The New York Herald Newspaper, March 26, 1843, Page 2

‘The Assassination of Corl The author of the assassination of Charles G. Corlis still remains hidden in mystery, and the tes- timony elicited yesterday wasoi a character to al- most cleat up all doubts as to the participation of the persons arrested, as principals or accessories. The investigation before the Coroner was resumed yes- terday afternoon at half past one o’clock, in the Court of General Sessions. Mr. and Mrs. Colton were present, but held no converse with each other. She took a seat im- mediately in the rear of him, on coming into court, and remained in that position during the investiga- tion, which lasted until nearly nine o’clock last evening. She looked pale, but appeared perfectly composed and self possessed. Mr. Colton presented the same appearnce as at the commencement of the investigation, and addressed the coroner on a cer- tain point of evidence, as will be seen by the de- tailed report ot the proceedings, which will be found exceedingly full, in another part of to.ay’s paper. The Court} room was not so excessively crowded as heretofore, owing to the better m:.aagement of the officers. The vestibule of the Tombs wasfilled long before the hour of meeting, but none were allowed entrance except sufficient to occupy the seats of the room. This arrangement secured perfect order in the court room during the progress of the examina- tion, which added much to the comfort of all, and particularly the gentlemen connected with the press of our city. The rumors set afloat yesterday, by several of the evening papers, that a woman had been arrested who was certainly guilty of the crime, are all un- founded, as no such arrest took place, nor has any clue been discoverec that holds out a hope to the detection of the assassin. During the morning, the Jury went in a body to the house now occupied by Mr. Wallace, at 26 Ve- sey street, where Mrs. Colton was found on the evening of the murder, for the purpose of examining the position of the rear and front stair case spoken of by the waiter, Jenkins, in his testimony on Thurs- day. During the investigation, Ogden Hoffman, who, we believe,is one of the counsel for Mr. Corlis,came into court and remained some time in conversation wsth his client. Several new points of testimony were elicited du- ring theafternoon. The old colered woman, who was seen by Mr. Gassin, in Leonard street, on the night of the murder, told a very queer and contradic- tory story, that in the end amounted to little or no- thing. Mr. Parsons, who occupies the house 24 Vesey street, where Colton boarded on the night of the murder, testifies positively to Colton’s being in at tea abeut half-past six that evening,and remaining there until Justice Matsell came to arrest him. Mrs. Parsons aleo confirms that statement. The girl Re- becca Hays, who residesat Mrs. Tucker’s house, No. 3 Benson street, testified to an alleged intimacy between Corlis and her, and Jonathan P. Clement stated that he passed down Leonard street, on the north side, on the evening of the murder. afew minutes before seven o'clock, for the pur- pose of relieving a common call of nature, and re- turned in a minute or two into Broadway. That he saw Corlis, whom he knew by sight, talking with a woman opposite the Carlton House, as he went down, and when he went back. That he saw her face, and noticed her dress, but that Mrs. Col- ton does not resemble her in any manner; and that the girl Rebecca Hays, of Benson street, does! Jesse Cady, who was in the reading room of the Carlton House when the pistol was fired, made the same statement that was published in the Herald on the morning alter the murder, in which he said he thought he saw the glimpse of something or somebody turn the cornerof Leonard and Elm streets,as he rushed out of the bar'room; but whether it was a man, a woman, or a horse, he could not positively assert. Justice Matsell, who received the six barrelled pistol that was found by Mr. Brown near the mur- dered man, and which was used to inflict the wound that caused his death, testified that he had traced {the {purchase of it from Mr. Cooper, gun smith, in Broadway, where it was sold in 1839; that he had a description of the man who bought it, but could not ascertain his name. These are about ail the new points elicited during the day, except a statement made by Mr. John H. Powers, in which he alleged that Mr. John Rust informed him that he had found a lady’s neck handkerchief in Broadway, a few minutes after seven o’clock, on Monday evening, that probably might have been dropped by the woman who committed the mur- der. Mr. Rust will be called as a witness on Mon- day, and the handkerchief exhibited in Court. The testimony will probably be closed on Monday even- SS All the new and cheap literary publications of the day are for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Heaatv Or: northwest corner of Nassau and Fulton street. {G+ The following publications have just been issued from this office—No, 6 of Alison’s History of Europe; Mercedes of Castile, or the First Voyage of Columbus, by Cooper, in twe volumes, 60 ceats; The Rocky Mountains, or Scenes and Adventures in the Far West, by Washing: ton Irving, 25 cents; The Adventures of Ferdinand Count Fathom, by Smollett, 28 cents; the March number of Blackwood’s Magazine; alse, Angela, or Love and Guilt, Ly F. A. Durivage, 12} cents. Tar Late Assassination—Pusiic Morats.—It is very difficult to teach any community the humilia- ting lesson of its own rotten condition. Even when occurrences of the most startling character, pro- claim, in appalling tones, the existence of evils which threaten to cover society with desolation, few listen to the warning, and still fewer make any effort to gain for it a hearing and a practical res- ponse. The recent assassinatien in one of our most public streets, almost in the great thoroughfare of our city, is likely to result in the development of many facts, which will afford, to those whe have eyes to see and ears to hear, much insight into the existing state of society amongst us; and if profita- bly improved, may be conducive to the advance- mentof virtue and morality. Publicexposure is one of the most efficient means in checking the progress of iniquity. It appears thet the bowling saloons kept by the murdered man, Corlis, were much frequented by numbers of the leaders of fashion about town, and the members of the clubswere amongst his special patrons. A private saloon in the upper part of the building, for fashionable ladies, was also kept, but not by him; respecting that branch of the establish- ment, we have nothing to say. Colton realized a great deal of money by his gambling-house, and is well known tothe members of “ the profession” in thisand other cities. A great deal of light will doubtless be thrown, in the