The New York herald., 1846-03-04

bounties and its luxuries, to crafty the most red
tastea Champagne flowed in currents, and the 1
Madeira reflected yously their tints beneath the
tllstng brilliancs Of thousand candelabras OF 4
potency well a. Of their quantity several Of the gu
presented proofs too palpable for doubt among VIII
there distinguished himsel jovial friend the C@
de r. formerly officer in Africa almost remark
for his srudition for his afsbty and courtssy cd
pertinent. Also, Mr.. Mea charming dancer. and .
fect gentleman. And Mr. b. with the talent 6ien cd
to fascinats lee bees with his seducipg tattie and
elegant psrIon. Like to ourselves in this particular
owes not his birth TO America, has he a. yet en
ly lost the characteristics Of his native country vel
we sincerely trust that after few years reside
among our mutually beloved Americans, he will bsc
au fat and perfect.
We shall ever quote this re- union a. an spoch-it
bracsd much OF that which constitutes the glory oil
CITY, its good society its hauf ton, its refinement
philosophers OF the old world we have examinsd, al
ease, the diveries Of French and American characI
a. the several phases presented thsmselves and In
conosction, we have but one regret, which 10, th
happiness 90 great a. that we have recorded sh(
have been 20 heeting. II may indeed be long before
shall again enjoy so pure, 30 rich pleasure.
CoaoNxRs OTrIcE.-Fsul Mardev By Poison.-
Coroner called yesterday to hold an inquest at
residence Of Collins Sheppard, who keeps the Bu
Horn Tavern, cornsr Of Twenty ninth street and Fo1
avenue, on the body Of Jacob Acksrson. native Of
Jersey, and sevsnty-two years Of ags. This old gsd
man 10 the father OF Mrs Sheppard. II appears flom
facts, a. far as we can learn at present that Mrs. 81
pard, ION last Friday morning, made some buckwI
hearty breakfast, also her father, MIR. Acksrson !;
before leaving the table, tho children, the father
grand father became violently sick and vented dr}
fully. Mrs Sheppard becoming alarmed, threw
balance Of the buckwheat batter and cakes down
sink, and Dr. Bustard sent for, who administered
them relief and very skilfuliy saved the lives of
children and Mr. Sheppard but the old gentleman,
sibly through his age died sunday morning. In col
quence Of the poison, evidently eaten In the cakes
children are out ofdanger butMr. Sheppard remains
in very feeble state from the effects Of the poison
Of the children gave piece Of cake TO the dog who
also taken with the same vomiting. Mrs. Sheppard
tunately did not partaks Of any. being smpid
in cooking them and in haste to send tbs childreI
to school. We understand that this buckwhe was
chased from the neighboring grocery store. and I'd
from barrel, Of which several of the ne,ghbors
purchased, and used without any III effect. Drs.
tead and Holmes made post mortem examination
terday on the body of Mr. Ackerson, and the content
the stomach given to DR.. Chiffon to analyze alsoI
portion Of butter which remained in the bowl and d
pieces Of buckwheat cake, all of which have been I'd
to contain large proportion OF arsenic. The Who'll
this matter is ut present wrapped In mystery.
Coroner, however 10 investigating and taking testn
with great and vigilance assisted by his active
intelligent deputy, Mr. Cockfair therefore, we
In the course Of to-day, to be able to obtain little
light on this dark, foul, and deliberate murder
Burnt to de0th.-The Coroner held an inquest at
49 Anthoney street. on the body Of John Holser, aI
fsnt onl- three years of age, who to its death
its clothes accidentally taking hre during the tempo
absence Of its mother. Verdict accordingly.