The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1871-06-27
Death of SYr. VaIlantilgIiam.
Reception Of the News 10y his Wife

LEBANON, June III A. NJ VAL
landigham is still alive but evidently
sinking
CINCINNATI, June 17.-Vallandigham
died at ten o'clock, sinking quietly
away.
Much excitement and great sorrow is
manifested in the city and country at
Vallandigham's death. 1t is the chief
topic in the newspapers, and the corners
are crowded. The body will be taken
to Dayton, and will get there at three
O'Clock this afternoon.
Republicans and Democrats express
sorrow and sympathy for his family, land
accredit him with honesty of purpose,
perseverance and moral courage. His
wife will probably reach Dayton to-
night.
LEBANON, June 17.--Noon.-An i'm
mense crowd from miles around sur.
rounded the hotel all night When his
death was announced a general express
sion of sorrow went out from the entire
assemblage.
DAYTON, June 17.-Mr. Vallandig-
hams body arrived here this evening,
during severe rain storm, which inter-
fered with the intended reception A
dispatch from Cumberland City, Md,
says the sad news reached Mrs. Valan-
digham, o-6ay, and that she is utterly
prostrated, and fears are entertained for
her life.
CINCINNATI, June Is The funeral of
c. L. Vallandigham will take place at
Dayton, Ohio, on Tuesday at l P. NJ.
Decomposition of the body having al
ready commenced, it is thought advisa-
ble not to delay it longer. The mem.
bers of the bar of Dayton have called
meeting for tomorrow to take fitting
notice of their distinguished brothers
death. Delegations from this and also
from many other cities of Ohio will at,
tend the funeral. Special trains viii be
run on the different roads passing
through Dayton, and everything possi-
BILE will be done towards honoring the
remains Of the departed statesman. The
funeral will in all probability be the lar
gest ever witnessed in Ohio The cefe-
monies will be under the auspices of the
Masons, of which order he was a men,
Der. Mrs. Vallandigham arrived at Day
ton tonight Her condition is very de
plorable.
New York, June 1S.-The city press
devote much space to the circumstances
attending the death of Hon. c. L. Val
landigham and publish lengthy obitua,
ries of the deceased, in which he is
highly eulogised for his many fine per-
sonal qualities as we'll as admired for the
splendid and commanding position he
had taken in the political field. The
Herald says: Those who knew Mr.. Val
landigham personally or in social life
can testify to his fine qualities and high
character. He was frank. genial, reli-
able, true friend and charming com
panion, with the bold and robust char
acter of the Western man, there was
united with that the high tone, genor
Gus impulse and refinement of the old
Southern school of statesmen. He will
be mourned 10y large circle of friends,
and the Democrats have lost a leader
who promised to be eminently useful to
the party. Let his faults he buried with
him and his virtues only be remember
ed.
The Star in commenting on the prob
able changes which Vallandigham S
death will produce Oh the political stu.
alton concludes. The death of Gem
ent L. Vallandigham at this time is g
public calamity, whatever may be said
of the course of this notable man du
ring the war, it is at least to his credit
that he accepted the situation and with
wisdom and zeal worthy Of imitation
was the first Of the western Democrats
to l:y ont course by which alone per-
feet peace and harmony can be restored
throughout the lane. Mr.. Nallandig-
ham was a man of undoubted ability
and unusual personal magnetism.