course ef the investiga- tions inio this case, on the character, transactions and modes of life, of many individuals, in various circles of society, in this city. {tis very well known that there are in this city a large number of individuals, without any ostensi- ble means of reputable existence, who yet move in the first circles, and are admitted, without the slightest hesitation, into the society of the wives and daughters of men who do really follow honest call- ings, and know nothing of the billiard saloon, the bowling-alley, or the faro-table. And here we find one great key to the evolution of the causes of the Corrupt state of society amongst us, especially in the upper classes. Men, in the garb and with the external air of gentlemen, but who are known to be utterly destitute of honor or morality—known to be living in daily association with all that is vile and disreputable, are yet admitted to what is called the “best society;” and reeking with the filth of the stews and the haunts of profligacy, are per- mitted to pollute the atmosphere of virtuous fami- lies. Now,'when respectable and moral husbands and fathers associate with such characters, and wel- come them to their domestic circles, can they real- ly imagine that such conduct will not be followed by disaster and shame? “ Can a man take fire in- to his bosom and his clothes not be burnt ?? Such contact with vice and dishonor must necessarily be foliowed by fearful retribution. A great deal of the corruption of public morals in our large cities, is attribu‘able ‘te the manner in which so many families and individ of both sexes,herd together. Such a mode of living is utterly destractive of those hallowed domestic ties which are the surest guarantee of social purity—and of that feeling whieh sanctifies the family hearth, and 80 essentially contributes to the maintenance of in- dividual and pubhc virtue. Youth of both sexes are thus exposed to a thousand influences of evil, from which they would otherwise be free; and immense facilities are aflordedto the destroyers of female happiness and honor. But we forbear ‘at present from pursuing this view of the subject, which is one that hasalready awakened the thoughtful attention of many of the friends of virtue and morality. The Heberton tragedy in Philadelphia, and this frighttul affair in our own city, have at least thoroughly aroused the public mind to the neceasity of examining the present state of our social condi- tion, and we do hope, with all the friends of order and virtue, that the solemn lessons which the cir- cumstances cennected with these events present, may sink into the minds of all. The trial of Mercer commences next Monday. We shall carefully watch the progress of the investigations in the case of Corlis, and keep the public fully informed of all the revelations which may be made. ing. i the commencement of the investigation, the names of the jurors were called by deputy coroner Milliken. They all answered except Mr. George Scarff, and the coroner stated that having been in- formed that he had been taken suddenly ill, and there being a legal number of jurors present, he should proceed without him. The first witness who answered was Tuomas Heyer called and sworn.—lI reside at 15 Sprin, street ; am a butcher by trade; I was slightly acquaint. with the late Charles G. Corlis; I saw him the last time the latter part of jast week; it was in the evening at his bowling saloon; I had no conversation with him there; I have never had any conversation with him in relation to his difficulties with Colton; I am acquainted with Mr. Colton; have been for two er three years; became ac- quainted with him in this city; Inever had any conver sation with Colton in reference te this matter; I last saw Colton on Sunday evening previous to his arrest; I saw him at No. 3 Park Row; there were five or six persons present; there was no conversation at that time between any of the parties relative to the difficulties between Colton and Corlis, not that { heard; one of the perso: there was named Gus Ben yman;I think that was his name; I cannot recollect the names of the other parties; not acquainted with Mra. Oolton; Iwas going up Broadway the fore of last week, and saw Me. Corlis, the deceased, who beckoned me to come across the way; Mr: Woodruff and myself were in company together; he invited us down stairs, to take a glass of wine in his sa- loon; there was another gentlemen with us, and we all four went into the saloon together; that gentlemen there, (pointing to the brother of deceased) was with us; when we entered I saw a lady in the saloon, talking to the bar tender; whea we went in she turned round as if going out, and when near the door looked back, and then walked out; Mr. Woodruff and myself remained there one or two minutes, and them we went out, leaving Corlis and his brother there. Q—Did you observe the lady’s dress? A—I do not think I did ; I belive she had on a black hat and veil; she was a tall woman ; I think she put the veil over her hat after we came in ; the hat was think black whether it wi Q—Did Corlis, the deceased. oye to the woman? A—1 did not sec him ; I think he made some remarks af- the woman went out; I think ke tothe young but I do not recollect what he said. |—Have you any recollection of the color ef her dress? A—Ihave not ; Ihad never seen the lady before ; 1 did not hear her name. Q—Do you recollect the remark that Mr. Corlis made? A-I_ do not. Q—Was it made as though he was finding fault because the woman was there? A—Oh, no, sir. By Jvnon—I have never seen Mr. Colton carry fire arms; I do net think I should know the lady if! saw her ‘in ; Mr. Corlis expressed no aj yn of danger of his life to me. Aveorsrus L. Brown called and sworn—I reside at 149 Prinoe street ; 1 wasinthe neighborhood of the Carlton House on Monday evening last, and also in it; 1 heard the report of a pistol on Monday lest, as | was passing up Broadway, opposite the Atheneum Hotel ; I wason the south-west corner of Broadway and Leonard street ; I im- mediately run over, and was on the spot where the body of Mr, Corlis laid, in about 16 seconds; before the body was turned over ;I think that Mr. Hodges and Mr. Bates were there beforeme ; Ion" think there was any body else Q—Did you finda pistol there ? A—I did; I found a pistol either three or four feet from 1 looked for it at once. you describe j A—I think it had five ; one of the loads were + at j [think thatthe other barrels were not cap- Me. Russet, at Nisto’s.