The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-02-15


on his Journey, the military formed into line on
the right-rhe General came down from the ba-
rouche, and passed them in review on foot, unco.
verea, followed by the committee, after which the
military fired salute The General then took leave
OF the officers and committee, and proceeded on his
journey to Detroit. Yours, truly, d. VB
The PHILADELPHIA TRAGEpY-We annex very
full particulars of the recent awful Heberton ira
gedy, perpetrated in Philadelphia Il is one Of the
most awful affairs that ever took place in this
country.
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF THE LATE TRAoEpY-Tur
HEBEkroN VEnsIoK-" The case appears TO be one of a
peculiarly aggravated character the statements of the
young lady friends to be relied upon implicitly The
statements Of Hebertons friends give the affair." some re-
spects different aspect But in every view Of the facts
repeat his conduct is without excuse if not without
Palliation.
Heberton's own story was that he had no knowledge
until informed ofhe fact by Mr. MERGERS own family
is aedged that Mr. Mercer the father of the Young
lady, received anony letter cautionng him to be
his guard against the attentions to his daughter of that
bertine Heberton" When the letter received Miss
Mercer absent at the house of her brother naw and
colored servant was Immediately sent for her but with
directions not 10 the object of the message
These directions however, disregarded for her
way home Miss Mercer was informed of the letter. and
told by the servant that she would catch n The Young
lady, is alleged alarmed at the communication fed and
went to the house of an acquaintance where it insnu
ated that Heberton had previously been in the habit
meeting her. and where she supposed would meet her
this occasion. In this it is alleged that she was disap
on called late Monday afternoon at the residence Of
Hebertons mother, in Ninth street near Cherry and in
quired for Hutch HebertonD The answer was given
that "he had gone out sleghng with his sister and cou
sin )" and in consequence, she left message for him 10
CALL on his return. at Mrs. --'s, No. =, street.
About six o'clock the evening, 1t is alleged
that Mr. Singleton Mercer and his brotherin-law Mr..
Quinn, also called at the residence of Mr. Hebetsons
mother and Inquired for him and told that
sent that he would be at home at O'clock AT thew
again returned found him. and their request he
panied them to Mr. MERGERS residence in Queen street.
When he entered the door the mother said Heberton
"Young man, You have ruined me, and want my dsugh
ter" He replied. EN- plain yourself, know nothing
her He entered the parlor and was introduced to the
father by The old gentleman told Kim that he
had good suspect that he had taken his
away This Heherton denied. He then asked by the
father what he knew of her He replied that he
acquainted with her in the street and had frequently
her by appointment The iaher then told him that
he must stay there until her return and that he should
then expect him to marry her.
Heberton replied that he couid think of marry ing
The brother that he should there
her, he would blow his brains out Heberton said he
had prepared to defend himself and he would leave
the house that moment. The old gentleman remarked
My yon brought him here and must let him 20
when he pleases Heberon then asked for glass OF
ter which was handed him by the mother, and say ing
Good evening" ladies and gentlemen he left the house
This declared by Heberton be the only time he was
in the house OF Mr. NJ The allegation of Heberton
that he became acquainted with Miss Mercer in Ches
nut street, after nishfai that she accosted him with
How are ou Mr.. Bssdo ~ That he turned and said
Not Mr.. Bastido but MIR Punchnello anything else
you choose to cali me That he walked home with her
that night left her at the door, and subsequently met her
by appointment eral occasionr.
On Tuesday morning Heberton was arrested, com.
plant young Mercer and taken before Alderman Mitch
ell The following is copy ofthe oath =
Internationally of Philadelphia. ST. Surely of Peace
Singleton Mercer OF the District of Souhark person
ally appears this 7th day Of February A. before
Joshua Mitchell OF the Aldermen and for the city
of PHILADELPHIA who being duly sworn depo,eth and
SAITH that he has just to believe that Hutchinson
Heberon is about ence allure and abduc Sarah Gard
lodi I'D abr .,.tk A.
''sI Isisnsdi ' A s!SsIEToS l. MERGE MERCER.
Sworn TO and subscribed, February 7h, 1913 before
AID Joshua Mitchell, about half past IL o'clock A NJ.
Before the examination Heberton requested permission
to obtain counsel and in company with Singleton H. Mer-
Vandyke Esq, whom he engaged his counsel and in
company with whom and young Mercer. he returned to
the Alderman's office. Mr. Vandyke conendpd that He.
beron could be held bail the charge laid in the
warrant but stated that Heberton willing DESTROYS
to have ali the facts Of the as such st
mony could be pro luced relative to the practices and
character Of the young lady, as would vndicae him in
he.yes ofthe community. With his consent the
postponed until Wednesday at II o'clock the Alderman
requiring bail in the sum Of 500.
The young lady to this time had not been
Ter to use every effort to discover her whersabou,s al the
time affirming most positively his ignorance
when she left her family or where she had gone.
Heberton and young Mercer then went TO Mr. Van
dykes Office, where Mercer requested ieberton &C
company him in search of his sister stating that after she
was "a und he would then know how 10 settle the matter
Heberton told him that although he knew where the
girl was he willing to 60 with hmthat he had not
seduced the young ladythat his acquaintance with her
in the street, she having first spok 10 him.
evening about the first Of January after night fall
that he had met her several times by appointment but the
meetings much Of her seeking of his but
that, any member Of the family considered hmsalf ag-
greved he willing at any time, gentleman to
give satisfactioa.
Heberon counsel objected TO his leaving his Office in
company with Mercer until he had consulted with him
privately but told Mercer that at II o'clock he had no
doubt Hebeyton would accompany him. Mercer LEFT
charging Heberton not leave until his reuru but failed
to return at all
On Wednesday, Heberton again appeared with his
sci stated that the hearing the young
lady had returned, and his discharge consented to-
though Heberon counsel requested for
the purpose Of clearing his character in reference the
matter.
Young Mercer asked by Mr.. Vandyke in the Office
of the latter What sort Of young lady this sister Of
yours7 He replied, She Is doubt, wild girl and
often thoughtlcss and mprudent The fact Of the
is mother has been to blame she has been careless
to what scquainsnces Sarah has madeasd she has in
consequence, made improper female acquaintsnces" the
names Of some being given.
The father Of the young lady insisted that Hebertou
would accompany him home and marry his daughter To
this Heberon replied that utterly out Of the ques
ton. under the circumstances Of the and with girl
Of her character The father then said the only remedy
civil action Heberton replied that "that would
any time be cheerully met" Heberton left, in
pany with his counsel and from that time until Friday
evening was secrcted in room in the OF Mr. Van
dykeso flee. The for thus secreng him stated
Nr vandvke acted throughout by special request Of He
ber,oAs mother from whom he received the following
letter.
j. q. VAS DvxE, Esq-Dear Sir My son Hutchinson
placed in some difficulty with Mr. Mercer, Of South
wark and some members Of his family and as the nature
eituyo