The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-23

BsoApwAx THEArsx-The receipts Of this even
ing are for the benefit Of Mr.. B. Williams Tue
pieces selected for the amusement OF his friends are
the Irish drama of "Shandy Mcguire" the humor-
GUS comedietta Of "In and Out Of Place and the
drama Of the Limerick Boy" Mr. and Mrs. VIII
Iams will sustain the leading characters. During
n. ..1ning Mrs. Williams will dance polka, and
sing "lDdepAndence Day."
BOwRRY THEATnS-The benefit of Mr.. Sanders,
the maehinist, takes piaeA tonight. The drama of
the Mysteries Of Paris" will commence the enter
a. F. Nichols as Fleur de Marie; after which Madame
Olnza win give her exercises the tight rope and
all will close with "Henriette the Forsaken."
NIRLo's GARDEN-The entertainments at this
favorite resort will commence with grand diver
tisement of seven dances, in which Mile. Urea Ma
thias, Mile. Franck, Madame Marzetti, and other
distinguished dancers, will appear. Tight rope per-
formances by Leon Javelli, n. Blondn, Madame
Axel, and La Petite Isabel The whole will con.
cude with the "Green Monster"
NATIONAL THEArRE.-The benefit of Mr.. j. B.
Howe comes off tonight, when bill of great
variety is offered for the amusement of his patrons.
The amusements will commence with the beautiful
play Of "Ihe Lady Of Lyons" Mr.. Howe az Claude
Helnotte and Mrs. Prior as Pauline. Mons Devani
Will also appear; and the amusements will termi-
nate with "The Female Hlghwayman."
AMERICAN MUsEuM.-The farces of "The Parti-
ton Suit" and "The Happy Man" are selected for
the afternoon performances, and the drama OF
"RafaeIle" in the evening, with G. w. Clarke and
Miss Mesteyer in leading characters.
CBRIsTY's MlNsrRELs.-The usual aughter-ex-
citing negro oelineations are announced for the
entertainments Of this evening by this popular
band.
Woop's MINsTRELs.-"Black Douglas" grand
burletta is being performed, every night to crowded
houses. 1t ia announced again for to night.
BUcKLEY's sERENADERs are still drawing large
audiences to their burlesque opera perform lnce1
pleasant evening can be whiled away at Buckley's
Opera House.
HIppopRoME-This establishment viii open for
the summer season next Monday evening.
MELANCHOLY SUICIDE IN RENssELAEnvrLLE.-
very melancholy and startling tragedy wa
enacted on Monday evening In the quiet little -
lage of Preston Hollow, Rens5elaervile, IN ~
county The circumstances, as related t6 ~. "
Deputy Sheriff st. John, are as eoliows:-Mr. VIM.
Pierce was found hanging in the barn near his
residence about halfpast seven o'clock in the eve
ming OF Monday Mr.. Pierce was one Of the most
respectable and substantial men in the town. He
was clOthier and fuller by trade, and for num-
her Of years had carried on that business thrifty.
About two months ago his min was destroyed by
fre, and his loss was about two thousand dollars.
His insurance covered the loss, With the exception
of about five hundred dollars The fire was gene
rally believed to be the work Of an incendiary.
Mr.. Pierce did not rebuild his mill or resume the
business, but confined himself to the culture of the
land that he owned, and that was connected with
the comfortable dwelling and outhouses which
were also his property. 1t was observed by his
family and neighbors that he was somewhat indis-
pOSe0 TOT SNORT time aItcr the 0re, OuL not SUM-
GENTLY 80 as to cause the least apprehension. On
Monday he was in his customary health and Spirits
and worked the most of the day upon the highway
with party Of his neighbors. When the labor
was concluded he went home, partook of his sup
per, hearty one shaved himself, and then went
out to his barn, which was near his house, to feed
his hogs. Presently afterwards his wife heard
some noise in the barn that was unusual, and on
going out and opening the door she saw Mr.. Pierce
suspended by the neck by a rope, and struggling
in the agonies Of death. She screamed and sank
fainting to the ground. Two neighbors, Messrs.
Van Duzen and Jones, who were standing in the
doors Of their dwellings near by, instantly repaired
to the barn and took down the body. They found
the pulse still beating family, but the neck Of the
unfortunate man was broken, and he died in q few
seconds. He seems to have committed the dread
full deed with the utmost deliberation. He tied one
end of the rope to scafolding ten or twelve feet
from the floor, and then placed o halfbushel mea-
sure upon the floor, and q nail key upon that.
Standing upon upon these he adjusted the rope
about his neck, and then, having taken the pre-.
caution to pinion his arms tightly with surcinge,
jumped of. The fall dislocated his neck, and the
work Of selfdestructon was complete. Mr.. Pierce
was in comfortable circumstances. He had plea
can't family, consisting Of his wife and four chill
dren. He was an active and devoted member of
the Baptist church, and man noted for his intel
ligence, strength Of mind, good judgment, unim-
peachable character, and blameless life. He was
about fifty years Of age.-Aibany Cypress, June 81.