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Sympathy In Nova Scotia for our Ne.
reayed Nation.

HALTVAI, n. s., April l5.-Upon tho an.
nouncemsnt Of President Lincoln's death, the
Parliament Of Nova Scotia adjourned, and
the flags on the Government House, the Cita-
dol, the American Consulate and the Ameri.
can vessels in port, were at hall. f.mast. Deep
sympathy prevails in tho minds Of the friends
Of the Union. The blockade-run Colonel
Lamb was gaily deoked with flags.
The Governor had appointed to-day for
giving assent to bills passed, with the usual
ceremonies. but upon receiving tho news OF
President Lincoln's murder he sent the fol.
lowing message to the Council
GoyERxAEST Horsg, HALIPAN, April Is, ls65.
MY DEAR SIR: Very shocking intelligence,
which has just reached me Of the murder Of
President Lincoln by the hands Of an assas.
sin, and my sense Of the loss which the cause
Of order has sustained by the death Of man
whom l have always regarded ~ eminently
upright in his intentions. indisposes me to
undertake any public ceremony such a. had
contemplated In my intended visit to the
Legislative Council this day. beg, there.
fore, to notify you Of the postponement Of
that visit, and, perhaps, under tho cireum.
stances, men OF all parties may feel that the
suspension Of further public business for the
day would be n mark Of sympathy not unbe.
coming the Legislature TO offer, and one
which none could misconstrue. Believe me
to bc, my dear sir, most faithfully yours,
RICHARD GRNSsELL McDoSNELL.
HALIFAX, April l5.-The flag Of the pi.
rate Col. Lamb was ordered to be taken
down by the naval authorities.
Our citizens generally all unite In expires.
'ions Of deep sympathy for the nations loss
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
IMPORTANT ARREST.

A person answering the description Of the
Assassin who attempted the life Of Secretary
SEWARD, was arrested in the suburbs Of the
city this afternoon. lie was disguised In
female attire, After making a change Of
clothing he was conveyed to the Old Capitol
prison. Sometime before reaching that place
he was attacked by the populAeo with stones
and bricks, and II hs had been obliged 20
travel hfty yards more he would have been
killed before entering the building. We do
not learn how badly he was hurt. This Is
the first evidence Of excess that has been dis.
played since the murder Of the President.
We hope tho people will maintain order
and trust in tho Goyernme Mt to execute jus.
tice
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

FAIkPAx CouKT HorsE. The news Of the daS
tardly assassination Of our President BY ths
nendlsh parrioideS Of our country, was received
by telegraph at Vienna and Fairfax, Va, BY th'
jth PennsylVRnia Artillery, undsr command o
Colonel GALLorP, and the 18th New York Vol
unteer Cavalry. Colonel swErEER, at an early
hour. The greatest excitement was produced BY
this ncndiSh act, and they at once sent theiI
dAshIng cavaliers in every direction to prevent,
II possible the escape Of these Internal ASsSsSin'
who have struck at the heart VI tho nation.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
Public Honors to the
Memory Of Presi-
dent Lincoln.
Orders Of the War Depart.
ment to. Military Com
mandants.

wAR DHPARrNRSr, !
ApJrTAST GREERLL's OPPIcB,
Washington, April 10th, 1858.
GenerdI orders, No. 90.
The following order Of the Secretary Of
War announces to the armies Of tho United
States the untimsly and lamentAbls death Of
the illuStrious ABRAHAM LINCOLN, late Prssi-
dent Of the United States
wAE DHPARrNRST,
wAsHIHdroE CiTr. April 10, 1905.
The distressing duty has dovolved upon the
Secretary Of War to announce to the armies
Of the United States, that at twenty 1.-TWO
minutes after seven o'clock, on the morning
Of Saturday, the 18th day Of April, 1895,
ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President Of the United
States. died Of mortal wound inflicted upon
him by an assassin.
The armies Of the United States will share
with their fslloW-eitiEenS the feeling Of grief
and horror inspired BY this NEST Atrocious
murder Of thOir great and beloved President
and CommHnder.iu-Chief and with profound
sorrow will mourn his death Us u national
calamity.
Tho headquarters Of every Department,
post, station fort, and arsenal will bs draped
in mourning for thirty days, aud appropriate
funeral honors will DO paid by cTsry army,
and In every Department, and at every mill.
tary post, and at the Military Academy at
West Point, to the memory Of the late illus
trious Chief Magistrate Of the nation and
Comma ander-in- Chief Of Its armies.
LioutOnRnt General GIANT will give the
necessary instructions for carrying this order
into effect. EpWIS NJ. STANTON,
Secretary Of War.
On tho day after the receipt Of this order
at the headquarters Of any military division,
department, army, post, station, fort and
arsenal, and at the Military Academy at West
Point, the troops and cadets will be paradcd
at 10 O'Clock, =. m, and the orders read to
thOm, after which all labors and operations
for the day will cease, and be suspended, as
fur As practicable In state Of war.
Tho national aAg will be displayed at half
stat.
At dawn Of day thirteen guns will be fred
and afterwards, at intervals Of thirty min.
utes, between the rising and setting sun, u
single gun, and at the close Of the day Il na.
tiOnal salute Of thirty i've guns
The officers Of the Armies Of the United
States will wear the badge Of mourning on
the len arm and on their swords, and the
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
A rERRIRIE pInr-

