The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-07-25

ATTEMPTED SUICIDE BY FEMALE.--1 csterday al
ternoon Mrs Elizabeth Cowel apparently about fsrty
years ofage, attempted to commit sui tide by ampng
of the dock into the river the Bath ferry landing.
She was rescued by hand on board the ferry boat,
who leaped into the river and kept her up until
boat was brought to his assistance. When she was
placed on terra rma she regretted that her life had
been saved-that she was tired Of life. She was
then taken to the police Office, where was elected
from her the following:-She says that her name is
Elizabeth Cowe, and that she former resided in
Cincinnati; was married. but has not for some time
resided with her husband, and that for some time
previous to her coming here she was engaged in the
dress-making business. Her object in coming hther
was to ns her two sons, who reside in this part Of
the State. In mind she is evidently deranged. For
week or two she has been boarding in private
family in Broadway week ago last Sunday even
ing we met her at the Second district station house
very much detected in spirits and apparently labor
ing under the effects Of some stmulant. She then
stated that she came up in the boat that morning
from New York, in company with some friends; that
she was taken to hotel by hack driver; that she
remained there all day. that just before tea time she
left it for the purpose of putting letter into the
post Office; that she could not tell the name of the
house in what part of the city it was located:
that she anxious to find it because she had left
carpet bag there, in which there was some jewelry
money and clothing Previous to leaving the house,
however she got teaclp for the purpose Of get.
ting some medicines. Captain NcDufiie directed
two of the policemen to accompany her to the var-
Gus hotels in the vicinity Of the post office, but with
or. uccess The officers then took the cup to others
pose, If possible, of getting her bag, but this also
proved unsuccessful. She was finally taken to
Stanwix Hall, and the next day one Of the police
officers met her in the street With the carpet bag in
hand. From that period up to the present she has
been in this city, but has kept secluded. She was
en- Sunday very anxious to go to Schenectady for
the purpose of meeting her friends, but from her
own statement made yesterday she did not go. She
s neatly clad, and has evidently been in good cir
cumstances.-dl6aay Journal July %.
DFATHBEp REPENTANCE AND RECOVERY OF STOLEN
PRoPEKTY.-Some weeks since, readers may re-
member, large quantity Of silk goods, principally
fringee were stolen from the silk fringe establish
ment of Hambo, on the corner Of Vine and Sixth
streets, which was burglariously entered. Two or
three men we're arrested on suspicion and dis
charged Tor want OF testimony few days ago
Marshal Rulfin received letter purportiDg to be
written by of the burglars on his deathbed, who
wished to ease his conscience of the crime. 1t stated
that the stolen goods were concealed in two barrels
on a wharf boat at Louisville. The marshal thought
the letter hoax, yet there was an mir OF sincerity
about it, and he directed the spot where the barrels
were located in the statement to be examined. His
rectiors were followed, the goods found and they
arrived in this city per the mail boat night before
last, in good condition. The recovered property il
valued at 81, $780, Cincinnati Commercial Jly2l.
The NEW YorK NATIONAL GsAYs IN BUFFALO
CALL on ExPRLsIDENT FILLMORE.-The New
York National Grays accompanied by Dodworths
unrgalled band paraded last evening at o'clock,
and through portion OF our principal streets.
Marching Up Franklin street. the company halted in
front ofthe residence of Ex President Fillmore where
the band played several beautiful airs. Subsequently
the company and band visited the theatre. This
morning they proceed to the Falls to spend the day.
and to morrow morning return tn New York. Our
citizens have been delighted with the music which
hes been performed during their stay in this city In
the way Of military music we have had nothing com
parable to it, The choicest gems from the opera
have been given with the perfection and finish Of the
finest orchestra and they have been listened to with
uns1ed pleasure. May their visit be repeated every
year--BuGoio Courier, Juiy az.
AN OK THAT GIVES MILK.-Hr. James Thorn, OF
Clinton, has an ox that gives milk freely. He has
bag with four teats each one of which yields milk
like that of the cow The bag Is divided into four