The New York Herald Newspaper, March 28, 1843, Page 2

Herald Literary Depot. All the new and cheap literary publications of the day re for sale, wholesale and retail, at the Henaup Orrice, vorthwest corner of Nassau and Fulton street. EXPRESS OF THE NEW YORK HERALD. THE TRIAL OF SINGLETON MERCER, Singular Development of the Morals of Philadelphia, The trial of Singleton Mercer, for the assassina- tion of Heberton, a fashionable young man of Phi- ladelphia, who had seduced Miss Mercer,will begin te-day, at Woodbury, New Jersey, a country tewn about nine miles beyond Philadelphia. ‘ This trial will be singularly important and inter- esting, asit will disclose some of the features of the existing social system of Philadelphia. therefore, made arrangements to publish the pro- ceedings and devolopments on this trial one day in advance of all our contemporaries. Yesterday aspe- cial reporter left this office, who will report the trial for the Herald, and send it each day to us by spe- xpress from Woodbury to Camden, to connect ithe Railroad there, and from Camden to New York, when we shall publish it next morning. first report may be expected to-morrow ‘norning.— Great interest is felt for the result—and equally as much for the disclosures. respects, to the assassination of Corlis in this city, is quite remarkable. Its resemblance, in some Tue New Tyien Orcanizarion on Prtwosorni cau Princreces.—The philosophical project, based on the stable principles of common sense and sound military tactics, whieh we have originated, for the purpose of effecting a distinct, practical, and influ- nizetion of the Tyler party in this city, 50 as to operate on the next charter election, has na- turally created a great sensation in various circles. Already the spirit begins to move among the dry bones ef the valley, and the true friends of the ad- ministration have hailed its advent with the greatest The prospects of fun and frolic are therefore most encouraging. The coming election will produce a vast deal more of real amusement, and exciting transports, than any of the Tyler riots which were got up during the past year by mere office seekers, whose only object was to bamboozle honest Captain Tyler, and who therefore utterly failed in producing any practical effect whatever on ‘We learn ‘that several pri- vate meetings have already been held in a number of the wards by the hard-fisted, iron-handed “young democracie ;” and that they are making prepara- tions, on a scale of the greatest possible magnitude, to bring out and concentrate the whole of their for- ces so as to decide the next charter election. This movement will be conducted on very diffe- rent principles frem any heretofore originated by those styling themselves Tyler-men. Every meeting and every attempt at erganization heretofore, have been got up by hungry applicants for office, or the bloated feeders on “the spoils.” They have all and necessity had whetted the appetite, but failed fto sharpen the end the pap and political movements. office seekers, good things of office tended merely to increase the incorrigible dullness of their possessors ; 80 that betwixt them we have had only the win- explosions of laboring indigestion, and the i vrithings ofan empty inated by hon- who wish to ascertain by ig to the Baconian me- itutional fact,” alluded to by Mr. Cushing in his celebrated auction speech, If John Tyler have a great constitutional fact” which knocks down the pins at Washingtou, do not his honest friends r ame means by which at the polls to bow] out all their opponents? Certainly ney do,and they deserve to have theirskulls cracked ey fail to employ these means, y t—this is agreat philosophical move- ment—as all movements now-a-days should be. is a grand experiment in the philosophy of polities; and if it be only conducted in that calm, cool, ear- nest spirit which always distinguishes the true philo- sopher, John Tyler will re-echo with a gusto equal to that of the aivine poet himself— “How charming is divine Philosoph: Not harsh and crabbed as dull But musical as is Apollo’s lute, Anda perpetual feast of nectar’ Where ne crude surfeit reign: When Major Noah—that lazy, greesy, oily incar- nation of moral and physical inertia—got up his Committee at Military-Hall, and planted his ‘onion’? and wrote his letters, aad paraded his resolutions, imself as “fussy” as two hundred pounds of fat wouldallow, every body knew what the d enquiring mi l experiment, acco operates at the polls. body knew that he did not value the re-election of Jolin Tyler, or the organization of his friends, worth the most tattered article of Hebrew merchandize, and that his sole object was to obtain a belly full for d a morsel for each of his tribe. accordingly, after the prolonged experiment of one year’s duration, and the expenditure of three or four thousand dollars, screwed out of the Custom House officers, Major Noah very coolly dissolves the Tyler party, throws every thing to the winds, and compo- forms the world that he and “ the party” romtortably sunk into the arms of the Demo- and have merged the cause of the ‘Cap. »”’ in that of freedom andthe people. Just, for allthe world, like the babbling brook, which sings evit, as it tumbles down from its fountain among the hills—“* Oh! we are going to unite our force with that of the ocean!” In fact the present position of things in this city, is the most curious, the most laughable, the most melancholy, the most wavering and uncertain ima- ginable, and therefore the most favorable for a great novel and philosophical movement like tne one now commenced. Noone knows what to think or ‘We must be on the eve of a great re- Clouds, and darkness and doubt always usher in remarkable eras. Well, there are doubts and uncertainty enough here in all conscience.— There is in this city 2 great mass of about five thou- sand highly respectable men, besides loafers and otner cattle, who do not know what to do in politics, In fact they are in as mueh perplexity about the events of to morrow as John Tyler himself! They are decidedly more unable to foresee what the next twenty-four hours will bring forth than John Jones. Honest John seems, indeed, to be about the only individual at present in Washington, who can actually see the length of his nose before him, and who can calculate with tolerable certainty en the events of the following day. John writes poetry and balderdash to-day, and he knows that he will write poetry and balderdash to-morrow. it is quite a reasonable conjecture to suppose that honest John has such a clear insight into futurity, as to be perfectly convinced that twelve months from to-day, if he be still in the body, he will be writing poetry and balderdash still. ore, with propriet John Jones may there- be denominated the prophet, well as the poet-laureate of the government—di viding however, the laurels of the muse with Cap- tain Bob, butenjoying in unapproachable solitude, lune gifts of vaticination. such