AlcttSr from Charleston to gentleman In
this city from a relative, dated Charleston,
9th instant, contains the following statement;
"A plot has just been discovered that is
startling. II was headed by tho eolored
troops, who woro 10 kill their officers and
take possession Of the city, and then put to
death every white male inhRbitAnt Churches
and houses were 70 be blown up, 6e. For.
tunately the plot was discovered, and the
eolored troops were removed and New York
regiment brought in.
To-day Sunday while all we're at church
was the time Eet Ten Of the leaders arr
now in jail, and four or Ave have been shot,
The white troops arc sEAsperatsd beyond
measure, and blood will be she'd yet u tho
feeling becomes any stronger"
We presume that this SaAir has bosn much
exaggerated By the fsAu Of the community a
Charleston.
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Acting Secretary of State.
ORDER ny THE SECRETARY OF
THE NAVY.
The Secretary Of the Navy has issued the
Following
GENERAL ORDER:
NAVY DEPAErNESr,


GENERAL ORDER:
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WAsHIEdroS, April Ii, 1865
The Department announces with profound
borrow 10 the officers and men Of the navy
and marine corps the death Of Abraham Lin.
roln, late President Of the United States
Stricken down by tho hand Of an assassin
on the evening Of the l4th instant, whom sur.
rounded BY his family and friends, he lin.
gsrsd . few hours after receiving the fatal
wound, and died at seven o'clock, twenty,
two minutes this morning.
A grateful people had given their willing
eonhdencs TO the patriot and statesman un
dor whose wise and successful administration
the nation was just emerging from the civil
strife which for four years has Afiictcd thr
land, whom this terrible calamity fell upon
tho country. To him our gratitude VIA
Justly due, for to him, under God more than
10 any otbor person, we are indebted for tho
ruecessful Vindication Of the integrity Of the
Union, and the maintenance Of the power Of
the Republic.
The officers Of the navy and marine corps
will, as . manifestation Of their respect for
the emitted character, eminent position, and
insstimabls public services Of the late Presi.
dent, and a. an indication Of their sense Of
the calamity which the country has sustained,
wear the usual badge Of mourning for six
months.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
THE CAPTURE OF BooTH.

The report Of the capture Of BoorH, given
in tho REPrHLrcAS on Saturday, originated
with high OficiAl, who supposed II to be so.
lie was misinformed.
Last night we learned that Booth arrived
at the NAyy.Inrd upon . gunbOAt, A gun.
boat with person on BE- ard supposed to be
BooTH did arriys, but. unfortunately, IL doe
not jrorc 10 BE- him. Hence the reports.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
SECRETARY SEWARD AND HIS
SON.

We learn that Secretary SEWARD passed Q
rather slsepless night in consequence of sit
ting up and reading beyond his strength yes
tSrdAy. To-day he has been sleeping several
hours, and is quite comfortable.
Mr.. PRBOEmcE SEWARD returned 70 con.
sciousness this morning for the arst time, and
recognised his wife and Others around him.
His case is, We are glad to say. considered
much more hopeful.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
SECOND EDITION
FOUR o,oLoCK. p M

-
punRRAL or THE LATE PREsr.
DENT LINCOLN.
We are authorissd 10 announce that The
Funeral Of the lats President LIScoLS VIII
take place on Wednesday.
The eivis and militaryproesssion win begin
to form at IL o'clock. ......- .-
Services at the Executive Mansion Will
commence at precisely IL o'clock.
The funeral procession will move with the
body from the Executive Mansion at two
O'Clock p. m. and proceed to tn: captol,
where the remains will be deposited In the
ROtundO, and viii there lay In State until
ths. arrival Of the committee from Springfield,
Illinois, now sa roris TO Washington TO TO
'eeivs them.
Ifths above named COMMITTEES does moi
reach the city In Seasob to proceed With
remains on Thursday m"r"'"~
tunity win
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
by TELEGR RAPu.
}. WILKES BOOTH, THE WRETCH
AND ASSASSIN.
The Effects OF His Crime upon His
HrOthers.


