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SATURDAY, HALF-PAST 9 A.M.

Official Announcement from Secretary Stanton.

Additional Details of the Fearful Tragedy.

J. WILKES BOOTH THE ASSASSIN

Ten Thousand Dollars Reward Offered for the Arrest of the Assassin.

Mr. Seward's Condition Unchanged.

Saturday, April 15, 1865—4:10 A.M.

''To Major-Gen. Dix:''

The President continues insensible and is sinking.

Secretary remains without change.

's skull is fractured in two places, besides a severe cut upon the head.

The attendant is still alive, but hopeless. May. 's wound is not dangerous.

IT is now ascertained with reasonable certainty that two assassins were engaged in the horrible crime, being the one that shot the President, and the other a companion of his whose name is not known, but whose description is so clear that he cannot hardly escape. It appears from a letter found in 's trunk that the murder was planned before the 4th of March, but fell through then because the accomplice backed out until "Richmond could be heard from." and his accomplice were at the livery stable at six o'clock last evening, and left there with their horses about ten o'clock, or shortly before that hour.

It would seem that they had for several days been seeking their chance, but for some unknown reason it was not carried into effect until last night.

One of them has evidently made his way to Baltimore—the other has not yet been traced.

, Secretary of War.

, April 15.

''Major-Gen. Dix'':

died this morning at twenty-two minutes after seven o'clock.

, Secretary of War.

President died this morning at 7$1/2$ o'clock.

Maj.-Gen, commanding the Department of Washington, has offered a reward of ten thousand dollars to the party or parties arresting the murderer of the President, and the assassin of the Secretary of State and his son.

This morning, at six o'clock, there was no change in the condition of Secretary.

The Chronicle of this morning says a letter found in 's trunk identifies him as the murderer of the President.

 , March 9, 1865.

OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, PURSUANT to Chapter, 236, Laws of 1859, that the circulating notes issued to the late Incorporated, the President, Directors and Company of the Merchants' Exchange Bank, located in the City of New-York, will be redeemed, by the Superintendent of the Banking Department at the New-York State Bank, Albany, and at the Merchants' Exchange Bank, (Association,) New York, for six years from the date hereof and not thereafter.

The outstanding notes of the said Bank must be presented, as aforesaid, for redemption, within six years from the date hereof: and all notes which shall not be presented for redemption and payment within the time thus specified, will cease to be a charge upon the funds in the hads of the Superintendent for that purpose.

H. H. VAN DYCK, Superintendent.

. P. CROZIER, GOLD AND SILVER mining broker, Rooms Nos. 13 and 14, No. 23 William-st., New-York. Two hundred gold-mining claims for sale, in Galpin and Clear Creek Counties, Colorado. Titles perfect, from original preemptors. References:


 * Messrs. S. B. Chittenden & Co.,
 * James M. Benedict, Esq.,
 * Thos. L. Taylor, Esq.,
 * John R. Cecil, Esq., New-York.

, April 8, 1865.

HE ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MANAGERS of this company will be held at its office, No. 7 Nassau-st., on TUESDAY, the 9th day of May next. The poll will be open from 12 o'clock noon until 2 o'clock P.M. The transfer books will be closed from the 28th day of April to the 9th day of May next, both days inclusive. By order of the board.

ISAAC N. SEYMOUR, Treasurer.

No. 32,, April 8, 1865.

SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK-HOLDERS OF THE ARIZONA MINING COMPANY will be held at this office, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 19, at 2 o'clock P.M. Important business will be brought before the meeting. By order,

J. R. RANDOL, Secretary.

, No. 41 Exchange place., April 8, 1865.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE SHARE-HOLDERS of the ISLE ROYAL MINING COMPANY will be held on WEDNESDAY, April 25, at 1 P.M., to consider matters of importance to the company. By order of the directors.

F. W. CAPEN, Secretary.

 

SATURDAY, ONE O'CLOCK, P.M.

Additional Details of the Lamentable Event.

The Plot Supposed to Have Originated in Washington.

Positive Identification of J. Wilkes Booth as the Assassin.

THE ATTEMPT TO MURDER MR. SEWARD.

Efforts to Prevent the Escape of the Assassin.

EVERY AVENUE GUARDED.