confusion and uncertainty, a portunity is presented for organi- administration, out of the ark, is looking whereon to repose the sole of \° spot appear here amid assuredly plant himself yet been made in New ® shrewdly hinted, is developments is fact do not must 4 phyosophical experiment And what ubundance of materiél; there jis mongst us for organising a force, which could keep both whigsand locofocos in check, and {govera the city at its will! You cannot enter a grog shop, you cannot step into a porter house, you cannot go toa corner, you cannot enter an oyster cellar, without finding dozens of patriots, who are willing to go to the death for pudding and treasury pap—like the famished English before Orleans, in Henry’s time— “They want their porridge, and their fat bull-beeves; Kither they must be dieted like mules, And have their provender tied to their mouths, Or piteous they look, like drowned mice.” They are determinedno longer to be Jacks-out-of- office; and ought'they not to have a chance as well as the greedy dogs whose heads are now in the flesh- pots? We answer, yes! Why should the honest, pure, and zealous patriots be put aside, and obliged to look with streaming eyes at their successful ri- vals? Let them at once adopt our plan,and their teeth will soon cease to water. Patriots! organize—or- ganize—organize in every ward, and victory and the flesh-pots are yours! John Tyler has made no re- movals here yet. He waits. There now, if you don’t let the poor man know who are his practical friends, we have no mere to say to you. In ourefforts in this new movement, we are en- tirely disinterested. Once before we delivered John Tyler out of the hands of the Philistines, and gave him a fair start. But the poor man soon fell again among thieves. The quack doctors have also been at him, and the unlucky patient wasfvery nearly a “gone case.” But we have still bowels of compas- sionfor him. We have once more taken him in hands, and recellecting the good old custom in ac- cordance with which, at this season of the year, the children are dosed with treacle and cream-of- tarter, we have administered ‘a dose of spring physic to the “Captain,” and afforded him a firet rate chance to prolong to a green old age, his politi- cal existence. It remains only for his friends to fol- low up our prescription, and the patient and the Constitution, as John Jones would say, are once more safe. ‘First be sure you're right, then go ahead !” City Intelligences A Moruzr Poisontnc Hersecr awp Curpren. —A woman named Sarah Rock, whohas lived with Benjamin F. Simons, ef 245 Canal street, for the past several years as his mistress, and by whom he has had three children,committed suicide on Sunday by taking laudanum, and also administering a quan- tity to her three children, the eldest of whom, a boy five years of age, was also deprived of his life. The other two children are recovering. Thelauda- num was purchased at the drug store corner of Spring and Woeeter streets, by an Irish woman, sup- posed to be the deceased. She purchased ten cents worth in one vial, and at the same time said she wanted six cents worth more, which was given her and put into another vial, she alleging that she wanted it for another woman. Dr. David Green was calledin by Simons, who disco- vered the family in their situation about dusk in the evening. On arriving there, he found the wo- man and the eldest boy insensible, and the other two children asleep. All attempts to restore the boy were unsuccessful, as he died about two hours afterwards. The woman has been of excessive intemperate habits for the past several months ; so much so that Simons had threatened to leave her. The after effects of intoxication, and remorse aris- ing from anticipated desertion, appear to have been the cause that prompted her to destroy herself and children. Mr. Hevry Russki1’s Concert Tus Eventne.— This distinguished vocalist gives his first concert this evening, at Niblo’s Saloon. A crowded and brilliant audience will welcome his return to our shores. His late towr in Great Britain was a scene of con- tinued triumphs, es well earned as they were cor- dially acknowledged. Mr. Russell will this even- ing sing several of those beautiful original compo- sitioas which were so enthusiastically applauded in England—indeed,the programme gives promise of a treat of unusual excellence and variety. Latest From Yucatan.— The brig Moxy, Captain Spear, arrived yesterday from Laguna, with advices to the 6thinst. We gather the following items from Captain S. The war steamer Regenerator, and sch. Eagle, sailed from Laguna on the 4th, for the eastward, after having used the press gang to obtain crews. At American schooner arrived at Laguna on the 5th, and was erdered to Vera Cruz. She was a prize to the Mexican fleet, for attempting to run the blockade. No communieation with her was per- mitted. No other news. Yucatan was still Yucatan.— Very little impression has yet been made with Mexi- can shot and shells. Puerto Cabello. {Correspondence of the Herald. : Puerto CaBe.o, VENEZUELA, S. A. Feb. 27, 1843. State of ‘the Republic—Another Cincinnatus—Prices of Produce, §c. James Gorvon Bennett, Esq.— Dear Sir— Tranquillity reigns throughout this Republic; no obstacle can impede the onward march of this de- lightful country ;to the highest state of happi- ness and prosperfty; everything conspires to that effect; in a political and commercial point of view this Republic advances most rapidly, leaving in the shade a majority of the South American Republics, and God grant that nothing may transpire preju- dicial to her interests. General Paez, ex-Presi- dent, has, Cincinnatus like, retired from the cares of State to his peaceful country seat in the small village of Maracay, where he will have an oppor- tunity to “‘ fight his battles o’er again” in quiet soli- tude, reapected and honored by his fellow citizens, rateful for the distinguished services rendered to be country in the capacity of a warrior and civi- an. T will not trespass further upon your patience, and therefore conclude with prices of produce ruling this day without material variation:—Coffee, 8 a 84; ies 9 a 94; Cocoa, 18 a 20; Fanega Indigo, 9a 9} a 10 rs. In case I should trip it out to Valencia, as I con- template, you will receive a treatise upon the me- rits, customs, character, and tastes of the inhabitants of that city, with a sketch of the roads, &c. Wc. The ladies shall not escape due attention from your correspondent. Our Firemen.