New-York tribune., 1842-01-22

salt on the body: there was not less than quart
do not knew the contents OF the packages around
the box the Coroner did not assist in empanellins
the jury, who were summoned from the bystanders.
was nat present ell the time the body was clesnsed;
an Irishman named J ohns believe did ii; several
were present; Smith, Stskely, of the Police, and
several physicians among them; mentioned to
the Coroner tina, thought saw salt; Irecoec;
telling you (Mr. SELDRs) once that was not pos
tive about the substance, but I think | told VOC
there we're three pnts don',.ecolect saying there
was ONLY pint. The eakum, tow, think was
at the bottom Of the box. The whole box has been
preserved On each side think are two pieces
the bottom also as ,o,the ends can't say; the box
I should think was three feet long about Two and
half Feet deep, and the width about the same
Tbs stock remained buckled behind. / saw no
wounds except those on tn. head The BODY was
in rapid progress OF decay. am positive whei5-
er the chloride OF lime thrown in after The wrap
pers thrown back or before but am qNne sure
that it was after. Don't remember finding any
salt the body after removing the wrappers the
desd- house The bedy with the cloth. nearly hied
the box. When these we're taken out, don't re-
member seeing any Of this salt; am not sure
whether the oekum was ceansed or not. 4 n
apohecary named T. !. Warner clesnsed the
cloths in my presence; the cloths were returned to
Warner did not put his hands upon the cloths ne
SIM ply threw upon them, as believe, two or three
bottle, Of solution of chloride of lime, and two
or three pals Of water in few days the smell
became less offensive but ia still to this time quite
offensive. The articles were never exposed 10 the
open air. but now remain in the cell as when the
| liquid was thrown upon them. The District At
terney requested Mr.. Milliken 70 bring the cover
of the box into the room and bring the measure
and construction Of the box, toni sht ii possible
BIZ Juror.-The canvass was either sail.coth
or old awning.
ROBERT H. MORRIS called.-Am Mayor OF the
City. On Thursday the 23d September | was
first applied to in relation to this matter. In the
evening, after three gentlemen had told me their
suspicious went to the granite building, and saw
a colored man and his wife who kept the building.
Either that day or the next saw Judge Taylor;
and on Friday was engaged, and Judge Taylor
took possession of my Office he reduced to writing
testimony concerning the matter and gave me the
aftidavits when in. On these issued
warrant for Celt's arrest, and determined to go
with the officers TO arrest him. Judge Taylor, a. NJ.
c.. Smith, and i think, Mr.. Walker, to arrest
him. We found his door locked with memo
randum it, stating that he would be back at
o'clock, l think. Justice Taylor and myself seated
ourselves in Mr.. Wheelar's room, and officer
was placed ct the foot, and another at the head OF
the stairs. He soon came In, and was arrested by
the officers at his door. On opening the door,
told Mr.. Colt who was, and told him I wished to
see him in his room. We went in, the door was
closed, and told Mr.. Colt he was arrested on
suspicion of having caused the death of Mr.. Ad
ANS We had him searched he assisted, to show
nc had no arms or any thing of the kind. hand
ed him the afHdavits ; he read them, and was com
| mitted to prison. He was not committed till Mr.
Selden and Colts brother called. His brother
did not come, being away. That same evening |
wrote a notice for the carman who carried away
the box The next day, seeing it was advertised
containing stolen goods, sent Mr.. Godfrey to
the different carmen to find traces of the box We
found out enough that night to lead to the ship
Kalamazoo. We found the box on Sunday morn
ing. We cndeavored to keep i, as quiet posi-
BILE; helped to get out the cargo till we got steve
dores. | was there when the box was opened
the chloride of lime came soon after the box was
opened; l saw nothing like salt though | was too
far off for that, had it been there. I the box
and the body in the dead-house.
Cross-eJamined By Mr. .Seldcn. | heard no.
thing of the salt till after the Coroners inquest
The box think was in the lowest tier; twas bot
tom upward the cover was damp and it seemed
that blood and water had oozed through the crew.
ces and settled upon the eutsde Of the cover.
The District Attorney wished to ask what Colt
said when arrested; Mr.. Selden objected, as any
enc would say what would facilitate his escape from
the pursuit of justice under such circumstances.
The Court said that admissions made under
rest were almost excluded by the rule. After
little argument the District Attorney said he would
not press it of this witness.
By the District Attorney | made an effort TO
ascertain where Mr.. Colt resided, to see If any ar
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After ! found Justice TAYLOR we went to make
the search; did not go with him and not
present when the property found in Colts
room; but was present when trunk was opened
in the upper Police Office on Saturday night The
District Attorney asked what was in the trunk, but
Mr. Selden objected present.
By Mr.. Selacn. The attempt to find Colts
| sdence was made at the same time with the at
tempt to find the box Judge Taylor had charge of
the first branch. Mr.. Colts residence was found
on Saturday morning; l believe about
| received the message from Justice Tnylor.ZAt
that time | think l had found the cnrman who
| took the box. Up to this time we endeayored to
keep every thing secret.
JUSTICE TAYLOR called and sworn-Am Police
Magistrate at the Upper office. On Friday. the
Gath September, went the Mayors office and
took an affidavit which | showed the Mayor. 4
warrant issued for Colts arrest, and we went
to Colts room; after waiting about minutes
! Colt came and was arrested. / read the affidavit
and in consequence of conversation with Mr.. Colt
sentfor Mr.. Octon, wha came and was examined
under oath; Colt was advised to send for counsel
and Dr.. Chiffon called, who sclaped some
spots trem the wall into paper held for him.
SorNc CONVEX sation took place between the Dis
trict Attorney and the counsel for the prisoner
concerning question to be put
District Attorney-Whle in the room Of Colt
was an effort made TO ascertain his residence, and
| if So what
| M Sslder-This 1aises the 1,ainl In question