The assassin of President left behind him his hat and a spur.

The hat was picked up in the President's box and has been identified by parties to whom it has been shown as the one belonging to the suspected man, and accurately described as the one belonging to the suspected man by other parties, not allowed to see it before describing it.

The spur was dropped upon the stage, and that also has been identified as the one procured at a stable where the same man hired a horse in the evening.

Two gentlemen who went to the Secretary of War to apprize him of the attack on Mr. met at the residence of the former a man muffled in a cloak, who when accosted by them hastened away.

It had been Mr. 's intention to accompany Mr. to the theatre, and occupy the same box, but the press of business prevented.

It therefore seems evident that the aim of the plotters was to paralyze the country by at once striking down the head, the heart and the arm of the country.

As soon as the dreadful events were announced in the streets, Superintendent and his assistants were at work to discover teh assassin.

In a few moments the telegraph had aroused the whole police force of the city.

Maj. and several members of the City Government were soon on the spot and every precaution was taken to preserve order and quiet in the city.

Every street in Washington was patrolled at the request of Mr..

Gen. sent horses to mount the police.

Every way leading out of Washington was strongly picketed, and every possible avenue of escape was thoroughly guarded.

Steamboats about to depart down the Potomac were stopped.

The Daily Chronicle says:

"As it is suspected that this conspiracy originated in Maryland, the telegraph flashed the mournful news to Baltimore and all the cavalry was immediately put upon active duty. Every road was picketed and every precaution taken to prevent the escape of the assassin. A preliminary examination was made by Messrs. and his assitantsassistants [sic]. Several persons were called to testify and the evidence as elicited before an informal tribunal, and not under oath, was conclusive to this point. The murderer of President  was . His hat was found in the private box, and identified by several persons who had seen him within the last two days, and the spur which he dropped by accident, after he jumped to the stage, was identified as one of those which he had obtained from the stble where he hired his horse.

This man has played more than once at Ford's Theatre, and is, of course, acquainted with its exits and entrances, and the facility with which he escaped behind the scenes is well understood.

The person who assassinated Secretary left behind him a slouched hat and an old rusty navy revolver. The chambers were broken loose from the barrel, as if done by striking. The loads were drawn from the chambers, one being but a rough piece of lead, and the other balls smaller than the chambers, wrapped in paper, as if to keep them from falling out.

Proclamation by the Mayor. , April 15, 1865.

Citizens of New York:

The death of the President of the United States may well excite your profound grief and amazement. I respectfully recommend that business be suspended, and that a public mourning for the departed Chief Magistrate be observed throughout the city.

C. GODFREY GUNTHER, Mayor.

, Saturday, April 15.

Gen. arrived in this city late last night on his way to Jersey, but was intercepted on his way to Walnut-street wharf, by a dispatch from the office of the Associated Press, and it is supposed he he [sic] returned to Washington immediately.

, Saturday, Feb.Apr. [sic] 15.

The most intense horror is excited by the lamentable fate of President. The city was decorated with flags and streamers, and every house gave evidence of preparations for the illumination fixed for Monday evening. The public joy gives place to mourning.

 

SATURDAY, THREE O'CLOCK P.M.

THE DEATH OF THE PRESIDENT.

Particulars of His Last Moments.

A Record of His Condition Before Death.

, Saturday, April 15—11 o'clock A.M.

The Star extra says:

"At 7:20 o'clock, the President breathed his last, closing his eyes as if falling to sleep, and his countenance assuming an expression of perfect serenity. There were no indications of pain, and it was not known that he was dead until the gradually decreasing respiration coased altogether.

Rev. Dr., of the New-York-avenue Presbyterian Church, immediately on its being ascertained that life was extinct, knelt at the bedside and offered an impressive prayer, which was responded to by all present.

Dr. then proceeded to the front parlor, where Mrs., Capt. , Mrs. , the Private Secretary, and others, were waiting, where he again offered a prayer for the consolation of the family.

