The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1848-08-08
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Eamund simpson, Esq AT the appointed hour, Grace
Church was crowded with those who Joined in the
solemn mourning. The bier placed at the foot Of
of the centre aisle and when the coffin was opened
instead OF the decaying FORM the features
tural in life and what most there
was flush upon the cheeks. Thousands crowded to
take last look at the veteran The ceremonies
performed by the Rev Dr. Taylor after which the re-
mains were removed to Sc. Marks Church for inter-
ment. large number Of the members Of the his
trionc profession present the occasion. The
Mayor and several of the most inf gentlemen Of
the city, have determined to call q meeting at the
Astor House at eight O'Clock on Friday evening" to de-
children Of the deceased and is unnecessary to say
that among the large circle of warm friends of Mr.
Simpson his widow and children will find that relief
much needed in the hour of and affiction
The remains of Mr. Simpson deposited in the
of the tomb of the late Mr. Price and in the vicinity
Of the grave of Mr. John Barnes in ST. Marks Church
yard.
MosT DARINo ATTEMPT AT MURDER AND RoBBERY-
One Of the most daring and adroit attempts murder
and robbery was perpetrated at the of Adams
and johnson streets, Brooklyn, about O'Clock
last night by German, named Lewis Kraut, upon
another German and wife, by the name of Benin. 1t
appears that there was an intimacy of long standing
between the families of Benin and Kraut, and there
was constant friendly communication kept up be-
tween them They were together Sunday aftern
when Benin told Kraut Of his success in business
having laid up several hundred dollars from his gro
Gerry store, at the above named place They separated
the most friendly terms and Kr aut called at the
house of Benin in the evening and complained of be-
ing somewhat indisposed. He was then very kindly
rendered cup Of tea, which he refused, saying he
should like to have drink Of cold water Benin i'm
mediatey started for the pump, about two blocks dis
Kraut, surprising the money might be in the drawer
of bureau, which was standing in the ROOM made
an attempt to force of the locks. Mrs b. immed-
drew a sword cane with blade about twelve inches
long, and plunged it into her chest the blade entering
struggled best she could, until he inflicted two
other wounds in the chest, one in the abdomen and
one in the left Leg She then from loss of blood fell
to the foor and the villain robbed the till of the store
Of about SIS in change but unable to find the
place where the money. of which Benin had spoken in
the afternoon, deposited He was then about leav
ing the house, and meeting Benin in the yard, gave
him violent blow on the right side of the head with
seven pound iron weight, which felled him to the
he face and breast with the weapon he had SO
wantony used in wounding the wife. Benin, as best
he could gave the alarm, and the assassin fed this
city. The most diligent search made for him
during the whole night and yesterday morning about
six o'clock officer Higgins, of Brooklyn found him at
foot of Courtandt street just in the act Of going
board one Of the Albany boats. He again attempted
escape and before his capture severely the
the officer with knife. He had with him man. who,
doubt, accomplish, who also struck the off,
violent blow while he arrestng him. Kraut Is
man of about thirty-fve years, of athletic proper
tons He in the employ Of Lewis Tappan, of this
city porter and resided in Prince street. Brooklyn
At IL O'Clock yesterday morning Mrs B. insensibe,
and the slightest hope entertained of her recovery
Mr. B. is not SO badly wounded and will probably
This of vainous atrocity fully equals the
attempt made upon the life of Mr. Hotchkiss; and it
really seems the heretofore quiet Cty of Churches is
fast becoming the of tragca ontrages than
anyof her sister cities Kraut is confined in prison,
and will doubt suffer the utmost rigor of the law
Since writing the abovet is reported that Mrs Benin
died. at quarter past II O'clock from the effects of her
wounds
vllainy to have crossed the river and gone
work in earnest in this city, too A most brutal
Fifth avenue Forty-ffth street by party of
dastardly ruffans upon the persons Of two youths,
named Peter Burgess and E. vanderbeck, who have
panions, at the Deaf and Dumb Asylum. They
quietly walking along the avenue conversing in their
speech and hearing when they attacked by these
ruffians, without the slightest cause and most inhu
be without hope The officers of the law should ever
be on the lert, on these avenues for they
stantly ON tire Sabbath. filed with desperadoes Of
been called to th,s outrages which constantly
practsed. The villains escaped, and 1t is probable
they will altogether e, sde the pursuit of justice
The OMNIBUS DRIvERs.-In consequence Of the in
dignaon meeting of the drivers Of the omnibuses of
the city, those several lin were discharged yester
day morning At this meet on sunday, It was
to other lines off, and they would stand by them
and that possibly be the reason why they were SO
suddenly dismissed from service tie employers mot
upon the drivers, thrown upon the pub, In conse-
quence OF the want of knowledge or car essness Of
accidents one Of whic resulted IN the seriou injury
~ man who was driving W., ron In broadway; ou s
# the new drivers rushed upon tns wagon WITH 81 ~
,iolence as to nutllate 1t very much, tnrow tne
river violently upon the paving If the rietors
,re datermined to have new drivers it would be VEL
nr them to look for competent and careful men or
hav will surely lose more monev tha !, =, Ar. 81 :.
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learnt the business A large numher Of the drve,s |
assembled in the PARK yesterisv morninv and AFTER
av;nS consn,tsd .mory H. s anu anst
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10 the nuhc ~ thar emnlovers vomid siov thsr,
hut Il was To pease both vhen thai, dars
90 directly opposte and as their bread
mon the Of their eulovers thew had tn ohev
tb"r nrders There Is nrobsbiitv ~ trnth In th;s
stotamant hsoause when moor man has a family de
sI 800. os1 - .unnort and is denendent ynon
NJ I; S ens upVn INN ior no would fraouertIv
LIE LIT uany iaSor Ior tnat suppor.,
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