The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-08-19
NEW YORK.
A Fatal ARRAY.

that Jerry Mahony, aged forty, was
lying in a critical condition at his res
idence, los First avenue, from the ef-
fects OF violence received on the 18th
instant at the hands OF Pat Butler, dur
ing fracas at the corner Of Fifty-ninth
street and First avenue. The coroner
proceeded to his residence, but Mahony
was insensible, and it was feared that
he could not survive many hours. 1t
was ascertained that Mahony, Butler
and number Of others were drinking
together on the ight Of the 18th, wheL
quarrel arose between Butler and
Mahony. A fight ensued, and Butler
knocked Mahony down and kicked him
and stamped upon him in most brutal
manner, causing internal injuries. But
ler escaped Immediately after the fracas
and is still at large. After the depart
ure of the coroner Mahony grew rapid
ly worse, ard expired about four o'clock
Yesterday afternoon. The coroner was
notified, but postponed holding an in
quest to give the police an opportunity
to capture Butler.
The Steamer Hornet.
Advices from Port-au-Prince state
that the steamer Hornet, now at that
port, is nearly ready for sea. Her steam
boilers have been repaired, but the YES
sci is so closely watched by Spanish war
vessels on those waters that she is un-
able to leave there. Capt. Walstman,
of the Hornet, states that he intends,
however, to move her out at the first
opportunity, and run the risk of using
her boilers without being tested. The
wife Of Capt. Waltsman, who was a
passenger on the steamer to Portau.
Prince, arrived safely at that port. She
was among those saved from that ves-
sci, but not until after great exposure.
The Hornet expects to leave for New
York about the end Of this month or
early in September.
The Escaped COnvIcts from Sing
S1nk.
A dispatch received here at late
hour last night from Sing Sing, says
that the tug boat on which the twelve
convicts escaped had been captured,
she having run on a sand bar, but the
convicts, who had taken to the boats,
had fled to the mountains. The pur'
suit is still kept up with the hope of
capturing them. This morning dis
patch was received at the prison in
Sing Sing stating that two men had
been captured at Englewood, New Jer-
sey, supposed to belong to the gang
which escaped. A keeper was sent to
identify them if possible. About dark
last night musket firing was heard in
in the direction of Rockland, on the
west shore. 1t is thought that an en-,
courier had taken place between the
convicts and the pursuing guard.
Robert Lincoln and Family.
Mr.. Robert Lincoln, of Chicago, the
only surviving son of the late President
Lincoln, and family, have been residing
in this city several days. They occupy
apartments at the Astor House.
The WestneId Victims.
There are now sixteen Of the wounded
by the Westfeld disaster remaining at
Bellevue Hospital. Four Of these are
in the pavilion. They are Christophe er
and Daniel Hogan, Hannah Hallowell,
and Emily Greenhurst The brothers
Hogan are gradually recovering, al
though horribly scaldel about the face
body and hands. They are attended by
their mother, who has not been from
their bedside since they were received
in the hospital. Mrs. Greenhurst' S
strong constitution still sustains life.
Her hair has been completely cut from
her head. From the scalp down she is
mass of scabs. Her legs and feet
have become utterly purified. She
forgets her pain in the desire to see her
husband, whom she supposes to be still
living. Mr.. Greenhnrst died in the
hospital last week. Mrs. Hallowell is
almost convalescent. The others are
doing well.
Loss OF the steamer Henry Chaun'
cey Denied.
The announcement that the Pacific
Mail steamship Henry Chauncey was
burned to the waters edge off Cape
Henry is pronounced a heartless hoax
by the officers of the company. The
announcement of the disaster, pur'
ported to have been received by Jesse
II. Walker, Vice President Of the Sun
Marine Insurance company, is pro-
nounced by that gentleman to be a for,
gery, and states that he never received
such a letter. The company has offered
a reward FOR the detection OF the person
furnishing the false news.
The Fenfans.
After protracted session of the Fe'
niau Brotherhood, which lasted until 4
o'clock this morning, the members
agreed 70 join with the Irish Confedera-
ton, of which O'Donovan Rosa is
Head Centre. The two organizations
met, and agreed to have their future
movements for the liberation of Ireland
governed by an executive committee ol
seven members. The Brotherhood and
Confederation are each to select three
members and these to select another
member. Each party retains its name
but they will be united in their object.
Arre.ted on Suspicion Of Aiding In
the Escape Of the COnSicts.
Capt. Washburne, of the Ninth pre-