Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1868-1875, 1872-01-09

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in advance. Upon the second steps there
is small landing. Reaching this, Fisk
happened to glance upward, and there saw
Stokes standing at the head of the stairs
with pistol in his right hand. He
Rested the Pistol ON the Banister
and taking deliberate aim, fired. Fisk fell
upon the landing, uttering the simple excla-
nation, "Oh!' but Immediately got upon
his feet again, and as he did so, Stokes fired
again. Then he staggered and turned as if
to take refuge in flight, and partly sliding he
reached the bottom of the stairs, where he
fell. Stokes, after firing the second shot,
walked leisurely away,
Threw His Pistol Upon a Sofa
in the ladies' parlor and went down stairs
and attempted to escape, but was stopped
by some men until the police arrived. Mrs.
Morse, the lady Fisk called at the Grand
Central to see, is his mother-in-law.
About one hundred of the rank and file of
The Ninth Regiment 49,
at meeting to might, resolved to request
the Board of Officers for permission for the
regiment to accompany Col. Fisk's remains
to BrattlebOrO. The resolution was pre-
sented, hut in difference to the wishes of
Col. Fisk's family, who desire no ostenta-
tious display, it was finally withdrawn.
"A Post MOrtem Examination
took place this evening. The ball which in
ficted the fatal wound entered six inches
above the umbilicus an inch and half to
the right of the median line, passed down.
ward through and piercing the small intes-
tines, and lodged in the left inguinal region,
where it was found, about % inches from
the point of entrance.
The Ninth Regiment Threatens to Ku-
KIux Stokes.
New YORK. Jan. SIN consequence of
rumors last evening that the 9th regiment
(FiSk's) intended to lynch Stokes, Lambs
extra force of police were ordered on duty
there, but the apprehensions proved ground
less. President Smith, of the Board of
Police, stated yesterday that it was the in
tentiOn of the prosecuting officers of the
county to have Stokes indicted by the Oyer
and Terminer Grand Jury to-day. A
Coroners inquest would be tedious and
the proceedings would be set aside. Stokes
would be indicted forthwith, arraigned, and
plead the same day. 1t is expected the trial
will take place within thirty days.
Disappearance of Helen Josephine.
1t was rumored last night that Miss
Mansfield had disappeared and could not
be found in the city. The rumor was gen.
orally credited from the probability that she
will be witness in the trial.
On Thursday last Fisk offered to advance
$25O,0OO to pay the Police Department for
December. The money was to have been
furnished to-day.
What Stokes Says-An Interview.
When Stokes was being taken to the
Tombs yesterday he chatted indifferently
with the police captain, asked him if he
would get him a bottle of wine, as his
stomach was out Of order. The Captain re-
fused. Stokes then begged the Captain to
stop and let him have a drink. This re-
quest was also refused. The Captain re-
marked that Fisk was very low and not ex-
pected to live. 81 shot him in tie abdo-
men, didn't l ?" said Stokes. 81 saw the
wound there when they were carrying him
off," The Captain described the nature of
Fisk's injuries. 81 heard them Ninth Reg
iment fellows were going to turn the Mans
field House inside out last night; is that
true? If some of those Erie fellows were
to gun across me they would meet their
match" he added. As he was crossing the
Tombs courtyard he said: "One year ago
to-day Fisk had me arrested for embezZling
sixty-fve thousand dollars" He was
locked up with another prisoner. His law
yer had long conversation with him in the
afternoon.
After breakfast yesterday he said, in con-
versatiOn with reporter, "You need have
no fears for me; am no murderer. l have
read the papers, and assure you, there is
a tale yet untold"
When informed of Fisk's death he said,
''Wel, it is a sad loss to the business COM
munity, but the papers should not PREJUDICE
me by calling me murderer. Some of the
narratives read like a romance. l never
wished Fisk any harm personally. Never
dreamed of offending him any. l could say
more, but my counsel have closed my lips"
Being asked if he followed Fisks car
riage down Broadway yesterday, he said
''That statement is prepOsterous. l rode
down from the Yorkville court yesterday
afternoon in company with Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Fellows and John Mexican.
We stopped at DelmOnicO's and took some
lunch" He also said, II had no knowledge
from any source of there being any indict-
ment found against me. Had heard such,
would not have believed it, for know
here was nothing to warrant such proceed
ngs.
Reporter-It is the general impression
hat the severe examination of Mrs.
Mansfield added to an alleged remark of
Judge Barnard, that you were indicted
drove you to desperation, that you inter-
,epted Fisk on Broadway and followed him.
Stokes.-There is not one syllable of
ruth in that report. There was nothing
occurred at the Yorkville Court to discom-
pose me. On the contrary | think the case
was much in my favor.
RepOrter.-Do you have any fear for the
-esult as regards yourself?
Here Stokes took a small wallet from his
pocket and said: Do you see that wallet?
Well, as sure as you see it just as sure will
be acquitted by any jury that can be i'm
1aneled.
The COrOner's Inquest.
The CorOner's Jury will meet at Fisk's
ate residence this morning. 1t includes
Marshall O'Roberts, George Opedyke,
Henry Clews, David Doves and other pro-
ninent gentlemen.
5S Ounces of Brain.
An examining physician states that Fisk's
,rain weighed fifty-eight ounces.
There was a squad Of police in the vicin-
ty of Miss Mansfeld's house yesterday.
VIM. 81. Tweed, shortly after Fisk's
Ieath, gave utterance to expressions of in
ense regret, and was openly eulogizing the
deceased.
The counsel for Stokes includes John
Graham, John Mexican, Roger A. Pryor
nd w. o. Bartlett.
At the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday,
Erie stock was quoted at an advance of Il
'er cent. Some brokers assert that the |
took will fall to-day.
The man who accompanied Stokes in the |
oupe, and who is supposed to have bought |
he pistol for him has been arrested, also |
he driver of the coupe.
The Chelsea Club house, Twenty-third |
treet, owned by the estate of James Fisk |
vas partially burned this morning.
The District Attorney states that no
movement towards indicting Stokes can be
made until the rendition of g. verdict by the
Oroner's jury.
The Effect ON Erie Stock.
The assassination of Fisk is the prevalent
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