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Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
THE NEW EXECUTIVE,
Andrew johnson the Acting Presiden
Of the United States.
His New Induction into Once.
,HE RETAINS PRESIDENT LTFcO5A7S
CABINET.

MAsniSdro April l5--At au carly hour
sihi- morning the Hon Edwin NJ. Stanfo sec
srtttry Of Var, sent an official communication to
slhe Hon. Andrew JOhusou V,ae President. tbat
1in Consequences ot ,l9 sudden aud uue2ueet, d
ueaih oI the Chief Magistrate, hs Inauguration
should take place rs soon es possible, aud fc.
tquesting him 10 state the place and hour ai
which the ceremony should be performed.
Mr. johnson Immediately replied that /, would
sbe agreeable TO him 10 have the proceedings tax .
apace at his rooms in the kirkwool House. as
ssoon us the arrangements could be perfected.
sC1iei Justice Chase was informed Of the fact
\ aud repaired TO the appointed place, in com
spany with Secretary McCulloch, of the Treasury
9Depmtment; Attorney Genera Speed +. +.
sB'air, Sr Senators Foot, of Vermont; Rum
ssey, Of Minnesota Yates, of Illinois Stewart.
4ot Nevada Hale, of New llampshrs; and
5Gen. FarnsW1r.h, o Illinois.
NJ AZ IL O'Clock the oath II Office was ndninis
stered by the Chief Justice Of the United SD,t,,a.
! in his usual solemn and impressive nlqnile.
Mr. johnson received the kind expressions of
the gentlemen BY whom be was surrouudei.in i4
manner which showed his earnest sense of thp
egreai responsibility 80 suddenly dcgoycd upon
fhlm' nnd mnde brief speech, in which he
4 said.
a The duties of the office are mine. viii
aperform them. The consequences are wit,.
8uod! Gentlemen, | shall lean uppn you
Gee that shall need your support / nm deep
y ly impressed with the solenuiy Of III ou,,.ion.
8anl the responsibility Of tho dutos Of the ohsa
\ am assuming"
K Mr.. johnson appeared to be in remarkably
Agood health, aud has nigh ami fcilisne annsc
81 the hopes that nrc centcied uran liin.
4 Ills mluner was solemn aud ljgoiG.j aud his
4 whole bearing produced most eratifyin, ini-
q apress'on upon those who participated in tn
q 5UetcnOnies.
% President johnson retains the Cabinet of
% President Lincoln, VIM Huutor acting ns secrr.
Atary Of State, until Mr. Seward receivers
X THE POLICY o. Ins President.
9 WASHINGTON, April l5.--Plesidsnt johnson
1aud his Cabinet held their first lormal meotin,
Y this afternoon, Mt the Treasury Department, II,
9 ihe room Of Secretary McCuoel
Y President Johnson, in conversation with q
= distinguished gentleman 10 day said at pr,sen
a he suw 10 necessity for an extra session OF Con-
.aRress, and further, that Lee would not comm.
y himself to policy which woul prevent visitin.
n con1iku punishment On traiors. lc Ina,
.Aoeen lighting rebels here AID in Tcpue see
gand bis lr' vlous course might be regarded al
Nan Indication Of his future conduct upon tAi
Ssuolecl.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

Houes OF REFUsr- BY notice il
laether column It will be seen nlat ane
oorporators and contributors to th,
House Of Refuge Of New Castle County
are to meet to to-morrow, at 10 o'clock, A
NJ, for the purpose of organization.
By reference to the Act of Ineorpora
tion We learn that every person who shal
pay to the said corporation the sum oi
forty dollars, or eight dollars annually
for the term of six years, shall become {
member thereof during its existence as {
corporation, and every person paying til,
sum of two dollars annually, shall be
member while he continues to contribut,
the said sun, such payment to be mad,
at the time, and in the manner to b,
prescribed in the bylaws of the said Cor
pOration.
We hope our citizens will take hold Of
this work and give it their earnest and
cordial support.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
THE MURDER OF THE pnEstDpN,

