Daily Ohio statesman. [volume] (Columbus, Ohio) 1855-1870, 1868-04-09
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Murder of Thomas D,Arcy NIcGee--
Great Excitement-Furthe Fenian
Raids APprehended

Murder of Thomas DsArcy McGee-
Great Excitement-Furthe Fenian
Raids Apprehended.
NEW Y DIRK. April Sam Ottawa special,
midnight, says: The assassination or
| Hon. Thomas darcy McGee has thrown
this city into the greatest gloom. No clue
has been got of the assassin. The flags are
| half-masted and the event is freely discuss
ed in all quarters of the city. Parliament,
1t is believed, will pass resolutions to-mor-
row, denouncing the murderer or murder
ers and proffering sympathy to the de-
ceased's widow. All day long the Parlia-
ment House has been thronged with people
eager to get information in regard to the
crime.
To-day Hon. Messrs. Gait, Mr.. Speaker
Cockbourn, Hon. Mr. Doran, and other
members of the Government, colleagues of
the deceased, paid a visit to the bereaved
| widow, who is almost insane with grief,
and sought to console her in her terrible
aff1iction.
The different volunteer corps met to-
night and great excitement prevailed, as it
was believed by Some that another Fenian
raid was about to commence. -,..r !
On Saturday evening Mr.. McGee was
| present at the dinner given by Mr. Cock
burn, the Speaker of Parliament, and it was
noticed that hewas somewhat gloomy and
reserved; his usual flow OF liveliness and
gaiety lacking, as though lie had a sad
premonition OF the terrible fate to befall
him. 1s-s4 8 bas r. s.f- -ae-s.
The murder has created an intense feel
ing against Fenianism, although it is not
| known whether he was assassinated by the
1rishmen or not. The Orangemen are ju-
bilant, and threaten vengeance against the
Irish residents. At a meeting of the st.
George Society tonight, great excitement
was manifested by the members, and it was
resolved to attend the funeral of Mr.. Nc
Gee, which promises to be most imposing
demonstration.
The assassin must have been within a
few feet of his victim when the pistol was
discharged, as his brains were scattered in
a fearful manner all over the sidewalk, and
his blood had also besmattered the man
ties of his residence. tzsr-r ss- o.. -.pg...
The Worlds Montreal special says: The
fe, ling is most universal that the assassin
alton of Mr.. McGee must be charged upon
Fenian emissaries from the United States.
who are supposed to be the precursors OF
another gigantic raid upon the Ganadas.
T. There is great feeling of uncertainty
existing. No one knows whose turn it will
be next. The murder is the subject of con-
Versation everywhere, and many alterca-
supporters and those of the Irish population
lopposed to Mr.. McGee's course. '- '.'s
New YORK, April S.-A Montreal special
says McGee's murder has created intense
excitement. Prominent loyal Irish citi-
zens are very uneasy, as plan of general
assassination, in which those concerned in
Fenian prosecutions are included, is re-
ported. The American consulate flag was
lowered. The Consul officially reported
the matter at length to the United States
Government. The body will be met to-
morrow by citizens enmasse. The funeral
will take place Friday. The body will lie
in state on Thursday. A grand tunernl cal
is being built. The funeral will be great
popular demonstration-siXty thousand are
expected to be present. The police are OF
the alert and all outlets to the State are
closed. The loyal proclamation is placard
ed everywhere. Fenian lodges here ar,
very quiet.