—This distinguished American vocalist will give his first Concert since his return to his native country, at Niblo’s, on Tuesday evening next. He will then sing several of those new and popular songs, which elicited so much applause in England, and of which so much has been said in all the late English papers. Among his new songs, there is one of a remarka- ble character, and intense interest. It is entitled “ The Dream of the Reveller, or the Three Houses.” Tt was suog by Mr. Russell at the great Temperance Meeting at Exeter Hall, to an immense audience, and with very singular effect. The description of taking the first drop, and then the second drop, and the third, and so on, 1s sung with most touching and thrilling effect. If the nalf be true that is said of this single song, it will be safe to predict that it will be called for again and again, till the great public ave all heardit. Itis pretty certain that the Tem- perance people will hail its advent upon our shores asa sort of God-send. Mr. Russell was always popular with the Ameri- can people,before he visited England. And the re- merkably enthusiastic reception which he every where met with abroad will serve to increase his original popularity in thiscountry to a very great extent. he splendid silver gilt vase, presented to Mr, Russell in testimony of the approbation with which he was received by his friends abroad, and also the rilver salve presented to him by Mesers. Kirkman & Sens, may be seen at Hewitt’s music store in Broad- way. Tue New Briguton Pavition.—We learn that the proprietor of the Globe Hotel has just concluded arrangements fortaking this splendid building for the ensuing season. Mr. Blancard is fitting it up in 8 superior style of elegance and aplendor; and there will be ample accommodations for 250 persons with- in its walls. And it may be reasonably expect ed. that under the management of Mr. Blancard, the Pavilion will be filled at an early day. A more beautiful spot for a summer residence cannot be found in the vicinity of this city. We recommend this lace to the early notice of our city families, who contemplate a removal from the city daring the ensuing summer. Onatnam Tugatre.—Manacer’s Benerrr, ann Laer Nient or THe Season.—This favorite and fashionable place of amusement closes after to-mor- row night, tor the purpose of undergoing a thorough and complete renovation, and will re-open on Mon- ped. day week greatly improved and beautified. Mr. \ om pistol was here handed witness, who identified " . i Therne, (hat popular and unwearied caterer for Witress conrisuro—I recognize it on account of a public amusement, takes a benefit. to-morrow eve- | piece having been broken offthe left side of the handle. on which (The gy has six barrels,and was made at Woonsock- ning, on which ¢ n the celebrated tragedy ot | ot, Rhode Island, by “B. &'M. Darling,” whose names ertram,” will be performed with a powerful cast of characters. Other attractions of a splendid order are elso oflered, and we hope the worthy bene- ficiary will receive a deserved and highly flattering earnest of popular esteem are engraved upon it.) apm Witness conrinvnd.—Q—Did you see 0 lad; A=Noy dil not. i ie ahd I— Did yousee any one ru Fe Tas net , tae doconend was inying on nib tane, with his head towards Broadway. ‘Q- Where did you find the pirtol ? A—Within three feet and & half of his body, in the gut- Novecry iv Aunany.—River firmly closed snow two feet deep in the stree.s—and rhad fer sale athe fish market ter. Did you go diagonally across Broadway 7 paar Aste not see any woman pene ep Leonard street. Q—Did he say where he was going ? A—No, he did not. Q—When did you next see him 7, A—I saw him the next day here, at the hall, alter he had been arrested}; he came to live with me the following day after that. \—On Monday last, wes Mr. Colton home nearly all lay? A—I think that Colton and mayeeit were at Wood's bil- liard room together on Monday last; we were in the habit 3 of playing there, and I think that we e there on that day; lam not positive that it wason Monday; | think we were there, however, by three o'clock; we went together Q—How long did you stay there? . A--He left before I did; I cannot state the precise time, but it was before dark. Q-—Did he say where he was going? A—I understood him that he was going to have some of Hrxam W. Woopxurr called and sworn—I board at 68 Franklin street; on Tuesday or Wednesday of last week | met Mr. Corlis, while I was in company with Maser et} Lwas personally acquainted with Charles G. Corlis; 1 went in his aaloon with him on the day in question—there wasafriend in company with us, but Niele was I could not =e * Q—Did youobserve a female in the saloon when you | ‘ went in? ea. 10 you know who she was? do not. id you see her face? ‘ould you know her if yeu saw heriagain? A—I think not; she was a middling sized woman. —I do not exactly; @ had a cloak on, rather | a dark cloak; I think she had ons Weht straw bat’ with a | hia furniture put into my house, and he atked permission green veil; 1 did not notice any riband on the hat ner any | to do s0; he leit me for that purpose. lowers; I didnot notice any other article of her dress;| Q—Were thegoods taken into your house? she left almost immediately after we came in; I left with | A—They wese. Mr. Heyer. Q—Had hetaken any furniture into your house pre- Q—What did Mr. Corlissay to the woman? vious to that en that day? A-—He made a remark while smiling, to Robinson, to} A—I think not. % whom the woman had beea , something to this | _Q—How long did you remain ia the billiard room after eftect,““Young man, you must look out how you have your | he left? women here;” I heard him say nothing more. A—I think T got to my house at half Q—Have you ever heard any person threaten Corlis? | have been two hours after Colton had le! Sag six; it might A—No, I have not. Pate olen dome. —_ me went maogs . Q—Have you ever seen him ¢ pistol? —I did not see him when went inte the house. A-I pea ey ty mre Q—How soon did you see him after you had arrived? A—In about fifteen minutes, Q—Where was he then? —I first saw him in the basement at tea; he drank Q—Was this subsequent to the previous attack upon Corlis? A—Yea, nr; [heard nothing said about Colton while I was ther By Junons—The woman went out alone; I never knew Mr-Coltonto: ci any fire mee Lg amine We went up stairs in the parlor. Jessx Cap called and sworn—I hive at 72 Walker ‘How long did you remain there? street. ‘We remained there until the bell rang, when Mr. Colton went tothe door, whercthere were several officers and Judge Matsell. Q—Did he admit Justice Matsell? A—He did; Justice Matsell said he wished to seo Colton in private, and Colten asked meto step out; 1 went out, and Colton was taken into custody. Q—Are you positive about the hours when you return: ed trom the billiard room at Wood’s. A—Yes, 1 am. Q—By what mens are you so pasitive? A—Because we generally take tea at half past six. Q—Are you sure that Mr. Colton was in the house at that time? A—lam. Q—Where did Mr. Colton come from when he came here to this city? A—From Providence, R. I.; [ knew him there. Q—Do you knew whether Mr. Colton hasany pistols? A—I think he has a pair