The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1849-12-04
extraordinary Mystery.

The greatest excitement has been produced in Boston
by the sudden disappearance Of Dr. Parkman-a gentle
OF high character and Of great wealth-who had re.
tired from the practice of medicine 1t is said that Dr.
Webster, professor in the Medical Collegeattached.
we believe, to Harvard-was indebted to him mort.
gage for less than $500 and stated, after the dsap
peaance of DR.. p, that he had paid p the money on
the day he was missing, and that P. the way
to Cambridge to release him from the mortgage. The
mysterious event Of his disappearance had given rise to
great excitement, and induced Mr. Shaw, his brother
law, to offer large reward for the OF
ing him. The following dispatches by the telegraph fur
nish some startling facts and il true they add another
chapter to the weakness and proagacy Of poor human
nature:
The mytery probably sopsdDr Parkmans rsnains found
BosroS December I, lsl9.-Last evening the mutilaed
remains Of body, supposed to be those Of Dr. Parkman,
found under the Medical College, where he was last
seen alive At ii o'clock Professor Webster OF the college,
arrested upon suspicion Of having committed the
der, and lodged in jail When arrested he displayed
the greatest agitation. The whole affair is about undergo
rigid investigation The evidence Is believed to be wholly
Of circumstantial character.
| Anothu account.
BosroS, Dec i'll, a. m-Dr. Parkman's remains are
reported have been found In the Medical College, in Dr.
Webster's private room, mostly burned Dr. w. Is now
confined In the Leverett street Jail
The following despatch is from OF the editors OF the
New York Tribune, who is now in Boston
| Bosros, Saturday, December l.
great sensation has been caused In this city by the
rest OF Dr. John Webster professor Of chemistry In the
Massachusetts, Medical College, Parts OF body, supposed
Webster. ROOM under the closet floor The remains Of
bones mineral teeth, gold filing. &c. found in the
crate Of his s roo% 1, rumored' Also that Pakman'
Webster has been locked in his room much during the
going into he Medical College Webster owed Parkmsn
money, and shows his Parkmuns receipt for IL dated
tell what kind Of money he paid.
No admit. having Parkman after he entered the
il required four mon TO hold Webster when he was ar
The authoritie, preparing tcheck any demonstration
that may be made 70 night The military under orders
should It become necessary youn, &c., s.
l P~th1 di,eiO,wa.
| Bosros, Sunday, Dec 2.
the supposed murder OF Dr. Pakmsn, but nothing positive
been sdduced sen the charge Of murder upon Pro
been found the bottom which, covered with tar, turtle
remains Of mnulsted body were discovered The whole
ha. been recovered and the fragments are being put %
gether In their trae position number Of chemists and
physicians are engaged In analysing the ashes found in the
The inquest will commence on Wednesday next. Tn.
police that they have further information asain the
accused which will not be dvulged until the sitting Of the
From the peculiar shape limbs after they had beer
put together there is but little doubt that they belonged u
Parknan.
The accused this morning. is very quiet and composed
The military were out last night but no disturbance tool
place. --.-
General James Watson Webb, the new charge to vi
enna has sailed already for his destination His anxie
clutch bis OUTFIT get out Of the way Of the Senate
enjoy the honors Of his new commission, reminds u
Of the indecent haste Of Hamets mother, in "posting
ncestuons sheets" The present cabinet has suffered him
on the very Of the session Of the Senate to depar
upon his mission without giving them an opportunit
OF passing upon his merits There is little respes
for the powers Of the Senate, there is want Of dguit
the administration. smuggling him out Of the couutr
with his purse well filled with outfit from the publ
treasury But the administration is consistent in all III
stages Of this drama The whole appointment s obiec
tonable and the manner Of It is dsgracefu to all tn
parfies concerned