The evening Argus. [volume] (Rock Island, Ill.) 1861-1871, 1865-04-28

him. But after that the tables were turned
against him, we could see him plainly, but
could not be seen by him. The flames APP
peared to confuse him, and he made spring
towards the door, Is if to attempt to force his
way out. As he passed by one of the crew.
ces in the barn, 1 fred at him. aimed at his
body, did not want to kill him, i took de-
liberate aim at his shoulder, but my aim was
too high The ball struck him in the head,
Just below the right ear, and passed through
and came out about an inch above the lett
ear, think he stopped to pick up something
just as i fired; that many account for his re-
ceiving the ball in the head, was not over
or 5-yards distant when fired. was afraid
that if did not wound him he would kill
some Of our men.
After he was wounded went into the
barn. Booth was lying in a reclining posi-
ton on the floor. l asked him where are You
wounded.
He replied in feeble voice, his eye balls
having peculiar brightness"in the head you
have finished me-" He was then carried out
of the burning barn into the open air, where
he died In about two hours and a half after
wards.
About an hour before be breathed his last.
he prayed for US to shoot him through the
heart, and thus end his misery. His suffer
ing appeared to be intense.
Booth, although he could have killed sew
eral of our party seemed to be afraid TO fire.
Mine was the only shot fired on either side.
When he fell, he had in his hand a 6 barrel
ed revolver and at his feet was lying a seven
shooter, which he dropped after helwas wound
ed, two other revolvers were also near him.
He declared Harold had nothing to do
| with the murder.
We gave him brandy and four men were
! sent for a doctor, about miles from the
/ onff han Rnt xrh IA n
tor arrived Booth was dying
He did not talk much after he was wound
ed. When asked if he had anything to say
| He replied 81 die for my country" and ask
ed those standing by TO tell his mother so.
He did not deny his crime.
FORTRESS MONROE, April ga steamer
arai we'd here this morning from Moreheac
City, bringing advices from Newbern thai
Gen. Grant had effectually put an end to the
armistice agreed upon between Shermrn and
| j on nston.
| Gen, Grant had given Johnston up to O.
clock yesterday w ednesday) morning to sur
render his army. The conditions announced
after that hour. To this Gen. johnson il
said to replied that JEFF Davis and the lead
| ing general ofic ers of the Confederacy wer
psrdoned and emission given them to leav
the country, he would be authorized to &C
cept the terms.
Albany, April 2s.-Gov. Fenton has vetoe,
| the \. Y. Central railroad bill.
Cincinnati, April 2s.-At public meeting a
| Dayton, yesterday, it was resolved tn at the bod
| of Booth be taken mid-Ocean, and there buried
Late Georgia papers give an account of vii
sons great raid
After defeating Forrest at Selma, destroyin
arsenals and manufactures, then Wilson move
eastward capturing Montgomery, West Point
| Columbus and Macon, scattering militia on a
sides, ruinihg only remaining rail roads, breakin
uP all machine shops, destroyi ng military stores
| Manufactures for future campaigns impossible.
Cleveland, April 2S.-All along the rout
from Buffalo to this city, which we reache,
this morning, the usual demonstrations Of
| sorrow were witnessed.
The remains were escorted by large mil
itary and civic procession to the beautiful,
constructed temple prepared to receive then
and soon thereafter the face of the honoreC
dead was opened to the thousands of specta
tors who in apmirable order entered and re
tired from the enclosure.
The entire population of this city are abroad
all seemingly impressed with the solemnity o
the occasion.
Springfield. ILL.,, April % The time o
the funeral of the late PRESIDENT is changed
from Saturday May 9th, to Thursday May