The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1844-01-18
The Newark Murder.
II. :. HOTEL, NEWARK, New Jersey, !
"Wednesday, Jan. II, 1874. (

Wednesday, Jan. H. 1874. :
DEAR SIR
The trial of Marsh for the murder OF the family
of Gresham Cheddick at this place, on the night
of the 9th November last, commenced here this
morning at half past ten o'clock, before Judge
Whitehead of the Supreme Court, assisted by ten
Judges of the Court of Common Pleas. Through
the kindness of the sheriff, W. A. Baldwin, Esq,
have been accommodated with very excellent
seat. The prisoner is about forty years OF age,
and for many years had followed the sea, but lat
tery he has resided New York. He is of mid
ding stature, thin features, black hair, and whls
kers of the same color, but not heavy. There Is
nothing remarkable in his general appearance-he
is regular looking Jersey farmer. lie was
brought down TO the sheriff Office about half
hour before the court opened, and while sitting by
the stove, he conversed freely with the officers and
others, and at some playful remark, he joined III
the laugh. He complains of weakness in the
knees, which is the result OF ten weeks contne-
ment and want OF exercise During the trial, so
far, he has manifested the slightest possible con-
Germ sand amuses himself scribbling on piece of
paper He is defended by Mr.. O. S. Halstead and
son, of New Jersey. The arrangements in
every department excellent, and a more orderly and
quiet court room, have not seen in the city Of
New YORK. Though the weather mas been
very inclement and the rain has fallen in torrents
yet the court room is crowded, and much interest
is felt in the issue, as Marsh has been long known
in the community, and upto the period of the burn
ing, had borne an excellent character In the
opening of the District Attorney, the heads of
which / briefly give in the proceedings, will be
found the history of the case. The trial will pro-
badly last until Saturday. the Jurors not empan
nelled in the case, have been allowed TO go home
until Monday next. The prisoner is an old bache
lor and is reported to bo worth from fifteen TO
twenty thousand dollars, which he has amassed
OF the profits OF coastng vessel. The gene
raj opinion is in favor of the prisoner but if III
District Attorney can prove what he has alleged III
his opening the current will change TO the con
trary direction.
The Jury is a very intelligent one, and is princi-
pally composed Of men above the middle age. The
husband of the unfortunate woman Is about fifty
years of age, and has gwen his testimony with
great clearness, exactness, and feeling; he will be
the only witness examined to-day. There is much
sympathy expressed by the inhabitants for him,
and he moves among them like one who has no
object to care for. He comes from Railway
A coloured woman, previous to empanelllng the
Jury, was arraigned for the murder of her male
infant on the Both December last. She pleaded
not guilty.
Whilst | am writing this, there is auction 60
ing on of a three story dwelling house and lot; the
house j. a brick front, and well finished situated
in Broad street. 1t is sold under foreclosure, and
has been knocked down at $500. Jersey mud Is
very abundant in Newark. The six o'clock tram
is Just starting. Yours, &c.