The following minutes, taken by Dr., show the condition of the late President throughout the night:


 * 11 o'clock—Pulse 41.
 * 11:05 o'clock—Pulse 45, and growing weaker.
 * 11:10 o'clock—Pulse 45.
 * 11:15 o'clock—Pulse 42.
 * 11:20 o'clock—Pulse 44; respiration 27 to 29.
 * 11:25 o'clock—Pulse 42.
 * 11:32 o'clock—Pulse 48, and full
 * 11:40 o'clock—Pulse 45.
 * 12 o'clock—Pulse 48; respiration 22.
 * 12:15 o'clock—Pulse 38; respiration 21—echmos both eyes.
 * 12:30 o'clock—Pulse 45.
 * 12:32 o'clock—Pulse 45.
 * 12:32 o'clock—Pulse 60.
 * 12:35 o'clock—Pulse 66.
 * 12:40 o'clock—Pulse 69; right eye much swollen, and echmoses.
 * 12:45 o'clock—Pulse 70.
 * 12:55 o'clock—Pulse 80; struggling motion of arms.
 * 1 o'clock—Pulse 66; respiration 30.
 * 1:30 o'clock—Pulse 95; appearing easier.
 * 1:45 o'clock—Pulse 66—very quiet, respiration ir regular.
 * Mrs. present.
 * 2:10 o'clock—Mrs. retired with  to an adjoining room.
 * 2:30 o'clock—President very quiet—pulse 54—respiration 26.
 * 2:52 o'clock—Pulse 48—respiration 30.
 * 3 o'clock—Visited again by Mrs.
 * 3:25 o'clock—Respiration 24 and regular.
 * 3:25 o'clock—Prayer by Rev. Dr..
 * 4 o'clock—Respiration 26 and regular.
 * 4:15 o'clock—Pulse 60—respiration 25.
 * 5.50 o'clock—Respiration 28—regular—sleeping.
 * 6 o'clock—Pulse failing—respiration 28.
 * 6:30 o'clock—Still falling and labored breathing.
 * 7 o'clock—Symptoms of immediate dissolution.
 * 7:22 o'clock—Death.

Surrounding the deathbed of the President were Secretaries Stanton, Welles, Usher, Attorney-General Speed, Postmaster-General Dennison, M. B. Field, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Judge Otto, Assistant Secretory of the Interior; Gen. Halleck, Gen. Meige, Senator Sumner, R. F. Andrews, of New-York; Gen. Todd, of Dacotah; John Hay, Private Secretary; Gen. Oglesby, of Illinois; Gen. Farnsworth, Mrs. and Miss Kenney, Miss Harris, Capt. Robert Lincoln, son of the President, and Doctors E. W. Abbott, R. K. Stone, C. D. Gatch, Neal Hall, and Mr. Lieberman. Secretary McCulloch remained with the President until about 5 o'clock, and Chief-Justice Chase, after several hours' attendance during the night, returned early this morning.

Immediately after the President's death a Cabinet meeting was called by Secretary, and held in the room in which the corpse lay. Secretaries, and , Postmaster-General , and Attorney-General , were present. The results of the conference are as yet unknown.

The above particulars concerning the President's death are from the extra evening Star.

, Saturday, April 15. The President's body was removed from the private residence opposite Ford's Theatre to the executive mansion this morning at 9:30 o'clock, in a hearse, and wrapped in the American flag. It was escorted by a small guard of cavalry, Gen. and other military officers following on foot.

A dense crowd accompanied the remains to the White House, where a military guard excluded the crowd, allowing none but persons of the household aad personal friends of the deceased to enter the premises, Senator and Representative  being among the number admitted.

The body is being embalmed, with a view to its removal to Illinois.

Flags over the department and throughout the city are at half-mast. Scarcely any business is being transacted anywhere either on private or pubil account.

Our citizens without any preconcert whatever are draping their premises with festoons of mourning.

The bells are tolling mournfully. All is the deepest gloom and sadness. Strong men weep in the streets. The grief is wide-spread and deep and in strange contrast to the joy so lately manifested over our recent military victories.

This is indeed a day of gloom.

Reports prevall that Mr., who was kindly assisting the nursing of Secretary , received a stab in the back. His shoulder blade prevented the knife or dagger from penetrating into his body. The prospects are that he will recover.

A report is circulated, repeated by almost everybody, that was captured fifteen miles this side of Baltimore. If it be true, as asserted, that the War Department has received such information, it will doubtless officially promulgated.

The government departments are closed by order, and will be draped with the usual emblems of mourning.

