The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-07-06

apreat state Of excitement about ven O'clock yes
terday evening by the report that PIERRE D. Bumond,
gold pen manufactures had been murdered in his ROOM
at lO2 Nassau street. His partner had him soy
times thr ough the day. and once in the early part
Of The afternoon. About haf-past six o'clock In the
evening he went to the door, which lie found locked.
Going out he returned and found the door stilt
locked, and again left On going the third time, the
door unlocked and he found deceased PROSTATE
the floor, with his head lying in the lap If woman Of
i'll. fame, known as Sarah Stewart who seemed TO-
be perfectly insane shrieking his head to
her He then left in search " physician, but
citing officer Espie at the door told Ut the facts
they and the officer immediatrly proceeded up
to that the woman did escape She still
continued her shrieks when 1t thought best, as
the circumstances strong against her having
vestgaton of the coroner should take place. She
Then taken to the Second ward station house,
from her head, and making most piteous means for
the deceased, whom she called my dear" One Of
broke in her head The furniture of the room was
thrown in confusion in every direction, and pens,
pencil cases and silver combs were living 10 every
part Of the room. part Of the staff Of the para
lette Of the woman was found OF the tables,
aud broken pitcher, covered with blood, lying mo
by. The body was lying very near to OF the win
dows, and was said to be quite when first dis
cqvtred.- There was but small quantity Of blood
about the body of which o" bosom of the
shirt and looked dry though it had bes there for
several hours. and had already turned dark. There
was not the slightest indication. from the APP
ptarance OF the blood. that it had been Of less
Than from three to five hours the shirt That
on The pitcher presented the same appearance.
wound found the left side of the head,
ust above the tempar bone, but ex mtnation
wing been made by the coroner. it could not be as
certaibed whether 1t was sufficient to cause death.
The whole affair, il yet involved in mystery
The woman said, after having bean taken to the
sta, ion house, that she found him dead when she en-
tered the room and from her story. it would appear
that it is Of suicide though there crcum-
stances which tend to fasten guilt upon her. She is q
fine looking young wonlan OF apparently about twen-
ty years, and OF very prepossessfng arance The
dy placed in charge of the ponce for the night.
The coroner will, this morning. hold inqustion,
when it is probable light will be shed upon tho
case, and the true cause of death discovered There
is positive proof against the though her Ia
cvious life and general bad charac appear strongly
against her. She Is most notorious character, and
is well known in the fighting circles of the crib in
Spruce street. She is we'll know to the police and
has frequently been in their hands So great nui-
sance did she become. that she indicted and dri
from the place The facts gathered them
the spot though the investigation may materially
alter the features Of the case.
BrANcARD Cry HorrL.-That estimable and
worthy man, Mr.. Blancard 80 long koown to the gsy
and fashionable world as the poli,est OF hosts in the
reception and treatment of his v-ters. and as the
most skful and recherche caterer in all that regards
the creature comforts Of his guests. has,
happy to perceive become installed ha sole monarch
and manager OF the city hotel Broadway. The expe-
rence have had of his talents in his profession, in
his former management of the Pavilion and the Globe
(aud we are generally considered to be rather good
judges in such matters enables to sp-ak with
dence, and to recormen nd with justice the City Hotel
to the great world, and offers guaranty that the
good WILL in this elegant establishment not
be disappointed
DoSEcANAs PorxL, MoNrREAL.-The old sstab-
lsh.d and popular hotel in Notre Dame street, for
merly kept by Mr.. Resco, having passed into the hands
of Mr. J. M Donegana has been extensively en-
arged improved and refurnished the splendid
style. The present proprietor is favorahy known
gentleman of great taste and judgme in the matter
of catering for the taste of his patrons aud those
who may sojourn at his house will believe, find
courteous landlord pleasant apartments. good table,
choice wines and attentive servants
DEATH OF THE Hon. CHARLES G. FERprs-Thc Hon.
Charles g. Ferris died at his residence No 7l6 Broad
way, the morning of the 4th Instant of paralysis
lie was attacked about six weeks suce, the lower
trtm1tles becoming useless, and cont uued to grow
worse until the NOR ming Of his dea H. Mr.. f. was a
member Of Congress from this city. in lS41 and
Joyed the unbounded favor Of his constituents. lie
was firm and ardent member Of the democratic party
MAD DoG.--A mad dog killesl Monday, at the
csrner OF Third Avenue and Twenty street. after
having made unsuccessful ATTEMPT bite O gem
teman who was passing, having succeeded in tearing
his clothirg
A SERIOUS CoLLrsioS.-The steam ferry boat WAL
labout, plying between this city and Williamsburg,
into by of the Fulton ferry boats, about
O'Clock in the morning, by which the ladies' cabin
stove in and otherwise much injured Several persons
board were seriously hurt, and one Mr. Hanson,
received such injuries TO his back that 1t 10 said
he died In IN few hours after ANOTHER yang man had
perfect wreck The collision occurred Peck Slip,
her landing place.
NV Haven GoyERsoR's Foor Gu.xps "A military
corps bearing the above under command Of Mai.
Norton arrived in this city, Tuesday morning from
Bridgeport, whittier they had been excursion,
and took lodgings at the Battery Hotel. They
yesterday ming received by the continental Guards
Captain Helms and escorted to the Navy Yard, after
which they paraded through the prominent streets
of Brooklyn and returning dined at the Eagle Hotel.
Last night they visited the Bowery theatre They
good looking corps and handsomely uniformed In red
coats with buff buckskin breeches and white topped
boots They will leave to-day for New Haven.
FIRE.-A fire broke out about four O'Clock yesterday
morning in the hat store MIR. Shaw No Tx Bowc-
ry which was not extinguished until damage to the
amount Of some $500 was sustained, which fully
insured There were in the building at the time lady
and four children, all Of whom rescued from inc
vitable death by the police. The building was al
most entirely destroyed by fire about year ago.
lSounsTs.-Coroner Walters held an inquest yester-
day, on the body of girl named Laura r. Gler who.
was accidently run by one of the Knckerbocker
stages, opposite No. 27 Blceckcr street. IL appeared
from the testimony that the driver used every pre-
caution to prevent the accident, and called when
the deceased was nearing the omnibus. The wheel It
appeared, came in contact wi her head which was
much injured and deceased died after the
occurrence. Verdict accordingly. Another inquest
| was held on the body of unknown man. found
| drowned at the foot of Vesey street. iss..Ilir
Amos Lawrence was sei1ed with e. oc e,;lar