New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1868-04-10
THE ASSASSINATION or DARCY MGEE.

THE CORONER'S INQUEST-TIIREE PERSONS UNDER
ARREST IN OTTAWA.
OTTAWA, April 0.-The COroner's Jury re-
turned verdict late last night that the Hon. Darcy Nc
Gee "came 10 his death by gunshot wound inflicted
10y some person persons unknown" Information has
been lodged against whelan charging that he committed
the murder WIN. Mitchell. John Doyle and Ralph Stat
terry of Philadelphia TO be tried as accOmplces
JAMES wHALEN BEFORE A POLICE MAGISTRATE.
OTTAWA, April 9-AFTERNoON. James VIVA
len taken, for examination charge Of murder,
before Police Magistrate OGara this morning. The pris
oner appeared fatued and depressed but when in
the dock assumed an air OF apparent Indifference. Hr
OReily Kingston appeared for the Crown The pris
oner was not defended. Sergeant John Wade
having been sworn. said that he knew the pris
oner in Quebec In 1865 aud 1866 he was ar
rested there Fenan and for tampering
with soldiers while in Quebec he passed under the name
Of James Sullivan. William Graham, doorkeeper Of the
House of Commons testified that ho admitted the pris
oner to the gallery Of the House four differ
ent times the night OF the murder; he
gave witness admission ticket each time;
prisoner was uuaccompanied by any one. and
apneared uneasy and excited Witness left the house be-
fore time. Detective Officer QNe TESTIFIED that he ar:
rested the prisoner found In his possession revolver OF
Smith NELSON'S pattern six charges in the cham
beers TAKEN five appeared to have been there some
time; one barrel had retenty been creased the inside
and muzzlo showed indications OF burned powder. as II
the revolver had been recently discharged he compared
the bullet produced in Court with those found In the
prisoners tin box, and with those IN the revolver; 1t
exactly corresponds with those in the eXpcnder OF the
revolver Among the articles found the prisoner
a little black covered book, which the Queens Counsel
considered Of Importance and declined opening in court
but would reserve for examination other
sion The prisoner exhibited considerable nervousness
during Mr. O'Neil's examination Mrs. Tr0tter. having
been sworn, remembered the prisoner having twice
visited her house. On the last occasion his behavior was
unbecoming and suspicious, and she ordered him out
Of the house. Several other witnesses were examined
whose testimony is un.mportant.
Mr. OReily asked behalf OF the prosecution that
the prisoner romanded eight days as from ms knowl
edge OF the 10 conceived delay 10 be Important
The prisoner had no objection and the Court granted the
delay The prisoner then remanded until the 10th.
THAT NITRO-GLYCERINE AGAIN.
OTTAWA, April 9-EvENING.-Some persons
believe that the large quantities Of nitrogycerne
Gently obtained in NewYork forged orders was des.
tined for Use In this city part the plot which resulted
in the death OF Mr.. MCGEE.
ACTION OF THE MONTREAL CITY COUNCIL.
MONTREAL, April at a meeting of the
City Council this afternoon II unanimously resolved
that the funeral expenses OF the Hon. Mr.. MCGEE be
borne by the city An appropriation of 5000 was imme-
datey voted II also resolved that the Mayor DO
authorized To offer reward OF 5000 for the arrest Of the
murderers
ARREST OF wHALES'S wIFE-FLGGHT or A
fENIAN. -. 4 t....F
MONTREAL. April 9-EyENING. - Whalen's
wife wa arrested ght at the residence Of Alexander
Street The foreman Of large manufacturing establish
ment here disappeared Saturday night He was OF
well known Fenisn proclivitics and - suspected
ISDIGSLTION MEETINGS IN MONTREAL
At a meeting OF the st. Patrick's Society, Mr. Devln
denounced tho assassination In strong terms keson-
tons were passed expressing sorrow and Indignation NJ
the crime, and heartfelt sympathy with the widow.
Other National societies passed similar resolutions.
AZ IMPOSING FUNERAL ANTICIPATED.
The funeral is announced for o'clock ON Monday
morning, and will be the most imposing AUGMENTATION
ever witnessed In Montreal.