The roads leading to and from the city are guarded by the military, and the utmost circumspection is observed as to all attempttog to enter or leave the city.

Dispatches from Boston announce that all the theatres in that city will be closed until further notice.

In this city a movement of the same kind has been inaugurated. Fox's Old Bowery Theatre will be closed this evening.

 

Probable Attempt to Escape to Canada.

Order from the Provost-Marshal-General.

All Suspicious Persons to be Arrested.

[CIRCULAR.]

—9.40 A.M., April 15, 1865.

It is believed that the assassins of the President and Secretary are attempting to escape to Canada. You will make a careful and thorough examination of all persons attempting to cross from the United States into Canada, and will arrest all suspicious persons. The most vigilant scrutiny on your part, and the force at your disposal, is demanded. A description of the parties supposed to be implicated in the murder will be telegraphed you to-day. But in the meantime be active in preventing the crossing of any suspicious persons.

By order of the Secretary of War.

N. L. JEFFERS, Brevet Brig.-Gen., Acting Provost-Marshal General.

 

Mr. Johnson Inaugurated as President.

He Will Perform His Duties Trusting in God.

The Oath Administered by Secretary Chase.

, Saturday, April 15—12 A.M.

was sworn into office as President of the United States by Chlef Justice, to-day, at eleven o'clock.

Secretary and Attorney-General, and others were present.

He remarked:

"The duties are mine, and I will perform them, trusting in God.

, Saturday, April 15.

At an early hour this morning, Hon., Secretary of War, sent an official communication to Hon. , Vice President of the United States, that in consequence of the sudden and unexpected death of the Chief Magistrate, his inauguration should take place as soon as possible, and requesting him to state the place and hour at which the ceremony should be performed.

Mr. immediately replied that it would be agreeable to him to have the proceedings take place at his rooms in the Kirkwood House as soon as the arrangements could be perfected.

Chief Justice was informed of the fact and repaired to the appointed place in company with Secretary, of the Treasury Department, Attorney-General , , Sr., Hon. , Senators , of Vermont, , of Minnesota, , of Illinois, , of Nevada, , of New Hampshire, and Gen. , of Illinois.

At eleven o'clock the oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of the United States, in his usual solemn and impressive manner.

Mr. received the kind expressions of the gentlemen by whom he was surrounded in a manner which showed his earnest sense of the great responsibilities so suddenly devolved upon him, and made a brief speech, in which he said:

"The duties of the office are mine. I will perform them. The consequences are with God. I feel that I shall need your support. I am deeply impressed with the selemnity of the occasion and the responsibility of the duties of the office I am assuming.

Mr. appeared to be in remarkably good health, and has a high and realizing sense of the hopes that are centred upon him. His manner was solemn and dignified, and his whole bearing produced a most gratifying impression upon those who participated in the ceremonies.

It is probable that during the day President will issue his first proclamation to the American People.

It is expected, though nothing has been definitely determined upon, that the funeral of the late President will take place on or about Thursday next. It is supposed that his remains will be temporarily deposited in the Congressional Cemetery.

 

Meeting in Wall-street.

EXPRESSION OF POPULAR FEELING.

THE RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.

An immense assemblage of merchants and others met in response to a call issued by Collector, in front of the Custom-house, at 12 o'clock. was chosen President by acclamation. Gen. read the following resolution:

Whereas', it has pleased Almighty God to take from us, the President of the United States, by a sudden and awful visitation, and by this great calamity befalling us in the hour of our national triumph, we are warned by the uncertainty of all human affairs and our absolute dependence for our safety and protection as a nation upon the mercy and wisdom of Divine Providence; therefore

Resolved, That to this hour of our deep affliction we humbly implore that the Divine protection and support vouchsaved to us as a nation hitherto, which has borne us through years of bitter trial, and brought us safely through the storms of war to victory, and the prospect of peace, will not now be withdrawn from us—but that, having taken from us the chosen and beloved Chief Magistrate, who has so earnestly and faithfully and wisely labored and toiled in the behalf of this people, God will in His mercy enlighten, guide and strengthen his servants, upon whom devolves the authority of the Government, so that they may wisely and justly administer the power confided to them.