of duelling pistols. Q—Can you describe them? A—I cannot; I for ge them in a box; they looked like one barreled pistol Q—Did you ever see him with a pistol ofdifferent kind in his possession? A—No, I did not. Q—Did you ever see any about the house? A—None, except those I have described. By Juror Ce.vin—Q—Are you sure that you returned use at half-past six that evening? were at Wood’s besides you? ral persons; I believe that Gus Berryman was. Q—Did you not walk with Mr. Colton en some evening before? ‘A—I do not recollect positively. Couton to Witnass—-You had better charge your memory. Witrxss—I think we did go to John Martin's to see about astery that had been put in circulation relative to Mr. Suydam and Mrs. Colten. Q—Did you not go to Mr. Kellum’s? A—We did. Cottor—I wish the juror would put— Coronxn—Mr. Colton must keep order, or I shall re- mand him to his cell. Mr. Coxvix, one of the jurors, here desired witness to state the tenor of the conversation that ed at the time Q—Were you in the Carlton House at the time the re- port of the pistol was heard? A—Yes, sir; | heard it myself. Q—What part of the house were you ia? A—I wasin the rear of the bar room, reading a newsps- atthetime; I stepped immediately out as soon as! eard the report of the pistol; I walked out leisurely ;some persons had gone out before me; persons were about rais- a = man up. \—Did you see any female in the neighborhood? A—No, sir. Q—Did you see or hear any person running? A—I saw the glimpse of some person passing across Leonard street, near Elm, diagonally. I do not know whether it was a man, or a woman, or @ horse; it was twi- light, and I could hardly see the corner. ‘Amr.ia Gipnons, the old colored woman, was then called—She appeared with her head tied up with ahand- kerchief—I live at No. 10 Thomas street; I do not keep house, but live with one Mania esa rag Q—Was you in Leonard street on Monday night last? A—No, in Duane street; yes, in this ere street, Leonard eas you know where the Carlton house is? ea. Q—Where were you going that night? A—I was up Leonard street, from Centre. Q—What ‘wasit? A—About seven o’clock. Q—Did you hear th f 1? Say e report of a pisto! Q—Where were you then? Rg the block this side of the Carlton house, by the railing. Q—Where were you going? A—I was going home. Q—Did you stop? A—Yes, I did; { thought there was no harm of it; Thad been to work. Q—Did you speak to any one? A—Yes, I spoke to an old colored woman. Q—Did'you know her? A—No. ‘hat did you speak to her for, if you did not know er A—She spoke to me; she said it was acold evening; I am sureshe was a colored woman; she went down Leon- ard street: she passed me, I saw afgentleman and lady | Mr. Colton and himself went to ascertain about the story stand talking, but Faia not take particular notice. that had been put in circulation relative to Mrs. Colton Q—Where were they? and Mr. Suydam. A—They were standing off some distance from me; but Mr. Cotton here rose and said:—‘ I would wish to 1 did not pay much attention. speaka wordortwo. This conversation, like a thousand Q—Were they near the Carlton House? othersjthathave taken place, was enquired into and found A—Yes they were%before I heard the report of the pistol, | to be with y foundation.” alady passed me going down Leonard street. The Jun peared to insist upon heartng the tenor Q—Was that tho lady you saw taluing to the gentle- | of the conversation, when man? A—1 could not tell; she hadon a light bonnet, green veil, and a dark shaw]; I was looking in another direction hla) 1 saw the lady pass; that_ is, 1 was not looking at them. Q-Did you hear the report of the pistol then 7 A—Yes, in avery few minutes, and I saidto myself. “ O Lord, there’s a man shot,” Q—Do you mean to eg that the woman passed dewn beforethe pistol was fired 7 Ricuarp Voorners, Esq., one of the jurors, rose and stated, that as one of the jury, he thought that it was en tirely improper for the Coroner to allow inquiries into all the private relations of the!parties who there accused ‘That the jury had now been in session nearly a week, and nothing had been elicited to give a clue to the offender—he therefore thought that the enquiry of hearsay conversations relative to matters not connected with the offence, was uncalled for, and why a waste of time without any benefit. On concluding his remarks there wasa round of ap- plause from the audience, that appeared to emanate from all parts of the house. ‘he Cononer.—Officers, you must preserve order, and Q—Did you see a gentleman ? A—I cannot say I did. Q—Did you look in the direction of the man and wo- man after you saw the lady pass? I willcommit the first man to prison who is found evin- A—No, Taia not. cing marksof applause. Q—Which side of the street were you on ? Mr. Voornrr continuing, when the coroner called le—the north side. you heard the report of the pistol did you look mm the direction where you saw the man and woman standing 7 A Tdid not. id yeu see the man fall 2; I did ; 1 turned right round as soon as I heard the of the pistol. id he walk a step or two or fall right dawn ? fo, he fell right aown. Q—Did you see any person near him when you saw him fall? A—I saw ne person, nor saw nothing except the alarm oe the alarm ofthe pistol I mean. Q—How far was he from the corner of Benson street 7 A—They were about as far as from me as from here to the wrindow— (witness stood about 30 feet from the win- Ww. Q—Did you see or hear any body running? A—I did not. Q—Was it very dark ? A—It was a few minutes before seven o’clock. Q—When you saw this lady pass you was she walking fast or running ? A—She was walking middling fast. Q by Junon—Do you know where Benson street is A—No, I do not. \—It is behind the Carlton House ; how far was the =, from you when he fell,j and where was you stand ing A—I was at the second stoop below Benson street. Q—Could you see the man and woman plain from him to order, and said, if he did not stop, he should order him to be committed. ‘The Cononen then stated, that he thought thejuror had misunderstood the character of the inquisition—that the investigation was ex parte, and it was his duty to enquire into every point thet might tend to show guilt not only on thepart of the persons elready arrested, but upon any other person who might have committed the deed. The Coroner decided that the witness should answer the question of the Juror in as short @ manner as possible Juror Corwn.—I will pot the question again— What was that conversation ‘Witnxss.—It related to an alleged improper intimacy between Mrs. Curlis and Mr. Suydam. We went to see Mr. John Martin of the Breadway House, and he said he had not told the story; there watno conversation at that time about Mr. Corlis; Mro. Foster denied that she had told the stor: in circulation about Mr. Saydam, and could be found of its i that had been put 3 therefore no trace rigin. rising, as we ruppote, frem the attempt to draw conversation that had been alleged to have ed relative to Mrs. Coltonand Mr. Suydam, which had been afterwards ascertained to be entirely groundless and without any foundation, Lronona Parsons called and sworn.