The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1871-06-02

A young man named Bunter perpetrated q
most shOckiDg tragedy last Saturday il Rich.
held, Ohio. Hunter had been paying some at
teutlon to a young lady named g Argett, but
alter time the parents Of the gill objected 10
his visits. Becoming satisfied that it would be
impossible for him to marry the daughter, he
shot the father in the head SO that he has died.
killed the mother Gu the spot with second
shot and very severely wounded brother.
The girl escaped by jumping from second
story window.
Collector Latham Of Huntsville, Ala, writes
that IN the mountain districts there is is large
amount OF internal revenue due, that bis depu i.
ties are unable to collect except at the cost of
personal security and have resigned. He asks
power to sell property of the delinquents
otherwise than by law. Commissioners Pleas.
anton refuses TO grant such power as it would
cOEcede that the laws of the United States
cannot be enforced. He intends to cole ct the
revenue the same in Alabama as in Massacbu-
seits and directs the collector to appoint new
deputies and it they are resisted, troops will be
fur shed.
Gen. Clnseret, who was shot by tie Yer
sailles authorities as a leader OF the Paris Com
mane, served 10 our army during the earlier
part OF the war under Gen. Fremont when he
established q reputation for dashing, bravery
and efficient services in a subordinate position
de was soldier of fortune, and aeitatOr by
profession and while leader Of the Commune
showed himself a bold leader and fine organ
izer.
George Hathaway, treasurer Of the Rutland
Marc Works and citizen of Rutllnd VT
committed suicide at the Grand Central Hotel
IN New York, on Wednesday. He was found
dead about O'Clock in the afternoon, and from
the appearance of the body it was evident be
filled the bath tub full of water and placing
nozzle OF the pistol under the water to deaden
the sound. Among his papers were insurance
policies on his life amounting to 81. 900.
The special committee of the Union Repub-
lican General Oommitiee have issued a mani
festO to the Republicans OF New York in oppo-
sitiOn to the Schultz and OrtOn scheme of re.
organization, which they term q factional
movement, and advise the Republicans not to
take part or lot in it, adding that the regular
organization, with Horace Greeley at its head,
will not disband at the cOMmaodlOf any usurp-
ing State committee Or other Unauthorized
party.
Joseph Lerritz, eeaman of the British steam
tug Princess Louisa, wrecked in the Straits OF
Magellan, has arrived at San Francisco in
sailing vessel. He reports all the rest of the
crew killed or made prisoners.
Ten of the visitors to the Military Academy
appointed by the President, and ninety eight
recently appointed candidates, have arrived at
West Point. Forty have been examined
by surgeons and but six rejected.
President Grant and family will spend next
WEEK dC w est IOlDC ana return to witness the
graduating exercises in July.
The hearing in the matter of the Erie stocks
claimed by Heath and others has been post.
poned Until Thursday next.
The Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Co.
declare dividend Of per cent, free of gov.
eminent tax.
John M. Murphy, formerly State Senator
and chief engineer Of the Tehuautepec expedi-
ton, died at Harlem Thursday morning, aged
Patrick Cunningham was sentenced yester-
day to twenty years imprisonment 10 New
Jersey State Prison for murder in the second
degree.
Barnard Devine and wife, 40 East 18th
street, New York, quarrellad Wednesday after.
noon, and Barnard received blow on the
head from large dinner plate, from the effects
OF which be died in a few hours. The murder
ess has been arrested.
British Columbia parers are greatly excited
over the prospect OF the loss of the island of
San Juan, going 80 far as to advise the British
governmen to seize it and hold it by force,