The herald., 1837-04-22

MsyDEn AT BRooKLYN.-CoRo sER's IsauEsT-
On Thursday evening last, John Jenkins, the coro-
ner for the city Of Brooklyn, held inquest the
body Of Mr. John Balrbrewen, a halter who was
murdered, near the Wallabout, the preceding even
ing
DR.. George Marvin, examined.-Asout II o'clock
last night, was sent for to the deceased, who
was lyng at his house near the navy yard found
the deceased had violent confusion on the right side
OF hls head, about an inch and half IN length ex-
tending along and near the temporal artery. The de-
ceased died OF the wound in about one hour after
had been IN attendance on him. In my opinion the
death OF mr.. barbrewen was occasloned by the
wound on his lead, which caused compression Of the
BRAIN
Dr. Michael G. Dealenmy, examined-I was called
in to see the deceased between IL and | O'Clock
last night, He died very shortly after my arrival.
have odoubt his death was occasoned by the wound
on his head, and agree with the last witness in
saying it caused compression of the brain. l also OBJ
served wound on the left cheek of the deceased.
Mr.. G. l.. Shaw examined.-I acquainted
with tho deceased He used to visit my house. saw
him between and o'clock last night He had
cloak on. Mr. John Dufiey was with him. | served
him with glass Of beer and cigar Mr.. Duffey
called in again after deceased had left, and enqured
LETT OS0
Mr.. Jshn Dufey, examincd.--l acquainted
with the dec ased, and was with him the evening be-
fore his DEATH at the house Of the last witness left
the house, after asking for Mr. Barbrewcn, to pro-
coed home and in going along the road, near the ma
W yard, met two or three men, who appeared TO be
whites. They did not speak to or molesl me- When
got nearly opp. slie Mr. Rycrsens s saw the decea-
scd lying on the ground, without his cloak. spoke
to him, but he did not appear to recognize me- said
"Whai is the malter2" He replied, 81 was struck
all of sudden asked him, Where is your
cloak 2" and he said, II don't know-I am dying"
then ran for assistance. ce.-carred him 10 his own
honse-and sent for DR. Marvin.
This being all the evidence, the coroner summed
up TO the jury, who returned verdict hat" the de-
ceased was murdered by some person or persons IN
known
Another inquest was held on the body of an IN
known man. apparently about 35 years Of age, found
in the river al the foot Of Oliver street
The deceased had been considerable time in the
water. lie had on pair Of mixed pantaloons and
roundabout and the letters Ii. p. N. S. were marked
on his linen.
The Jury returned a verdict of " found drowned
UNITED STATES DIsrRrcT CoUnT-Before Justice
Lownds, acting for District Judge Of the United
) aes.
CASE MrTINy.
Capt Benjamin l. Trask Of the ship Yazo from
New Orleans to New York, rersus the crew of the
said ship for mliny and disobedence of orders.
William III. Price Esq, appeared in behalf of the
Captain; MessTs. Elisha and John A. Morrell for the
defendants
The principal facts, yet drawn out, are as fol
lows
On the 9th Of last March, the Yazo struck on the
bar Of the BalZe she was proceeding on her voy-
age from New Orleans to New York, on which she
rcrnsed for period OF from thirteen to fifteen days
Shortly ter the vessel striking the crew evinced
symptoms of nsubordnatlon and at length broke out
IN open mutiny. The FIRST serioas disturbance ap-
pears 10 Lavc been account Of an order from the
pilot get out he anchor which the crew pretended
there for and said that the order was
given merely to put them to unnecessary uouble.-
They finally refused 10 obey the pilots order 10
which act OF disobedcnce they were instigaed chief
" by Smith, one Of the ccew who encouraged them
against the mate who was demonstrating with
the and persuaded them not to do their duty
The IN lie upon this threatened Smith that unless hc
was silent he would have him hoggcd. Thereupon
Smith drew a sheath knife and SAID mo man shall
be logged on board this ship while can strike a
blow, and turning TO the crew, he said, "you'll
stand by inc boys? to which they all replied yes
yes! wen stand by you Smith suck the b--b-
If he don't be OIL.
1'h mate finding how things were, went and in
formed the Captain who demonstrated with the men
on Their muiinols behavior, but was answered. "we
are engaged by the ran, not by the month-and its
none OF our duty" The anchor was not got out.
Things continued in this state for some time, the
sailors daily becoming more refractory.
At length an opportunity occurring 10 work the
ship off the bar the mate ordered the main topsail TO
be hols;cd to aid in the manoeuvre but the ur-
gci the same plea before, that they enga-
ged by the rum and not by the month"; and positive
4 ly refused to obey the order.
| The mate held consultation with the captain as
TO wha, was best TO be done. when Captain Tarsk
SAID the ship mus, be got Off If these men will moi
| work by fair means, they must be maue to work by
fou!' lie then ordered the mate To prepare his pis-
| tolls and armed himself The other mate and tho
1 pilot also armed themselves.
| The mate now went forward with the intention o.
entering the forecase, but was opposed by Smith,
who swore bitterly should infringe upon fheiI
rights. The mate then called to the crew. and des-
red them TO deck, and after some hesitation
they did 50. The mate thinking If Smith, who ap
pcared to be the ringleader, secured, that the
other men would return TO their duty, attempted to
seize him, but the crew made rush. knocked the
| mate down, and commenced beating him as he lay
| on the deck. The captain warned the crew off and
not obeyiug, he fred his pistols upon them, taking
| aim at the man wis appeared 10 be the active
IN beuilng the mate, and wounded him. On this the
crew all ran forward, and made stand, but upon
the pilot and ,ond mate firing upon them, they fled
into The (orccasile In the scuffi,, the first mate
pistols were fired and Smith and another man Sc
vcrcly wounded.
/ The captain now ordered the matches 10 be closed
and confined the men in the foreo astle for thirty six
| hours, without food or water at the end of which
time they begged TO be permitted TO return to their
| duty.
Captain Torsk being informed Of the reques gran.
ted L. sn condition that Smith and six others, who
acted ms principals in the mutiny sheud be given IN
4 This was done. Smith and the six head mu,ineer.
were put in irons, and the men were liberated from
The forccastle, md returned to their duty.
After being confined for six days, tho six saller:
were freed from confinement.
Nothing further occurred on the voyage, which