Conference on capitulation and Lincoln death news
The Dubuque Herald reports President Johnson proclaims May day of humiliation and prayer for Lincoln. It covers Sherman and Johnston conference articles of capitulation, government repudiation, possible resumption of hostilities, Speed's opinion on rebel officers in loyal states, Lincoln's remains ceremonies, Booth letter motives, Maryland abolitionists, and a proposal to move black troops to Mexico after the war.
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Plague fears sweep Europe as Siberian illness spreads
Reports from St Petersburg describe a rising illness dubbed the plague by observers. France quarantines ships, Austria sends a medical commission, and Western Europe watches for spread toward the west. The disease is a contagious fever with eruptions. many patients die within hours to days, though some recover within a week.
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Buchanan to appear in documentary history of late administration
Ma Geettanas reports in the Lancaster Intelligencer that Str. Buchanan will go on record in a public documentary history covering the final period of his administration. The item notes the broad scope and anticipated archival value of the project.
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Provident Lincoln Remains Arrive in Columbus Ceremony Planned
The remains of Provident Lincoln are due in Columbus on Saturday, with city officials and numerous citizens preparing to attend Friday ceremonies. Orders were issued yesterday to rush all troops stationed in Ohio and Indiana to the front.
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Lincoln Assassination Fallout and Fast Day Proclamation
Reconstruction era notes report a White House proclamation designating May 25 as a day of fasting while detailing the Sherman Johnson interview and a Speed Attorney General opinion. The report covers Lincoln's remains in New York and a stern mob incident in Westminster Missouri where Joseph Shaw was killed after defending his disloyal press amid unrest.
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Burbridge Awarded by Kentucky Colored Cavalry at Camp Nelson
Maj Gen Burbridge was presented a thousand dollar award belt and sash by the Sth and 6th U S Colored Cavalry brigades at Camp Nelson Kentucky. Gen Benaten praised him as a freedom pioneer and lauded Secretary Stanton as a greater war minister. Burbridge declared the war over with the rebels and expressed hope to see colored troops sent into Mexico.
Speed rules on terms of Lee surrender capitulation
A Washington dispatch reports Attorney General Speed has made a key ruling on Lee surrender terms. Rebel officers who surrendered to Grant have no homes in loyal states nor right to return to their former homes there. Rebels who served in civil service or aided the rebellion and lived in rebel territory likewise cannot return to Washington under the stipulation.
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Imposing Funeral Procession Through New York Streets
A vast crowd, about 120000, viewed the late President's remains as lines formed from Warren to John streets and along Broadway. The procession moved solemnly toward the Hudson River depot with bands playing, while city and civic groups watched in awe. Fire danger briefly spurred guard action as a festoon near City Hall caught fire.
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Singular Booth inscription noted at Meadville visit
Parisyuna April 25 reports J P Duncan a Pittsburg resident recently arrived from Meadville describes a curious detail regarding Booth assassination of Lincoln. He saw on a glass in the McLaury house a message in Booth’s handwriting naming Abe Lincoln and dated August 13 1864. The register records Booth’s name in the same hand and several friends used the room over time.
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Proclamation appointing May day of mourning for Lincoln
President Andrew Johnson proclaims May 2 as a national day of humiliation and mourning, urging assembly in worship and solemn service to honor President Lincoln after his violent death. The notice, dated April 25, 1865, demands nationwide observance and prayer. The Richmond Times notes General orders banning Confederate officers from the Powhatan Hotel and agents from the Spottswood Hotel.
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Prisoner exchange rumors and Civil War updates
Reports claim 5,000 Union prisoners at Darien Georgia have been exchanged, leaving 60,000 to 70,000 rebel troops captive or paroled. Johnson seeks Seward to remain in cabinet while Davis may form a 40,000 strong Texas force to invade Mexico. Havana warns of slave insurrection risk, and a grand funeral car for Lincoln is described with meticulous ceremony.
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Surrender Terms and Johnston Sherman Meeting Report
A Civil War era dispatch recounts General Sherman's two day conference with General Johnston regarding unconditional terms of surrender. It notes Breckinridge presiding at the talks, the roles of Jeff Davis and Kilpatrick, and Sherman’s readiness to meet again. The narrative includes reactions to Lincoln's assassination and implications for postwar peace.
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Senator Harlan Says He Wishes Interior Office For Johnson
In an interview dated April 4, the President discusses Senator Harlan’s nomination and Senate confirmation as Secretary of the Interior effective May 15. Harlan expresses a desire to relieve President Johnson by offering the office. The President notes he wishes the arrangement made by his predecessor to continue if possible.
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