The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-06-16
City Intelligence.

large number of people had assembled to witness the
ceremonies the principal portion Of which ladies
City Intelligence.
THE srABBING ARRAY IN MULBERRY sTREET-IN-
QUEST on THE BODY OF HUGH DuFFY-vERDICT OF
THE JuRY-THE PRISONER, JOHN DoLAN, HELD TO
ANSWER.
Yesterday Coroner Ives concluded the in
the matter Of the recent stabbng ARRAY which occurred
on the Sth inst between John Donnely John Doan and
others at the house 26l Mulberry street. In which
young of respectability named Hugh Duffy received
fatal wound in the abdomen with knife from the hand
of John Dolan The deceased it accidentally
passing the house in wagon, and the daughter Of
John Donnelly the sidewalk who called to him to
into the house men were iniuring her
father The deceased being slightly acquainted with the
family suppospg he could possibly render aid fol-
lowed the girl who is the sister to Doan's wife, and just
as he was ascending the stairs he met Dolan coming
down who without any proyocaton thrust knife into
the abdomen Of poor Duffy infcting wound which
caused his death the next day in the City Hospital The
following is the evidence b~bre the Coroner
TESTIMONY
John Donney, of No 36l East Twelfth street being
sworn, says II am the father Of Mrs Doan my wife
had been TO her house the day before the fatal
renee, and told me that Mrs Dolan had gone to her
brothers.; the next day went there see II could
make any ngement between the parties, If not to
take Mrs Dolan away with according to her desire
when went in polan was at dinner Mrs. Doan asked
me TO sit down did and remarked that they (Doan
and his Wife, could live very comfortably there If they
would Mrs Doan replied that she could if she would
be let alone then asked Doan what kind of life he
led or intended leading he asked me what meant-to
explain replied for 10 explain TO you. after all
exploits. would be needless for find that IL
a man lives here, but devil II he became enraged at
this, and some words ensued between he jumped
from table and threw me down and when was in that
position he struck me when got up both struck
for time till he said leave my house' left the
then. and stopped in the hall he out into
the hall and we scuined out to the street Mrs Doan
and her sister out the stoop he struck his
wife and pitched her down the steps, and said.
. 60 along for We. y told him not to dare to
trike her. and struck at him with stick / then
retired down the sidewalk for short distance and spoke
10 three or four strangers son then up and put
his own cap upon my head he then went to where his
ister was standing mon the stoop Immediately fol-
owed and Instantly heard some who in the
house shout out the pistol: ran between Mrs. Doan
ana her husband and Dolan laid the pistol to my heart
seized Doan and the pistol and called for help held
on TO both till Doan released his grasp fit
UP at the time and helped get it away from Doan he
took the pistol and Of it; when turned
round saw Doan lying uron the floor; told every per-
leave the room aud we left Doan alone and went
into the hail. moment after l heard the cry of
. knfe;' Hugh Duffy fell and Dolan lift his hand
from Duffy and saw blade of knife in his hand
ran Immediately forward TO protect Duffy, when Dolan
struck me with the knife my right hand the blade
passed through my hand he made second stroke at me-
when Mrs Doan pulled me back and received the blade
herself Dolan then rushed into and closed the
door then went to the front door where met owen
Dufy, whom told that Hugh was stabbed; and asked
him TO have him taken away; / Hugh Duffy strike
Dolan with wooden whip stock at the time Dolan
stabbed him.
Patrick Croa of No SOL Twelfth street sworn saws
On Tuesday the Sth inst. went to Spring street
business for Mr.. Forbes l met Hugh Duffy in Spring
and will him to Marhals at the cor ner OF
Spring and Mulberry streets where had drink to-
gethcr; when out Mary Ann Donncly met and
said that she in search Of officer that her father had
been beat by John Dolan went with Hugh Duffy to the
place and the first person Mrs Dolan who was
bleeding from the nose made my appearance Dolan
told me TO stand still for few minutes; went to the
steps and saw Doan out with six barrelled pis
toi and lay it to Donneys breast; heard noise from
the pistol but cannot say whether not it was the
swapping or cooking OF it: number of rushed in
and the pistol was taken from Doan; afterwards
the pistol upon the sidewalk shortly after heard the
cry Of knife and Doan with one; went to take
hold of Duffy and ut that instant Doan stabbed him and
he tell at my feet he attempted to rise but could not
fearful of being stabbed myself and ran out: did
not see Duffy assault Doan: have known Dolan since
Sept last he and his wife did not live happily together
| have on two occasions moved her things away from
him: he was not at home the first te the second time
he was but did not appear to uneasy about it,
AT the close of the testimony the Coroner briefly ad
dressed the Jury who retired and after short debera
non rendered The following verdict viz - That Hugh
Duffy came to his death by wounds inflicted with knife,
or some deadly instrument IN the hands Of John Dolan.