BosToS, April l5. John wilkes Booth wa. In
this city during tho latter part Of last month, and
We believe, rs late as last Monday Of this week.
lie haS frequently visited Boston, having friends
here. We did not learn that his visit here In
THIS Instance was In any way connected with his
stage only few Umes this season, having In.
tcrested himself In oil spreulatiOns, and by this
means became quite wealthy. Al the beginning
OF the season he gave up an engagement he had
already made, aud for some time devoted him
self almost exclusively TO business at Oh Greek,
where at ono time At least, he was associated
with an old friend, who formerly resided In
south Boston His last appearance on the stage
n year since. At that time he was vehement and
bitter In his donunelAtion of Mr.. Lincoln and his
Administration, aud 30 violent In his expressions
Of Joy over every Union defeat, that he was fre.
quently cautioned aud at last avoided by his
brother actors when he lett the city hs boaSted
Of his undying hatred Of the North and the Union,
aud threw out some vague hints VI vengeAdte,
which were not regarded at the time AS meRn ming
anything more than doslre that the rebellion
should succeed.
THE ASSASSIN AyOws MS INTENTIONS
BosroN, April IS This forenoon gentleman
stated In Barton = Saloon that he had bssa told
by John wilkes Booth, within lew weeks that
he intended TO Kill the President some Of hIs
hearers Immediately sent word 10 the police, who
soon took the person Into custody. His name l.
J. u, Borland, and ho belongs to PittsbuTg, Pa.
lie Is dealer In boots aud shoes Market street
and was in tho city buying goods. We under.
stand he reports the conversation between Booth
aud himself a. taking place In Pitl.burE. Bor.
land remains In custody.
EDWIN BOOTH
B0sToS, April Is, -Edwin Booth, = brother OF
the assassin, has been playing an engagement
at the Boston Theatre for the past three weeks
and was TO have taken his farewell this Aflor-
noon. lie was stopping with friend In this
city when the terrible intelligence was conveyed
TO him. lie was thrown into IN. cFaatest ailr
ton, and II Ia not likely he will ever appear upon
any stage agRin. The performance announced
for to-day will not take place, and the manager
has issued notice that dramatic peTfOrmA nces
will be suspended until further notice
JUNIUS RRUTUs BOOTH
CTSCINSArI, April Is. -JunluS Brutus Booth. a
brother OF :. Wilkes Booth was announced to
appear at Pike y Opera House tonight, but II II
understood he was compelled 10 leave tho city In
great haste,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

TuA coppsrbsAd party, II reduced in nrm
bsrs, still lives. II now consists Of one man,
b. Wood, Of New York. He has long labored
for party he could control, and he has at
watching, and cannot bs troubled with divi-
sions, Il possesses, therefore. the great Vir-
tue Of being unanimous On ell questions.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

BANK NoTICES.-In our columns to-day
will bo found onciRl notices from Jay Cooke 4
CO., and VIM. T. Huntington, cashier Of the
First NstlonRl bank Of Washington, In regard to
closing their banking houses on Wednesday
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

Any one having occasion to visit priyat.
medical institution are advised 10 cali on Dr..
vellny.
A large and successful practice hero and else
where enables him to guarantees perfect cure 10
all eases.
All visits and communications strictly prIvAts
aud eonadentiAl. Persons calling zee no one bui
the Doctor. febl.u
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
BIockaao-Runner Cam ured,

Acting Master james J. Russell, of the steamer
HOueySuekle. reports to tho Navy Department
that on the ID instant the sloop PhAntom was
captured 10 the shawnee river. FLORIDA. The
SlOOP was loaded with about 5, 900 pounds Of bar
iron, and quantity Of liquors. The persons on
board Gdnit that they were attempting to run
the blockade, She will bs sent 10 Key west for
GdJudieatiOn,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

