The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-01

the house Mr. H. left for the South shs kept the
watch ewey and spoons in the bureau this bundle
of clothes yng chair in the entry, by door that
leads in the kitchen; Emene Houseman very timd
seldom stad alone used candles as light used
a stand 10 Mace the light close TO the bed, retiring
should know the four finger rings belonging Emelne
Housemsn, should she see them again bisck sik
the house never had occasion to wear any
thing around her wrists or arms
By the following, it will be perceived that she
fatty contradicted herself several very important
points which we have italcised: -
Polly Bodne, Senior. recalled and sworn-was init
matey acquainted with the deceased L. H.; her
Sunday morning 2ah instant at 81 O'clock slept waA her
on Saturday night and i her in bed Sunday morning.,
2 instant Che deceased Of toothache also
the child with her the child slept with us both that
night after leaving Sunday morning. penf home 10 Asr
fathers returned again ON SUNDAY afternoon oath instant.
about o'clock 10 the front kitchen door and found
fast looked in the window and found II in order the bed
made up one in the room heard no noise in tho
room was in the habit OF staying with Mrs Housmsn
left finding the door shut supposed the deceased to haze
gone out did know the deceased had any money in
the house a gold watch and chain saw Il since
Mr. Houseman Left for the south saw deceased have
rings, finger rings, and breast pin Cameo; would
fathers house Sunday night the shutters closed
Monday mornings left for the city on Monday morning
was Tuesday morning 10th inst Never heard declared
say she was afraid oil any particular person ou, was
o'clock dressed in dark clothes and body coat; thinks he
had black hat; did not see him have bundle; knows
the white silk handkerchief belonging to her brother;
knows a small pair red hose worn by the child; knows
the lace veil TO be the same worn by the deceased.
and believes part Of remainder produced to belonGo
put up clothing SC Sc Deceased kept the watch in tho
bureau drawers; heard c. Houseman he received mo-
ney deceased observa to leaving Sum
day mornings black silk handkerchief in the house;
deceased never used any bandage on the wrists.
| Our reporter left Port Richmond, railroad wharf,
at late hour last evening, in the fast sailing clip
per Mingo, and although blew perfect gale Of
wind, and the vessel was struck with squall that
threw her on her beam ends tor several minutes, he
arrived in safety, to present readers with the
above important exclusive information.
Two o'cLocK.-Since the above was written, we
learn that the Coroner of Richmond county arrived
here last evening after Waite was arrested at Port
Richmond, and in company with officers Baker
and Dunshee proceeded TO examine the premises
| of Waite, the apothecary, in Canal street. They
found the basket that Polly Bodine brought to this
city on Monday last when' she pawned the
watch A night cap and night gown supposed to
belong to her. was also found in a bureau in his
bedroom adjoining the store, and other appearances
indicated that a woman had recently occu-
pied the bed, whose hair of similar color
and texture of the supposed murderess. His store
was closed yesterday owing to his absence to
Staten Island, and she was in the vicinity &C.
veral times during the day. At about six o'clock
last evening she applied to Quaker lady, who
keeps a small cake shop round the corner near the
apothecary store of Waite for lodgings. alleging that
she had been recommended by her son who was
in the employ of Mr.. Waite. She stated that she
had been shopping, and was detained SO as not
to be able to return the afternoon boat to Staten
Island. On these representations the old lady
showed her to IA bed. In short time afterwards
some persons came into the shop and stated that
officers were searching the apothecary store OF
Waite, and that he had been arrested at Staten
Island This was communicated TO her by the old
lady as a matter of news, when she immediately
made an excuse to leave the premises and departed
: in great haste.
The letter found in the pocket of Waite. from
this woman, contained request for some additional
drug that il is supposed she had given TO Mrs.
Houseman before she was murdered 1t was taken
from him by Justice Matsell, who searched him as
soon as he arrived at Port Richmond. There il no
doubt that the murder was committed for the pur-
pose of obtaining the $1,000 in money, that House.
!, man had received, which IT is to be presumed that
the murderess intended to give to her paramour,
who has recently been very much involved in his
, pecuniary affairs. The unfortunate woman has
no doubt been supefed with drugs, then tortured
to confess where the money was placed
3 of which, it appears, she had no know
ledge, and falling to satisfy this demand she hal
been afterwards murdered and burned with her in
nocent child
Horrible, most horrible, when it is considered
that this act was committed by the sister Of the
Al husband of the murdered wife and mother.
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