The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1846-05-13

BosroN, May IL, 1885,
Cold Weathr-.a Melancholy Suicide and the Cireum.
stances offending it--.aripai Of Professor Espy-
Capt St~gis-The News from the Rio Grande-More
Information Respecting the Cambria-.q Small Mistake
Decline in the Stock Market, &c.
We had occasion for thin clothing Yesterday The
weather cold enough for all useful purposes. and
but for the clouds and wind Jack Frost would have paid
visit, last night most PROFESSIONALLY. 1t must be
admitted however, TINT the weather comfortable in
comparison with VIC had last week Cool weather
of the right kind nvgoraes the system and makes
feel full of life and energy II is abomnable east
wind weather that is heartily detcsted, especially by
all those who affected with pulmonary complaints
thousands of our citizens are.
very melancholy suicide occurred in this city yes
tcrday forenoon. A young man. named Geo w. Burn
cam, clerk in the Office Of the New England Puritan,
cut his throat from to with at his board
ing house. in Couch street His wndppe and both ugu-
lar veins severed have been partially acquainted
with Mr. Burnham for about year and have always
garded him person of very peculiar mental organize
ton 1t is said that for several months past his init
associates have observed that he has been subject
Ats of deep dependency though they knew Of par
cular for this state Of mind and supposed to be
constitutional On Sunday he attended church, usual,
and spent portion Of the day in writing letters Yester-
day morning he went to the Post Office and took the pa
pcs and letters from the box assigned to the editors Of
the Puritan he did make his appearance at the
oce about 10 o'clock Mr. Fish, the printer to his
boarding house in quest Of him. They had not seen him
at the house since breakfast when he asked them which
his ROOM and found the lfcless body lying
on the bed with its face downwards and the still in
his hand. Coroner Charles Smith was Immediately
moned and held an inquest on the body-the YER
dict being in accordance with the facts above
stated. Several letters directed to his mother,
engaged his employer and some to other per.
sons found in his In these letters he said
there trouble coming which he could not meet,
and hence the rash deed Of self destruction He was
member Of the Rev. Mr. Kinks church. and short time
ago he seemed to be very much troubled in his mind,
because he said, they all kept looking at him, as
though they suspected he had been doing something
wrong lie a native of Groton Vermont, where his
parents reside and has always sustained good rcpua-
ton for integrity and morality.
Professor Espy has arrived in town. and is to remain
some time to his apparatus for ventating large
buildings He is 10 try his skill first the Custom.
House. which needs his services very much
Captain Sturgis and the cutter Hamilton have
finally taken their departure for New Bedford The 60
vsrnment at Washington will gain no credit by this
change. So long mercantile community and the
public large satisfied with the services rendered
by Captain Sturgs and the government has been faith
fully served why should the gallant captain be driven
OF to tho small town OF New Bedfordl Echo answers,
why7
The news from the Rio Grandc received yesterday,
removes all possible doubt to the perous situation OF
Cen Taylor's army Of occupation The Intelligence from
That quarter IL devoured with great avidity All eyes
are turned to thc seat Of and not few arc looking
with some solicudc to Washington, for demonstration
o. patriotic and prompt action the part Of the admin
tration-
The sales at the stock board yesterday were larger
than for several days past but prices very material
ly declined Norwich and Worcester declined al; Long
Island and East Boston nearly from the last SALE
This fall in the price Of stocks 10 undoubtedly owing
the war news from Texas and Mexico.