The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-09-17


premedltated which has occurred in this State for
| long time was committed between 8 and o'clock
last night In the usually quiet town Of Sherburne,
about mile and half from the village of South Fra
mingham. The particulars of the h0rrid affair as we
learn them, are as follows
About O'Clock last evening, one John Chapman,
aged about FL years. called at the house OF an old
man named Reuben COzxens in Sherburne, and 70 and
no one up excepting Mrs. Cozzens, her husband and
their hired man, an Irshman, having retired for the
night. Chapman stated to Mrs. CozzeDs as the rea-
son of his calling that her had been thrown out
OF wagon and seriously injured in Framinxham,
and very anxious to his father Mrs. Cozzens
Immediately called her husband and told him the
story whereupon the old gentleman arose, and dres
sing himself as speedily as possible. took measure
OF grain and halter, and started for his pasture to
catch his horse, preparatory to proceeding to Fra
mingbam. Mr. Cozzens had proceeded but few
rods from his house when Chapman, who had armed
himself with an axe, struck the old man heavy blow
the head cleaving his skull and of course killing
him instantly.
The murderer next re entered the house, and
struck Mrs. Cozzens heavy blow on the head, in.
flcfing dreadful wound, which will probably
prove fatal, and which knocked her senseess to the
floor.
Chapman, then, not satisfied with the human
blood he bad already split, rushed to the room Occu
pied by the lrishman, who, at the moment, sprang
from his bed, and seeing the axe raised above his
head, instantly seized the weapon and both be and
Chapman fell upon the floor in a severe struggle.
The Irishman succeeded in wrenching the axe from
Chapman, who instantly seized an earthen vessel
from under the bed, with which he Inflicted several
blows on the lrlshman's head and face bruisng his
face very severely. The Irishman fnding that his
| life was in danger, and not knowing what had be-
fallen Mr. and Mrs. Cozzens, begged for bis life and
after considerable parley the two separated, and
| Chapman fed.
The Irshman soon left his room and found Mrs
Cozzens senseless on the floor. He then weat in
| search OF MIR. COzzens, and after he was passing
through the yard stumbled and fell over his PROSTATE
and dead body. In this state Of things, and being
greatly exhausted from the loss of blood and the
hard struggle with Chapman, he started for the
house of the nearest neighbor Mrs. Paul, about a
quarter Of q mile distant, for assistance. Upon
reaching Mrs. Pauls house he had barely strength
to inform her OF the facts when he swooned. Mrs.
Paul, although an elderly lady, Immediately pro-
ceeded to the scene Of the murder. and az soon as
possible called other aid.
Mrs. Cozzens was found to be living, and restora.
tives being applied, she recovered her Senses and
related many Of the foregoing facts, declaring that
John Chapman was the assassin. Her wounds
however are of SO serious a nature that it Is not
expected that she can recover.
John Chapman, the murderer, Is nearly twenty
one years Of age five feet six inches in height, dark
complexion, black curly hair, full face, and rather
dark or hazel eyes, For some nine months previous
to June last be was one Of the attendants in the re-
will easily be recognised by many who had occasion
to stop there. He is still at large, but will doubtless
soon be captured. The only reason that can be as
sis ned for this brutal and premeditated murder is
q
large sum Of money, to gain which he planned and
committed this murder.
The affair has caused the most intense excitement
in Sherburne and the adjoining towns.
P.S-L8rge numbers of CT liens turned out early
this morning in pursuit of Chapman but no jntel-
gence could be gained of bin, other than the fact
that at about ok this morning be was seen to
pass house some distance from the residence of
Cozuns.
Chapman formerly lived in the family of Mr.. Coz
zens, and for that reason cond be Enthusiastically
identified by Mrs. Cozzens. Up to II o'clock this
forenoon he had not been arrested.
The Irisbman who had the struggle with him
states that the blows which he inflicted upon Chap
man marked his face and drew blood. He also
states that he could identify Chapman If ever he sees
him again. Coroner Wheeler, of birmingham, is
engaged in holding an inquest on the body OF Mr..
CoZZens.
At last accounts Mrs. Cozzens was living, with but
very slight hopes Of her recovery.
TELEGRAPHIC.
ARREST OF THE MURDERER OF MR.. AND MRS. coz
ZENs.
BosroS Sept 1e 1858.
TIE murderer of Mr. and Mrs. Cozzens WAS arrested
last ssh. In barn in SnerourDs ABOUT mile from Coz
zens boyse He confesses to having called Cozzens out
OF his house, but denies that he murdered him.
The Coroners inquest the body of Cozzsns return
cd a verdict If murder against Chapman Mrs Cozzens
st last accounts living, but little hopes
tained that she would survive much longer.
MORE BLooDsHED-A WOMAN MURpEREp-A
NAN sTABDhD On Saturday evening between aud 10
o'clock woman of doubtful character, named Thsss
Bowes stabbed in the breast at the of Jack
ard Market streets. 6Ld Q named Smith Peters
who was In her company received eight nine outs In
the back and eek The woman and we're carriaito
Dr. Halls ofce on Jefe, son street The former died in
few minutes after tho reached the Office The wounds
Of Peters were dressed by DR. Hall and he in fair
way OF recovery yesterday The circumstances OF the
stated thus by Peters He and the wore
ticking walk and when the Of Market and
be did not know and after tho few words
between one Of them and the woman, the latter was
stabbed IN the 0 Tn and be vs cut. The nigh.
by the sister Of the deceased who ssys that Pc
frs had previously threatened to kill Therea.
gentleman who the woman and Peters immediately
sfter the occurrence thinks that both ntoxca tad
Peters has no particular occupation and had been living
with the woman for some time who resided on Market
street, between Shelby and CIsy The wounds on both
the woman and evidently inflicted with q dirk
knife TIE coroner held an in9uss. over the body and
cums'ances.-Louisrits Journal, Sept H.
ESCAPE OF PRISONERS FROM THE MISSOURI PESI-
uNTAEy-Two OF THB CoSvICTs DRowsED.-Hghs
vics who at work the railroad near Jefferson
.y taxing advantage , o. an opporsuo = e.; made an
towards the river and the other three took opposite
direction to the woods The first FIVE reached the river
end plunged into the water One OF the Ave became
haused before he could reach the bar in the middle Of
the river, and was drowned The other four plugged
again and made for the opposite shore but in tho pas
sage another sunk and was drowned. Three Of them
gained the opposite shore, and have so far made good
their eecspe The TIN 60 who took shelter In the woods
were retaken and again placed in security.
Theatrical and Musical.
BowERY THEATRE The entertainments for this eve
ming attractive, and no doubt viii draw large
audience They consist Of the "Wrecker's Daughter"
the Bride Of Lsmnermoorp and the daughter Of
the Regiment" All tbs principal members Of the stock
pany appear in these pieces.
BROADWAY THEATRE This evening concludes the
gsgemtnt Of Miss Julia Dean. The pieces selected
the " Ball OF the Fourbourgo ard tthe Love Chase.o
Tho principal characters will be sustained by Miss Dean
end Mr. Conway From the great success of Mas Deans
engagement We presume tho house will be crowded.
NlEos GARDEa-The celebrated Rsvel Family whose
performances admired BY every one will appear to-
nighi in two attractive pieces the pantomime Of Robert
Nscaire and medina" grand fairy spectacle.
TIE house doubt usual will be well filed BY the
patrons Of the Rave Family.
BURIog's THEArRE.-This favorlte resort which IL al
ways we'll filed by highly respectable citizens ocrs to
the dramatic public very excellent programme OK
an usenent. The first piece Is the sLasyers,n with
aood cast the next the Duel In the Dark, and the