ON the rendition of the verdict the prisoner
mitted to await the action Of the Grand Jury The de-
ceased was native Of Ireland twenty nine years Of age
REVIEW the THRp BRiGApE.--rhe Third Brigade
New York State Militia under the command of William
Hail. Bsader General paraded yesterday afternoon for
inspection and review The regiments consisting of the
seventh. Eighth and Ninth fully uniformed armed
and equipped mustered strongly presented the
military appearance that have witnessed for several
Under Colonel Duryeu. formed line in the Park in front
fthe City Hall about two clock, and then marched to
me, he BateTy they wore gray coats and white pants
De Voc formed line the side OF the Park opposite
bceknan street from whence they marched to the Bat
terry they wore gray coats and gray pants The Ninth
regiment, Irish Volunteers under Colonel Ferris formed
line on the regmental parade ground in Lafayette place,
in the of yauxha Garden about eleven clock in
the forenoon, from whence they proceeded to the
Battery where the review take place; they
green coats and blue pants About four O'Clock in the
aterncon the brigade line formed in the following
orCer
Drigadier General VIM. Hall and Stall
Seventh Regiment National Guard
Troop of Horse, followed 10y the Regimenta Band
Seven companies each numbering about forty and
commanded by Captains Pesiuger Shaor Price Ribcr,
Creighton Movers and Monroe
Eighth Regiment Washington Greys.
Troop of Horse numbering between forty and fifty and
followed by Dodworths Band
Seven companies each numbering about forty
and commanded by Captains Lyon, Little Vanderbilt.
Chamberlain Quain and two others
Ninth Regiment Irish Volunteers
Troop of Horse, Irish Dragons Capt. Kerrgan,
numbering fifty, and followed by the Manahan Brass
Band.
Eight companies each numbering about forty-fve men
The Guyon Cadets, Capt. Pheian; Carroll Guard Capt
Guard Capt Doran; Mitchell ,'uard Capt Marky; sars-
field Guard Capt Daley; jackson Guard. Capt, Kelly;
and Patriot Guard. Capt. Cofey.
Three pieces of artillery with the ammunition wagons
each drawn by four horses.
Having been drawn up in line, they reviewed by
his Honor the Mayor The various companies presented
grand andmposng sight and performed their evoutons
with remarkable precision and regularity. After the
view the column marched from the Battery up Broad
way to the Park entered at the east side and paid
marching salute to the Common Council in front OF the
City Hall after which they were dismissed.
FIREMEN's PARADE.-In our report OF the parade on
Monday, ii incorrectly stated that Humane Hook and
Ladder Company No 20 took part in the procession 1t
should have read Humane Hose Company No. 90 num-
bering % men. This company rolled on the occasion,
the carriage OF Alert Hose Company No g. of Brooklyn
which was of the most beautifully ornamented
rngcs in the procession As the procession moving
down Hudson street and while of the companies
were countermarching the carriage Of Hose Company
No 80 Knocked down boy and passed his shoulder
and neck causing several serious injuries Several Of
the members carried him to drug store where his
wounds dressed after which they carried him to his
residence.
IiopE IIosE COMPANY or PHILADELPHIA This company
visited Greenwood Cemetery yesterday forenoon,
panied by the members Of the Marion Hose Company No
Their magnificent carriage exhibited all the FORE
in front OF the City Hail. and universally adj
nired. They lett the city by the five o'clock train for
Philadelphia. They were escorted TO the boat by the
members of the Marion Hose Company No. !, and the
Hope Engine Company No. ..
wrccAcoE lIosr CoMrASy, or PHILADELPHIA This com
pany escorted by the members Of Eagle Engine Compa-
ny No. 10, visited the Navy Yard and other places in