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Show A Fit AID OF THE LIGHT. by the Tost Master General of Great that the revenues from the In view of the desperate attempts Britain, since the lines weretaken of the Salt .Lake "ring" to crowd telegraph, possession of by the Government, Congress for special legislation on have every year fallen considerably Utah affairs, our Legislature have short of the actual working expenses. framed a Memorial to Congress, ask-A special Parliamentary investigation ing for a Committee of Investigation resulted in disclosing the fact that, to enquire into the affairs of this Terbesides applying all the receipts from ritory, that the Government might the business, and a large appropriahave a proper understanding. before tion besides, there has been drawn proceeding to any action in relation from the deposits in the postal savto Utah. This is just exactly what ings banks and expended upon the the "ring" do not want. Honest intelegraph, over S4,000,)00. It is vestigation would spoil their little estimated that at the end of the next game. If they can succeed, through fiscal year, the capital stock will stand the efforts of the IT. S Attorney and debited with over 50,000,000. Do these and facts justify the Marshal, who have left their posts random figures assertions of Post Master for the purpose of log rolling. in hur- General Cresswell and his pliant serhill in vants a the that Congress, through Congress.pbeiug rying telegraph the Territory in the power of Federal interests in this country, would be fScers. they imagine that their for- better subserved by their conversion to the use of Government, than by tunes are made. But unbiased in- their continuance under private conquiry would expose their nefarious trol ? mes, and the falsehood of their A PKETTY l LAIS It EL. position. Ihev are afraid of the ; The Shooting; Case. that his eyes projected and ho hod a Wood why lie did so. .Wood that he imagined Mrs. Sprunt and .At 2 p.m. yesterday afternoon, the Robert Wilson corroborated the testi- nauicu iu a.m uiui, atSO tliat the Wit case of the People vs. Daniel Wood, was mony of the previous witneis. Had seen boys were after him. He could J' resumed in Justice Middleton's Court. overcome the idea, and went to lw4 Wood under various circumstances. Mr. N. Tanner, Jr., for the defense, When he was sober he was a good citiiej b Jiuui iu gei a lied, then cb admitted the shooting allegeJ. but denied zen. his mind and walked away out . the responsibility of the defendant. He dethe woolen lactory and lay down in Dr. T. E Drown testified for the had been in the habit of drinking heavi- fence. Was a physician and surgeon. snow. Walked back early in the morn' and suffered from delirium tremens. Graduated at Richmond, Va. Had a di- irrg ami met a man , wlum ha at firwJ ly, It would be shown that a few days pre- ploma. Was acquainted with tf.'e de- took to be a boy, and subsequently mc, vious to the shooting, Mr. Wood Had fendant. Had treated him, profession- the miller : rid others. made up bis mind to abstain totally freni ally, several times. lie was in each case Mr. Richards then aroe nnd said intoxicating drink, and had commenced suffering from delirium tremens acute great denl of discretion was vested ia to carry his resolution into effect. The poisoning by alcohol. The last time be the prosecnting officer. It was not sudden breaking off of a strong habit treated him was about the 22d of Januaof him to press for a conviction had produced derangement ofhis mind. arose the when he when public good did not requi ry last. He found Wood, He had become impressed with the idea in the morning, in his office, looking But as the legal advUer of the Court h that he had offended some person, and very wild and vaeantjcomplained of want became his duty to bhow the require that there were partfes who intended to of sleep, and pain in the head; aslied for mcntsof the law. He then quoted from take his life. Under this impression lie some of the same medicine as he had Bishop to show the duty rf prosecuting had left the town and hid away in the taken before. Went with Wood to his officers, and frmn I'ouvier lo define in. coll, out in the hills, only the night be- room. Defendant wanted him to take sanity, and to explain that when a fore. It was uuder this impression also his money, which he dac'ined, bill gave was uuder the influence of delirium that Le purchased the gun, for the purhim hydrate of chloral, and tacked biui tremens he was not responsible for hij lie imagined, after iu his room as he was afraid some one nets, though he wns legally responsive pose of studying the matter over in his store, was going to hurt him. The doctor then for acts commitfc! while intoxicated lhat if he placed