The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1882-05-09
LATEST NEWS OF THE UNFORTU
NATE AND HORRIBLE CRIME.

The fearful Irish tragedy Of Saturday
night. recorded in these columns on Sun
day. has filled the entire civilized world
with horror. The excitement in Dublin
may be better imagined than described.
Coming at time when especial liberallty
was being shown to hitherto down-trod-
den nation, the occurrence must be deeply
deplored, especially by Irishmen and the
friends of Ireland.
Particulars Of the tragedy, some Of
which are gathered from specials to the
New York Herald, are as follows:
DUBLIN, May THE crime Of last night
Is the most daring assassination OF modern
times in the United Kingdom. When the
astounding news few through the city peo-
pie shrank with horror, and refused to be-
iieye that i'm broad daylight, within sight
of the Viceregal lodge and short distance
from the official residences OF both gentle
men, the Chief Secretary and his Under
Secretary had been foully assassinated.
The day had been marked by most cor
dial greeting Of Earl Spencer, and people
Mtlt Nti'u ONilAl tiltiN a
brighter day had dawned for Ireland.
BEFORE TIE TRAGEDY.
1t seems impossible to believe that Lord
Frederick Cavcndish is dead. At ~ O'Clock
he rode through the streets OF Dublin in
the train OF the Lord Lieutenant amid the
shouts and cheers OF thousands
OF spectators. At O'Clock he stood in the
Council chamber OF Dublin Castle, repeat
ing slowly and solemnly after the clerk the
words of the official oath. He kissed the
Testament and signed the register. Under
Secretary Burke was there in court COS
tune, and his duty was to read the Queens
letter directing the sword OF State to he
handed TO Earl Spencer. After the cere-
mony the Chief Secretary wentto his apart
mcnt and remained there till o'clock. He
then LEFT the castle and proceeded on foot
to the Chief Secretary's lodge, in the Park.
TIE FATAL WALK.
He knew the way well, for he had been
there often when his brother, the Marquis
of harrington, was Chief Secretary. Half
IN hour later Mr.. Burke left the castle and
overlook Lord Frederick ut the park gate.
He rot of the ear and both walked along
the main road through the park. 1t is pre-
sumed that Lord Frederick wished TO in
spect his quarters before dinner with Earl
Spencer at the Viceregal Lodge. The Lord
Lieutenant had only a few minutes prcyi-
ously ridden out to the lodge with his at
tendants. and was walking in the garden
when he observed a scufle going on three
hundred yards distant on the Park road
He thought it was only a brawl, but gave
directions that policeman should be sent
to see what was the matter. Little did he
think that his two intimate friends and
chief advisers were being butchered before
his face.
THE MURDER.
A common hack car drove up. -Four
rOugh-lOOking fellows jumped of, the
driver remaining in his seat. The assassins
rushed on their victims with daggerS, and
i'm a couple of seconds the awful crime was
complete. \ most minute examination OF
the bodies shows that Lord Frederick was
stabbed through the right lung, with deep
wound in the neck and another in the side.
His right arm was broken and the flesh was
much lacerated. 1t is evident that His
Lordship must have put out his arm to
ward off the blows and received several
stabs I'm rapid succession. His coat was
much torn. and blood was OoZing in large
quantities from his mouth and nOstrils.
Mr.. BURKE's WOUNDS.
5Ir. Burke's body was foarfuly mutt
lated. His throat was cut right across, the
windpipe protruding. There was wound
in his breast. going through the base OF the
heart, and a third, about two inches long.
on the left side OF his neck under the ear,
The theories Of the murder are numerous,
but very conflicting. The report is cur
rent that during the day the police were
watching a car driving through the city
with the number painted out and four slls-
picious-loOking men on it. Some OF the
detectives have q theory that the murder
crs came over from England, and that Lord
Frederick was deliberately the object OF
their attack. Another theory is that Mr..
Burke. who was the chief instigator OF
Mr.. Forster's policy and very obnoxious to
the Nationalist, was the primary victim.
All theories agree that Lord Frederick lost
hi, life in trying to defend Mr.. Burke.
LORD FREDEUCK's AFFAIRS.
It is remarked that Lord Frederick was
very unwilling 10 come to Ireland with
Earl Spencer. He wished 20 remain in
London for some days longer. but was
urged TO come at once to Ireland, where
great mass OF official work was awaiting him.
Last night at II o'clock long message for
the deceased lord was received from q
meeting OF his constituents at Keighley, IN
Yorkshire. stating that they had passed Il
unanimous vote OF confidence in him and
the Government. and would return him in
triumph over his Conservative opponent.
A COUNCIL AT DUBLIN CASTLE.
This morning the Lord Lieutenant was
in council with his remaining advisers in
the Viceregal lodge, which is in direct tele-
graphic communication with the Prime
Minister'S residence in London. \ sub
scription list has been opened in the Man
sion House to offer q reward for the apprc-
hensiOn OF the assassinS. The inquest was
formally opened this morning before the
city coroner. The Jury viewed the bodies
in order that they might be removed. Lord
Frederick Cayendsh's body was taken TO
London tonight. Mr.. Burke's body was
taken TO his late residence at the Niceregal
lodge.
COMMENTS on THE CRIME.
1t is needless to add that the greatest hor-
Tor and indignation are expressed through
out the city and country. One universal
wish prevails that the assaSsins may be ar
rested. The car whcreon they drove away
has been traced to Chapelizod gate, but be-
yond that no clue to it, whereabouts can
be found. The police are completely at
fault. They have not even a good theory
rs to the crime. A gentleman who was
present states that yesterday afternoon
when the Niceregal procession arrived at the
Castle yard a man went forward to Lord
Frederick Cavendish's carriage and asked
II the Chief Secretary was there. His
Lerdship raised his hat and said, ~ am
Lord Frederick Cavendish." The man
did not reply, but simply looked earnestly
at the Chief Secretary, and then walked
into fho croxud