Resolved, That while we bow in submission to the mysterious dispensation which thus aflicts us, as men and citizens. we must express the angulah and grief which fill our hearts, that the death of is a calamity not to this nation aloue, but to the civilized world.

Resolved. That while in his personal character, exhibiting the kindliest and most generous nature, he in his public career, manifested and illustrated in the highest degree the capacity of free institutions to inspire and develope true greatness of character. That his service to the nation through all the years of trial and danger, his unwavering devotion, his high courage and enduring hope, have endeared him forever to the hearts of the people, and in their memories as in history, he will be recorded as the first patriot of the age. Alas! that he should be also the most distinguished martyr in the sacred cause of liberty.

Resolved. That as by the last acts of his life, the President proved that kindness, charity, and a spirit of conciliation toward the enemies of the Republic animated him and dictated his policy, so we believe that we best honor his memory by emulating his spirit and example, and continuing to labor for the restoration of peace and harmony In the land.

Resolved. That to the bereaved wife and children of the lamented dead we tender our deep and heart-felt sympathies, but can offer no better consolation than the assurance that the whole people weep with them, and feel the loss to be irreparable.

Resolved. That we tender to the officer, upon whom by this said calamity the Executive authority devolves, our sympathies in the trying position in which he is placed, and the assurance of our cordial and unwavering support in the measures which, guided by Divine wisdom, he may adopt for the speedy accomplishment of the great objects for which his lamented predecessor labored and died.

Resolved. That it be recommended to the citizens to close all places of business to-day as early as practicable, and that they remain closed until after the burial of the deceased President.

Resolved, That it be requested that all places of public amusement be closed for this evening, and that the question of the farther closing of all such sources of pleasure be referred to the sympathy, loyalty, and reverence of the managers.

Resolved, That a committee of thirteen citizens of New-York be sent to Washington to attend the funeral of the President, and to tender such aid and sympathy to the government as may be needful and proper, and that said committee consist of the following gentlemen.


 * MOSES TAYLOR,
 * JONATHAN STURGES,
 * WM. E DODGE,
 * HAMILTON FISH,
 * MOSES H. GRINNELL,
 * WM. W. EVARTS,
 * CHAS. H. RUSSELL,
 * EDWARDS PIERREPONT.
 * SAMUEL SLOAN.
 * JOHN J. ASTOR, Ja.,
 * F. B. CUTTING,
 * R. M. BLATCHFORD,
 * CHAS. B. MARSHALL.

Resolutions were unanimously adopted, after which addresses were made by Ex-Gov. , Gen., , Hon. , Mr. and Mr. . The intensest manifestations of indorsement were made at every allusion to the policy of vengeance upon the leaders, while the tenderest sympathy was evinced for the family of the President, and an unmistakeable determination to crush out the spirit as well as the front of the rebellion pervaded the entire assemblage.

 

, April 15, 1865.

To the Honorable the Common Council:

, President of the United States, is dead. With inexpressible horror I announce to you this event, coupled as it was with violence. Just at the moment when peace began to dawn over an afflicted land, the dreadful blow fell on him, on whom its destinies seemed to depend.

Your Honorable Body, I am sure, will take appropriate action in view of this awful dispensation, to signify those sentiments of public respect and grief, due alike to the exalted station and fearful death of the Chief Magistrate of the United States, which now pervade our whole people, and have plunged them in universal distress and misery.

C. GODFREY GUNTHER, Mayor.

<section end="The Common Council" /> <section begin="Feeling in the Country" />

, Saturday, April 15. The State House bell has been tolling all the morning.

The solemn hue of mourning drapes all the telegraph and newspaper offices.

Most of the stores are clotel, and the tokens of grief are universal.

The citizens generally are bowed down with grief.

The doors and shutters of private dwellings are draped with the habiliments of woe.

Every countenance is sad, and hearts that but yesterday beat with joy are now gloomy and despondent.

, Saturday, April 15. The Intelligence of the assassination of President and Secretary  caused the most profound sensation in this city. Business is suspended. Public and private dwellings are hung with emblems of mourning. Bells are tolled, and a public meeting is to be held at 3 P.M. on the call of the Mayor. The expression of sorrow is universal in this community.

, Saturday, April 15. All stores are closed, buildings draped in black, flags at half mast, and bells tolllng. The utmost grlef and consternation prevails. The churches, instead of being decked in flowers for Easter, will be hung in black.

