWARD OF TWENTY THOUSAND
DOLLARS FOR THE ASSASSINS.
A resolution was passed by the city councils
yesterday offering a reward of s20,O GOO on be-
half of the city OF Washington for the appre
tension Of the assassins of President Lincoln
and Secretary Seward.
Every city and town in the country should
isin In swelling the amount OF reward offered.
THE OATH PLAYED OUT.
A number of rebel officers who arrived here
this morning by the mail boat from City Point,
70 alrot no IN
which request was not granted for the present.
and they were comm itted to the Old Capitol.
The following persons, who are well known
in this city, were recognized as being among
the number as they passed along the streets:
N. r. Vansant, formerly lieutenant in the L.
s. Navy, and attached to the Observatory;
Middleton, who at one time resided near 18th
and NJ streets; Phil and Ten Hungerford, late
Of the Pension Office, and well known in the
Second Ward
THE INAUGURAL ADDRESS OF PRES
1DENT,JOHNSON.
After receiving the oath, and peing declared
President Of the United States, Mr.. johnson
remarked
"GENTLEMRN: i must be permitted TO say
that have been almost overwhelmed by the
announcement OF the sad event which has so
recently occurred. 1 feel incompetent to per.
those which have been so Unexpectedly thrown
upon me. As to an indication Of any policy
which may be pursued by me in the admins.
tratiOn OF the Government, have % say tina.
that must be left for development as the ad-
mnistration progresses. The message or de.
claration must be made by the acts as they
transpire. The only assurance that can now
give of the futurei is reference 10 the past The
course which have taken in the past, In con-
nection with this rebellion, must be regarded
as guarantee Of the future. My past public
life, which has been long and laborlous, has
been founded, as in good conscience believe,
upon great principle of right which lies at
the basis OF all things The best energies of
my life have been spent in endeavoring to es-
tablish and perpetuate the principles of free
government, and i believe that the Govern
ment in passing through its present perils will
settle down upon principles consonant with
popular rights more permanent and enduring
than heretofore. must be permitted to say, i'll
understand the fee ngs of my own heart, that
have long labored to ameliorate and elevate the
condition of the great mass OF the Ameri-
can people. Toll, and an honest advocacy of
the great principles of free government
have been my lot. Duties have been mine,
consequences are Gods. This has been the
foundation of my political c reed, and l ieel
that IN the emo Inc u o vernment Will triumph,
and that these great principles will be perma.
nently established In conclusion, gentlemen,
let me say that l want your encouragement
and countenanc i shall ask and rely upon
You and others, in carrying the Government
through It's present perils. l feel, in making
this request that it will be heartily responded
TO by you and all other patriots and lovers or
the rights and interests of free people,
At the conclusion OF the above remarks, the
President received the kind wishes of the
friends by whom he was surrounded, and a
few minutes were devoted to conversation.
All We're deeply impressed with the solemnity
of the OCCASION and the recent sad occurrence
that caused the necessity for the speedy inaug-
uration Of the President, was gravely dis
cussed. Mr.. johnson Us in fine health, and has
an earnest sense OF the important trust that
has been contded TO him.