The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1876-02-12
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ASSOCIATED PRESS REPORT.
TO THE DAILY LNTELLIGEN0ER

TO THE DAILY LNTELLIGEN0ER
The Death of Hon. Reyerdy John.
son-Further Particulars,
ANNAPOLIS, February 1.-THE main
facts connected with the sad death Of
Reyerdy johnson in the grounds attached
to the Executive Mansion, as made
known last night, are not changed blythe
developments this morning. His death
was so sudden and unexpected after his
appearance in the State Library and
about the State House yesterday while
the Legislature was in session, apparent
ly in full health, that the community has
not yet recovered from the shock.
DR.. Lewis d. Steiner, a distinguished
physician, and chief inspector of the San
itary Commission in the army OF the
Potomac during the war, who examined
the body shortlyalter it was found, gives
the following as his theory Of the cause
Of his death: Mr.. johnson either STUN.
bled over piece Of coal, or being seized
with vertigo or incipient symptoms of
apoplexy, and striving to save himself,
moved towards the west, staggering along
by the northerly side OF the Executive
Mansion, at each step his body gaining
additional momentum, SO that, having
reached the door leading to the basement,
He swayed around to the south and fell
his head striking against the sharp cor
ner of the granite base Of the house which
gayetke first wound on the head. Reach
ing the pavement Of rough cobble stones
second wound was received in the front
Of the first, at this instant probably the
bones of his skull were fractured, and one
Joint Of the second finger Of the right hand
was dislocated. Whether the subsequent
struggles may account for the abrasions
on the knees and the fingers on the left
hand cannot be possibly asserted. The
wounds on the scalp were accompanied
with fractions Of external bones, Uranium,
and base of the skull, also with probable
rupture OF some oft arteries at the base,
and death must have resulted instantly.
Mr.. Guyure, Attorney General OF the
State, and son.in-law OF Mr.. johnson, is
of the opinion that he was seized with
vertigo, and fell, as he had had similar
attacks lasting about three hours while
attending trial in South Carolina, sever
al years ago.
MARYLAND LEGISLATURE ON THE DEATH
OF REvERDY JOHNSON.
When the General Assembly met 10.
day it was informed by communication
from the Governor OF the death OF Mr..
Johnson. Both Houses at once adjourn.
ed, and will assemble in the hall
Of the House at 8 o'clock to go TO the Ex.
ecutive Mansion and escort the remains
to the depot, where they will be taken to
Baltimore in special car.
BALTIMORE COUNCIL ON TIE DEATH OF
REvERDY JOHNSON.
BALTIMORE, February 11.-Mayor La
trobe this morning issued an order con.
yening the Council in extra session this
evening, that the municipal authorities
may give expression to the great loss sUs-
tained in the death Of Reverdy johnson.
In the United States District Court this
morning the death Of Mr.. johnson was
announced, and the court Immediately
adjourned. The Baltimore bar and
bench meet tomorrow.
IN MEMORY OF REvERDY JOHNSON.
WASHINGTON, D. G, February 1.-THE
flag on the Department of Justice build
ing was at half.mast to-day in respect to
the memory Of the late Rcverdy johnson.
REMAINS OF REvERDY JOHNSON.
BALTIMORE, February 1.-THE re-
mains Of Reverdy johnson were escorted
from the Executive Mansion at Annapolis
this afternoon by Governor Carroll, both
Houses Of the Legislature, members Of
the Court of Appeals Of Maryland, Ad.
miral Rodgers and Commander Ferry Of
the Naval School, tho President, Faculty
and students OF ST. Johns College, mem.
bers Of the bar and citizens Of Annapolis,
all on foot, to the depot, where they were
placed in special car and brought to
this city, accompanied by relatives and
friends.
The funeral takes place on Sunday al
ternoon from his residence, 1lS Park
avenue. Interment at Green Mount Gem
etery.
The City Council convened in extra ses-
sion this evening, Mayor Latrobe presid'
ing. Eulogies were delivered and resO-
lutions adopted expressing the deep sense
Of the loss which pervades the community
at the sad and sudden death Of Mr.. John.
son; that in the death Of Mr.. johnson the
city Of Baltimore has lost most distin-
guished citizen, and as mark OF respect
the Mayor and the City Council attend
the funeral in body.