himself at the head of explained that delirium trcncKs acted up- He was satisfied from the evidence pro. the stairs it would be the best position on the liver and the brain and upon the duccd, that the defendant had been and to take to defend himself. When Mr. mind through producing fear, etc. On wu3 suffering from this rlisease, and light. The Eastern trunk lines and the Wood found whom he had shot, he show- one occasion Wood grabbed witness by therefore, would move for his d iscbarge. Yesterday, as might have been ex- Union Pacific road, have been enga- ed his sorrow for the act. Mr. Tanner the collar, said he had been poisoned If the prisoner were committed for triii! pected, Governor Wool sent a ged for some time in a conflict on then called upon with arsenic; his eyes were glazing, and he would doubtless be released under Veto Message to the Legislature, the G. W. Lashus, Foreman of the locomo- he wauled to make his will. Witness bonds, and would then be in a position subject of passing through refusing to sign the Memorial, and freight. The difficulty has culminat- tive shop at the depot, who deposed that could not persuade him to the contrary, to go round nt larjreand murder sombut him some chloral and put Liui ebody. It was evident he was not declaring that he should ask for ed in a dead-locIt seems that the he w;is near Wood's store on Main to gave which cured him IV. r his for the time. sleep, acts, and should he pu Congressional legislation. The mes- contract between the Pacific ships, street on the 2i'th ult., about 6 p m., or under Wood It was i'er lhl restraint. to doctor's the proper had, a little after, and saw him make a rush knowledge, sage will be found in another co- which expired on the Hvt day of the rea.-ohe that asked die dij. trebeen delirium the of influence therefore, under from the back to the front part of the the allowed Pacific Union an lumn. of year, tiie defendant, that he uiigLi charge store, and then rush back again. He mens at least four times. The hallucinbe taken It will be seen that the Governor undue proportion of the through seemed to be in fear of something, ations were in the charge of by the proper generally greater and rate. A competition with the ocean as an insme person anIU but existed also in the day time. regards the decision of the Judges v rate caused a lowering of rates, and acted as if he were not in his right night, here as legislative in their character. the Union Pacific asked the Eastern mind. Had never seen him act in this Witness had examined the defendant two prevented from doing further mischief. Mr. Tanner made si me remarks, hoThe power to make laws is vested by lines to agree upon pro rata charges. way before. He acted as though he days after the shooting, and also prior to it, and regarded the defendant as being noring tho judgment of the prosecuting Government in the Legislature, and The request was complied with but wanted to jump to the ceiling. under the influence of delirium prior to attorney, and cited Wharton sustaining Mrs. Elizabeth Sprunt said Mr. Wool because we do not regard the opiu-ion- s it still insisted upou retaining its old the shcoting, on the 22d ult., and still the same position. proportion. Now the Eastern roads had stayed at her house, being brought under The Court said the defendant was of persons who are openly hos- refuse its effects, though recovering, afto make through bills of lading there by her husband, for a few nights. ter the shooting. Defendant hud also charged with an assault with intent b tile to the people and interests of the over their lines. A rjretty quarrel On Tuesday, 27th ult., heard him say commit murder. No infect or malice cf Territory, as superior to the laws en- as it stands, but who's to pay 'the that if the Lord would help hira he been constipated for some time. prisoner hud appeared in the evJames Surles, barber, saw Mr. Wood the acted by that body, the Governor fiddler' would nevtr take ar.y more liquor, if he idence. Rut it had bet'ii clearly shown on Tuesday morning, 27th ult.; came to that he was under the effects of d'liriu and "insuborbrands us as got over this. He reftrred to the effects wild look. T ! per-so- n self-defens- e, K-h-? k. n, 1 ' "unloyal" CORRESPONDENCE. dinate." are any grounds for the complaints of Gov. Woods, Judge McKcan and other lJ. S. officials, why try to obstruct investigation ? The very fact that they are afraid of it proves the weakness and dishonesty of their cause. The facts are, If-ther- e that a clique of hungry politicians are plotting to grasp the treasury, with the lives and liberties of the people of this Territory, and that they will stick at nothing which, pro miscs to aid thera in the accomplishment of their base and sefish pur- Misrepresentation, obstruction