The daily Madisonian. [volume] (Washington City [i.e. Washington, D.C.]) 1841-1845, 1843-03-25
.NEW YORK CORRESPONDENCE.
New YoRX, March 90, l843.

Tie late murder Of Corlis continues to be the all
absorbing topic Of conversation. The subec is dis
cussed by every one and at all times, and in all places
and has already given rise TO two very acrimonious
parties The one, assumes that Mrs. Cotton whose
smours originated all the trouble, is guilty whilst
the other, as strongly and warmly contends that
she is innocent and that Cors shot by an sssas-
sin employed for that purpose by her husband.
Neither of the conflicting parties have the shadow
OF any well-grounded evidence sustain their posi-
tons and SO far as the deed of blood concernsd
- all is darkness
My own opinion is that the murder was perpetra-
ted by hired bravo-hired know not by whom-and
there are many who think as lido. yesterday heard
gentleman say, that if there was any such thing as
resisting the perjurers that could be obtained by the
body of desperate men who nfest this city, and who
can be brought forward to swear TO any thing and
every thing, he did not hesitate TO say that he could
in five minutes place his hand on the head Of the as
sassin Situated as he wac, and exposed as he was
however, he said he dared not be more definite
1t is by no means probable, think, that any sufi-
Gent proof will be adduced t. lead 10 the detection
OF tEs murderer. The plan well laid and exc
cuted IL was fully matured, and those who directed
the hand OF assassination, too well schooled in tho
work Of crime TO be easily detected
1t is horrible TO contemplate the black catalogue of
crime tina; sPresented in this city Murder has become
SO common among US that it is looked upon with
comparative indifference and is too often hailed
with exullation it "makes business" for the ven
GERS oil horrible" Murder, "the most foul " i,
ranked as kind of a god-send by portion Of the
public press
The funeral Of Corls is 10 be solemnized this af-
erooon alta O'Clock, from lOS Leonard street east of
Broadway An immense multitude will be in attend
ance, and should not be surprised il some outbreak
shall take place. All the pck-pockels and thieves
will DC on the alert the occasion with the hope OF
carrying on their vocation.
am happy 10 inform you that the steamer Great
Western has been spoken twice since the late yale
and was rapidly pursuing her voyage 10 England. 1t
Is hoped that no i'll will betide her
The Hon, Caleb Gushing has addressed a letter 10
the editor Of the New buryport Herald, in which he
declines being candidate for Congress. He assign,
as for his decension the fact that there are
already four candidates in the field II is possible
that some Of them may take themselves out Of the
way, and afford him fair field
The Democratic party Of the city, yesterday held
Ward meetings 10 elect candidates to represent IN.
Democracy in Convention to agree on candidate
for the Mayoralty Some little excitement was ere.
ated, undertsSl, and an occasional rupture took
place. All difficulty, however, | suppose will be
flushed up" prior 10 the day Of election.
Generally speaking, great oahn" per,aJes the
political community and the People appear disposed
to enjoy little repos.
The musical world has been somewhat startled bv
the report that Mr., Wood, formerly Lady Leno1.
has left her husband and retired to closter There
need be but few tears shed tina, subject, for Sir,
Wood will yet be found on the stage again, and pro-
badly figure on the stage Of the Park Theatre
The story ofthe cloister and separation is all gam.
mon, got up for Interior effect Mrs. Wood had
found herself on the wsne, a, professional lady.
and fancied that Ter talent, were neglected. She
had, in word, lost her charms and instead Of sing
ing TO crowds, uttered her dulcet notes to empty the
aires
Something novel TO attract was wanting few
weeks retirement in closter would awaken public
curiosity and sympathy and call forth crowd, to wit
ness her emancipation from the gloom Of the con
vent and Mr.. and Mrs. Wood are too old as stager,
not to be tempted to try the experiment Depend
upon il Mrs. Wood, formerly Lady Lenor. will no,
spend her days in a convent or take the yei.r a,
has been anticipated. She will figure many good
time to come in Somnambula, OF Driry Lane and at
the Park. The cloister" and " separation bust
ness IS all CANNON as they say in the green room
We had more snow accompanied with intense cold,
last night and TO day we have a sunny atmosphere
The correspondence between MIR Webster and
Governor Cass, published in the Intelligcncer and
Globe does not seem 10 attract much attention here
Yours, &c
NrcELR IN NEW YopE