The New York herald., 1871-06-18

danger. and probably even expected fatal results
from the wound, yet he exhibited no signs OF ALARM
FRIENDS WITH HIM.
There are few or no particulars to add as to the
death scene. More friends were with him than
could gain admittance to his bedside. Hundreds of
others, they heard of It, were fastening to offer
assistance and consolation.
HIS ABSENT WIFE.
Unfortunately, the saddest feature of all was that
his devoted wife was absent OF the funeral Of her
brother, in Maryland, little dreaming at the time.
perhaps, that she would be summoned from that
funeral TO the funeral Of nearer and dearer one.
Mr.. vallandigham's only child Charles, was the only
relation with him when he died.
SAD RETURN.
Mrs. vallandigham was apprised Of the dreadful
mishap which had befallen her husband, and Is now
route to this city, where she will arrive to-mor-
row evening.
THE FUNERAL DAY UNDECIDED.
1t has not yet been decided when the funeral will
take place. but the intense feeling OF sorrow which
pervades this community is q sufficient indication
that he Will be escorted to his last resting place by
the largest concourse OF people ever assembled upon
similar occasion.
WAS THERE FOUL PLAY2
remarkable statement appears In the Evening
Herald OF this city tonight, but since Its publication
the presumption OF foul play is thoroughly dispelled
There Is no question but that he accidentally snot
himself in fact he SO admitted in his telegram to his
physician, who remained with him until death.
A SINGULAR STATEMENT.
The following is the statement above alluded to:-
There is a mystery connected with the manner of
the accident which is here commented on because
unexplained 1t seems that on the previous even.
Ing Mr.. Vallandigham had been using an unloaded
pistol In experimenting and that he had told Gov
ernor McBurney after the accident that he had
picked up the wrong pistol, that the other one
was unloaded Governor McBurneY examined
he other pistol and found that It was
also loaded. How came that pistol also to be
oadeda Was MIR. vallandigham mised by wicked
design or an accident the result of carelessnes9
These are questions which are asked, but not
answered. There may be, and doubtless is, nothing
in them bur the speculatlons, but that Mr.. vallan
digbam thought that at least one Of the weapons
his or that OF some other person
PROBABLE DAY OF BURIAL.
Mrs. yallandigham will arrive here tomorrow
night at ten O'Clock by special tram from Cumber
berland, Nd and In all PROBABILITY the funeral win
take place Oh Tuesday.
LAST LOOK.
The vaandigham residence is beseged
with friends, anxious to take q last look,
and eager to offer their heartfelt sympathIes
HIS CLIENT AT HIS BEDSIDE.
The alleged murderer. MCGOWAN, whom valan-
digham was defending, was brought by officers 10
bis room. and then followed scene Of the most
frantic description. MCGOWAN sobbed like a child,
and repeated several times the exclamation, "He
died for me-" His eyes were bedimmed with tears
as he gazcd for the last time on the man who lost
his life III attempting to save one In jeopardy.
RELIGIOUS.
Mr. vallandigham was a member OF the Presby-
terian church OF Dr. Thomas until after the
war broke out, when he was driven
from it by the intolerance and proscrp.
ton OF his opinions exhibited by the congregation
Recently he has attended the Episcopal church,
and has been faithful member. The funeral ser.
mon will be preached by Rev. E. P. Wright, OF the
Episcopal Church.
Effect Of tae News Upon Mrs. vaiIandiga an M.
CUMBERLAND, Nd, June II, 1871
Mrs. c. L. vallandi2ham came here to-day to at
tend the funeral OF her deceased brother Hon.
John v. L. MacMahon, and, upon hearing this
morning OF the accident to and death Of her hus
band, she became completely distracted. She is to
be taken to Dayton tonight.
The Murder Case mt Lebauou-Aijou ourament
OF the Court.
CINCINNATI, June II, 1871.
In the case Of Mcclellan for MURDER In which Mr..
Vallandigham was engaged Mr.. FOllett made his
argument for the State yesterday, and was to have
been followed this morning by Mr.. Milikep, and 1T
was expected that Mr. vallandigham would com.
mence his argument this evening or Monday morn
ing. Judge Pope, before whom the trial was pro-
ceedlng, adjourned the court this morning until
Monday
The News in Washing Ston-A Profound Impress
sion Made.
WASHINGTON, June IL. 1871.
The painful tidlngs which reached here 10 day
concerning the death OF G. l.. yallandgham
created profound impression People OF all shades
of political complexion united In expressing their
regret at his untimely death. The liberal
democrats especially, in view OF vallandighams
recent prominence In his party by reason
OF his ''Iew departure" resolutions sim
cerely regret his loss both from per-
sonal and political considerations. Prominent
Onloans here contemplate calling meeting next
Monday to pass resolutions eulogstlc Of the de-
ceased and expressing their deep sorrow at his
demise
LIFE OF Mr.. VALLANDIGHAM.
To write that the community was startled on yes.
terday morning when the HERALD announced that
Mr.. vaandigham had accidentally shot himself
and that the wound would prove fatal would but
family describe the surprise OF all persons who read
the news. As the author OF the s'new departure"