Loss or An ExPREss MEsSEN0ER.-Ws
learn froy Fortress Monroe that G. BlAtehford, .
messenger Of Adams 4 Co. = EXPIRES. was lost
on board tho steamer General Lyon, which was
burned OF Cape Hattcrss. Mr. BlAtehfOrd had
In charge n considerable amount sf money and =
large quantity Of freight, lie belonged iD Rock
port MRsS. where he leaves = wife and four
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

Senators srNSER, HARED, JoHNSoS, RAusAr
and CcSSEss; aud on the part Of the House Of
Representatives, Hons. wAsHBrES, eHEuS CLAY
sNIrH, scHENcK, PIKE and CoLTAI.
On motion, the committee adjourned 10 mee,
at the same place at four o'eloek this afternoon.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
Meusa9o OF 0ovsrnor F.nton.

RKRcUrivR CHAAHER, ALsANI, April Il. The
fearful tragedy Gt Washington hss converted AZ
occasion Of rejoicing over the national victories
into one Of national mourning. II IL nttlng,
therefore, that the 10Th Of April. heretofore sci
apart a. . day Of thAhkSgiyins, should now b.
dedicated " services appropriate 10 = seAsch u
national Bereavement Bowling reVerentlAlly to
tho providence of 0od, let ma assemble In our
places Of worshiPoa that day, to Aeknowl,dge
our dependence On Him who has brought sudden
dArkuess On the land In the very hour VI it, re-
torAtiOn TO union, peace and liberty.
By order Of the uoyernoF
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
PRESIDENT JOHNsONs NEW
QUARTERS.

Attorney General SPEED having rendered
his quarters to President JOHNSON, on I
street, between Thirteenth and Fourteenth
streets, the President will take up his rcsi.
dcneo there until he is permanently located
in tho Executive Mansion.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

CLOSING Our SALE or ISDIA RUBBER
0ooDs. Mr., II. \. Hall, having disposed Of his
lease and nxtureS Of store will close out his en-
tSnsiVs stock Of rubber goods at greatly reduced
prices, and We advise ell who ever expect TO 70 {.
quire any OF those very desirable goods 10 call at
once ~ his well known rubber warehouse, $40
fennsylYAnia avenue, between Ninth aud Tenth
sIro-ts. FOR Instance you can buy ladies rub.
ber shoes aud sandals for fl per pair mems do.
At 81. 20 per pair Apl;-6t
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
Special Order.

NAVY DBPARTMhNT,
WAsHISdToS, April II, 1855.
ohieers Of the Navy and Marine Corps will Ss.
semble At tho Navy Department In uniform, at
at 10 o'clock a, IN. on Wednesday next, for the
purpose OF attending the funeral OF the late Pres.
idenL 0IDRON wRLLEs,
Secretary Of the Navy.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

THE only place where you can purehas
INDIA RrBBER GooDs ofAll kinds at MLxrPAc
ruRERs' prices, n at II. A. HALLS India Rub
Der Warehouse, $40 Penhsyiyania avenue, be
tween Ninth and Tenth streets. Also, all kind
Of Rubber Goods beautifully repaired at shor
notice. mar29.N
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

TRB Nord has the following telegram from
ST. Petersburg, dated March 2s THE con.
vsntion with the American society for tho
electric line which Is 10 connect with Amer.
lea was signed. The operations are 10 com.
msnes immediatoly.n RI
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

GONLAGA COLLEeR.-The faculty and stu.
dents Of GonIagA College have rssolN ed to attend
the funeral Of the President The rVyerend gen
tlemen Of II. Aloysius' church comprise In part
tho faculty Of this college, Father Wiget being
the Presldent IL Is Understood that the clergy
men Of the other Catholic churches, wa a,hlngton,
Alexandra, and Georgetown, will join In the fu.
neral pFOceasion
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
ARRIVAL OF woUSpED.-Ths United states

ARRIVAL OF WOUNDED. The United States
hospital steamer arrived At the Sixth street wharf
last night with over four hundred wounded Oh
GERS aud soldiers. A. the Connecticut was pass
ing Maryland Point oHoera Of tho gunboHts In .
formed the onioers Of the Connecticut OF the dAS
tardly AhsAskipAtlon of President Lincoln, and
when IL became known thrpug hout the vessel,
expressions Of the most intense Indignation were
heard, loud, long aud deep,
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

DisiTfSi y coiS,nsia, Wa.aiseios o., q Sa: b
Believing that all true hearted, loyal and
with agony Of spirit the aendish assassination,
on last evening, of ABRAHAA LINCOLN, lats the
honOrrd, trusted sud beloved President Of the
united States and the Mayor Of wAshington
having ordered the closing Of the City Hall until
afor the soeinuiIation Of the funeral ceremonies
Of the Distinguished deceased, this Couu will
stand adjourned until ThursdAy, the 9Oth inst
True eopy-rest T. Z. ROBBINS,
apl7-9I Register OF wills
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
The Brokers Board I'm New Torl
Adinurnah I'M ThurntinY.

