The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-04-08

of the of her DEATH remained in the city that
ter had not much opportunity except from those con.
nected with the affair; perfectly satisfied but,
however heard great deal that favorable all the
persons that saw at Mrs. Browns or Mrs. Cannons
spoke favorable to her dying natural death; never
heard her complain Of lreatment of either the family OF
Mr. Brown or Mrs Ketchum; left the matter with my
uncle to Settles he here week ago from Peekskil
and left here the same day go there; he returned to
Peeksk the next morning and found me there; told
him what had heard OF the affair thought best
not to do anything about it present. had not determin
ed not to prosecute urther did not know what 70 do;
had not heard OF the Investigate going before came
to the city; came here week ago "wednesday, and
heard of the investigation last Wednesday after.
noon.
by JURoR-Icame to this city for the purpose of getting
my sisters clothes Mrs Kechum did not show desire
to give any information she appeared to wish to
prevent my finding out; Mrs. Cannon told that the
child was partly born when Sarah died il had had
first places my friends were satisfied at Peeksk that she
had been properly treated am not prepared give any
opinion as to the cause her death at present whether
am satisfied or not; have had an interview with Mr..
Kechum on this subject he told that Sarah had died
al Mrs. Cannons and that she had every attention paid
her he said his intention was srv her il she had
recovered; did not ask did not before; Mr..
Kechum did no. ask Keep secret asked Mrs.
offers settle the matter by Mr. Ketchum nor do know
that any else has; the first letter sent to MY grand
mother stated that Mr. kstchum had taken her out town
to board.
Mr.. BEAL, sexton, racaled-There proposition
made by any body to to bury the deceased at night
they said they would keep her until next day, until the
brother to town. but corpse offensive they
could not; she sweled very FAST the weather very
cold at this time; told the the vault to put the
coffin of the deceased alongside of the brother of Mr.
Ketchum because supposed that it might be wanted to
send 1t into the country.
Jon HASKELL called and sworn-I live at 1876 Forsyth
street, Sunday last i'll the forenoon Mr.. John Van Tyne
told me that young woman had died that formerly lived
at Mr. Ketchums that she had had So fits, and that she
in such agony that caused Ter to bite her tongue off,
went to inform the Coroner and found his deputy,
whom related what had heard he said that the Coro.
had heard of and had been there then went Mr.
Bea the sexton he told me that she had splendid coffin
and that he made them pay well for he said the corpse
was ready, and it could be brought forward at any
Mrs. MARIA Coon called and sworn-I live at AZ Car
mine street knew the deceased became acquainted
with her when she lived with my mother Mrs Ketchum
am the wife of Peter E. Coon heard of her leaving
my mothers and going to Mrs Cannons; never her
did go the funeral; there several gentlemen
presents my brother told me that he had taken her
Mrs Cannon.
PETER E. CooN called and sworn-I am the hus
band OF the last witness; knew the deceased have
knowledge OF facts except what my wife has atated
Chrsty street; know Mr. Ketchum but the girl nor
did not when saw her knew nothing of this matter ;
knew Mr. Gilbert sswyer but do net recolect having
any ersaon with him about the oil OF tansy did
ever hear of any cause of the death Of deceased.
MONMOUTH H. UNpERHLL called and sworn-I reside
at 90 Stanton street. and acquainted with Mr. Kech-
and not the deceased have knowledge of any,
thing relative to this matter have ever had any
| conversation with Mr. Ketchum on the SUBJECT knew
nothing about the house of Mrs. Cannon.
DR.. VIM. MURPHY allied and sworn-I reside at No.
Suffolk street, have known Henry Kechum for twelve
or fourteen years; slightly knew Mary Jane Devine;
| am connected with Mr.. Ketchums family; know no
| thing about the cause Of death of the deceased
MELANorHoN PALMER called and sworn-I reside at II
Mott street, my wife daughter Of Mrs. Ketchum; knew
the deceased but know nothing about the of her
death.
Mrs. LEVY recalled-I went home the afternoon after
the girl died; was not at the funeral
Mr. DEvINE recalled do not know who sent the let
| ter, here shown, to the Herald Office.
The investigation here adjourned till O'Clock this
afternoon.