The New York herald., 1871-06-18
THE REMAINS AT DAYTON.
Last Political ttterancs Of tbs Author Of the
Ntw Departure.
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TELraaAAs TO TIE NEW YORK HERALD.
DAYTON, June II, 1871.
At quarter TO nine O'Clock last evening Hon.
@. L. vallandigham accidentally shot himself He
was absent at Lebanon defending one McGenan,
charged with the murder Of Meyers, at Hamilton,
some weeks ago. Governor McBurney, his associate
counsel, had expressed doubt as to the possibility
OF Meyers having shot himself in the way described
by Mr.. vallandigham, when the latter remarked,
81 will show you in half second"
THE FATAL SHOT.
He picked up the revolver, and putting 1t in his
right hand pocket drew 1t out far enough only to
keep the muzze touching his body, ana snapped
he hammer. The weapon exploded and sent its
deadly missile into the abdomen, at point almost
corresponding with that in which Meyers was shot.
ASSISTANCE SUMMONED.
Mr.. yallandgham Immediately exclaimed that he
had taken up the wrong pistol. The flash and re.
port were alarm enoughio FOR Mr.. McBurney, who i'm
mediately summoned assistance ana despatched
messengers for physicians
PROBING THE WOUND.
Drs L. 8 Scovllle ana Isaac l.. Drake soon
arrived ana proceeded to probe the wound. Mr..
vallandlgham cooly assisted in the operation and
watched 1t with eager eyes.
TERRIBLE MISTAKE.
Two revolvers were on the table, one loaded and
che other unloaded Unfortunately, Mr.. vallandig-
ham sezed the former, and, in his eagerness to I'M
press his idea upon the mind OF his friend, cooked
and discharged the weapon. Mr.. vallandigham
shot himself with his own pistol, an improved Smith
l. wesson, Of tnlrty-two calibre.
AID FROM DAYTON.
MIR. valandigham Immediately telegraphed to
his physician. DR.. Reeves. in this city, urging him
TO come at once, fearing, he said, that he was
fatally injured. DR.. Reeves, IN company with
Mr.. vallandigham's son, instantly proceeded
to Lebanon, reaching there at midnight
The wounded man was glad to see his friend
and physician pressed his hand and asked for some.
thing to relieve the pain In his body
THE LAST EXAMINATION.
brief consultation was held between the physi.
clans in an adjoining room, after which DR.. Reeves
had the patient turned over and examined the
wound.
PREPARING HIM FOR DEATH.
The bed was saturated with blood and the dying
man groaned with pain. Dr.. Reeve desired all
present TO leave the and closed the door for
private conference with his patient. In few
moments he reapp0ared and called Charley TO his
fathers silo.
FATHER AND SON.
character. There were several spectators, and
every one shed tears. Mr. yallandgham patted
Charley aGeclionately on the head AID said, 'Niy
son, my son." His voice was husky but distinct
in It's utterance
WATCHING THROUGH TIE NIGHT.
few words more from the fathers lips and the
son was desired by Dr.. Reeve to so to bed, as he
himself would remain with Mr. Williamson, OF
Loveland whom Mr.. valiand,gham had tclegraphed
60, and now requested to remain Mr. McBurney,
Judge Haynes, Mr. symmes and other friends
retired, and the sad vigil was taken up by the
medical gentlemen.
ALL HOPES ABANDONED.
Throughout the night tie symptoms grew rapidly
doned. At eight O'Clock this morning Judge Nc
Henry telegraphed that Mr.. vallandigham was still
alive, but sinking rapidly, and when asked If he
was suffering replied by noddng his head he was
conscious all the time.
THE DEATH ANNOUNCED.
subsequent despatch from the Judge announced
that Mr.. valandigham died at fifteen minutes be-
fore ten, ana that he would bring his remains i'm.
mediatey TO this city.
ARRIVAL OF THE REMAINS.
At six O'Clock this evening MIR. vallandigham's
remains reached Daj ton and were escorted TO his
residence by host personal friends In Carriages
and a committee OF Masons from St. johns Lodge.
A Asevcre rain storm unfortunately interrupted the
carrying out OF the original programme contem-
plated for the reception OF the remains.
CONSCIOUS TO THE LAST.
Mr.. vallandgham was conscious TO the last and
only o few minutes before his death remarked that
lie felt but little pain. Even when he was shot he
did not fall out OF his tracks, but tore open
his clothes and showed Governor McBurnoy tac
wound. lie was conscious from The 1rst OF all tho