The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-06-04

Headquarters Here preliminary examination was
held and surgeon called 1t was discovered that
in the neighborhood OF the LEFT, carrying . large
portion OF the brain with 1t: From the ap.
paced the w0 'Ss as sG
proximity thereto There were no signs Of life
remaining when the body was examined. Ten min
utes not having elapsed since the occurrence ana
their being no distortion Of the features muscles
q the Dody, II 10 supposed the man died instantly
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ncuity arose out Of dispute in regard to the chai
longing OF avoe at the election in this city several
DAYS since. Duvant is held as a witness; ne says
Turpin nred the shot. The pistol upon examination
OF the parties was not discovered upon their person.
search IL being made in the street. as It is supposed
the weapon was thrown away after being fired.
There IS great excitement about The police bead-
quarters. strong guard is IN attendance
Washington in Darkness.
Washington tonight within doors at least, is in
darkness. Considerable excitement was caused about
ten O'Clock by the total extingusbment ofthe gas by
re at the gas works which brought the supply OF gas
SO low that over nearly the whole city the lights went
out entirely The sensation created by the sudden
darkness IN the theatres and hotels was intense, as
many believed that the exngulshment Of the gas was
only preliminary 10 general riot
MIR. staabery TO Leave for His Home.
Ex-Attorney General stanbery win leave here TO-
morrow Tor his home in COyiDgton, Ky.
Naval Bulletin.
Rear Admiral H. 7. Teacher, United states Navy
has been placed the retired list he being siXtytwO
years OF age and having been engaged in active SER
vice fOrty-hve years. Admiral Thatcher is now in
command Of the North Pacific squadron, where he
will remain until the expiration OF his cruise.
Commodore Thomas Turner, United States Navy,
has been directed to hold himself in readiness to take
command Of the South Pacific squadron, vice Rear
admiral j. A. Dahlgren, nominated for Chief OF
Bureau OF Ordnance in the Navy Department, In
place OF captain il. A. Wise, resigned Commodore
Turner Is at present residing in Philadelphia.
captain John L. WOrdcn has been granted leave OF
absence Tor siX months on account OF Iii heath Win
permission to leave the United States
Turkish and Mexican Consuls Recognized.
The President has recognized Mr.. G. Oscanyan as
Consul General OF Turkey at New York. and Raymon
s. DiaZ as Consul OF Mexico at New Orleans La.
Movements Of the Chinese Embassy.
The Chinese are observing to-day as period Of
rest No visits are to be made and, in fact, until
they have been presented 10 the President they
intend to remain more less secluded. sun
Tajen is good deal around the hotel admring
the pictures and gazing curiousiy at every object
which he has not heretofore observed AT three
O'Clock they intend to partake Of grand Chinese
dinner, and several artists OF the illustrated papers
are sharpening their pencils 10 make sketches Of the
cookery methods in the kitchen.
Mr.. Burngame has been out all the morning visit
ing his Old friends. On Friday next he, with the
other members Of the embassy, will be presented to
the President at the Executive Mansion by Secretary
Seward.