The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1865-04-17
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Friday morning. having just returned from the oapitu
htian OF Lee and the President passed happy hour
fastening all the details While at breakfast he heard
that peaker Coax in the house. and sent word that
wished him Immediately the reception room
He conversed with him nearly hour about his future
policy TO the rebellion which he about 10 submit
to the Cabinet Afterwards he had an interview with
Mr. Hale, minister to spain and several Senators and
Representatives
AT eleven O'Clock the Cabinet and General Grant met
With him, and in one Of the most satisfactory and
porant Cabinet meetings held since his Arst inaugura
tlcn the future policy Of the administration was har
moniously and unanimously agreed on When II ad
,orned Secretary Stanton said he felt that the govern
ent was stronger than at any previous period since the
rebellion commenced.
In the afternoon the President had long and pleasant
Interview with General 0gcsby Senator Yates and other
leading citizens Of his State In the evening Mr. CoLax
called again at his request and Mr. Ashmun of Massa
cAusetts, who presided over the Chicago Con-
vontion in $780, was present To them he [
spoke of his visit TO Richmond and when
they there much uneasness at the North
while he at the rebel capital for fear that some rai
Ar might shoot him. he replied jocularly that he woad
have been alarmed himself any other person had been
President and gone there but that he did feel any
danger whatever Conversing matter Of business
with Mr.. Ashmun, he made a remark that he Mr.
Ashmun was surprised at and Immediately, with his
well known Kindness Of heart said You did not under
stand me, Ashmun. did not mean what you inferred,
sand will take it all back and apologize for it," He
Afterwards gave Mr. Ashmun card to admit himself and
friend early the next morning 20 converse further
,.beu' it,
Turning TO Mr. Coifax, he sad-"You are going with
Mrs Lincoln and me TO the theatre l hope" But Mr.
Colfax had other engagements, expecting leave the
sCity the mex. morning
. He then said 70 Mr. Colfax INF Summer has the
gavel Of the Confederate Congress- which he got at Rich
mond to hand 10 The Secretary Of War but insisted
then that he must give it 70 you and you tell him for
: 70 hand It oveg - Mr. Ashmun alluded 10 the gavel
which he still had and which he had used at the Chicago
convention, and the President and Mrs Lincoln (who
vss also In The paror TO go 10 the theatre It
h5f an hour after the time they intended to start
aud they spoke about Whiting half hour longer for
che President went with reluctance General
gone North, and he did wish the people disas
fpouted they had both been advortised there
Al the door he stopped and said :"Colax, do for
get to tell tho people In the mining regions you pass
through them, what told you this morning about the
development when psace comes ana will telegraph you
at San Francisco b" He shook hands with both gentle
men, W tn pleasant goodby, and left the Executive
mansion, to return to il alive
ORDER From THE NAVY DEPARTMENT.
The Secretary of the Navy'has issued the following
general order
NAVY DEPARTMENT. !
WASHINGTON, April Is, 1895
The Department with profound sorrow TO
the officers aud men of the navy and marine corps the
death OF Abraham Lincoln late President of the United
States stricken down by the hand of assassin the
evening Of the l4th inst when surrounded by his family
Ha ittnUth A
fatal bullet, and died n1seven o'clock and twenty-five
minutes this morning
the patt and statesman, under whose wise and
full administration tho nation just emerging from
land when the terrible calamity fell upon the country
To him our gratitude justly due for to him. under
successful vindcateu of the integrity Of the Union and
The maintenance of the power OF the republic.
The officers OF the navy and the marine corps will ss
manifestation OF their for the exalted character
eminent position and estimabe public services of the
late President aid indication Of their Of the
calamity which the country has sustained wear the
usual badge of mourning for six months
The Department further directs that upon the day FOL
lowing the receipt of this order the commanders Of squa
droas navy yards stations will direct the ensign Of
vessel In their several commands to be hosed At
halfnas and a gun TO be fred every half hour begin
ming sunrise and ending sunset The flags Of the
several navy yards and marine barracks Will also be
GIDEON wELLEs, Secretary Of the Navy.
ARRANaEAEsTs OF MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO AT
TEND THE FUNERAL.
Senators Foot and Yates and Representative Arnold
Of Illinois, have issued notice requesting the members
Of ihe Senate and House Of Representatives who in
Washington to meet at the reception Of the Senate
Tomorrow with q view consider what action they will
sake IN relation the funeral ceremonies Of the
President Of The United States.
MEETING CITIZENS.
Governor oglesby, OF Illinois, day received by tele-
graph the proceedings OF the meeting Springfield on
Saturday, without distinction of party and the Of
the gentlemen composing the committee to escort the
of the late President the capital Of that State
Last nigh, meeting of citizens OF Iowa. to the num-
Der of sixty held in this city Governor Stone
Of that State, presiding He delivered short address
with reference the events and remarks
also made by other gentlemen Resolutions were adopted
expressive Of their the death Of the President
and their sympathy for Secretary Seward in his alic
tons their confidence in the PATRIOTISM courage and
ability President johnson for the faithful discharge Of
the duties now devolving upon him.
Governor stone during these proceedings, stated that
he had just had long conversation with President John
In regard to his policy Chief Magistrate in which
the latter said that while he would deal kindly and
lenenty with the OF the people Of the South and
rank and die of their armies regarding them, he did
merely as the victims and Of the rebellion he
nevertheless would be careful pursue any policy
which would prevent the government from visiting
dgn punishment the guilty authors Of the rebellion
The President regarded due 10 the loyal people of
the country and 10 the memory Of the thousands OF brave
men who had fallen in the defence of the Union during
fhe struggle, and 10 the claims Of justice and freedom
throughout the world, that treason should still be
regarded the highest crime under our constitution
and flag and that treason should DO rendered Infamous
for all While he entertained these views
hc should endcavor to gain the confidence of tha
deceived and betrayed OF the Southern people
roy Ming them the proper material for recon
stru'kng the nsurgent States and TO restore them
10 their proper relations 10 the government He would
neither recognize nor hold official communication with
those who had occupied Official stations ack nowledgcd
the sovereignty Of the rebel government For four
years he had fought the rebel government with
all the energy Of his character He well knew
the horrible outrsges 10 which loyal citizens
10 the South had been subjected, and II his
determination 20 act IN such manner a. would best