Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1865-05-09
LATEST Foreign News-ReceptiOn of
the News of the AssassinatiOn-
Hts Effect ON Business--An Ad.
dress from Parliament TO MIR.

FARTHER POINT, May 8.-The Hibernian,
from Liverpool 9th, via Londonderry 18th,
arrived off this point this morning.
News by the Nova Scotian of the assas-
sination of President Lincoln and Secre-
tary Seward was published throughout
England on the 2Gth ult, and created pro-
found sensation. The strongest Feelings OF
sympathy, Indignation and horror were
universally expressed. There was but one
voice throughout the country, and those
who sympathized with the cause of the
South evinced quite as much Indignation
as the warmest friends of the North. In
all places it was the all-prevailing topic,
and caused almost total suspension of busi-
ness, particularly in Liverpool and Man
chester. In London consols tell nearly one
per cent, but slightly recovered afterwards.
5-20's fell to $1,000, extra coupons; Illinois
shares to 6s@69, and Erie to 401a14l1a.
There was slight rally next day.
Cotton quiet and unsettled, and about
ia higher.
On Wednesday there was only day ses-
sion OF Parliament. The attendance was
very slim, only about sixty members being
present. They all signed the following ad-
dress, which was sent to Mr.. Adams the
same evening:
1--WE, the undersigned, members of the
House of Commons, have learned with the
deepest regret and horror that the Presi-
dent 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 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"
nf tLa ~. Too.
1t may be expected the leaders of the great
parties in the House Of Commons will take
the opportunity of expressing, in the name
of the nation, the horror which is every
where felt at the crime, and of assuring the
American people that whatever difference
OF opinion may exist in this country as to
the present war, there is but one feeling of
sympathy with them at the loss of high
minded magistrate.
The London and Liverpool journals alike
| describe the intense excitement which the
news created, and all unite in warm eulogies
upon Mr.. Lincoln and bitter denunciation
| Of the assassination. The Paris continental
| journals also contain articles on the subject
The scene on change at Liverpool will not
soon be forgotten. The excitement has
rarely If ever been exceeded.
Late in the day request was sent to the
mayor to call public meeting to express
| the sorrow and Indignation of the people.
| Hundreds signed it and the mayor issued
the proclamation for meeting at St.
| Georges Hall on the afternoon Of the 9th,
to be adjourned to the evening of the same
day, 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 dis
played at half-mast. All Americans resident
IN London, the Union Emancipation Socie-
ty, and the people of Manchester, were to
meet on the 9th to express their senti-
ments.
The Liverpool Post of the 9th is printed
with its columns in mourning.
The Times says: Nothing in political
history can be remembered that has ever
draw n forth more unanimous feeling than
this news. Personally, President Lincoln
| enjoyed the kind regards of every one in
England. The extent to which his influ-
ence was exhibited in upholding amicable
relations between England and the United
States has been shown by Il fall of unusual
severity in all classes of securities.
The Times editorially says: The news
will be received throughout Europe with a
sorrow as sincere and profound as it awoke
in the United States. Mr.. LincOln's perfect
honesty speedily became uppermost, and
u.
says: Unjust as we believe it to be, the Con-
federate cause will not escape the dishonor
cast upon it by these wanton murders.
The Daily News says that Mr.. Lincoln has
not fallen in the flush OF triumph, Tor no
thought of triumph was in that honest and
humble heart; but his task was accom-
plished and the battle of his life was won;
and in all time to come, among all who
think of manhood more than rank, the
name of Abraham Lincoln will be held in
reverence and love.
The News then continues: We will not,
without further and overwhelming proof,
lay the charge of this horrible conspiracy
to the leaders or abetters of the South.
The Star pays a warm tribute to Mr.. Lin
coin, and eulogizes his steadfast policy of
peace in spite of all provocations towards
England. 1t also expresses great confidence
that the North, even in its hour ofjust indig-
nation, will bear itself with that magnani-
nous clemency which thus far has attend
ed its triumph.
The Daily Telegraph says From vulgar
corruption, from factious hatred, from
meanest jealousies and uncharitableness.
this great ruler was wholly free. AL last
came what seemed to be the fruition of his
labor, the reward of his patience and cour-
rage. He entered Richmond as conqueror,
but he launched no decree of prescription
against the South; for the fight appeared to
him to be over, and it was not in his large
heart to bear malice againsta beaten foe.
Much uneasness was evinced in regard
to the assassination of President Lincoln,
from the fact that Andrew johnson would
take his place, and unavoidable conclusions
were drawn from his conduct at the inaugu-
Iation at Washington, and also from the
tenor of his various speeches.
The London Times suggests that Mr..
johnson should resign voluntarily, or in
case of his failing to do so that public
opinion should he so expressed in regard to
him as to lead him to resign.
The News says: 1t has made careful in
quiries, and is assured, on reliable authori-
ty, that the incident so regretted which oc-
CURED at his installment as Vice President
cannot without injustice be taken in rep
resenting Mr.. Johnson's character, as those
who know him well describe him as man
of real character and temperate habits. The
News adds We must wait awhile before
we pass judgment upon him.
The failure of Messrs. Max, of London,
large dealers in American securities, was
announced on the 26th ult. Their liabilities
are stated at G15,000.
FRANCE.-Letters of coincidence from the
Emperor, or Prince Napoleon, to the family
OF the late Mr. Golden, are published.
An Order from GEN. HalIeck.