THE MURDER OF THE PRESIDENT.
On Saturday morning last, the whole
country was shocked by the startling in
telligence, that the Chief Magistrate Of the
Nation, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, had been mur-
dered the evening previous, in cold blood
by vile miscreant, while in attendance at
tord's Theatre, in Washington The Pre-
Adens IN company his wife and several
friends were quietly seated in private
box witnessing the performance, when the
wretch, with iendishness of heart unpar.
alleled in the annals of crime, entered the
box and taking deliberate aim, lodged the
fatal bullet in the brain of the President
lie fingered in great agony until twenty.
two minutes past seven o'clock the next
morning, when the spirit of that pure Pa.
triot and unsullied Statesman winged it.
flight to another world.
Thus has perished ruler esteemed b,
every loyal man in the land for his deer
devotion to the cause of his country, and
the nobleness and generosity of his nature
During the great strife which for four years
has ragged in our country, he has la.
bored zealously to uphold the nations hon.
N4r, and preserve our free Republican insti.
?, because he believed our form of GOV.
Amont best adapted to secure the ham;
mess of mankind. He delighted not in
scenes Of blood, and his greatest error wa,
that he was too lenient towards those who
had forfeited all right to expect mercy a
his hands. His object and purpose ha.
ever been to perform the duties of the hirl
trust oondded to him, SO that tho interests
OF the country would be promoted thereby
10 this end he has prosecuted the war fol
The suppression of the Rebellion, bearing
IN one hand the sword, and in the othel
liberal offers of mercy and peace.
BY tho hand of murderer ABRAHAM
LINCOLN has been removed fiom earth. The
nation will lose his wise counsel in thi,
momentous hour, when the great period
has been reached in our national affair:
when he was SO much needed to shape the
future destinies Of the nation. We trust
however, that the power of the Executiy.
has descended into the hands of one, who
y Wi 81 guide the Ship of State safely through
Il ot'es @ % hour. and bring her at last to haven
os ~ raaaa 4 49, : u 10 OtnGgjth reunited,
OF peace and prosperity" =" ... ,s,,
free and happy Republic. ''4-
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
rnELArr GEN. sMYTH.

In our last issue we announced IN briei
terms the decease of Brigadier General
Thomas A. Smyth, of this city. lie was
wounded on Friday, April 7th, at the
High Bridge Of the Soath-side Railroad
over the Appomattox. A bullet entered
his mouth and penetrated the spinal
column. He fingered until next day, in
great pain, but perfectly rational to the
last General Smyth was native OF
ireland, and was born in Fermoy. lie
,emigrated to the United States at an
early age, and has resided several years
lin this city. He always took deep
Interest in military matters, and before
the war, was connected with company
composed principally of his countrymen,
called the National Guard.
On the call for troops to defend the
nations honor, and restore the supremacy
of the laws, he was among the first in our
! city to respond, and Immediately re-
cruited company of volunteers, which
was connected with the oath Pennsylvania
Regiment, Col Owens. This regiment
was placed under the command Of Gen
Patterson, and performed arduous duties
on the upper Potomac. At the expira
ton Of his term Of service, he returned t
Wilmington, ard after h'ief stay Will
HE family, was selected as Major o
the First Delaware volunteers, thre,
years regiment. In this capacity he wal
never absent from his post, but took par
lin all the conflicts in which that Regimen
was engaged. BY fidelity and bravery
he exhibited his fitness for higher com
5mand, and was advanced step by stel
tuntil he was appointed to the Colonclcy
1t was in this position that his militar.
genius and soldierly qualities shone witt
sbrighter lustre. His tact, frmness ant
5vigor were noted by his superiors in com
mand, and in due course Of time he wa
Spromoted to the rank Of Brigadier General
He commanded his Brigade in severa
battles, and was always chosen when worl
was to be done which required bol(
and daring spirit to execute it. lie wa
always to be depended upon, and enjoyed
the confidence of his superiors, who neve
knew him to fail in an undertaking. II
was remarkable for his promptness ant
senergy in the field. He was UNIVERSAL,
4 beloved by all under his command, ant
zno officer in the army had more thoroughl
Aand completely the affections of his mel
than the deceased. Wherever their BRAY
leader would go, they were willing t.
follow. Whatever he required of then
&they performed with alacrity and cheel
sfulness, and none will more deeply lamen
shis death than those who have sharet
with him the dangers and privations o
the tented-feld.
Gen smyth was man Of noble physica
Sframe, the very beau ideal of a soldier il
sappearance as he was in patriotism AM
sdauntless courage, He leaves wife ant
lone child to mourn his loss. His nam
8 will live forever in the recollection of al
swho knew him and his memory be chez
ished as that of brave and gallant soldie
5who offered up his life willing sacrifc
supon the altar of his country's good.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
IA ASSASSINATION
OF
PRESIDENT LINCOLN !
STARTLING lNTELLlGEl;UR
Secretary Seward also Assassin.
ated.