—The Philadelphia papers of yes’ terday give the following items relative to our fire- men:— This gallant body of young men arrived here last night at 11 o’clock, by the Mail Pilot Line, and were received by our Philadelphia firemen in a manner alike creditable to the guests and their hosts. A large bonfire was lit upon the island near the canal through which the boat passed fromthe Jersey side to the city, and gave to our New York friends a bright and glowing <n of welcome to the City of Brotherly Love. After their landing at Walnut street, a procession was formed to escort the visiters to their lodgings, a number of lighted torches bei borne along the line, adding a fine and solemn ef- fect to the ceremony. We understand that a beau- tiful banner will be presented to the Franklin En- gine Co. by the ladies of Southwark, this morning. The New York Engine Co. No. 14, the guests of the Neptune Hose Co., will, in company with the latter, be present on the occasion. Winter Weatuer.—There was another snow storm last night. This, added to the two or three feet that are already on the ground, givesus enough to carry useafely into May, if not further. Fears are entertained thatthe freshets this year will be nume. rous, That hig will be tremendous, no one doubts who has eeen the snow piled up in the interior from one to thirty feet high. Those near the rivers had better look ont. Since the above wasint in, and now (2 0’ ».A warm rain has set jock, A.M.) itis pouring a deluge. Aworuer Suock or an Eantuquakrn.—The Ana- wan, from St. Thomas, reports that another shock of an earthquake was felt ia that place on the 6th inet. Similar sensations to those occasioned by the pre- vious one were felt, but no damage done. Its dura- tion was from 10 to 12 seconds. . Yer Avnorner.—A new packet ship, to be called the “* Victoria,” and not the “ John Hancock,” will soon be launched for the London line. These new packets show the progress of ship building in this city’ ‘The Grand Tyler pring Ball Military Hall, to operateon the next Charter Klee tion for Mayor and Aldermen. A most spleedid, beautiful, enthusiastic, grand ball or séte wus celebrated by the Tyler men last night in Military Hall, Bowery, on the new plan of political tactics, recently introduced by the ta- shionable whigs of the Third ward—a plan which will soon take precedence of coon skias, hickory poles, and hard cider of all kinds. Since the cele- brated ball at Washington Hall, this Tyler concern has been the greatest display this season, in beauty, numbers, grace, dress, silks, finery, poetry, conver- sation and politics. Captain Tyler is almost sure of of are-election. What will you bet he a’int 1— The new age of civilization has certainly begun— the millennium, beyond a doubt, is at hand—and Captain Tyler’s star ispositivelyin the ascendant. The decorations of the room were in the most chaste andrecherché style. There were none of the 80 called “‘leaaers” of the party present when our “Ariel” rejoiced the gay ecene with his celestial presence. But the fresh,the ever-free, the vigorous, the fair, the bright-eyed “‘young democracie” were there; anden the very spot where the old “‘grease spot” of the Tyler party spluttered and perspired, and exploded his hydrogen gas, the youth and beau- ty of the Captain’s friends—with their unpurchasa- ble bone and sinews, and “‘irresistible eloquence of eyes,” were setting the ballin metion. The day is theirs, if they go ahead and follow our philoso- phical advice ! About 8 o’clock, the carriages began to arrive; they continued sitting down without intermission till past ten, and then what a glorious assemblage of belles and beaux was collected there! Tyler for- ever! We visited the ball room a half hour be- fore any of the company entered, for the purpose of examining, the decoratiens. Huzza! for Tyler! The entrance was formed by a tent being pitched in the doorway, and in the four corners of the hall were similar tents, one trom each company of the Guard ; directly in front, as you passed through the tent at the entrapce, was a large full length portrait of Washington, with Captain Tyler on one side, and John Jones on the other; immediately over hishead was suspended a beautifully carved American eagle, With broad spread wings, and holding in its beak a wreath of evergreen flowers, as if im» the act of crowning the illustrious pa- triot with a chaplet of immortality. ‘The proud bird grasped in its talons the glorious ** stripes and stars,” our nation’s boast. Above the eagle was a large star of living fire, which shed abroad its brilliant ef- fulgence, giving a brightness and splendor to the scene around. On a platform, in frent of Washing- ton, was placed amounted cannon, surrounded with all the paraphernalia that accompanies this dreadful instrument of war. Along the walls were hung the most ir peeled SN and paintings, one of ‘Washington crossing the Delaware—another, where he is about to mount his fiery charger; also a very splendid engraving of the ‘‘ Signers of the Declara- tion of Independence;” also a magnificent view of “The Battle of Bunker’s Hill ;” also of Captain Tyler signing the veto messages with a steel pen.— reaths and gay festoons of evergreens and flow- ers were gracefully arranged around the room, and, with the brilliant gaslight, presented a scene mag- nificent beyond description. Hurra for Tyler! At about nine o’clock, the ladies and gentlemen entered the ball room, the band striking up a beau- tiful march; off we strolled on a tour of observa- tion, to be heralded to an hundred thousand of grave and gay humanity. Tyler forever anda day ! “Pve seen some balls and revels in my time, And stayed them over, for some silly reason;} And then I looked (I hope it was no crime) To see what lady best stood out the season.” Cotillons were soon formed ; everything was so wellarranged, that none wanted partners. All as- sembled, dancing is about to commence; the band struck upone of its lively intoxicating airs, and all was life and animation. Tyler and the Guard for- ever! We were listening to the loud toned voice of the leader of the band giving out the figure, “Chasez quarter—cavalier suel, Pastourelle—balancét—grand rounde, &c,” when a fiend, half angel halt man, and a bit of de- vil in the eye, lightly tapped us on the shoulder, and directing-our attention towards the entrance, made the following query:—‘* Who, pray, is the noble beauty that lingers near the outer entrance?” “She is Mrs. Van W——, a Spanish ey What a glo- rious bust has she! Huzza for Tyler! What an outline of a woman! Hurra for Tyler! What speaking and eloquent eyes!” Trily you are night, but there are so many stars, that one dare net rake choice from the firmament; bat can you tell the name of that majestic queenly womiun, stepping so classically along ? “ What winning graces! what majestic mien ! She moves a goddess, and she looks aqueen !” “ See, she nears us, with her that is so apparently enchanted with thescene.” ‘* Kuow you not Miss W—, of St. John’s? The other is Mrs. G. W—, beautiful, always lively, ever cheerful, never with- out exhileration.” Tyler for next President. Let’s to the waltz; the music sets ug on hre, and new for the flame. ‘The tall and proud looking girl with M—, is Miss S—; and he in tull black and dark whiskers, has Miss OYN——. Captain M—— dashes off with the splendid Miss W——. H— pwede around with Miss J—; and there flits by Dr. C—— and fe