—I reside at 24 ‘Vesey street; Mr. Colton had bees living with us for sev- eral days. Mr. Colton out of the house on Monday last , he was in the morning and noon. where you was standing 7 Q—Do you recollect at what hour he came home onthe A—lI was not icular ; I did not notice. afternoon or evening on Monday last? Q—Can you describe the dress of the woman who was bout 5 o’elock in the afternoon. ‘ing with the man 7 remain at home? A—I eould not tell ; she had on dark elothes. | , Sir. Q—Did you see the hat of the woman that was talking | Q—Uatil when? to the man? A—Until tea time. A—lI cannottell ; 1 noticed the woman that passed me. Q—What is tea time? Roeee had one a Sieek het arene Patt dari shawl, | Q—Hlow wee he occupied until fe time? —She on a dlack hat, aw) —How and dark dress bist "| Ao ie Was in his parlor with his children in the third Q—Wasshe a large or small woman ? story. A—! ly dress- \—Was he there all the time? , She was a middle sized lady, and genteelly ta \csak meron Q—Did she say any thing to you, or you to her? Q—Where was he when he was called—was he there? Q—Yes, he was. Q—Who called him to tea? A—His little son. Q—Did he get any furniture in the house on that day? Yes, he did. ‘When was it? A—No, sir. Q—Where had you been? Tene had been to Mrs. Shirlock’s, in Elm street, I be- ve. Q—Did the woman pass before you heard the report of thes Pittol, or after? — ssed before. inthe eosabty 1 f Q—Who stoo the nearest to you, the man or woman? | Q—Was there no furniture brought in in the afternoon? A-—The stood the nearest to the house, and the A—Not to my knowledge. Q—How do you know that Mr. Colton was in the house allthe time? A—Iheardhim go up stairs when he came home, and did not hear him come down. A—What part of the house were you in? ‘A— The second story. Q—AII the afternoon? Q= Gan you atways b do —Can you always hear persons go up and down stairs jou are in that room.” is A—Yeu, sir. Q—How is it about the back staircase; could you hear sny onecoming down that? —Not if I was in the front parlor; or if] was in the back parlor Ido not know that I could hear any one come down the front stairs. Q—Mr. Colton took tea there, did he? A—Yes. Q—Where did he go after that? A—In the front parlor. Q—How long did he remain there? A—Until he was taken away. Q—Who assisted him in getting the furniture in. A—The servants who lived with him. Q—What servants have yeu about the house? A—Two female black servants. Repecea Hays called and sworn—I reside at No, 3 Ben son street; Miss Place keeps the house. Q—Were you acquainted with Charles G. Corlis? A—I have been forthe last three months. Q—Did he call to see you, A—Sometimes. eee he see you generally at the house in Benson ret. A—Yes, always. Q—When did you see him last? Monday afternoon last he was standing in yf emily in front of his saloon; I think it was feur or half past four o’clock. Q—Did you speak to him? A—No; I did not stop. ale one had you sesn himjthe last time previous to ni A—In Leonard strect, on Saturday last. Q—When did you have the last conversation with him? A—Not for twoor three weeks previous to his death; I cannot recollect. Q—Have you had any conversation with him since she had the difficulty with Mr. Colton 7 A—I\ have; 1 think it was about two weeks ago ; I asked him if he intended to have this man Colton put in prison ; he answered that he did; that is all that transpired be- tween him und me. Q—Did he express any apprehensions of being attacked hy Colton ? A—No. Q—Did he of any one else? 0. ‘woman opposite te him; they were about as far apart as from me to that gentleman. (Three feet.) Q—Wasit ? A—It was nearly seven o’clock—it was late. Q—How could you tell the color of the woman’s dress, if it was dark ? Q—How far were you from the man when he fell 7 ‘sone far as from here to that window—(about thirty t.) baa Aon they on the same side that you was? —Yes Q—Yon said the opposite side before ; when you said you was on the opposite side what did you mean? A—I meant that I was on this side; I did not see the “a A oe iad ti ith \—Have you had any conversation with an n about thie?” 4 i are A—Yes,T have; I believe I told the officers, and told them the same that I tell the jury ; | hada basket with me at the time ; I do not know either Mr.or Mrs, Colton. Raven Parsons called and affirmed—I reside at 24 Ve- sey street ; 1 have lived there about four months. Q—Did Mr. Colton reside with you ? A—Yes, sir. Q—How long has he resided with you ? A—Abdout six days. Q—Has Mr. Colton any family there? A—He had two children and a servant living with him. Q—Do you hire th ises thare ? A-—I do sir; Mr. Colton boarded with me, but there wae no terms agreed upon between us; Mrs.Colton was not there. Q—Had Mrs. Colton been in your housesince Mr. Col- ton oame there to live? A—BShe had not to my knowledge. Q—Do you know or not whether there was any intima- or Savers Mr. Colton and his wife after theyjwere sepa- rat A—Ido not ; they seperated a week on Tuesday last. Q—Do you know the cause of their separation 7 A—I suppose it was on account of some diffieulty on ac- count of Corlis. Q—Did Mr. Colton ever tell you so? A—I understood him to say that he would not live with her any more, and alleged as a reason, that she wasnot as a wife ought to be. Q—Did you ever hear him make any threatening ex- pressions about Corlis? A—I never did. Q—Did you ever hear him use any towards his wife? A—Lnever did. Q—Do you know whether Mrs. Colton was kept under restraint at the house No. 267 A—I do not. y Q—Did youever hear Colton give any reason for his wile staying in the house adjoining the one he lived ? A—No, tir. Q—Did you ever him him say any thing about watch- Q—Where was this interview, wasit at your house 7 ing her? A—Yes. A—I did not. 4 Q—Have you heard any person make use of threats to- G— Di you ever hear Colton express any condition on | war's Cortis, which he would take his wife back ?, Amt hive not. Justice Mennrrt called and sworn—I ama police ma gistrate. Q- Had there ever been a complaint made by Charles G. Corl inst Henry Colton ? A—No, sir, Q hen hi id he wouldn't live with his wife, did he say he would never live with her again ? A—Yes. Q—Where did Colton live when it is alleged he as- A saulted Corlis ? Q—When was it made. A—1 saw him on theafternoen of that dey about half] A—On Saturday, the Lith inst. at #ix. Tsaw him at Mr. Wood's billiard room in Park Q—Had Colton been arrested 7 A.