The New York herald., 1870-04-28

ing the day ne was Instrumental IN relieving the
wounded and having the dead bodies removed mucn
sooner than otherwise would have been the else
With great promputude the Governor commanded
the Capitol building 10 be closed and prevented the
crowd rushing upon destruction when 1t was certain
their presence could only embarrass Inc proceed
inga Some OF the mob disputed the way out
the Governor stood upon the steps and singlehandel
barred the way, keeping them back until assistance
arrived. During the day he was constantly on the
scene, giving directions and by his presence s'imu-
a'ing those VINO were working to iuither exerIons
Ia releasing the suffering and dead.
CONDITION OF sOME OF THE WOUNDED.
Among those or the wounded whose condition was
moss doubtful wer, Ex-Governor Wells, Mr.. James
Neeson' Mr., Thomas s. Bocock and William y. Dun
man, agent OF tie Old Dominion S Steamship Com
pany The frs are reporte letter tonight, but Mr.
Durham is not expected toiive
PARTICULARS FROM ONE WHO ESCAPED.
gentleman, who narrowly escaped with his life
describing tie scene, says:--
was seated at OF the tables win the reporters
when the floor caved in aid the cras OF ce ling
moor and limb RS followed. My chair thus half fell
ana ana went Over me le ge but, napplly grasped the
prayed AMI heard clnging companion say. Lord
nave have merey upon me. am gone Y IL was ter
lng or me noor The shseAs Of the mas who
went down IN their death slaughter and
d
my own slight chances OF lie all leariuily pre-
sented in single instant. When l lecovered and
got myself back ON the platform had tainted, and
WAS hurried by somebody nom the fatal apartment
RESOLUTIONS OF THE PRESS CLUB.
Tonight the Press Club adopted resolutions tribu-
tary to the memory OF DIR. Brock, and STINT ar meet
ngs being held IN various parts the city, where
preparations for the burial OF the victims will also he
made.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.
Tonight great meeting OF the Cahoon and Ely
police was held ut which resolutions Of respect
TO the memory OF their deceased brethren were
adopted, and 1t was agreed that both parties should
join in and participate in the funeral ceremonies
All day telegrams were being received from every
portion Of the State ana county. inquiring after the
welfare OF friends and relatives in this city, and
what with the press reports and the incessaut
sages sent and received the operators here were
taxed to their utmost capacity.
Tomorrow business will be suspended, that
every citizen devote himself TO the memory OF
the dead.
It is needless to say TINT decision has been rem
dered In the mayoralty case. is now doubtful
when 1t will dc delivered.
THE STATE CAPITOL TO BE ABANDONED.
Both branches Of the General Assembly he d a ses
sion al the Exchange Hotel, merely meeting and
journing until tomorrow at twelve o'clock to avoid
the Capitol wi now be abandoned AZ public inslI-
tuition 1t was built in 1893 and is now sev-
enty eight years Old.
PARALLEL DISASTER
The burning OF the theatre in 1sI1 when a large
number OF persons including many ladies, perisned
Is the only disaster in the history OF this city that AZ
fords the slightest parallel to the terrible calamity OF
this ong-to aforementioned day.
ANoTHER VICTIM NOT EXPECTED TO LIVE
Mr. W. Chesterman, newspaper correspondent,
one OF the injured, Is not expected to live.
Brief skesche. Of Some Of tho Person. Killed
or Injured.
WASHINGTON, April 81, 1870.
gentleman OF Richmond, now here gives the
following particulars of some Of the persons who
were Killed in the calamity
Patrick Henry Aylett was formerly Confederate
States ict Attorney and since has been one OF
the editors OF the Examiner and Enquirer. He was
the great grandson or Patrick Henry, OF Reyol,l-
tonary tame.
Edwin M. Schohed is the youngest brother Of
Major General Schoneld. He was United States
Army oiicer during the war, and was appointed by
the military commander a. Assessor of the city Of
| Richmond.
julius A. Hobson was an old citizen of Richmond,
and for the past ten years has been City Collector.
Samuel a. Eaton, formerly Of Boston was an old
member OF the Boston press; was some time ago al
tached TO the Hey0td Of that city; once d thea
trica manager; has also been Mayors Clerk since Tie
war.
MIR. Powhattan Roberts is q native of Virginia and
one Of the leating members at the bar
Mr.. j. w. ID. Bland tcoOred), Senator from Prince
Edward c)unty, was man Of much ability and a
leading man among his race. He was before the
Re obstruction Committee In connection with the
reconstruction OF Virginia.
MIR. s. Dugger was republican member of the
House Of Delegates, and was from Brunswick
county.
Among the wounded were II. II. Wells. ex-Gover.
nor, formerly OF Michigan, and was IN command Of
the defences at washington south Of the Potomac.
He was appointed by General SchOneld as Military
Governor OF Virginia. and was defeated at the late
| election by the pre- sent Governor, Mr. Walker.
Mr.. Henry X. ElysOa was one OF the p OprietOrs
OF the Richmond Despatch Ind was elected by the
| City Council under the new Enabling act TO succeed
Mr.. CDahCOn a. Mayor OF Richmond.
MI George ChahoOn, formerly OF PENNSYLVANIA,
was appointed by General schoheld Mayor OF Ricli-
mOnd. The contest for the MayOraty between these
| two gentlemen was the occasion OF the densely
crowded court room.
Maine. was United States District Attorney for Vir-
| gina until July last, AMI since the war was elected
member of the United States Con ercss from the Nor
| folk district, but WIS not admitted to seat. He
| has recently been practising lawyer, and We'll
known at The North as anding public speaker IN
behalf of the republican party during the late Presi
Mr. John H. Meredith was formerly Judge Of the
| Circuit Court ior richmond. He was removed by
| General Sch0fed. He was the leading counsel for
MIR. James Nelson, formerly Of West Virginia, was
u lelnDer OI tD6 COncueIac IcBblbtllTe anu Iate
Assis ant United States Dis rct Attorney, and was
| associate counsel for Ellyson.
Mr.. John Howard Is one Of the leading lawyers Of
Richmond.
MIR. Wniam q. Dunham is agent OF the Old Do
| minion Steamship Company at Richmond, anu q
member OF the City Council.
Mr.. Thomas 8. BOc0ck formerly member of the
United States Congress and opponent Of Mr.. Sher-
man for the Speakership, was Speaker OF the Con-
| iederate Congress- and u now practising law at
Lyuchbprg.
| Colonel q. w. Brent. OF Alexandria. was adjutant
general 10 General Joseph Il. Johnston during the
| war;
Mr. Rush Burgess is Collector OF Internal Revenue
for Richmond.
Mr. n. ID. Chesterman Is connected with the Rich.
mond Enquirer as reporter.
A pIivate telegram IRON Richmond SAYS that the
Court about 10 deliver its opinion in favor of Mr.
Ellyson Que OF the judges dissenting as the door
fell.