The New York herald., 1846-03-22
WASHINGTON, March 1S, 1876.

Commodore William M. Crane, Chief of the
Bureau Of Ordnance and photography, cut his
throat, from to ear, about one o'clock, in his
Office, at the Navy Department. The particulars
Of this melancholy affair, are as follows: Near
the time above named, Commodore Warrington
sent one of his clerks down to Commodore Cranes
office, to say that he wanted to speak with him.
On the clerk reaching the office, he found the door
faslened, and the Commodore insde-and, sup
posing he was privately engaged, returned and made
his report TO Commodore Warrington. About two
o'clock, he went again the same errand, but still
found the door fast; and, believing he was yet In
private conversation with some one merely put his
eye to the key-hole and saw his coat thrown across
the back Of chair On informing Commodore
Warrington Of this the latter remarked that il was
Of no consequence, as he could zee him at another
time All hands soon after left the department,
except one clerk and the messengers that usually
remain until after o'clock, when those persons,
fearing that something was wrong in the Commo.
dores room, sent for Commodore Warrington, who
had lett the department for his residence. When
he came-after knocking at the door, and receiving
no answer-he gave orders to break it open, which
was immediately done; and, on entering his room,
they observed the old gentleman in corner, on his
knees, his head resting against the wall, and his
and windppe. Beneath him was a large pool of
blood, having bed protusely, a matter of course
lie left letter for Commodore Warrington, the
contents OF which have not as yet transplred-but
they may be easily inferred, from the tact that he
was observed, Tor some days back, to be laborng
under an alteration OF mind He was about sixty
eight years old, and has left afectionate wife, and
very large connexon of highly respectable frie nds
and relations to mourn his untlmely end.
The sons OF St. Patrick had magnificent blow
out last night at Carusl's saloon. There were about
one hundred and fifty at dinner. among whom l
noticed the venerable Washington p. Custis the
president on the occasion; Mr.. Ssaton, Mayor OF
the city the Hon. Mcssrs. II annegan and West
colt, OF the Senate, and Gen Drom goole, of the
House OF Representatives also Mr.. Loudon, Of
Loudon CO., Va, grand nephew OF the cele brated
Paul Jones, OF the American Revolutionary war.-
Tne dinner was excellent, the company joyous and
agreeable, the toasts pungent and patri otto, and
wine and music as good as need be. II would be
superduous tor me to say that the speeches OF the
hon gentlemen above named were OF the first order
ana Ia tune with the occasion. OF Mr.: Haanegan
Is only necessary to say IN the words OF the SEN
ument given MN, that he is zone OF the Oregon ia
mly." true born scion of Irish orlgin-au eloquent
advocate oil our national rights and earle defend
er OF our national honor A purer honester, or more
patriotic statesman there not in the nation m the
Senator from Indiana. His language ia of the nost
ferveat aud nervous description aud commsnds ,ha
entire attention of the Senate whenever he ha nens
TO address IT. Mr: Hannegan ls young man OF fine
abilItes and promises, before many years roll over
his head, to hold a conspicuous position among the
leading men OF this nation.
Gen Dromgooie was quite familiar with Irish his
tory and really knows more OF the ancient lore of
that people, | believe, than he does OF his own
"Bdcksklns OF the Old Dominion" He. like Mr.
Hannegan, is the son OF Irish parents both are an
honor 70 their own and their fathers country.
Mr. Westcott, who Is a gentleman OF fine acquire
mcnts and friendly social habits, gave short but
pretty speech, applicable, OF course, to the occasion.
He Is great friend to the Irish emigrants at TalIa
hassee, and encourages them in every way he can,
to promote their happiness and prosperity. His
grandfather came from Ireland. which max es him
feel, at all times, aAgreat interest in those of that
country who set themselves down in the cverglade
OF Florida. Tne party separated at IL O'clock,
The Rev Mr.. Stockton, OF the M. E. church. re &
his recantatloa to-day, before convention OF tha
dencmin alton now in session here, after which ths
body passed two resolutions OF csosure upon him