-He had been arrested by the watch the night pre- S-low jong were you in his company thot after- noon vious, and returned to me in the morning ; Charles G Corlis made the affidavit ; the watchman also ; his name is Thomes Dalton ; it was before Captain Batchelder ; Col- ton was present when the affidavit was made. Q—Did you have any conversation with Colton in rela Lion to the cireumstance. , in his company an hour or two, and wes play- ith him. 'r. Wood's before you ?, A—He did. A--I did; on the morning in question Colton was re turned to meon the watch return, and Corlis then ap- peared to make complaint against him; hestated that while returning home to 108 Leonard street, on the nigh Previous,a person came up to him and poked his tace close to his and then retreated about four steps and pre~ senteda pistol to his breast and snapped e cap of the pistol exploded ; he ssid he cried “watch” twice, when © ran up ona stoop and thought it was his own house, when in point ef fact it was next door; he was in'the act of trying to get the door open with his night-key when’ « ee ee ee Eerie: ted Colton and took him to the watch-house, he, Vorlis, accompanying them ; I asked him if he knew Colton ; he said he knew him by sight but had never spoken to*himn; [ asked him if he had ever been to his house; he said he had three times; had seen Colton there but never spoke to him; that was all the conversation that { had with him at that time. Ithen turned round to Colton, and asked him what explanation he had to make os to the charge. He said, that Corlis had knocked him down, and all that he did was in selfdefence. He did not deny that he fired the pistol. I then directed the clerk to take Mr. Corlis’ affidavit, and Mr.Colton}was commi r examination untilfil o'clock. I made some remarks, telling him that he had er have counsel, and he requested me to send for Mr. David Gra. ham; I did so, but afterwards returned, and found that Mr, Graham was at Albany. Hefthen requested me to send for Mr. O’Comnor, which I did. The examination was taken up at the time—he was attended by his coun and I then held him te bail in the sum of $2000. He de- clined answering any questions, as he had a right to do, by the statute. Bail was then sent fer. Corlis returned about halt Be 11 o'clock, and expressed fears that if Colton was liberated be would lose his life; he said he had deen te the District Attorney’s office, and spoke to him on the subject, but that the District Attorney declined giving any opinien as to the matter, without first seeing the pers; he requested me to send the papers down to the District Attorney’s office. [told him I was going down to Fulton street, and I would take the papers there— when 1 went out I found him standing in the vestibule, and he walked down to the District At- torney’s office with me ; I saw the District Attorney ; on starting from the step I told him that! was at a loss for a motive in all this matter on the part of Colton, and desired him if he had had any difficulty with Colton to tell me ; he then went on and told me how he became ac- quainted with the parties ; I communicated what he had said to Mr. Whiting ; he told me the manner in which he became acquainted with Mrs. Colton ; the conclusion that I drew from the conversation was, that the difficulty had originated from an intinfacy with Mrs. Colton ; I shall refuse to givethis conversation unless it it itive: ly called for, as { do not wish to lacerate the feelings of these parties with ite recital. Cononen—I you to answer one question, and that is,'did you ascertain from the conversation the ditti- ee arose from an intimacy between him and Mrs Col. n A—I did ; Colton told me that he generally carried a large amount of money with him, and he carried the pis- tol to protect himself ; Colton was then bailed and offered to leave $2000 in money as security ; atter Corlistold me what ha did I concluded to increase the amount of bail whieh, I did; on Monday morning last he came to the oftice and said that the District Attorney wished me to send the papers down, sas they wereto be sentto the Grand Jury the next morning ; I asked him if he felt ap. prehensive of his life ; he no ; [told him I thought 6 need not ; the pistol with Colton contained four large slugs ; it was a single barrelled pistol. By Jvron—I wish to ask Robert Corlis a question :— Were yea in the saloon on the day spoken of by Mr. Heyer’ A-—I think not. JonarHan P. Clement called and sworn—I reside at 65 Grand street; I was at the corner of Breadway and Leon- are street on Monday night last, about 5 of 6 minutes before 7 o'clock; I wascoming down Broadway, and then urned into Leonard street ; as | passed down, I saw a gentleman and lady standing’on the north side of Leonard street, about three quarters of the length of the Carlton House; they were there when [ passed down and when 1 went hack ; they were standing near tho iron railing ; T went down to the iron railing near the rear of the Carl. ton House ; I stopped there a moment or two and then returned. aie the parties remain there while you stopped t ere A—They did; 1 then went back to Broadway, and possed them going each way. Q—Can you describe the woman—her size and dress? A—She was atall woman; had on alight hat and dark 88. Q—Had she a veil? A—If she had, it was not over her face; I think she had a shawl on; it was a very large one and was darker than her dress. ees notice whether she had a muff? A —I did not, nor can I describe any part of her dress. Q—Did you then leave? A—Idid. and went down Broaiway; I was not there when the man was found shot; I wasthree doors down Broadway when 1 heard the report of the pistel; I was walking very fast. By Junon.—The lady was standing belowthe man; she was towards Centre street. a) i ‘ou see the face of the woman? —I did. Q—Could you tell the face if you saw it again? A—Yee, [think Tcould. [One of the jurors here requested witness to look at Mrs. Colton. She threw off hercalash and he had a full view of her.) ‘Wirness continted.—That is not the woman; her face is too full; the woman I saw had very thin, spare features. ‘The bonnet was here shown witness, an‘ he stated that it did not look like the one he saw on the woman; that it had too much riband on it. Wirness.—I am satisfied that Mrs Colton ia not the woman; there is no resemblance between Mrs. Calton and me ee. Q-H th h junon.