THE NEW SOUTH
J. H. SEARS, Editor and Proprietor
Port Royal, Saturday, April 22, 1865
Assassination of President Lincoln and
Attempt to Take the Life of Secretary
Seward.
Attempt to Take the Life of Secretary
Seward.
The Fullon arrived here last Thursday afternoon (18th), bringing the startling news of the assassination of President Lincoln, and an attempt upon the life of Secretary Seward. It has thrown our community into the deepest gloom. The flags all over the islands and on the shipping were instantly placed at half-mast. We have only room for a brief summary of the facts from our exchanges. Papers of the 15th say:
"An unlooked for and terrible calamity has be-