NEw IoRK. April 1.-The regular Board
Of Brokers held an informal session to-day,
little interest being manifested. There will
be no second session until after the Presi.
dents funeral. There were few sales to-day.
gold opened at 1853 and fell to las.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

THE PEoPLE have been so mueh NJ ,bse
upon BY several worthless sarsapariiias thai "
| ars glad 10 be able 10 recommend preparatIo,
which can be depended on as eontalning the viz
tues ofthAt invaluHblf medicine, and IL worth y .
the public eonadenek DR. AIRR's sAGaApARIiLl n
cures when anything can cure the diseases tha
require an Hlterativ iveNmedicine.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
A ausrrilIa chief killed.

LounyILLR. April l6.-Ths special cor.
respondent Of the Journal announces the
killing Of the guerrilla leader Marion by one
Of Captain Terrill's men, near Manton, on
Saturday. So.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

SCHOOL BOARB.--The Board Of School
trustees will meet this afternoon for the purpose
OF passing resolutions expressive Of their grief
The Board will alec adjourn the schools through =
out the city until aor the fuaeral Of our beloved
President
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

MEErso or THE BAR.--A Meeting Of the
mombers Of the bar and omeeEa Of the s0nrt and
members Of the grand Jury will be held Al the
City Hall Tomorrow (raesdayl Al l2O clock m. (,
with view 10 participating In the funeral ccre-
Iaonies of the late Chief Mag Of the nation.
and adopting appropriate resolutions
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
Latsr From Eurons.

NEW YORK, April l0 Tho steamer 0eTmGnIa.
from southampton on the Bth, has arrived.
The French Government has instituted judicial
inquiry at lOrisnt, into the conduct Of certain
persons accused u attempting TO disturb the
peace by aiding and Abettlng the aTnament Of
the Confederate cruiser stonsWail.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

NEw IoRK, April lb Tho steamship MnA
sailed At s. 20 this afternoon, with null ohieiEl
dispatcher, 10 our ministers Al foreign poTIs
from Washington. OmeiAl dispatches were also
scot out per the Nova Scotia, for Portland.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
Not True.

We learn from reliable authority that the
statements published In the Baltimore papers
in regard to the alleged orders Of Mr.. Liz.
COLIN for the removal Of the Federal officers
In that city, arc without foundation.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

I-Sssn received from Imbodsn's late commRuO
two regiments, proposing 10 surrender on the
same terms granted 10 lees army.
Rosser, on hearing Of Lees surrender, de-
clared his determination 10 fight Il out, but
was deserted by his men, and he started to
Join Johnston. In North Carolina
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17
-. Afforded the public to view

The detail programme Of procession, and
order Of exercises 1t the Executive Mansion,
is not complsts, but will appear in the morn
ing paporp Tomorrow.
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

So Notice 10 Indianians.-The AIem-
bors of the Indiana Union Club, and all other
Citizens that State, at present In Washington.
are requested 10 meet at the Room Ofthe Commis
siOner Of Patents, In the Patent Onlce Building,
At 0 o'clock, TOMORROW MORNING, April
18th. by order of the President
Il THO r. STOKES, Secretary. |
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

90 The employees ofthe wahhinsztou
Arsenal are requested 10 meet Al Island Hal
TlllS (AoNDAYD EVENING, at O'Clock.
it, JNO. O. DUDLEY
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

RT NOtIee.--Jay Cooke a Co., Bank
EEs. .-lu rosP-et 70 Tho memory Of our late Ia.
mented President, this once will be closed o.
WEDNESDAY, 18Th inS. Paper maturing On
that day should be sttended 10 Tomorrow,
Tuesday.) /
Apl7-N JAY COOKE A co. (
Daily national Republican. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1862-1866, 1865-04-17

bS The Fair AZ GonERga Hall 10 post
poncd till further notice, on beeodht Of the sad
national calamity. ~
Apl7 BP. WIGHT, 81