, Saturday, April 15. The feeling here at the horrible crime which has deprived the country of Its beloved President is too deep for utterance. The sorrow is profound. Flags are at half mast and draped in mourning. The bells are tolling mournfully.

Profound rage pervades all loyal hearts. One intense feeling of abhorrence and detestation for all connected with the rebellion has taken the place of every other feeling,

, Saturday, April 15. The death of President has cast gloom and sorrow over the entire city.

The State Legislature has, after passlag resolutions of deep regret, adjourned till Tuesday morning next.

, N. J., Saturday, April 15. Profound gloom prevails here over the mournful tragedy at Washington. Flags are at half-mast and places of business are closed. The streets are filled with crowds of people discussing the sad event. The Daily Advertiser office is heavily draped with mourning.

, Saturday, April 15. The exitement throughout Washington is intense, and the horrible proceedings of last night the only theme of conversation.

, Saturday, April 15. Intense excitement prevailed here this morning in relation to the National disaster.

A woman named exulted in pubilc over the assassination of the President, when the house to Malt-street, in which she resided was immediately surrounded by several hundred infuriated people, who demanded her immediate arrest.

A young man named interfered with the mob, when he was immediately throttled, and, together with the woman, was handed over to the authorities, who lodged them in jail. This being accomplished, the populace quietly dispersed.

The city is draped in mourning, and the gloom is general.

<section end="Feeling in the Country" /> <section begin="Movements of Gen. Grant" />

, N.J., Saturday, April 15. Lieut-Gen. left Burlington for Washington, a 6 o'clock this morning. MRS. U. GRANT.

<section end="Movements of Gen. Grant" /> <section begin="From Washington" />

, April 15. Lieut. Gen. left Washington this evening for New Jersey.

About five hundred and forly rebel officers arrived here this afternoon from City Point, including Gens. ,, , , , and , and Maj. , Assistant-Adjutant General to Gen. , together with Commodore  and , of the rebel navy. The officers above named will at once be sent to Fort Warren. The remaining 431 have been committed to the Old Capitol. While in the Provost-Marshal's office, Gen. declared that he did not order the burning of Richmond, but that it was done by the mob. A gentleman from City Point says that yesterday sent a card to Richmond for publication to the same effect. The indignation against him in that city is intense. and the other general officers claim that although captured previous to 's surrender, they are entitled to the benefit of the terms between the latter and Gen..

The employes of the Washington Arsenal, about 1,500 of them, had a grand procession to-night, in honor of the recent victories. They had national flags of the largest size, banners and transparencies, with appropriate mottoes and designs. Fireworks were exhibited on the entire line of march, and the music of instrumental bands was accompanied with huzzas and patriotic songs. They marched past the President's house, the War Department, and the Bureau of the Chief of Ordnance. The streets were densely crowded with spectators, and altogether there was a brief but jubilant season.

The government has received information that, at the latest dates, the pirate Shenandoah was at Melbourne, for the purpose of removing her spar deck, cabin and houses, and to alter her ports, so as to fir the ship for woring [sic] four more eight-inch guns, which she had in her hold. Her officers hoped to enlist a hundred more men. The Treasury Department has received three books, the opening entry of them being March 18, Montgomery, Ala., containing the names of agents appointed by the Confederate Government to raise funds for the benefit of that concern. It also gives information on the subject of subscription to bonds, including letters of instruction.

, Friday, April 14—9 P. M. The Sixty-third Illinois Regiment, of Gen. 's command, has arrived here on their way home, their term of service having expired.

<section end="From Washington" /> <section begin="The State Legislature" />

, Saturday, April 15. After an impressive prayer by Rev. Mr., Mr. said:

Mr. President—I understand that His Excellency the Governor is about to send a communication to this body, announcing the terrible calamity that has befallen our country. I move, therefore that no business be transacted until the reception of the communication from the Governor.

Subsequently Col., the Governor's Private Secretary, appeared within the bar of the Senate and delivered the following message:

, April 15, 1865.