j mAshlAd1oE, April ll,-Presil.nt Linco!i
fund Lis wife, together with other friends. ll
Bevening visited Ford's Theatre, for the purpos,
Il witnessing the performance Cf the "Amelieal
sC5usn"
Il was announced n tie papers that Genera
surant would also be present, bGt that gentle
I iaaui Instead, took the late tram OF cars fol
tNew Jer1ey
The theatre was densely crowded, aud ever.
too1y seemed delighted with the scene Leio.,
h During 'he third act, aud wL!l,ath,,y uas .
Y temporary pause for one Of The actors tJ euter
Tue sAafp report Of pisto. vas heard, whieii
ssleFe'y attracted attentiou, bu, suggested uo,i.-
ing ,serious until maa rulhei 10 tie trout 81
the rksiIents box, waving le4g dagger in hi.
fright Lnul' Sa,!! ! sxclaiming, "Sic semper fyyaa
.n'!' aui immediately .tfsI rom Tie boz.
winch was OF tbs seccad tier, ~ te @,. IL 6e-
heatls and rau across To the OPPOSITE side. tbs $
making hla escape, amid the beY;ldeuagnt d..
sthe audience, from the resr Vi t.e theatre
fled.
The screams of Mrs Lincoln first disclosed
the TACT to tho audience that the President had
been shot, when all present rose to their feet.
srushiug toward the stage, many exclaiminl,
" Hang him hang himm
The excitement WAS one Of the widest possi.
] BILE description and of course there was an
5atrupt termination Of the theatrical perform
lance.
There was n rush toward the Presidential box.
Z when cries were heard, Stand buck give him
6air Has any one stimulanisin
On hasty examination it was found that tho
3 president had been shot through the head. above
aand back Of the temporal bone and that som
Sut the brain was oozing ont.
lie was removed to private house opposiie
to the theatre, and the Surgeon General Of tho
sArmy, and other surgeons weto sent for Ia
3attend to his condition,
4 On an examination Of the private box, blood
3was discovered on the back of the oushiyne.
8rocking chair on which tho President had bee.
8slttpg also on the partition and on tho floor
common single-barreled pistol was foc-d o.
aithe carpet.
n military guard was placed in front Of the
aprlvate retidence to which the President had
abeen conveyed.
An immense crowd gathered in front Of it, al
ileepy anxious to learn the condition Of The
SPresldent. 1t had been previously announced
ftlat the wound was mortal, hut all hoped other
zrible
\ AZ midnight the Cabinet, with Messrs Sum.
3ner, Colaz, Farusworth, Judge Carter, GOV
4oglesby, General Megs, Colonel Hay, and few
Epersonal friends with Surgeon General Barne.
ksna his medical associates, were around hi.
bedside.
aTHE PRESIDENT IN DYING cosDIrIox AT MD
n NIGHT.
The President Was in a state Of syucope
{totally insensible, aud breathing slowly the
s blood otzng from the wound at the back of hi,
\ 4head.
4 The surgeons were exhausting every possible
3eiort of medical skill, but all hope wap gone.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
MOBILE CAPTURED.

New ORLEANS. April 10, via Cairo,
April l6.-The Times publishes ofhcia
dispatches, announcing the capture ol
Spanish Fort and Blakely, they former al
1890 a. M, on the 9th, with 100 prison
ers, and the latter on the same day by as
sault and over 5000 prisoners, with larg,
amount of ordnance stores, gunboats, an,
the troops proceeded unresisted towarc
Mobile, which was captured last evening
Nv a portion Of Gen. Smiths command
NAT, NAT. BY the light draught boats, after
nsst st'S 'SSSTsSSjtence by the enemy.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

The CELEBRATIoN.-uo notice in tn,
Republican of yesterday a proclamation
from Mayor Maris, stating that the celebra-
tion Of the victories recently achieved BY
our army has been postponed until Monday
next. The general sentiment of the pub.
lie is, in view of the sad event which
has just taken place at the National capi.
tol, that no celebration should take place al
this time, and we fear, if attempted, will
prove failure
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
DIED.

April llth, from wounds receive,
April lat IA battle before Richmond, Il ls
Lieut. LoaENzo d. WILSON, Co. A, BIZ
Regiment Del. Vols., in The 2lth year Of hi,
nge.
,COHsoN. Killed June 2Si, 1854 sergt
ALJAr CoRsoN, Co. Il, ard regiment Del
Vols, in tho 2l=t year Of his ngo
The relatives and friends of tho families ar,
ire Iec'iuliy invited to the funeral from thu
,resilence of VIM. W. Wilson, No. 4oI wcs
O'Clock
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

General Palmer is now at Eminence
Ky, for the purpose of receiving the sur
render of all the rebel forcesin the State
The State Department gives notice that
the reciprocity treaty will expire on the
17th of March, 1856.
General Carers. President of Guate
mala, noted aud influential man, is re
ported TO be dying. Honduras aud Costa
Rica arc at loggerheads. The Peruvian
rebellion increases, but there are hope.
Of peace.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