R——. a couple of the best waltzers in the room; Mr. M—— and Miss and there goes Sergeant M—— pers a § u of the Guards, with the delightful little Miss H——, as pretty a waltzer or dancer as any in the room. Captain H. M—— has Miss P——. Watch her majesty, her attrac- tion, her warmth, and papa yet all con- quering power. Huzza for Tyler! “With manner graceful and refined, A fit costume, and richly stored mind— Can woman fail, whoe’er she will, to please, Quick as her voice he hears, or form he sees 7” ‘There they go, whirling through life without care. without thought, all buoyant, and no look beyond the present. Hurra! Ah, but that future must, will come, as those who have numbered their score can attest. Itseems but yesternight, when they too drank of this intoxicating cup,and still they have a relish for these youthful enjoyments, though the eg) to par- cipate is somewhat exhausted. Hurra for Tyler! ‘he waltz is about to conclude. John Jones for- ever! Let us to the farther end of the saloon and watch the formation of the quadrille, near where stands, leaning on the arm of Mr. B—, that peer- less, beautiful woman, who seems to attract all eyes, to outshine all li hts, and to draw around her, with the force of the maelsiroom, all that is great and enlightened, young and attractive—the handsome Mrs. Hurra for the Corporal’s Guard! But who is this, robed in the purest white? “ Know ye not the widow T——? See what gaie- ty io her sparkling eyes, and what sweetness in her smile! She can scarcely fail to captivate the most irresistable.” “No sense has she of ilisto come— No care beyond to-day.” Miss P—— was greatly admired—so is, John Jones; and if we should judge from the numbers that surrounded her, we should put her down as car- Vareae palm. But whilst Miss W—— stood by, there was no difficulty in deciding to whom “ the apple” belonged. Huzza for Tyler! iss looked well. When she raised her long dark eye-lashes, and displayed the fine expres- sion ef her eloquent eyes, he must have been cold indeed, who was not struck with her countenance. With that silent speaking charm, so superior to all others, “Grace in every step, Heaven in her eye— In every movement dignity and love.” Mrs. W. and Miss M. whose dress became her par- ticularly ; it was the happy result of geod choice and unstudied simplicity, being a black velvet bodice trimmed a /a militatre with figured skirts. Down with the locofocos, and up with Tyler !— Then appeared the smart Miss H—, with a knot of admirers, to each of whom she appeared to have something caustique to say ; she was plump and fair, and very pretty. Away with the whigs ohn Jones forever! Next followed Miss F—, radiant in beauty ; her dress was plain in the extreme, and displayed her charmsto full perfection. She looked well; but her modest, downcast air, seemed to shun general observation. There were the two little Miss H—’s; both were greatly ad- mired, as being beautiful girls—both moving through the mazes of the dance with a grace and ease that would have done honor to those of a more advanced age. Captain Tyler, huzza! The exquisite form, aceful movements and angelic mouth of Miss ! Oh, i feds if—but oh Ywe dare not express our excited feelings. “She is so rich—so gay, So poignant in her wit, Time vanishes before her as sh And ruddy morning through Ere night seems well begun.” “But who is that in the richly figured satin?” asks mytriend. ‘Know you not that old silvery headed, venerable man? See with what intense anxiety he watches her every movement ; see with what jea- lous restleasness, he observes the approach of every eattice peers) and each young, gay und handsome gallant, that draws nigh to claim her hand for the next sett, Be- holding this, can you not divine whom the lady might be ” “Aye, stupid that Lam, had I but look- ed around | need net have asked the Sst for it can be no other than Mrs, Dr. C: "hey speak but truth, who say she’s handsom' Nextio her, and prattling so innocently with a naiveté that wins e!! hearts, i# the young sister of Miss O’N. Tyler and the Guard forever ! " Of moh charming, graceful mein, ‘That to be loved, need but to be seen.” “What sudden movement iv this? Do you retire so early?” “Oh, no—supper is jaxsuagmiced and then Tet us adjourn to see, to drink, to chat, to love, to toastdear woman.” Any further deser) tion of the bright eyes, angelic forms and brilliant beauties of the night, is forbid me, as my paper warns me to a close. So all ye fair and gentle ones whom I may have passed over, ascribe it not te any neglect of mine, tor 1am loath to quit so charming a aa so farewell, girls, sleep, dream, be happy, and I'll be content. The sumptuous repast that was prepared, was the most luxurious and expensive ; every thin; gave universal satisfaction, all were pleased an happy, no doubt all regretted, that “The morn was now on the point of breaking ; Aterm of time, at which I would advise Ladies whe have been daucing, , To make their preparations for forsaking ‘The bail room, asthe sun begins to rise.” And thus ended this grand Tyler ball, one of the most beautiful ot the season, and the first eloquent movement to re-elect the Captain to the Presidency. Hurra ! for Captain Tyler and John Jones ! Assasali ion of Corlis, The investigation before the Corener was resum- ed yesterday at 11 o'clock, in the court room of the General Sessions. Mr. and Mrs. Colton were in at- tendance, and appeared as composed as usual. The courtroom was comfortably filled, and excellent order kept throughout the sitting. {All the jurors were present, except Mr. Warner. Order being res- tored, the Deputy Coroner called Hows, who was sworn, and deposed le at 143 Fulton street; I was not intimately acquainted with Charles G. Corlis; I was not at theneigh- borhood corner of Broadway and, Leonard street on Mon- lay evening last; I am acquainted with Mr. Colton; I have known him for twelve years, I should think; I be came acquainted with kim at Rhode (sland, Providence; Tam intimately acquainted with hint; 1 cannot say that 1 saw Mr. Colton on Monday last; I have been in the habit of seeing him almost every day, but] could not say posi- tively that I aw him en Monday lost; I ha since ke was arrested for an assault upon Cot had any conversation with him upon that subject; I have rd him make use of any threats towards Chas, i Inever had any conversation with Corlis on that subject; [never heard him express any ap- prehension of danger from Mr. Colton. By Juxon—Q—Did you ever hear Mr. Colton mention Mr. Corlis’s name ? A—I never did. Natwan G. Buncese called and sworn—I reside at 125 Madison street; my place of business is at 338 Broadway; I was net acquainted with Charles G. Corlis, 1 was not acquainted with Henry Colton; I was in the neighbor- hood of the Carlton House on Monday evening last. Q—Did you hear a pistol fire? A—I did; I was passing up Leonard street on the south side, and heard a pistol fire opposite the Carlton House; was about