To the Legislature:

It becomes my painful duty to announce to the Legislature the death of, President of the United States. It is with emotions of profoundest sorrow that I make this announcement to your honorable body. Such an event is a national calamity, and under the circumstances now attending the bereavement, the nation weeps with heightened anguish. To be deprived of his wisdom, experience and counsel at a time when most important to return to the United States peace, fraternity and prosperity—at a time when the gigantic war which confronted him at the threshold of his Administration is about drawing to a close, and a final deliverance obtained from our civil disturbances for which we have sacrificed so much, is a calamity that will cause the deepest sorrow and gloom to the millions of our land, and to the friends of freedom throughout the world.

This is the third time in our history that the Republic bas been subjected to this trial, but it is hoped that our good cause and country watered by a nation's tears and sancified by its prayers, will pass in safety through the ordeal to a higher life and destiny. I have also to communicate to you the sad intelligence that Secretary of State,, was likewise a victim of the tragic plot of the assassins, and now lies in an unconscious condition. May God spare his life to this nation.

R. E. FENTON, Governor.

Mr. moved the following resolution, which was adopted by consent, in silence:

Resolved, if the Assembly concur, that the message of his Excellency, the Governor, be referred to a joint committee of five from the Senate and seven from the Assembly, which was adopted and transmitted to the Assembly, when a recess was taken, until 11:30 o'clock.

The President announced the committee on the part of the Senate: Messrs. Folger, Murphy, Andrews, Cook and Shafer.

Subsequently the committee reported the following through Mr. :

The Joint Committee of the two houses on the message of his Excellency the Governor, this day transmitted to the Legislature, makes the following report:

The Committee having in mind that the funeral ceremonies of the late President of the United States will probably take place on some early day in the next week, and that such day will be observed throughout the whole country as a day of solemn recognition of the tragic and awful event which now fills all thoughts, and that the Legislature will join in that observance, do unanimously recommend that on the day which shall be appointed for such obsequies, the two Houses of the Legislature do meet in their respective chambers, at the hour appointed for such funeral ceremonies, and that then, the two Houses being opened with prayer by clergymen especially selected for that service, resolutions appropriate to the occasion be offered. That the Joint Committee of the two Houses be now empowered to sit again to draft such resolutions, and report them on that day to the respective Houses, and do report the following resolution:

Resolved by the Senate, if the Assembly concur, That, viewing this unexampled and solemn event as demanding a cessation of legislative business, do now adjourn until Tuesday of next week, at 11 o'clock A. M.

CHARLES J. FOLGER, Chairman of the Senate Committee.

THOMAS B. VAN BUREN, Chairman of the Assembly Committee.

The report of the Committee was adopted, and the Senate adjourned until Tuesday morning, at 11 o'clock.

<section end="The State Legislature" /> <section begin="From San Francisco" />

Cal., Friday, April 14. A movement has been started in California for subscription to purchase a homestead for the family of, who are residing at Red Bluff.

Northern dispatches announce the return of Col. of the Russian Overland Telegraph line. His expedition through the interior of British Columbia is well under way.

Gov. will not issue his anticipated call for two more regiments of volunteers from this State.

The United States District Court have sentenced the Captain and officers of the ship Great Republic to various terms of imprisonment, for extreme cruelty to seamen on the late voyage of the ship to this port. The case created a great deal of feeling against them.

A letter from Guaymas, Mexico, to the Bulletin, of this city, says that Gov. has made ample preparations to defeat any force the Imperialists can send agattel Sonora. He has ordered the illuminaon of Guaymas whenever Richmond was taken by the United States troops, and native bands had been taught to play our national airs.

<section end="From San Francisco" /> <section begin="Excitement in Wall-Street" />

About eleven o'clock this morning, a man of respectable appearance stationed himself on the sidewalk in front of the banking-office of, No. 43 Wall-street, and commenced a speech in defence of the murderer of President. The speaker said that the hand of the murderer had been directed by Providene, and that the President's death was a proof that he was no longer needed by his country. The crowd which had gathered round the speaker, now became greatly excited and bustled him down the steps leading to banking-office. One of the members of the firm, fearing that violence would ensue, took the man into the office, where he was detained until the crowd dispersed. It is supposed that the man is insane.

<section end="Excitement in Wall-Street" /> <section begin="Personal" /> , Friday, April 14. Maj-Gen. and family left this morning for New Orleans. <section end="Personal" />