AAsDEI AND HAYDN socIsTr's CONCERT. =
10 consequence Of the sad death of Presden
Lincoln the eoseert vf the Handel and Hayd
S2eie'y' which was announced to take place o.
BY order Of the Board of Trustees.
LIEUT.. GAwrHHoP. -We learn that Mil
gallant young officer who was wounded in on,
u the recent engagements which resulted in m,
capture Of Richmond, IsIchsd bis home in tli,
siiyi 90 SuIdly last.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18

MEETING AT MIDDLErowN.-On the
reception of the intelligence of the muir.
der of President Lincoln, large meeting
was held at MiddletOwn, at which resolu
tiOns were adopted condemning the afro
eious act in the strongest language. Tn,
proceedings reached us too late for to-day
paper, but shall appear in our next.
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
Cedar Camphor

Ant -'Awsru's Annihilaing Powder. TN. sra,i
rSmelta for ulotts aud al knd4 ofiussct Fr MI N
WILSON'S DRUG STORE.
AplH No. Gus Market st
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
Income Tag. &c.

4 The time is drawing near when ths ieturns n
income should be handed n 10 the several Assistant Aese,
soia Win view to facilitate those whl may desire m
ush''hee @nd cannot spAre The tin1 duripg hi
e Aepi open each eVomu during the week ron 10
i"c.prk La lies or lnWiiis can by arrangement b,
swaitet upon at theii own resilsnees ~
kwlsSt onr, No 4 a., -. tl.i',
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
For Rent.

hE large Carriage Shops at corn Of Water and Shin
puire Of 'f7' WIIIIAN npgu
jan 6dE --'
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
AUDITORS Notioa,

NutICE it hereby gyen that will 10 at G,oreetoWn
~ Ia sn-tsA county, on Monday, April the i0ih; a
l'ver IA hent county on Tuesday, Apti tho 9sth End
q New tisil,, iu New Castle county, on Tuesday MAJ
tle 9th, and reuAin each Of tie piaeas far tbreS
successive dnys for tho purpose Of settling with o sehoo
committees Of the state. '1 '4V ''"''
ROBERT @. R.LEGO0p,
c...,,,, ., Auditor Of Accounts,
Delaware State journal and statesman., 1865-04-18
FOR RF.iI',

FUN hF.tI,
g.;tS The store No. 926 Mar lut Street.
III marI7.n woRRELL CHILD
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-05
REAL ESTATE
City and Country Agency.


ANAIoA1AI 90 w.
HAVING devoted themselves to he Sale Pur-
L Il chase, Exchange and Hire of Real Estate and
met with the most CRAFTY ing the city and
county of Mobile desire enlarge circle of their
friends, and therefore, while they have the
to acknowledge the favors of liberal public and
solicit the continuance # their confidence and
esteem, they WI uld also bespeak the attention OF
citizens abroad and invite the people Alabama and
Mississippi to the opportunities they afford.
They would announce to the interior that their ser
vices of the nature of a confidential Agent and
Attorney In fact-and that while they always
guided by insn uciion and faithful to advice their
Judgment is open to discretion in the discharge Of
IL trusts, prescribed to limit their
acts To this end III erefore that their transactions
may be done with despatch and satisfaction to their
friends, they respectfully quest that those who
nave any interest in Lands to sell exchange, to
purchase rent will particularize the same as we'll
as the SITE tn character of thes il and other circum
stances of the same These attentions promised they
try to assure them of their interest and zeaI In ali
that relates to the wishes of their friends
Sept 6th-d &xvtf
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-05

HAVING OPENED A LARGE JOBBl's
HOUSE for the supply of Dealers in Mis'i'siPA
are prepared to sell to Dealers at New OreAn'9"'
A Large Experience in the Wholesale BUSES
and Unequaled Facilities for, warrant wnap
inducements can be offered that VII render e. |
satisfaction. 1t is the design to make this P0-'
desirable for the pnrchaoe of all kiuds Of good ~
on the Mississippi river.
We are also prepared at all times to pay the st''
market price for Cotton in aEy size andlot Wh'
receive csn4ignments Ar New York, New ohsA1s
ST. Louis, making liberal advances in cash or
disc rendering the owner the account sales Whe''
sold
We have secured the services of A WA4iI'
East Mississippi, who will be pleased to 0','
'Fiends call on him when they visit the city, AD'
attend promptly to all orders sent him.
The daily clarion. [volume] (Meridian, Miss.) 1863-1866, 1865-11-05
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and ho public \
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Art Prof 4
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-04

