The daily exchange. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1858-1861, 1860-08-16
From the Rocky Mountain Herald, Auoust a.
BLOODY DOINGS AT DENVER CITY.


FULL FORCE
yesterday about noon, great excitement was
created in this city, by an assault upon the printing
n!fioNaeJhS y. et4. JtA,4.4s:- 8I-,-- -..t:r7
as we have been able to ascertain, are as follows
Some days since, man known as Charley Harri-
son, shot negro named Stark, at "Cbola HAIL.
in this city. The Ne,Us of last week published a
version of the affair, which was not agreeable to
the feelings of Mr.. Harrison and some Others IIar-
rison on seeing the paragraph referred to, repaired
to the Necs office and demanded a retraction from
Mr.. Byers, the editor. Immediately appeared
small handb, headed "Justice," signed by the
Hon. S. W. Wagner, Judge of Probate, giving an
entirely different version of the affair from that
published in the Negs, and appended to said hand
BILL was note which read as follows:
SIN justice to Mr.. Harrison we will say that the
statement above, made by Judge Wagner, pre-
sents quite another complexion to the unfortunate
transaction on the 18th inst We await the result
of the investigation instituted to day, hoping that
Mr.. FL. will be acquitted of all blame, and shall in
our next give report of the same.-EDIroR NEWS"
1t seems that the hardbill and the accompanying
remarks of the editor of the Ne,cs were not salts
factory to some of the friends of Mr.. Harrison The
consequence was, several men went to the Ne,cs of
flee yesterday forenoon, and with revovers pre-.
sented, forced Mr.. Byers to accompany them to a
saloon known as the Criterion, on Larimer street,
where, with demonstrations Of violence, they
threatened his life.
At this juncture, Charley Harrison appeared and
interceded for Byers, aiding him to make good his
escape through back door, when he returned to
the Nei0s Office. Soon after man, named George
Steel, rode by the Ne,os building, and fired twice at
it with revolver, both shots passing into the
building but fortunately injuring none of the in
mates. One shetland some say more-was fired at
Steel in return, and ball passed into his back and
out again, shateTiug his left shoulder blade Steel
put spurs to his horse, and rode rapidly across to
Ferry street, down which he dashed and was soon
seen coming up Cherry Creek, at full speed.
Hardly had the smoke of his revolver died away
when at least half dozen armed men on horseback
were in close pursuit large crowd on foot fol-
lowed, crying "Shoot him, shoot him-he has killed
Byers-kill himp' As the assassin reached Blake
street, he was overtaken by Thomas Pollock, cti-
zen in pursuit. just above street; when the latter
| presented double barrelled gun loaded with buck
shot at Steel, who at the same time raised re-
a9ver; but Pollock was too gnck for stee
| from his horse and was taken. Steel was mmedi-
ately removed to the City Hospital, and his wounds
were examined by Drs. Hamilton and Cass, when it
| was found that he wounded in the back as
above described; and that shot had passed into
his right eye, another into his temple, and several
others in close proximity, number lodging in his
oraln Although breathing, no hopes could be
entertained of his recovery. Thus he fell victim
| to his own rash act.
Several others accused of completely with
| Steel in the attempted assassination Carl Wood
who was on horseback iourishing gun, was pur-
sued, but not taken until sometime afterwards; re-
turning to his residence in the city, he was captured
| and is now in custody, awaiting his trial. at nine
O'Clock this morning. John Rocker, who is also ac-
cused OF belng concerned in the matter, is under
| arrest. PARTIES are now out in search of man
| named Enas, who is likewise implicated.
| The next morning a court was formed by the
people by selecting some of the most prominent
citizens to act as judge and jury. The trial lasted
two days and the case was given to .he jury WIN
could not agree. Both prisoners discharged
and escorted out of the town. and ordered never to
enter it again.
nr, IaeE oh tnir
o'clock, the estimable lady of the Postmaster en-
| eral, who has been for long time in precarous
state of health, breathed her last, surrounded by a
large circle of relatives and friends Although this
sad event was not altogether unlocked for, as for
| some time past she has been observed to be
rapidly declining, yet, so highly esteemed she
by all who knew her that it was with the profound
| est regret the announcement of her decease was
received. Many well recollect her as the accom-
plished Miss Wickliffe, than whom there was none
at that day possessing qualities which would be
more likely to recommend them to the respect and
| admiration of all whom they might become ac-
quainted than the deceased. On the morning OF
yesterday, in the presence of her venerable parents
and others, the Sacrement of the Lords Supper
was administered by the Rev. DR.. Tustin, of the
| Presbyterian church, of which she was an exem-
plary member Deceased was about thirty-eight
| years of age.
Her remains will be conveyed to her late home
in Kentucky, in the 800 train this afternoon, where
| the funeral obsequies will be observed
As token of respect to the deceased, the General
Post-ofiice Department was closed at an early hour
this morning, and will so remain throughout the
day.-Wdsh. Star, of Wednesday.
STREAMS IN PASTURE LANDs.-We take the follow
ing from one of our agricultural exchanges:
Those who so fortunate as to have small
streams running through their places, should fix
the precise position of their pasture fields upon botl
sides of the stream; because the irreguarity of the
banks will not admit of very profitable cultivation
and if sodded with bluegrass will improve every
year. Trees should be'left standing for shading the
cattle in summer, and in degree for protection
from the wind in winter. A field laid out in this
manner is convenient that scarcely any but those
who have tried the experiment aware of its ad
vantages. Streams of this kind almost invalu
able, as they supply water constantly for the stock
which is much better than watering them regu
larly, or irregularly, as it may happen; in which
cases their thirst may sometimes become so grea
that they will drink more than is beneficial and will
distend their stomachs to an extent which is nuri
ous 1t is better always for stock to be allowed
drink when their inclination prompts, and to hav,
water always before them, they would then drinl
no more than they really need.
The report published by us yesterday of terri
BILE Indian fight near Fort Riley, in which it i
alleged 300 Pottowattomies and Delawares wer
killed, is not credited at the Indian Bureau.