half way between Broadway and Elm; it wi near seven o'clock; I saw no flash, but I saw several of the windows of the Carlton House raised up, and several persons looking up. Q—Did you see any persons there ? A—Isaw some come out of the Carlton House. Q—Did you see a man fall ? A-N did not. Q—Did you cross over? A—Yes, sir, I did; I saw a man lying on the side walk, on his face; four or five persons had arrived there befe me; Mr. Hedges wes among the number. Q—Did you see theman, re you heard the report of the pistol t A—No, I did not. Q-—Did you see any female in the neighborhood ? A—No, I did not. Q—Did you see or hear any person runniag frem the scene? A—No, I didnot. ‘ere you nearest Broadway or Elm street when you heard the report of the pistol ? ‘A—I was nearest Broadway. By Junon—Do you recollect what direction yeu were looking when you heard the report of the pistol’? A—I do not. Ido not recollect of seeing a black wo. man, nor any other woman; the windows were ia the act ofbeing raised when I saw them. Justice Merritt was recalled. (The single barrelled piel taken from Colton was kere presented to witness, who stated that that was the pistol and the four slugs that were taken from it, Justice Matex.. was called to produce the ball taken from one of the barrels of the six barrelled pistol, which was fired after it came into his possession. By Junon— What did Mr. Colton say when you arrested ‘im ? A—When I first:went i: told him that he was arrest- ed ; that the man was dead, and that he was suspected of beihg the man ; he did not appear to understand me, and — iy? A—He said he had nothing todo with it. Also that he had not been out of the house but once that day, and that ‘was with his little boy, to get his hair cut. He said that his wife had been out that day, orthat he had heard so.— A woman came into the house, and was Going up stairs when I ordered the officers to stop Ker. Colton said some- thing about hit g in the house of afriend. 1 told him then that it was suspected that a woman had committed the murder. He then made some remark about his wife, and saidjit could'nt have been her, as he thought she had loved Corlis. It was half past 7 o’clock when I arrested Colton. A carriage was sent for to take Mrs. Colton away ut about 12 o'clock at night. Another carriage was sent for, but pot used. When we went into the room of Mrs. Colton, after the door was broken open, she was seated upon the sofa and appeared to be unconscious of anything about her, She remained in that condition until Charles O'Connor came; he he was her counsel. We thought that she had taken laudanum ; she said nothing after the Coroner ieit until Mr. O?Connor camethere.— The Coroner left about an hour before he came. I spoke to her frequently during the evening. Several of the officers 0 spoke to her 7 Q—Did Mr. O'Connor speak to her ? A—I do not know; he claimed the privilege to counsel with her, and we left them alone; he was in conversation with her over an hour; afterwards he wished Mrs. Colton te be taken to the City prison. Q—Did she consent to go? : A—She was dressed to ge,and went in the carriage with Mr. O’Connor, myself and a black woman. Q—Did you hear her speak after Mr. O’Connor came? A-I aid not I saw him whispermg to her, but I do not recollect hearing her articulate any sound. By Junor Cou.vir.—Q—How was it about the woman who is said to have come out of the basement of No. 26 with a bundle and get into a carriage? A—Such cannot have been the case, as officers were stationed at the doors. Q- eee examine the room, in order to see whether any clot! had been changed or burned ae A—We did, very minutely, but discovered nothing; we examined all the Lipper part of the house closely; there is no rooetctep saga ween thahouses, except through the scuttle, James Becxer Called and sworn.—I reside at 28 Park Row; I was not intimately acquainted with Mr. Corlis; I knew Mr. Coltow; I have never had any conversation with Mr. Corlis in relation to Colton, ‘ner with Col- ton in relation to Cor I never heard from any source that Mr. Corlis’ life would be attempted; I was not in the neighborhood of Leonard and Broadway on t night of the murder; about five or ten minutes after it oc- curred I heard of it at the Cornucopia; Mr. Webster told me. Hexny Mi rraews,a dark mulatto, called and sworn—I reside at No. 2 Catharine lane; it runs down from Broad- way to Elm street. Q—Did you hear the report of a pistolon Monday night? A—Yes, I did; it was about ten minutes after seven o’clock in the evening, the eve ng the gentleman was s shot; Ido not know whether it was Monday, Tnesday or Wednesday evening; I was pa along Broalway, oing up afew steps irom the corner of Leonard, when { eard the report of a pistol; I stepped into Leonard strect immediately after I heard the report; a man was with me who asked me togoto Bleecker strest; his name is E- ward Julius; a8 we got to the cerner we heard the report of the pistol; as I turned the corner I said to him “good night; he passed acrossthe street and then saw a woman towards Broadway, opposite the ‘as about two steps from the corner sl did not take much no ad on a light bonnet; did mot notice whet ona cloak or a shaw]; she appeared to be « per non of tall stature. Did you see any person coming ont of the Carlton House A--No,not at thet instant; bnt in an instant aftorwards I saw the windews thrown upin the Carlton House; two ‘entlemen then came out of the Carlton house without theirthats; they went down the street,and I then heard some one say ‘he’s shot;” I then went down and saw aman lying on his face, with his hat ever his head; 1 thought he was drunk; the wor have passed about two steps before the gentlemen came out ef the Carlton House; she did not pass directly as they opened the door, but instantly after, [saw ne one running; I did not sve the lady’s face, ‘The Coroner here stated that he had been snbponeed to attend as a witness in the Court of Oyer and Terminer, and he should be obliged to take a recess, which was agreedupon, until half past two o’clock. Arreaneon Sastion. The Corener stated that he wished that any person hay- ing communications to send to him, woul! please en. dorse their names npon them, ad received a nur- ber of communications purporting to give information of consequence, but as they contained no names,ihe was unable to make any use of the information in the inves jon. ¢ Cockerain called and aworn— Iam a police offi- 3 I know nothing of the difficulties between Mr. Col- ‘and his wife, except from mere rumor. Q—Have you ever had any conversation with Mr.Col- ton in relation to the difficulties between him and Corlis? * a ir; 1 have never had any conversation with orlis n; he spoke to me once abeut going be- fore the Grand Jury. if Lita iy Junon—Have tor ‘ou ever heard any conversation that passed between Mr. Colton and his wife previous to their ition? A—I have not. Marr wes, A bright mulatto womar called and tr. sworn—I live at 