The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-04-04

THn MuRpsaoF MsLvlLIs.--Eugens Mevslls 10
the name Of The man shot by Louis De Corn 1t Gil
'faud & Co.. wine store, New York,o 1huraday
morning. A coroner's inquest has brought out
some strange developments. The Herald Of Satur-
day contains full proceedings Of the examination,
from which the following il extracted:
'sAt about half past three o'clock Mrs. Melville,
wife Of the deceased, came to the Fifth Ward sta
ton house, in carriage, accompanied BY Mr..
Rucastle, proprietor Of the Franklin Square Hotel
and stated to Captain Carpenter that she had been
informed her husband was murdered, or shot, and
was at the station house, and that she wanted to
see the body Mr. Rucastle then informed the
captain that Mrs. Melville boarded at his house.
and he believed that the man charged with the
murder was then secrcted in the room of Mrs.
Melville. from the fact that at about ii O'Clock
that morning be saw man bearing the description
OF the accused enter the room occupied by Mrs.
Melville. Accordingly, Captain Carpenter pro-
ceeded forthwith to the room, accompanied by
Mr.. Rucastle. The door was forced open, and De
Corn found secreted in the closet; his person was
searched, and in his pocket was found pistol
one of Colts revolvers-~hich he acknowledged
he had discharged at the deceased and inflicted
tne iatal wound. The accused was taken into Gus
tody, and conveyed to the station house, there to
await the holding of the coroner's inquest.
"The trunk belonging to Mrs. Melville was
brought to the station house, and, when opened,
large number of letters were found, showing quite
an extensive correspondence between herself and
gentlemen admirers. There was also found in
the trunk daguerreotype likeness of De Corn
the man under arrest for mucder.
Statement Of Mrs. Mtluille The wife of the de-
ceased, at first eight s not very progressing in
ncr appearance, but becomes more interesting on
acquaintance. Her conversational powers are
very good. She converses readily in the French
language. She is Of medium stature, rather short
In person, dark complexion, black hair, und dark,
piercing eyes. There appears to be much deter
ninaton IN her disposition, yet withal perfect
nonchalance But to use her own language, she
says: q was born in Connecticut, and shall be
nineteen years of age next October; my parents
are dead; my maiden name was Emma Eugenia
Woods; l was educated in Philadelphia, and have
travelled considerably; my uncle is in California;
about year ago my uncle sent for me to visit
california; started, and, arriving at Cha gres was
taken with fever. and there remained sick for six
weeks, and, being unable to proceed. returned
oack to New Orleans, and there became acquainted
with this poor, unfortunate man, Eugene Melville
We returned to New York in August last and in
October we were married by the Rev. Mr. verren,
and Mr.. De Corn and MIR. Giraud were both pres
ent at the ceremony, since which time we have
lived together, until the last eight days past. l
have an income of my own of elk hundred dollars
year, W hich my husband used 10 take from me
and spend, leaving our board unpaid; ever since
our marriage have supported him. He latterly
became jealous, and threatened frequently to take
the life of MIR. De Corn Mr.. De Corn has been a
good friend, both to Melville and myself; he has
loaned me money to enable me to pay my board.
There has never been any improper intimacy be-
tween myself and Mr. De Corn.'' so