The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-02-03

DARrSa AND ArRocsous MURpER.-Our borough
was thrown into considerable excitement on Mon
day evening last about dusk, by the announcens mt
that the body of a woman, evidently murdered, had
been found near the town. In short time the body
was brough. in, eand deposited in the State House.
A coroners Jury was summoned, but circumstances
induced posiponement of the inquest until the TO-
lowing morning number of witnesses We're then
examined. and the following facts elected:
The body was discovered by party of men re-
turning from work, about T. M lying IN held,
near Reeses mill, not far from lane Leading IN the
direction of the turnpike. Near the deceased lay
her bonnet, much broken, side comb with hair at
tached &c. On her face were marks of bruises, as
if from blows or falling, and on her throat the marks
OF thumb and three fingers were distinctly visible.
Conside rabe difficulty was experienced in identity
ing the body. For some time the deceased wassup
posed 10 be an Irish lady named Smith, VINO resides
the railroad line above the Dor ugh, and several
witnesses corroborated this opinion. Mrs Smith
happening to arrive in town, settled the point. The
body was then ascertaned to be that OF an irsh
woman, who with man calling himself her hus
band arrived in Reading by the cars from Pniadel-
phia, on Saturday. The parties took lodgings at
Greth's tavern, stating that they came from New
York. On Sunday after dinner they left the tavern
for the purpose of taking walk. They were next
seen together near the Harrisburg bridge, from
which they proceeded up the river.
After abs snce Of an hour or two, the man return
ed to the tavern alone, and made some enquiry for
his wife, stating that he had lost her. lie remained
there until The next morning about o'clock. The
direction which he took after leaving, was not OBJ
served but man said to answer the description gly-
en- of him was seen at Mohrsvle, apparently in
great haste
day evening he enqured for the key to HE room
which had been occupied by himself and wife. Up
on learning that his wife had it, he left the house,
and was a6se mt about an hour During the night The
room was entered and the trunk broken open, ana
no doubt robbed Of any money which IL contaiaed'
The key to the door found in the house on Mon
day. The murderer must have visited the dead boz
DIV for the purpose of obtaining IT, The Key 10 the
trunk was found with the body
As the name and place OF residence OF the deceas-
ed have not yet been discovered, we annex some
particulars which may lead to further discoveries
In SIZE che was about the ordinary heights stout, and
of rather coarse features. and hair nearly black
age thirty or thirty-ive. In addition to the marks
OF stranguation abouthe throat, and the bruse on
the forehead, lips and face, there were marks OF
bruises on her right side and portions OF skin torn
off the right hand. When found, deceased had on
light figured shally dress-fne black merlno
cloak lined with silk and muslln-black Gotten
stockings, morocco slippers, &c.
The trunk left at the tavern was examined: IL
was OF wood, covered with gray seal skin, llned
with blue paper. On the lid outside, were the let
tiers M d. made with brass nails Inside was yell
low card, with the makers name and address, thus
ct. O. Ruckmaster No Old slip, and 22j Spring
street, New York Saddles, harness, &c.''
The trunk was full Of female clothing Of handsome
quality. On linen pocket handkerchief, written
with indelbe Ink, was the name Engine MartI.
neau, No. H." No h,r mark was und on any
portion Of the clothing. With the trunk was PAM
box. cop,si 1ipg a eghon bonnet, trimmed with
white satin ribbon-also in one case green parasoi
and black cotton umbrella.
We have given these particulars, from a conyIc-
dsInh;s napeg thew may lead to the discovery Of
who the Murdered female was, and perhaps assist in
the arrest Of the murderer.
Several individuals were arrested on Suspicion,
discharged. ,
the supposed murderer is described as man
,ber under the middle size, somewhat seut, long
face. dark eyes, speaks slow-downcast looks, &C
tive, wore blue tight body coat, blue pants, black
elk cravat, black fur hat, and coarse boots One
hundred dollars is offered for his apprehension.
Reading PA Journal, Jan %.