The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1871-05-16
NEW YORK.
A Dastardly Assault.

New YORK, May ia case almost
similar to, and having almost the same
tragic ending as the Putnam-Foster case
took place last night. John Durand, oI
Park Place was closing his liquor store
about 9 o'clock, when lady, frightened
and terribly excited rushed up and i'm
plored him to save and protect her from
man who pursued her. The ruftiau
came up and demanded Of Durand if he
knew the lady; without waiting for q
reply he Immediately struck him q
frightful blow with a concealed instru'
ment, telling him to the ground
The screams of the lady brought Mr.
Durand's brother to the scene, who i'm
mediately gave chase. He was soon
joined by policeman and the prisoner
was captured after sharp chase. he
proved to belong to a gang of roughs
who assemble nightly in Park Place
and who have been frequently com
planned of as insulting and annoying
ladies. The lady states that he follow,
ed and alarmed her with threats and
insults. Mr.. Durand lies in critical
condition, but may recover.
The Vote on the Treaty.
A Washington special correspondent
of the Tribune telegraphs that the COM
mittee on Foreign Relations have COM
pleted the consideration of the treaty,
but as the members have not yet voted
it is impossible to say whether favor
able report will be announced or not.
The vote will be taken in the morning,
before the meeting of the Senate, and 1t
will be in favor of reporting the treaty
without amendment. Many Of the
Senators are preparing speeches.
Among these are Senators Morton,
Sumner, Thurman and Casserly.
Bridge Opened for Travel.
Passenger trains commenced running
over the suspension bridge Of the Mag
ra Falls Branch OF the Erie railway to-
day.
81. .Crispins-Parade and Picnic.
The Crispins of this city held an i'm,
posing parade to-day, and proceeded to
Jones Wood to enjoy picnic. The
Daily Star office was saluted by the pro-
cession while passing. Among the par.
ticipants were many lady delegates OF
the Daughters of st. Crispin, the only
National Trades Union Of women in the
United States, which just closed its an
nual session here to-day.
General Protestant Conference.
The Executive committee of the
Evangelical Alliance has resolved to
convene the General Protestant Confer
ence, postponed last year on account OF
the war in Europe, in the spring or fall
Of 1873 in this city. The committee
appointed by the Alliance to intervene
in behalf of religious liberty in Russia
and Sweden will meet in London June
18th, and in Belgium July 4th.
Distinguished Visitor Expested.
Don Pedro, Emperor Of Brazil, &C.
companled by the Empress Theresa, is
expected to visit this city late in Sep,
tember with the intention of making an
extended tour through the United
States.
The FOster-Putnam Murder Trial.
The trial of William Foster for the
murder of Mr.. Putnam, was commenced
in the Court Of Oyer and Terminer
to-day. The court room was crowded
to suffocaton. A panel of over 6OC
jurors were present Willard Aborthett
was assigned by the court to assis
Judge Stuart in the defense Of the pris
oner. Only two jurors were found eli
gible so far.
Arrested for Smuggling.
WILDER D. Case, a custom house off
Ger, was arrested today, charged witt
aiding the smuggling of large quantities
Of cigarettes from Havana.
Defau1ter Decamped.
The private secretary Of Collector
Murphy decamped with bonds to tht
amount Of $1,000, to-day.
The following is special to the New
York Times from Washington: Tht
committee Of investigation did not hold
a meeting yesterday, and it is not We
known when il has decided to meet Oh
whether any witnesses have been called
There is no reason to suppose the in
vestigation will succeed any better than
similar inquiries heretofore. The only
effect Of any consequence which coulC
follow a thorough and vigorous investi
CATION would be the discontinuance OF
the secret sessions, for it must be dis
covered that it is absolutely impossible
for the Senate to have the monopoly O
news which the people desire to know
and in the publication ofwhich they SCI
no harm.
Blood.Claflin Case Compromised.
The case of Col. Blood, accused O
attempting to take the life Of Mr.. Claf
lin, was called in Court to-day, but non,
of the parties appeared and it is sup
posed that the case has been compro
missed.
A COWARDLY MURDER.
A Man Murdered while Drunk.
UNIoNrowN, Pa, May l5.-On las