S S HI R T. 5 S Il b. IS
The next thing to Il good lifting coat is gooe
fitting SHIRT; which can Only oe obtained by
measurements the Samc"5 l0r q coat.
WESSRS. O'NE[L s. DWELLY are pre-
pared to take measures and manulactuEe
SHIRTS to order: and guarantee y 1t. Give
them- a trial if you want nice lifting shirt
T?nr lace, Of b;tsnes is ut ~: King st.. 10 2-tt
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-04

~ s
,1I s THRHATENEp Governor @Peir
poinl, Virginia, at the request of public.
meeting held il Matthews county, has appoint.
egpg to organize militia force II that
county, n(consequ ueneeaof the threats Eofsthe
negroes negroes TO get upIan zinsurreotion. Tie Nor
folk lVirglniapsays i !. E&7la'42s'1i !.
d SsIt has been ascertained that the esnegroes are
receiving ammunition and buying arms where.
! ,Ils eyer they can procure them They are utter
5Ins serious threats Terry, itissad,
aroused 70, the Importance Of
taking promp as has received com
.7ineing proof that a spirit Of Decentralization
exists among the freedmen il other portions Of
TIE State. We learn, also, that this spirit las
4 IT'S origin on the peninsula where the freed
i men are congrcgated in vast numbers s. -
The condition Of the farmers in Matthews 3
@ county is Identical with that which prevails f.
! other portions the state-they are unable
to employ labor among the freedmen who
refuse to hire themselves by the year
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-04
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1YrUFFICE-No.- -IV4,L. King street, 0Fer
.FFlsnch's s. Book St gre ore: gs
'cpiTed at the Printing Office; Or at Edgar Snow
den'si Ofice, corner Of King and Royal streets,
over r3J OWN g's Dry Goods store. 49,
! nrTERMs OF -SUBcRIPTIoN--S Sixty cents
Der rmonth; orSix dollars PER ANsUMi, a I'M, payabl e
III III advance e.a915s 11.zzG5 & d.Ml7 .saf 90 35=E
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-04

1HUl.S clea1led repaired and altered 70 The Ia
test fashions, 1T nj ~. H. kOohNbAC N .; q
n King st., Alexandria. Va. roc ol-tl
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1865-12-04

THRENCH FLUTING done at
Il MRS. II. ROSENBAUMS, H., Hing st
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-06-30
LOST ON HIS Gonp.-About, one veaI

LOST ON HIS GonD.-About one year
ago, Capt. Dillon sent to Lieut.. Melvin
Richards, of Battery D, and at that
time prisoner at Charleston, S. c., a
box containing sundry articles of
clothing, provisions, pens, paper, &c.
He also placed in tho box some gold
coin, to enable Lieut.. Richards to make
such purchases as his necessities might
require. About the time the boz
reached its destination, communication
BY nag OF truce was suspended, and
the box was not delivered. In the
meantime the Lieutenant was removed
70 the interior, and, eventually, ex-
changed. Upon reaching home it was
ascertained that the box had not been
received by him, and inquiries insti-
tuted to ascertain what disposition had
been made of 1t, which resulted in haV-
ing the box returned to Mr.. Dillon,
with all Its contents safe and in good
order. 1t had remained Mt Charleston
until the order was received for its re-
turn. At the time it was sent, gold was
selling at $50, but has depreciated until
: at the present time it is only worth 40.
In the articles of merchandise there is
but little change in their value. The
loss on then is very tFifing compared
with that on the coin, and the following
questions are involved: LIST. Does gold
depreCiate more in value than articles
OF merchandise; and, I'd, who is re-
sponslble for the loss sustained by the
non delivery of the box to Lieut..
Richards.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1865-06-30

TIE FoURTH.-The committee ap-
pointed for the purpose have about
completed their arrangements for the
dedication ceremonies at the Soldiers,
Cemetery, on the morning of the
Fourth. Several of the organized socie-
ties OF the city have given notice of
their intention to porticipste In tbia
patriotic duty, Any societies or orcani.
Zatlons that intend to participate, and
who have not yet given notice should
at once report to the committee SO that
the programme and order of procession
can be properly arranged. Ii is hoped
that al! the organizations in the CITY
ana neighborhood will devote few
hours to this sacred duty in preparing
hnal resting place for the martyrod
DEAD who have fallen while defending
me honor and integrity of orr country.
The day itself, is one Sacred in Anieii-
can history, and all business being
suspended, gives every one an opDor9
tunity to join IN these ceremonies So
appropriate to the occasion.