94 Vasey street, with Mr. Parso: Colton lived there; he lived there a week before taken away aff was at home all day on Monday last; Ta [ew bogigoy there; I have lived there a little over three works. Q-Did you sve Mr, Colton’come home that day? A-—I did not; I did not see him go out; he was next door in the morning, about ten o'clock; | do not knew how long he was gone; I didnot see him when he came ack. Q Do you know whether he was in at ten? Yes, Q—What time did he taketea? A~At helf past six, Q- Did you wait on the table? there are no other servants but me and the cook in that honse. By Junon—Did Mr. Colton go out after tea? A—Not na I know of, eir. Sanam Jonpan, an old colored woman, called —I live at 24 Veeyfstroet, with Mr. Parsons; 1 was home all day on Monday last; 1 do not know whether Mr. Colton was out of the house or not on that day; I never saw Mr. Colton life, an} that wae when a colored some clothes, and I went to the door to see if he was ia; | saw him there, but should him new if I should see hima; see her; I don’t receliec! yore was dressed; wears adark hat; h the was drewedia a ties ieee Rebecca Hays or Amelia M. Amelia general they said he was in at ten ers went out that night; wears a dark hat. was out that evening? and one of the other ladies went tothe * neme oness do not know ae, Jones; she comes lary Jones was dressed; Joux Rust was called as a witness, but did not an- , brother of deceased, recalled—Do you y the time in thegvening when you ther was'shot? about 7 o’clock; 1 went directly to the prehensive of thi: spicions were on the per- recollect preci recollect how M the door at my house. By Juron.—Q—How do when they came in? Carlton House. you knew the time of night A—It was about seven o’clock that the colo told Rebecca Ha beta not know what without being let in; {saw Mr. Corlis about three weeks age in Broadway; I do not know thathe called at my particular: I never heard Rebec- oa Hays preteeaeds | penrieien te Corlis,nor never heard soa that made the ittack. Q—When you 'd of the last attack did you say “my do not know what I did ‘ou raean when you said he? Who made the first attack; I did rother ever tell you he feared being as- A—He did, and from Mr. Colton. Q “ he ever express apprehensions from any other quarter A—Not to my knowledge. Da. Frevenicx A Petwast called and sworn—I reside at 438 Broome street, corner of Broadway; I was at the Carlton House when thisinjury was j be Idid not see him until a not know of an} house to see any body im Exiza Tecxer called and sworn—I live at No. Benson street; am acquainted with Charles G. Corlis; have known him for three once and a while; he came was not there vet ye ere wee 'y Hays; he often, or if ab was I did not see him; T have not seen himatthe house since he was first shot at; [ heard Becky say he was there once since; I was at home all day, Monday, and not out in the evening; I did see Miss Hays and Miss Meyers go out; I know they were out; Idid not see them when they last came home, I think they went out abeut So’clock; 1 heard them sa1 came back at sixe'clock; I did not see them until after I had heard that Corlis was shot, when the colored man came ins Rebecca wears a black straw hat; I never seeher with amy other on: itfrom some one ofherown; I think Idid see her wear a Rebecca Hays said she did’nt believe tl shot when the celored man told her. By Juner Voonners—I never green veil; I do not know that Corlis any where; I never heard her sa body; I think it was about six o’clock w! man came in and said that Charles was shot. Q—How did he know Charley? A—He had secm him at my house, and had taken notes to him; Becky Ways told ise she Corlis; it was about tea timo when the colored man icted on Mr. Cor * he was brought into the aw himimmediately after; he was insensible, and bleeding a little from the back of the head; Texamin: im, and discovered a hole through the back .of the little to the left, and on the upper part of the occi- ut; it wase round hole, and ap} [The witness here showed thejury the tion that the bal! entered *by pointing to his own head.) I was informed when I first saw him that he had shot him. self in hia mouth, and [ examined that first, but found no there was an abrasion ofthe skin over the right eye; there was also oneon the top of the nose that bled to have been made if she has worna light hat in the houge, as she has none ‘ht hat one day; at Charles was ly. saw. Miss Hays wear a By Joron—TheJury wish to know whether the hat she ever went after Mr. was found, and where it is, An officer was despatched for it at the Carlton House. continury.—Tha wound was such that I knew nothing could bedone ; I aasisted in the post mor- tem examinstion, and was present when the heighth of the body was taken ; it measured I think five feet eight inches and ahalffrom the top of his head to the heel of his foot, the heel included; Dr. Hosack conducted the ex- amination; the appearances under the scalp were healthy although there was some effusion of blood and also from the tumor on the forehead; the scull was removed by saw- ing; the course of the hail’ through the brain.was traced ; it was slightly upwards from where it entered; the bal! penetrated the brain and passed through it and the dura mater until it came to the left orbit at the junction of the coronal suture; it then entered the anterier lobe of the brain where it was found ; the caustof death was this injury to the brain. B 5 Jvunon —Q—Which side did the ball enter the A—On the right'side ; the {hair was not singed nor the hat ; the personswho fired the pistol must have been shor." ter than the deceased or oa lower ground; the hole was in the back of the hat about halfan inch or an inch above the band round the hat. By Junon—Do you feel certain that the course of the ball was from right to left ? A—No, it was from left to right. Dr. Avexanper E. posed as follows en the colored ad gent one note to Eu1za Dar, another girl from the house No, 3 Banton strect, was sworn—l live at No. 8 Benson sti nd knew Charles G. tice thd ne Corlis, and have sear more than twice ; the Jlast time I think wes.a week before the attempt was made to shoot him; I have nerer seen him there since- I wa: last ; Rebecca Hays was 0 Myers ; Isaw them when they were going to the fortune tellers down Bro: bout six o’elock ; they said they had been to the fortune tellers; they remained in after that during 3 Becky bad on a bli the house all da: it aiternoon with Amelia the whole evenin; woollen shawl with red flowers in think a black veil; Amelia had on a and a cardinal I think ; I was goi saw a large crowd in the street ; that a man was shot; [had not heard of it before I left the house ; I did not see the colored man before I left the acoal black colored woman called and No. 3 Benson street ;*I am a chamber- maid there and help the ladies dress sometimes ; I was at Monday ; Miss Becky Hays went eut that jome at tea ; I am sure that she was frock, black hat