of the Courts, release of murderposes. ers, robbers, perjurers, blacklegs and pwindlers, abuse of men whose shoes they are not worthy to clean, lying telegrams, Washington are only a few of their resorts. Money they would use if they had it. But so far their schemes have failed. Their efforts have been fruitless. And we have sufficient confidence in the power of justice and truth to believe that their future discomfiture will be as complete as their wickedness and wire-pullin- g, falsehood. POSTAL TELEGHAPH. Undue importance has been attached to the conclusions of the Post Master General in his comparisons between the telegraphic systems of this country and of Europe. In his advocacy of the postal teh?praph measure, by which the Government would be enabled to usurp privileges which of right belong only to private enterprise, he resorts to a sophistry that is unbecoming a statesman, who is called upon to deal in stern facts. The British telegraph system is more extensive and more efficiently worked than any other government telegraph in Europe. Yet, there is conclusive evidence furnished by the disclosures mafte a few monthg ago of drinking. He was troubled because he thought everybody looked down upon him. He was at her house on WednesEditor Oodex Jcsctiox : day, the 28th ult. He went out and was Sib: The subject of education ap- gone pome time. When he came back peared like s bright star in your col- she asked him where he had been, and umns, and although obscured for a moment by a passing cloud, 1 hope it will he said he bad been borrowing a pistol, shine forth and "twinkle,! winkle," until because somebody was after him. He all shall see it, and admire it too. laid it down, but looked at it several Education adorns and beautifies the times. He went to bed, but got up mind as clothing does the bady; it does He got up again after James again. more, it elevates and refines. educacame borne, and went out through the It is an undisputed fact that tion conduces to morality and good con- snow. Ke did not return till next day; duct; and, seeing thai these qualities lie did not had he He where been. say at the foundation of al? good society, its value as a great and patent agent for looked blue; did not eat unything, but drank some tea. good must be conceded. Vice and ignorance flout ih togethrr John ?miib. of Hooper. Had known like poisonous fungi in a liotbed; mi 1, the defendant nearly three years. Hal although rags are uot poverty, nor ignorance crime, yet they fiateruiie and slept with him seven or ight nights in look wonderously alike. succession. The last night he slept on This is a matter that concerns ug all. The reputation of a community i the the floor und Wood took the bed. Wood characters of its individual would peer under the bed, and acted so members; it is also a public matter, and strangely that he would not sleep with a legi'imate subject for legislative and him any more, lie said there was somefoster and encourmunicipal bodies there who wanted to kill them. He age. Education should be encouraged body about i this way several times. looked as conducive to ecunomy; an educated also an ornament but is not testified that on Wednesonly, youth a benefit to a community. 2Sth of January, he went to Education being so general and com- day night, aud Wood's store got his horse to go to a prehensive in its character find csults. should be supported by taxation All dance. When he returned. Wood was in the children should be taught to be good, his bod. He let witness in, and comvirtuous and honest, to read and write; that he could not sleep, his the poor as well us the rich. Example plained exerts a powerful influence amongst head was so bad. They both retired. young people. Children will group to In about live Minutes Wood started up, gether, youth is very sociable an I imita- - crying "Oh, God, my head; it will burst. live; the poor mau 8 son snould be edu- It's that I hope to God the whiskey. cated so that he may become a good and I will kill me." Wood drink useful citizen. The rich man should next glass help to educate the poor, so (hat his got up and dressed himself and went out children may have proper companions; and did not return that night. and the childless man and the bachelor t. U. Reynolds, miller at Peery's should assist both rich and poor, and thus atone for neglect of duty. mill. Went to the mill about G o'clock J. II. K. ori Thursday morning, met Wood near Mr. Fife's residence, coming from the Logan, Utah, Jan 31, 1874., north. Spoke to him; Wood did not Editor Junction : Dear Sir: Here are some items of recognize witness at first. Did not nonews : tice anything unusual in Wood's apC. B. Robbins, Esq. is now postmaster William Goodwin, assistant, and J. I:. pearance. James