Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-12-17
Further about Dr. ParEzssan

The Boston Herald, of Tuesday last, gives the
following particulars off scientific investigation
that has been partially made
A further examination of the remains of DR..
George Parkman was held at the Medical COL
lege, in North Grove street, yesterday afternoon
by the investigating committee of the coroner's
jury.
The tho,ax and thethigh found in the tea chest
covered with tan and minerals, were subjected
to chemical tests, and it was discovered that
these portions of the body had been treated
with strong solution Of potash, which had hard
ened and corroded the skin and flesh in several
places, and given to the whole that crisped and
burnt appearance which was remarkable al
the time they were first discovered
1t is well known to chemists that the applica-
ton OF a solution Of potash TO dead flesh has the
tendency 10 preserve it fora great length of time
from putreiaction, and that tan has the quality
OF absorbing Putrescent and other odors to re-
markabie degree.
On the right thigh and left leg, which were
discovered in the water, no traces of alkaline
could be discovered by the application of the
most rigid tests
Chips taken from those parts of the building
supposed to be stained with blood, were subject
ed to the microscopic examination, but no glo-
bules such as are found in the human blood
were discovered and the committee came to the
conclusion that the spots had been caused by
tobacco spittle. The spots or red stains found
on the slippers, pantaloons and saw of Professor
Webster will be examined by the committee to-
day.
The veins and arteries of both thighs and the
lett leg have been carefully dissected out, and
will be subjected to a chemical ANALYSIS to-day.
for the purpose of discovering if they have been
injected with arsenic acid or chloride of zinc,
which is employed at the college for the pre-
servation of bodies used by the students for dis
section-this will prove conclusvely whether
the parts of the flame discovered belong to a
subject Tor dissection or not.
The masses Of metal discovered in the furnace
of the laboratory, and which were at first SUD-
posed TO be a conglomeration of the gold and
silver OF Dr. Parkman's watch and coin were an
alysed, and thus far they are found 10 consist
Ola mixture of lead and tin, such as would ne
cessariy result from the fusion of the lead lining
OF tea chest. Different pieces of metal cutfrom
the several masses are now being subjected to Il
further and more rigid analysis, for the purpose
OF detecting any other metal in the compositions
it any other metal be there.
Matters are in progress which will demon
strate ina few days whether the body discovered
on the premises OF Professor Webster be really
that OF DR.. Parkman Or not. Meanwhile we
OF tie committee Of the coroner's jury was more
favorable than was previously anticipated, and
ii to day it shall appear that the discovered re-
mains have been injected with arsenic acid or
chloride OF zinc, new feature will arise in the
case, which will produce still greater surprise
than any yet manifested. AS the burnt copper
cap, Which were supposed to haye been the re-
MAINS OF DR.. Pafkmahs coat buttons, have turn.
ed out to be instruments for chemical purposes;
the silver and otlermetals which We're supposed
to be the residunm OF the Doctors watch and
specie; have proved te be lead and tin; and as
the supposed spots of blood turn oat to be tobacco
juice, hen examined by a powerful microscope,
II would not be surprising if the remains ofthe
corpse should be foand to have been infused
with anatomical injecting matter. and thus dis
troy the tragic poetry with which the pablic
have been entertained and shocked for the past
week
The recognition of these remains by the fami-
ly is most important in its bearing upon the fate
OF the accused. II he is Innocent OF the crime
OF murder the conspiracy of which he is made
the victim is one OF the most helish upon re-
cord.
The Boston Atlas, after detailing the proceed
ing before court says:
professor Webster looked about the same as
usual, appearing perfectly calm, without any
perceptible agitation. We understand that he
asserts his innocence, and does not believe that
the parts ola human frame found in the apart
ments occupied by him are portions of DIR. Park
mans body; bat, on the contrary, accuses Little
field Of placing the discovered parts where they
were found, for the express purpose of obtaining
thelarge rewards offered, and duplicating him,
wv ebsterV
Telegraphed for the BaltimoreSun.
BosToN, Dec. 60 P M.
Burial ofhe Supposed Remains Of d. Parkman-.
Further discoveries &c.
The supposed remains of DR.. Parkman were
inferred today by his family, who are satisfied
that they are those of their la,nented relative.
The inquest is still progressing slowly the
reporters being excluded. 1t is said that impor-
tant discoveries have been made among the pa
pers found in the possession of the accused, a.
taong which was note for 81, 400 belonging to
DR., Parkman against Professor Webster.
PROMISING YOUNG MEN.