and I ck hat and veil to the theatre and I asked, and was told Hosacx was here called, and de- n Monday evening, a little after ent for to visit a person at the ad been seriously injured. Upon ‘ival I was shown into the bar-room of the hotel, I saw the person alluded to, lying u in the centre of the room. was in the house at the time, informed me that the name of the individual was C. G. Corlis, and that he had j been shot in the head, id taken up from the Carlten House, w! w not out that evening. y JunonCouvin [do not know that any person cam: in at the basement that evening ; Noah, the colored told me first that the man Charles had been shot ; he t! teld Becky, and she said she would not believe it ; 1 to see, and I came back and told her it en said you will frighten mete death and pects recalled—(The hat was here shown him)—That is my brother’s hat ; he usually got his hate at the same place that I did. Estuer Scorr, a woman about 30 years ol: L live at 650 Greenwich street ; I di Corlis or Colton ; this day week I commenced a wevk’s lee at No.8 Benson street ; I ‘ken since; he wi lewalk in Leonard street, ard carri into the hotel;-I found him in a state of insensibility, pal- 8; his breathing was labored’ and On examining the head I discovered upon the anda little on the left side of the prominence of the occipital bone, a holeabout halfan inch in diameter, which extended through the scull: some of the brain having escaped from the weund, and being matted in the together with the blood, which was still flowing, it once that the wound was mortal; three slight injuries I observed on the face; the first was a mere abrasion upon the forehead, a little above the left eye-brow: the seeond was rt of the nose, extendin; was an abrasion, with a slight laceration of the skin er lip. These wounds were, in It of the fall, ‘occasioned by the injury the brain had sustained from the wound in the head; ashort time after my arrival reaction ‘as is usual after all serieus injuries not terminating tally at the moment) commenced, when the bleeding from the wounds was increased, particularly from the one en the back of the head, and which, coming directly from the vessels of the brain, precluded the possibili cal interference. established, and ecchymosis, or blood! forming upon the Deneath the abrasion, it being the only «vidence of external injury at this part of the head which described. This tumor was softand fluctuating, but did notattain toa greatsize. There was ne depression of therkull, nor could any fracture be de. The pulse was now it breathing becoming more burri } im diticulty until death closed the scene, which took place about ten o'clock, three hours after the accident. At the coroner’s request { made the examination of the body on Tuesday at 12 o’cluck, assisted by Dr. M. Post, Dr. Putnam, &. No other marks of external injury were observed upon the body than have been detail n dissecting the head,whick 1 did in the ordinary way, overed immediately beneath the scalp, and in vicinity of the wound in the back part of the’ head, also on the left side of the frontal bone, a considerable quantity of extravasated blood. Upon the removal of coagula, a fracture was discovered, extending some dis- tance round in the direction ef the temporal bone; I now proceeded to remove the skull eap, taking care to avoid disturbing the relation of parts connected with the in- juries; considerable quantity ef blood was found directly neath and also between the membranes of the brain; the dura mater ormembraue lining the skuil was perforated at its upper part on the left side of the lon; and directly underthe coronal suture. TI from @ quarter to half an inch in diameter; upon intro- ducing a probe, it readily found its way ‘in and hole at the bac! that being the course taken by the ball, which w: in the anterior lobe ofthe cerebi was reund and somewhat jagged; the ball corresponded with the hole and also wit! shown me at the time by the @oroner; the fracture on the tal bone above alluded to was viewed on the insid through the roof ofthe orbit, or more properly, the orbital rocess of the frontal bone. As it wasnot apparent that @ ball had struck at this point, xt is to be presumed that the fracture was the result of the ball, particularly as the skull throughout was remarkably thin and brittle. Tho viscera of the chest and abdomen were perfectly healthy; the body measured five fect eight inches in length in his Juxon.—-Q—Would the fracture have caused death if the ball had not? A—Ithink it would ; the injury by the ball was the catise of death ; the ball probably re-beunded on the scull and then dropped into the anterior lobe of the brain ; the ball might have been firedin a straight direction and still entered in an upward one. Srexcen M. Cranx called and sworn —I ain book-keep- er at the Carlton House ; | was notin the bar-room when ed washrought in; I was there immediately after. e the hat of deceased was shown to witness. —This hat was handed tome by some person who requested me to keep it. Ido not know who it was it has been in my possession ever lid, and almost puls went there at half-past 7 and remained until near eight in the eve- I am the cook there and in the time ; Iknow nothing about any ef the Indies going out that afternoon ; I went away before word came that the man was shot, and did not hear of it until the next morn. alight wound on the up- through the skin; the ing. Foun Rustiwas called again, but did not answer, Josrrn Cooren calied and sworn—I live at 233 Broad- way, aud am a gunsmith; Justice Metscll showed me a pistol the other day; it was a six barrelled revolving pis- tol; I think I sold it, as it has » piece of work upon it of this piece of work or band to secure putou; I have put a similar piece on on the left side of the tp} all probability, the resu! my manufactur: the caps I think By Junor—I should know this, because I think the bend was wider than we usually put on; [ think 1 ‘old this pistol in 1339, the month of November; I do not know snother store where they were sold in this city, although the manufacturer might have sold others about tho city; if it was at the sale that I think it was, the gen- tle) urchased it bought another at the s they were going to Havaane; one was an old man with gray bair, and the younger man was his gon; the old man came ed band; the young man 1 think was about 26 years of ag I put this band on for the old man; I do not think tha: can describe the young man; he never came in aiter- wards; [sold the pistols myself ; the young man was pale entleman was rather taller, in Albany, and were going healthy Ghost sitanenths me to make a new main- become weale or bro- the reaction was has been alread: ular and frequent; hw afterwards about the continued to increase and about my size; the ol: think they said they resid yr the youRg men after I received a note requesti: as the one in it had ef desired threo mainsprings ; when the man came for them, I told him that I must be paid for theother two mainsprings; he said he could not take them then; I asked him how the young man was. and he said he was and was living in Delaware; about two e old man came in and ordered the band to ton it, he leftit there about siz months before he ms purchased powder flasks and took it away ; the the pistols; it was onthe 9th of other implements with November I think that they were sold. journed to3 o'clock this ‘itudinal sinus, aperture was igation was ad- ‘nesday, through tage | ee Lapy’s Boox For ArRite Bowery. This number of the "es no commendation on the of it eurrent as gold coin., It contributors are Sigourney, Mrs. Hale, rs. T. H. Bayley, besi ns, S. H. Brown, and other name and figure m the literary world. 