—Q—Have you seen any other woman here toda 'y that resembles the woman in Leonerd street? A—I have; the woman who was on the stand here this afternoon resembles her much more; her face is far more e her. The Jury here took a recess from six toseven o'clock. Janes Jenxins, the mulatto waiter, was recalled—I lived with Mr. Colton at No. 26 Vesey street, from the 3d of Nov. until February: Mr. Parsons has lived next door; he has lived there two or three months; I donet recollect the name of the family who lived there before; 1 never knew their name; 1 do not know whether the family that lived there before were on terms of intimacy with Mrs. Coiton or not. Q—Is there any private communication between the houses 24 and 26 Vesey streets? A—None, that I know of. By Juxon—Did you not state that there was a female came to the house 26 Vesey street on Monday last? A—Yes, | did; her name was Eliza; she lives in Brook- lyn; I do not know her other name; she came into the ment; she formerly lived with the family. ‘Q—Do you still consider it impossible for any persen to go down those back stairs without being seen by you when in the hall? A—They might have gone down. Janes T. Datron called and sworn— live at 31 Mott street; I am one of the city watchmen, andconnected with the aixth district watchhouse; my post is in Broad- way and pects tae gees I was on duty on Friday night, the 10th of March. Q—Did you arrest anybody in Leonard street? ~A—I arrested a man in Leonard st, about six feet from Elm, on the night in question; | arrested him om suspicion having heard the cry of watch celled twice in Leo- nard street; it was a quarter past twelve o'clock Theard tl ry of watch twice, end then asnap; I met this gentleman and asked him what was the matter? He said “there was a fellow making a noice at a W—e house,” Ttold him he had better go back with me and sec wi was ;I took him by the arm and found the man whe had cried wate! rd street, 9s seon as Mr. Cor! w the men with me he said “that isthe mon ;” Mr. Gally, an assistant Captain of the watch, and Mr. Hyder, standing with Mr, Corlis; hesnidhe had fired a pi im, 1 immediately put my hand in the right hand poe! took out apistol which wasin it;he hadit in his hand in his pocket ; I then brought himto the watch-houre ; Mr. Corlis came with him; we then searched him and he gave thename of Colton ; we found the cap had been exploded andthat there was acharge in the pistol ; we found no other weapons en him. Q—What statement did Colton make when he was brought in ? A—I think he said he was sorry for it ; he made no de- nial of the charge ; he was then locked up. one he make any threats ? —No. Pf he rooning when you saw him in Leonard ree A—No; he was walking fast ; he said after he come in- to the watch-house that Corlis had knocked him down , I did not see any marks on his body or person. Dr. Mintunn Post called and sworn.—1 assisted at the st mortem examination of the body of Mr. Corlis, the deceased; we discovered a slug in the brain—in the ante- rior lobe of the brain on the lett sid (The siug was here shown witness, which he identified as the one taken from the head of deceas PI Wirness continued.—The slug was found to fit the bar- rel of the pistol. Mr. J. T. Cuements was recall with Charies G.Corlis by sight ; ever spol him. Q—Do you think that that was Corlis whom you saw in Leonard street with the woman? A—Yes, I do. Q—Do you know it was? A—Yes.sir 1 donot know Mr. Colton or his wife? @ by Junon.—Could you recollect the countenance ef the woman as well as that of Mr. Corlis? A—I think not, as I had never seen her before, and I had him. Q—Whatinduced you to go down Leonard strect that evening; A—I could give my reasons if necessary. (Laughter.) Junon—Oh, | thonght you might have went down the street from curiosity, on seeing the man and woman. A—No, sir, it was not that. Justice Matsrut called andsworn.—I received a pis tol at the bar of the Carlton House on Monday evening last, that I understood had been fennd near the man that was shot; itis a six barrelled revolving pistol; one of the barrels were discharged when I obtained it; the mark of on the barrel; Ihave had the pistol in my I was present’ when the slug was taken of Mr. Corlis; [tried the slug in the bor- rel and found it to fit. (Tho slug was here shown witness, who identified it an the one taken from the head of decease Did you draw another of the lo A.—We fired fit through two pine do blank paper forms, in orderto save the ball, told me it could not be drawn. Q.--Have you made any discoveries as to where this pistol was prirehneed ? A.—Yes, sir; T have ascertained that it waa purchased from Jow Cooper, No. 234 Broadway, on the 9h of No- veriber, 1839—a hand was put on it in September, 1841— that was put on at Mr, Gooper’s. Q.—Did you ascertain who parchased it? A.—-Tcould not ascertain the na : e nee eees Q.—Di! you obtain any deseription o' A._Vea ary he was's man nbont five feet nine or tens grey hair, nearly white; eye-brows heavy, Lay 9 in] be was su) 1 to be 55 or 60 years of age 5 Sine ure peat is Seer tioat Mr. Cooper is a gun smith— of onr oldest ones eve, Q—Have you traced it from that man’s possession to that of any other person 7 5 you inform me whether that pistol Was prepared for another fire? 1 was acquainted jo not know that I into some gunemith snot, us it requires to be cocked each time before itis fired. called and sworn.—My office is at 20 A person by the name of John Rust came into my office this morning and told me that he had picked lies neck handkerchief, in Broedway, at ten mi- pert ee - herpred afternoon. e 82) a K Annete a {had any murk upon :t7 —Did ke tell you what part of 1 A_No, ho did not; heaormmped teeta ea nee thing todo with the transaction ; he lives in Spring epee 1 Lt ate or [see Is the north river. it now being nine o’clock, the investig: i journed to 1 olcleck on Monday moming eeaals Trovste on THE Borper.—We have received through the Bangor Whig of the 22d inst., the fol- lowing proceedings of a public meeting of the citi- zens of Hancock Plantation. We are without any particular account of the circumstances attending the case. As the U. S. troops werecalled into requi- sition the case wasundoubtedly a strong one. At a meeting ofthe inhabitants of Hancock Plantation, in the State of Maine, the following preamblejand resolu- tions were unanimously adopted, viz: Whereas an American citizen by the name of Daniel Savage, living within the jurisdiction of the State of Maine and cleiming the protection of her laws, has been cal off on civil sut by individuals known to be au- thorized agents of the authorities ot the Province of New Brunswick,on the 11th day of March, 1843—and whereas the civ: thorities of New Brunswick claim and con= tinue to exercise civil and criminal jurisdiction south of john River, and within the limits of the State of 28 defined byjthe late treaty with England. , Rerolved, That we do regard with indignation, aston- ishment and dismay, this invasion of our rights, and do by these resolutions aj to our government, through our representatives, for protection. Resolved, Thut it is the sense of this meeting that in order to avoid collision with the authorities of New Brunswick on this river, it is necessary that some measure should be immediately adopted by which a sufficient num- ber of magistrates and civil officers should be appointed to execute the laws and protect the rights and interests of the inhabitants, ° ° * . . Voted, that the thanks of this meeting be presented to Capt. Webster, commanding the U.S. troops at Fort Kent, for so promptly furnishing assistance to the civil authori- ties to recapture our citizen on our own soil, as defined by the late treaty,and to secure and bring the offender to jus- wee: GEO. G. GREEN, Cheirman. R. L. WHITE, Secretary. Are we to have a second edition of the Aroostook war? We shall look for the particulars of this out- rage with anxiety. What does it mean? Tue Srrerrs.