Horrocks said that on Thursday Hide, clerk, with a News Depot iu Tost ) flic f buildin?. Jan. 29th, he was passing along Main iue l ost uiuie is in v. u. iwudhuis Street and saw Mr. Wood leaning against frame store in front of his house, and Noticed something unglass his neatly fitted up with boxes, etc., nicely painted, and arrange- usual in his countenance. Sail, "Daniel, ments comfortable. what makes you look so wild; you look Thousands of tons of rock are being like ft crazy man?" Witness had noplaced on the ground neur the site of our new Tabernacle, ready for spring ticed the same wild look the evening work. The digging up of the old foun- previous. Witness remarked, "Daniel dation to enlarge it is already begun. has got one of his crazy spells." Had The people are" dettruiiudd to get the known him for several years, and noroof on next fall. drunken spell Rustic, j ticed when he was ou Your?) ete.j Education. ed Jame-iSprun- t lock-Dose- s, door-pos- t. get a shave. Seemed very nervous and be was finishing 6having as excited; just AVoed him, jumped up and said "G d it there they re !" pointing to the corner of the room. Witness persuaded him to sit down, but Wood swore 'they were after him." No one was in the store but witness and Wood. He saw that Wood was under the influence of ddirium tremens. Dr. C. S. Xel'iis, surgeon and physician, graduated at Cleveland, Ohio. Had a diploma. Had treated persons for delirium tremens. The disease was caused by alcohol; affected the nervous system. Patients imagined nil kinds of things. Sudden abstinence from the habil of drinking would produce this disease. Had never treated defendant. Considerable disc ssion here took place between opposing counsef in regard to questions put by Mr. Tanner. Fnally the doctor gave his opinion in answer to a question, that having beard the testimony of Dr. Brown, he should judge that the mind of the defendant was unsound at the time of the offense alleged against him. Dr. Nellis also explained the treatment for delirium tremcnt, the object being to allay excitement, promote sleep and restore the nervous powers of the pa- tremens, and was n ot responsible for his acts. The Court would therefore sus- tain the motion of the prosecuting attorney and discharge the prisoner, recommending that immediate steps be Jaken to place him under proper restraint. The decision appealed to give general satisfaction. Mr. Wood kit the court in charge of an officer. Painful Accident. One day last week Mr. John II. Hunter, who has been engaged getting out flume timbers for Beverly Willis & Co., on Gold Hill, met with a most severe and painful accident. He picked up a piece of frozen tim-- ' Ut to make a wedge, with which to open a log, and holding the stick ia his left lund, struck the axe into the eud of it, when, the timber bciug hard frozen, the axe rebounded, and descending again, alighted upon his baud, dividing the thumb from the hand for nearly two inches. The hand, when we saw it a few uav ago, was much swollen, and we thought showed signs of inflammation, but we understand it is rapidly improving now, and hope Mr. Hunter will not be permanently injured by it. Lhiho WorU, Jan. 1'9. en tient. r h vnTifii mum oiLUiiL J. P. Williams, miller, knew the defendant. Saw him opposite witness' S THE BOTTOM FOR PKY house, near Farr's mills, about hslf past six o'clock on the morning previous to Goods and Groceries has unquestion- t the He was going south. shooting. Spoke to him and he replied. Saw nothing unusual in his appearance. W. II. Moulding, butcher. Saw the defendant on the morning before the affray. He asked witness what folks were saying about him, and looked vacant. Witness thought from his appearance that Wood was suffering from the effects of delirium tremcnt. W. D. Sprunt Related the circumstances of taking charge of Mr. Wood's store, on condition that Wood would quit Describ&d the defendant's drinking. excessive indulgence in liquor and its effects upon him. Was present when Dr. Woodworth gave Wood some pills for dilirium tremeiit, saying the medicine would "clear them out before morning." The beginning of last week went to the "Mushrat;" when he returned heard that Wood had left his house in the night. The clay af.er the arrest asked able been touched, and a sharp ad vance is liable at any moment to take place, we advise Country Mer chants who intend replenishing their stocks for late Winter sales, to send along their orders, kx inspect the market for themselves as early a possible. Having availed ourselves of the recent depression iu the Blanket and Flannel market by making large pur" chases for cash, we are prepared tc offer extraordinarv bargains. Zioh's live Mercantile Institution. sG-t- f Co-ope- ra jr. II. lloopcv, Stiit. |