Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1868-04-18
NEWS AND MISCELLANY.
A TERRIBLE GAME IN CANADA.
Assassination OF Hon. Thomas Darcy
McGes. Member OF the Canadian Par
Ifament-Be is shot Through the
Head and INSTANTLY Killed.

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McGes, Member OF the Canadian Par
Ifament-Be is shot Through the
Head and INSTANTLY Killed.
OrrAwA, April 7.-At half past two
this morning, Darcy McGee was shot
dead by some unknown assassin who
entered the house where he lodged, on
Sparks street. The ball passed through
his head aud lodged in the door which
he opened. Tie son of the landlady
came mp soon after, and found the
body on the pavement. He saw no
person in the neighborhood and heard
no footsteps. The night was clear and
bright, and the assassin must have
been behind the fence or in vacant
lot opposite, or else he made very
hasty retreat.
New York. April IAN Ottawa
special says that the excitement is
increasing. A private meeting of min
listers was held in connection with the
leading members OF both houses. Lit
is intimated that facts have been pre-
sented them showing the existence of a
secret society of desperadoes, sworn to
summarily put out of the way all lead
ers of Parliament broadly anti-Fenian
in sentiment. Information is also In
the possession of the members, that a
grand Fenian outbreak throughout the
Dominion is imminent. la this It Is
stated that, In addition to the Fenians,
will be engaged the forces of the many
Canadians who are dissatisfied with the
government on general grounds. Ii
has been ascertained by the authorities
that the murderer OF MCGEE is New
York Fenian, who is said to have been
detailed by a secret society for the pur-
pose, the duty having been decided by
drawing lots.
1t is rumored that French revolu-
tionary society, In the lower province,
is acting in concert with the Fenians.
Threats of retaliation upon all known
Fenians are openly made by members
of the British party, and 1t Is feared
| that other assassinations will follow.
The Government of Canada offer
So, 600, the Government of Ontario and
Quebec, S., 900, and the Mayor of OF
| tawa 81 600 regard for the apprehen-
sion OF the guilty parties. The authori-
ties at all points have been directed to
use their best diligence IN hunting up
the murderer, and to arrest all sus-
lpicious persons. Business is almost
entirely suspended, and flags are flying
at half mast. Preparations are making
TO remove his body to Montreal to-
morrow. all the members of the Cabi-
net are taking great interest III the
matter. Great crowds are In the
streets, and the expressions of sym
pathy with the deceased are loud and
frequent.
In the House last night, couple of
hours before the assassination, Mr..
MCGEE delivered an able speech on the
situation of Nova Scotia. 1t is said to
have been the most eloquent of his
whole life. The House of Commons
met at o'clock to-day. On the open
ing of the doors SIR John A. Mcdonald
arose, aud on moving adjournment for
Easter recf SIS. alluded to the recent
dreadful ass ,ination, by which men,
her of this House had been cut down in
the zenith of his reputation. Sir john
A. McDOnaid's voice was scarcely aud
ible from emotion as he warmly eulo-
gized the deceased, and spoke of the
legacy left by him TO his country in his
widow and family.
Mckenzie followed in a very eloquent
address. IN which he paid nigh trib-
ute to the deceased. Hon. Mr.. Car
tier also paid hearty and eloquent
tribute to the deceased statesman. A
number of other members addressed
the house in the same strain. An adj
journment then took place at o'clock
until Thursday next. The galleries
were densely thronged, and members
and spectators were frequently affected
to tears.
NEW YORK, April 8.-The Worlds
Ottawa special says the assassination of
Hon. Thomas Darcy MCGEE has
thrown the city in great gloom. No
clue TO the murderer has been found.
The flags are at half mast and the event
is freely discussed in all quarters of the
city. Parliament it is believed will
pass resolutions tomorrow, denounc-
ing the murderer or murderers, and
proffering sympathy to the bereaved
widow.
All day long the Parliament House
has has been thronged with people Gag
er to obtain information In regard to
the crime.
To-day the Hon Messrs. Gait, Cock
burn, Doran, and other members of
the Government. and colleagues of the |
deceased, paid visit to the bereaved |
widow, who is almost insane with
grief, and sought to console her in her
terrible affection.
The different volunteer corps met to-
night and great excitement prevailed,
as 1t was believed by some that another
Fenian raid was about TO commence.
On Saturday evening, Mr.. MCGEE was
present at the dinner given by Mr..
Cockburn the Speaker of the Parlia-
ment, and it was noticed that he was
somewhat gloomy, aud reserved his
usual flow of liveliuess and gaiety,
looking as If he had sad premonition
OF the terrible fate about to befall him.
The murder has created an intense
feeling against Fenianism, although it
is not known whether he was assassi-
mated by the Irishmen or not. The
Orangemen are jubilant and threaten
vengeance against the Irish residents.
At a meeting of the St. Georges SOci
ETY. tonight great excitement was
manifested by the members, and it was
resolved to attend the funeral OF Mr.
MCGEE, which promises to be a most
imposing demonstration.
The assassin must have been within
a few feet of bis victim when the pistol
was discharged, as his brains We're scat
tered in fearful manner all over the
sidewalk and his blood had also be-
spattered the lintels of the door of
his residence
The Worlds Montreal special says
the feeling is almost universal that the
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