—Misfortunes never come single, they say; and the way they have recently befallen the whigs is enough to move one’s compassion. They can’t keep the streets clean, because the weather is against them; and it is said that the present unparalleled snows and cold weather are caused by this strange comet that is now whisking its tail about the heavens—so that the comet muet be against them; Col. Webb too is against them; andeven John Jones, the President's poet laureate, has now opened a fire of poetry against them. The whig administration is evidently in avery unfortunate predicament; but we have determined to give Capt. Tyler one chance more. We showed him yesterday how he might get full power, by adroitly securing the balance of power. Let him begin with the ensuing charter election in this city. This is his last chance. If he does not succeed here, we shall give him up altegether. As to the street contractors, it is now very evi- dent that they will never be able to fulfil the condi- tions of the contract. They have too much to en- counter, City Intelligence. Drownsp n A Cistern.—A widow lady, named Margaret Dunn, aged 62 yeas was found drowned in acistern in the rear of her house, corner of Ham- mond and Greenwich streets,yesterday morning.— Justice Stevens was called on tofhold the inquest, in the absence of the Coroner, who was engaged in the investigation. From testimony presented, it appeared that deceased had been afflicted tor some time past witha severe nervous affection, and also that some difficulty had existed between her and some heirs, relative to a disposition of property. It is therefore supposed that she committed suicide, hut the jury found a verdict of found drowned. Founpiina.—On Friday evening, as John A. Ma- son, barber, of 130 Tenth street, was stepping out of his house into the street, he heard the cries of a child, and looking around to ascertaingthe cause, a fine male infant was found tied up in a neat bundle. Not wishing to adopt the little stranger, he having a wife of hisown, and children to boot, we believe he took it to the Alms Honse, where it was chris- tened John A. Masvn, and put out to murse for the time being. Deatn rrom Fracture or THE Lc.—On Wed- nesday night last Daniel Slate, of 257 Delancy street, returned to his dwelling while in a state of intoxi- cation, and in coing into the yard, slipped and fell and fractured his thigh in a most extensive manner, the severity of which caused his death on Thursday afternoon. A Tatton 1m tire Tomps.—A few daya since a man named William Collins, a tailor by trade, en- tered the apartments of Mrs. Elizabeth McKinney, of 33 Clinton street, during her absence,jand carrie away a trunk containing female clothing. He was detected inthe act by Nathaniel Hodgson, who re- sides in the same premises, and arrested at the corner of Suffolk and Rivington streets, with the trunk in his possession After exami! , he was fully committed on a charge of burglary in the third degree. Navat.—Commanders W. H. Gardner, and R. B. Cunningham, have been relieved from serving as members of the Naval General Court Martial, or- dered at Norfolk, on the 25th inst., and Cemman- ders W. Jameson and C. Lowndes have been de- tailed in their stead. The United States ship John Adams, from Cape of Good Hope, last from St. Helena, was below Norfolk on the 22d inst. She has on board a portion of the officers and crew of the lost Concord. New Hamesurre Lecetatrure.—In the House, the democratic majority will be 41; in the Senate, when all the vacancies are filled, 8; majority on joint ballot 49. The five counsellors will probably be all democrats. Late rrom Havanna.—We received by the Elea- nor, arrived last night, the “Fano Industrial” and the “ Diario,” to the 15th inst. inclusive. They contain no news. They speak of Max Bohrer and Rakeman in the highest terms of praise. James R. Wurrinc—We are pleased to state that this gentleman has fully recovered from his late se- vere attack of inflammation of the brain, and will resume his duties s on Monday at hie office. Orraon.— About one thousand persons will ren- dezvous at Fort Leavenworth§on the first of May, for the purpose of emigraing to the Oregon Terri} tory. Og The attention of students at law, ‘preparing fer examination, is called to the advertisement of Thomas W. Clarke, Esq, counsellor at law. fg The steamboat Paseaic will commence her trips to Newark this afternoon. See adveriise- ment, fee Pi Superior Court, Before « ful! Bench. Manon 25th.—Decisiovs.—James Cahill ¥8, John Con- nor. Judgement affiirmed, John M. Secor v8, Jas. Mi. Logan. Calez!e Harvier va, John Hughes. J affirmed. Tadement affirmed. John He Maat ode. « B Hart. | jas Harkness ads. the same. affirmed. Seth Thoyer vs. Cornelius Vanderbilt. Judgement attirmed. F prow Kerr vi. Thomas ©. Ruggles, ot al. Judgment affirmed. Samuel Newstadt, et. al. vs. Charles G. Christinan. ent reversed. jane Willmarth ads. C,H Carpenter. Motion to quash certiorari denied, with $7 costs. ‘Jose Maria Lunar v8. the Atlantic Insurance Company. ied. Motion deniotss ot issue forthe April term (next term tris) mu tbe filed with the clerk on Monday, the 27th {Tn} We understand that the Hon, Judge Vanderpool in- tends to hold the term. General Sessions. Before Recorder Tallmadge, Judge Lynch, and Aldermen mith and Gedney, James M. Stern, Jr. Eeq., acting’ District Attorney. Sarvansy, March 26.- AC the opening of the Court.the Recorder proceeded to charge the jury in the vase of Ti. mothy Mount, boiler maker, eharged with an attempt to ison his wife by giving her powdered opinm in acup of joast water, He dwelt at length upon the testimony, and pointed outin a clear and lucid manner,all the conflicting points of evidence. ‘Tho jury returned into court, after an absence of about five minutes,and rendered a verdict of not guilty. There were several attempts in the gallery to got up a ronnd of applause on the del of the verdict, which was promptly pnt down hy the efficers of the court. Vivonancen.—William Crone, indicted for counterfeit: ing silver dimen,was discharged, he having beea confined for three terms without being called for trial. Sevtencep. Samuel Dewint Jarvis entered ag ty to an indictment for keeping a disord 1 was sentenced to confinement in the city ps for one month. ‘The Court then adjourned forthe term, di ij