Abe Lincoln assassinated!--arrest of the assassin!--great excitement!
Washington, August 7, 10 A. M.--Abe Lincoln was shot through the heart last night, just as he was entering his carriage, after leaving his cabinet in consultation. The assassin, a Southerner, is now in the hands of the authorities. There is great excitement, and “On to Richmond!” is the cry.later.--11 A. M.--Abe is still alive, but there is no chance for him to survive. The excitement here is great.
still later.--12 M.--Abe was wounded in the abdomen and not in the heart. His physician thinks he will recover. The excitement is abating.
later still.--1 P. M.--It is now currently reported that Abe was only slightly wounded in the leg. No excitement.
the latest.--2 P. M.--An investigation now proves that the bullet intended for Abe's heart missed its mark, and only killed one of his footmen. The people are returning to their business.
later still.--3. P. M.--Abe's footman was not killed, as reported, but badly wounded. He will recover.
the very latest.--4 P. M.--It has been officially announced from the capital, that Old Abe's footman was very slightly wounded in the hand by the accidental discharge of a gun which he was cleaning.
The President was not in consultation with his cabinet last night as first stated. “Nobody hurt.” --Memphis Appeal, August 15.
