Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1843-06-30

mugated by its great Apostle' AT all events, thus
movement has taken new turn, which VIII no,
lessen lis interest and difficulty here Irish repea ano
The emancipation of the slave, now indssoiuoiy
linked together-at least, the union is contaminated
as far as 61r. O'Connell can effect that result.
% 49, TN. Y. Herald
(From The YIesssurg Sentinel, June 49,
we rive 10 The public this day, the evidence aforoea
nv the witnesses who seveay examined before lne
1oroner soon after The death of DR.. Hegan IL IS only
for US to preface the evden by stating the
following circumstances Dr. Hagan on the day OF MS
death went in company with the writer OF this artce
from his office his boarding house, distant aoou. Two
hundred Yards After dinner, all the boarders lett Inc
house except Dr. Hagan, who remained something IKE
an hour con versing with some Indies lie then took his
bot and left the house, after which the report OF
nsto was heard which drew to the spot several gen.
,lemen. The whole affair occupied but few minutes,
md in part OF the town where there IS not al any
time many persons passing, especially at that time OF
day.
The petty sum thousand dollars, and four securities
: each in fifteen hundred
ea'A CoRoNER's INQUEST.
The following is the testimony of the witnesses ex.
amined before II. Hendren, ESQ., Coroner, on the body
of DR.. James Hagan who vas shot BY Daniel w. Adams
in this city the intersection of Jackson and Wal
nut streets, while returning from his dinner to his
Office about o'clock, T. NJ, on wednesday the nn
! instant
Samuel Wharton Saw scufle between The deceased
and gentleman; does not know who commenced; both
fell; while he running up 10 part them, pistol was
dernea th pushed the Doctor of, got up walked of
little returned, took up his pistol and hat, and re-
manned standing; the gentleman strike at the Dr.
with his stick, early in the scuie; time about o'clock
PM
; VIM. Rynan: Says nearly the s Wharton;
adds that he gentleman after throwing the pistol down,
said stake that, God damn you"
John Scannell: Knows nothing of the fight.
Dr. Halscy Heard the report of pistol; went to the
spot; found Dr. Hagan dead; saw gentleman near
who he understands is named Adams, who, when the
question was asked said, without the least hesitation
tba, II f had done the deed, and gave as the cause
some article the Sentinel of the day previous reflect
ing on some Of his connections. The body was in Wal
nut street. south Of Jackson, about forty feet towards
Grove street.
) DR.. Pickett: Knows nothing of the transaction.
DR.. Billings: Teslifes the same as DR.. Halsey.
R. E. Hammet: Knows nothing
NJ D. Porter Testifes the generally Dr..
Hasey; is slightly acquainted with the gentleman
whose name IS Adams
J S b. Hurwood Deputy Sheriff: Was on the ground
soon after the firing Of pistol; took three pistols from
the gentleman, who said his Adams; one OF
them was discharged. The other two now loaded
Asked who shot DR.. Hagnn; Mr. Adams said he the
man, and then took him in custody.
D James Vandyke: Testified that he heard the gentle
man acknowledge that he shot DR.. Hogan, who had
abused his father, and he would not permit any man 10
do it,
Jeremiah Collins: Says he is employed in the SENT
mel office that DR.. Hagan his usual route from
dinner 10 his Office that he on the ground soon
after the pistol fired, and heard gentleman called
Adams say he did the deed. Dr.. Hagan was dead
J. K Yerger: Rode up very after the report OF
fire arms; saw Mr. Adams, a son of Judge Geo Adam,
Of Jackson heard him acknowledge that ne had shot
DR. Hog m and that il in consequence of DR.. Ha.
gan s abuse of his futher.
A. NJ. Vim: Was present soon after the report OF
the pistol heard Mr. Adams say tina! he did the deed
J That DR.. Hagan him when he shot him in the
back. This remark was in consequence OF Dr. Hasey
saving the wound WAS IN the back
Mary Ravenel: Heard the report saw Dr. Eayan on
the ground, and gentleman stooP and pick up q
pistol and put it in his pocket
Several other important witnesses were examined
before the committing magistrates, Messrs Folkes and
[ Barnett.
m az, tor tss,nfaSr- anu trepry fanru Df
James Hagan, editor and proprietor Of this Journal
took place on Thursday last. Such was the public
estimation Of the many virtues the distinguished public
services and the deep regret excited by the unnatural
and horrd death Of The deceased that general gloom
was cast the city, and larger and more respect
able concourse of his fellow citizens followed him to
the grave than known TO follow the remains
of any other individual in the history OF our State
The mournfu cavalcade formed on Jackson street
On each side of the bearse arranged twenty oil
the most intimate friends Of the deceased, with scarfs
and bands. The procession then moved towards the
final resting place of all flesh; hundreds OF his fellow
citizens following to pay the last sad tribute Of respect
departed worth, and 10 mnge their sympathy in the
loss of public benefactor.
His talents were known and appreciated both at home
and abroad, and look around in vain for one TO
; fill his place.
He the peoples champion, the poor mans friend,
and died martyr TO their interest, defending their
rights, and exposing the abuses of their public servants
The peoples gratitude will be the lasting monument OF
his fame. A public meeting Of his friends will take
place the Courthouse Saturday next, June 11th,
for the purpose of embodyng the feelings Of the COM
munily at the loss which they, in common with the
people of this State have sustained in his death
+ Tur NEXT CoyonEs.-EIectons have already been
held in States, for members of the next House OF
. Representatives. The remaining States hold their
elections follows: Massachusetts, June 26, d. Loui-
sano, first Monday in July4 North Carolina, first
Monday in August, 9; Alabama first Monday in Au-
gust, 4 Mississippi, first Monday in August, 4; Ken
lucky, first Monday in August TO- Indiana, first Mon.
day in August 10; Illinois, first Monday in August I;
Tennessee, first Thursday in August, II; Vermont,
first Tuesday in September, 4; Maine, second Tuesday
in September, Z; Maryland first Monday in October,
,6 Michigan, first Monday in October s. New Jersey,
second Tuesday in October 5; Pennsylvania, second
Tuesday in October, "a; Ohio, second Tuesday in DC
tober, 81; Rhode Island undetermined, 2-total, l35
This is the time of holding our election; but the
Wing Senate having refused to district The Stale, we
shall be put 10 the expense Of special election or 60
I'D the next eet " Pa.i'
otto, economical public servants, these Wings We
hope the people won't fail to do them justice, hen the
opportunity i,self-the time is fast approaching
the day Of reckoning is at hand
II Baltimore Republican.
Tie Wig Contention.
This body convened in the Representative Chamber
yesterday, and were called TO order by Judge Dough
erty who took the Chair motion Of Mr.. Clark, OF
Chatham. About two hundred members appeared,
and organized by calling Judge Berrem TO preside
the deliberations Of the Convention and appointed Jno
H. Steele and John s. Wright, Secretaries
On accepting the presidency, Judge Berrien deliver
ed studied address Of abon hours length in which