3 wick’s contribution is entitled “‘Scenes from Life in At is redolent of those fine moral senti- ments which give their chief value to this lady’s productions, while itis fall of those practical views of life and society, which form another important element ef her extraordina: Unknown Flower,” by 8. k beautiful effusion. and could hard! eflect by Mrs. these historical gem: ; the hole in the skull the muzzle of the pistol juite evident, when in several directions male contributors of rowne, 15a very The subject is a first have been wrought up with better emans herself, who was 30 fond of Miss Leslie’s story of An- netta Haverstraw is centinued with the same ferce of character and felicity of satire as in the former numbers. The author of the story of Agues Beau- fort is too diffident in withholding ner name. It is a first rate story. But we must hasten to the embellishments. first isa scene from Goldsmith's Vi » Moses for the Fair.” graved by Dick, froma design by Maclise, the most d historical painter of the British school it ig an exquisite scene. | the sisters ornamenting Moves’ hat and buckling bis shoes, and the self-important com- placency of the young charge, form the character- istics of the principal group. The parents and younger children on the left of the picture consti tute a little episode of domestic peace and ajection h may be commended as a study to old {tisthe best thing of Maclise’s which we have ever seen. ; icture, Dawning Beauty, is ene of ful female figures—a little fairy, with t such a creation as ¢ third design is Mr. that gave it te me ; since; I observed this hole in tho hat. {The hat was here handed to the jary, and a black handkerchief taken from it —The handkerchief was given to me ofter- Ronert Contrs was called, but dil not answer. _AMPLIA Myers, @ very pi sixteen. called and sworn. girl of the town, about at No. 3 Benson street ; edthera nearly a year ; I was not acquainted es G. Corlis ; [have seen him in the house; I here move than three or four timos; the first was about three weeks ago. Q—Who did he gothere to see ? A—Rebecca Mays. ou out of the house on Monday last ? went ont about three o'clock, and came home about six ; | did not see Mr Corlis there that day ; I remained home al} that evening after6 o'clock. ria are there in that house? a face full of life and spirit, Chalon’s pencil delights in. d Croome’s masterly Fashion Plates. This isthe most interesting, because it has a use, a very important use, as every lady knows, and r acknowledge who knows the difterence be- tween a well dressed lady and a dowdy. for Fashion Plates, because nothing horrifies us like an ill dressed female, and we commend Mr. Ge: resolution to persist in doing his duty faithfully in for the last fourteen years, by iving the most recent, authentic and best executed y present themselves in the Q—How many A—Three besi: Q-—What sre their names? and Emma Place, and Mrs. Tucker. Q—Who keeps the house? A—Mian Place. Q—Wore there any other girls out on Monday? A—None but Rebecca and me—she went out with me, go out again afterwards? every geatieman and returned with me. Q—Did Rebecca Hays A—No, not as I know of. Q—Were there any other girls out ef that house on 2 f that Mrs. Day went tothe theatre. Q—How did you know that a man had been shot? man named Noah, told us. Q—Was that the first you had heard of it? A—Yee, it was. 5 Q—What time was it when he came there? A—I do not know. Q—Who teld you’ A-—Ido not Know—ome one in the house told me. Mrs. Day after that went to the theatre with another Tespect, as he has laslions, freshly as the; fashionable world, —Last evening tested the strength of Barnum’s attractions, for on a gloomy, stormy, misera- ht, when every other place was nearly deserted, Darling, the enchantress ; Dr. Valentine, the hu- morist; Chang Fong, the Juggler ; La Petite Celeste, the danseuse, and the ever enchanting melodion drew a capi- tal house in point of numbersand respectability. It was evident that had the weather bern at all favorable, the saloon would have been too small for theaudience, Every night the enchantress introduces new end brilliant feate American Museu f} I wasup stairs. Did any of the girls appoar to be excited when Noah A—1 do not know; Rebecca Hays was talking to come one when he came in; she wore ablack straw hat that Q—Br Juron—How waa she dressed when the colored A—She wes not dressed at all. mn who received a letter sign. ‘She wears a green worst tly confidential interview with ae shawl, which I ed Sunice,” desires a. Evota Prace, the street, was called and sworn—I keep irls have you living there? four 1 believe: kere Mrs. Tucker, Rebecca Hay of the hous 5 . keoper use No. 3 Benson Qg-NOTICE.—The T ire: this city, Brooklyn and J in the procession on Wedn to form om Canal street, near report themselves, whon a pl them. N-B. The Order of New York daily news of this morning. ay the house- 7 . , and immediatel; Amelia Myers. wail be = 4 LIOTT, GM. ‘Procession will be found in the ing. (Mr. Voorhees, one ed to speak to th Coroner in private, and the Coroner then requested the other girls living with witness to retire into the jury fg A NEW CHEMICAL DISCOVERY.—A posiion hasrecently hoen dissovered for renovating, 9 resurving old leather, and making boots and shoc- fectly water proof, Allthose who regard comfort oc nience will procure this article and gatisfy themsely its qualities in softening and removing all orack or bi and making old loather new. It is sold ouly at No. 71 Maiden Jane, Wrrvess.—Two of the girls went out that Hays and Amelia Myers; they went out in the afternoon and returned somewhere abeut 6 o'clock; Ido not know whether they took tea home or not; we generally about six o'clock ;I did not go down to tea, and therefore Ido not know whether they took tea or not. i jays or Amelia Myers out during the Q—Was Rebecca H. by the gallo. yr 0G- THE EARTHQUAKE IN THE WINDYanD Islands was not more destructive to human life than it Vermifuge to worms, ly, and is equally beneficial to the infant and tie Only 26 cents per bettle, from 71 Maiden lane. It deatroys them in- 0 bring water of i id he saw a crowd around the man. aoe ee oe rrictoacadleye dressed when she went out