Daily American organ. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1856, 1855-04-04
nv iLa Mornings Mail. 1

CINCINNATI, April 8, p. M.-The city remains
quiet On an investigation il has been ascertained
that the ballot-box of the 18th ward contained 90
more tickets than there were names recorded on
the poll-books. One Of the judges Insisted on
throwing out the entire vote but the others would
not agree, and while the judge was counting the
votes body Of men entered the room and took
the box containing the tickets forcibly from them,
and then burnt the ballots and tally sheets in the
open street, Thus the votes Of the 18th and 18th
wards have been destroyed
The remaining wards give Taylor (Ameriean, }
All majority. The American party contended that
there had been large amount of Illegal voting Ii
is reported that Mr. Taylor win not accept the Of
fee under the circumstances.
More Excitemsmt--1hs Riot about 70 be resumed.
CINCINNATI, April 8, o'clock, p. M-The
greatest excitement prevails here tonight, and
there is every indication of renewal Of the fearful
scenes Of last night The piece of cannon taken
from the Germans yesterday by the Americans,
was quietly conveyed from the public landing this
afternoon by the Germans, which causes much ex-
element.
An immense number of people have now assem-
bled at Fifth street and Market Space awaiting the
return Of deputation which has been sent TO
Freemans Hall, across the canal, the headquarters
Of the Germans, to demand the return OF the can
non The mob have resolved, If the gun is not
delivered forthwith, they will go and take it by
force This they will do if necessary, in which
case there will no doubt be another serious riot.
Connecticut Elections.
EEw HAVEN, April 3.--Evening. results
of the election yesterday may be stated thus Four
Know-Nothing and Wing Congressman elected, and
10 of the Fl senators and twothirds OF the repre-
sentatives elected, all Of the same party. There
In no choice of governor by the people. The Dem
t;, anl N1tI;p nh
even.
Terrible Tragedy in Hythevi7e, Va.--Fonr Men
Shot One Killed
LYscHBURG, April ga terrible tragedy occur
red at Wytheville Saturday night resulting in
the death Of old and respected citizen, and the
dangerous wounding Of three others. 1t appears
that for some time past man named j. Austin
Graham has heen paying his attentions to the
daughter Of Mr.. W. II. Spiler who is reported to
be worth about 100000. Graham was unsuccess-
full in his suit, from the fact that the young lady
was engaged to be married to physician named
DR.. Hamet. Graham, on account OF this state OF
things, has been very Violent and threatened TO
take the life of his rival the first opportunity that
offered
On Saturday night, about 10 o'clock, Graham en-
tered the Wythevile Hotel, kept by Mr.. Thomas
J. Boyd where Mr. Spicr was sitting, in company
with Mr. G. i. Trigg, teller of the Exchange Bank
at Abingdon, Mr. Q. Cox, an attache Of the hotel,
and Mr.. Terry. Graham drew revolver and COM
menced firing into the crowd, killing Mr.. Spiler at
the first fire. Mr. Cox is very badly wounded, but
will, it is thought recover. Messrs. Terry and
Trigg were wounded, but not seriously. The muir
derer fed Immediately after the commission of the
bloody deed, and has not since been heard from.
The affair has created the greatest indignation.
Mr.. Spiler being an extensive merchant is well
known to the Baltimore merchants.