The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-30

of folly to think Of such measures for it would be
the duty Of the government to quel such proceed
ings.
The Polish Exlles.
We give below the statement of the Polish Com
mittee to the Union of the Liberal Societies We
have previously published the answer to the ap.
pended document, and we now give it entire. 1t
will be seen that the Poles refuse to act with the
other societies in any matters other than those
which appertain to European anairs:-
THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY OF THE POLISH ExILEs IN
AMERICA TO TIE HONORABLE UNION OF THE LIBE-
RAJ SOCIETIES.
indeed consider ourselves to be really honored just
fer tho find 1t duty, before join
certify which, in order to avoid both the potential and
eventually supposabe Misunderstanding in future is
much required and desirable.
By the articles then, as stated below, we shall have
explained to you all exterior and interior connections
and principles neither of which could nor would abAn-
We are so closely and earnestly connected with the
Polish Central Democratic Committee in Europe and de-
pending upon it, that chief operations belong but to
that power because they closely tend to the end
Q. The principal bats and tendency OF society is
simply rtvouton by which the rebuilding OF Poland,
free-Poland democr atico .republcan-and the deliver
Of all the European nations from under the yoke Of
despotism might be accomplished
g. As regards the United States of America cur ten
denotes and endeavors 60 as far as necessary to
incline the exterior policy of that government to
behalf and to realize the aboyenamed Objects also, to
get the general sympathy Of the generous citizens of
America for our sacred cause
4. To intermedde with the interior, to establish
some new reforms is entirely contrary to all the aims
Of our society, for the following reasons
We agitate only against despotism and we respect
republic after which we are still longing We respect
it much because this country is open not only
for but 70 all the European revolutionary elements
and liberal hospitality is not refused to any
If reforms must be really brought into this
country they ought to be the task and sacred duty
merely Of the free and independent people of America
but not the task OF our society for we re-
We are not even authorized to intermedde with the
domestic affairs of this country inasmnch that we are
loving our dear Poland and are signing after herr SO
that there is scarcely among members who is
O naturalizs d American citizen.
Here then is short and general sketch of prin-
ration IT. therefore, our iabors and vie rs agree with
your pursuits then shall find ourselves honored to
join with you [Signed by the men bers OF the Polish
Democratic Con ruittee.
fIor,i ble BIurder-Attempt to Burn the Vic.
slnl's Kcmetns.
From the Salem Qll) Advocate June %
Oa Thursday last, Esquire Merritt wac certified
py Mr.. S. Shanefelt, that the corpse OF mln par
evening previous, about mile from his residence.
In the absence of the coroner. the magistrate pro-
ceeded to summon jury for the purpose of holding
an inquest. On proceeding to the spot, we found
the skull and other bones of man recently decea;-
ed, lying in a grove Of timber near the railroad,
about two and half miles southwest of Salem.
The place was quite lonely; and such an one as
might be selected for the purposes of violence and
murder. A fire had been kindled with great care,
to prevent communicating to the adjacent tim
Der, grass and leaves. Here some unfortunate
wretch had been brutally murdered and his body
placed upon the fire for the purpose of being de-
stroyed. Nearly every vestige Of flesh had been
consumed by the fire, or destroyed by swine. The
skull bore evidence of violence, having received a
fracture on tie back part, or else hole had been
burned even into the brains Other portions of the
indie tod oct IF fro IF
were found sirewed around, of sizes varying from
mans palm to quarter Of dollar. The feet
were the only part of the poor fellows person
which remained comparatively perfect These
ton, plainly showing that the mans death
was recent. Having gathered together the de-
tached fragments OF the skeleton, the Coro-
ners jury proceeded to investigate the matter with
such faint lights as they could muster. It was
then announced that coin had been found in the
ashes where the corpse had been burned. Upon fur
Their search ten dollar gold piece, Gan American
eage2 three German silver and copper coins, one
half dime, one small German coin OF the value Of
three cents, and one copper American cent were
found in the embers. A number of metal buttons
Of large size, probably belonging to an overcoat,
were also found. In the neighborhood was discov.
cred knapsack of peculiar construction, contain
ing pair of pants of fine French cashmere, much
worn; two shirts, one of domestic linen; coarse
linen apron pair OF boots nearly new, Of foreign
make, probably German; and some other articles Of
the deceased was German. A quantity Of tobac.
CO. coarse cut, was also found near the remains of
/ the fire. After elaboration, the jury rendered a
verdict that the deceased came to his death by
violence inflicted by some person unknown, and thas
after death his body had been partially destroyed
! by fire in order to conceal crime. The remains
were then decently uttered, by order Of the acting
/ Coroner.
On the ensuing day, party of FIVE German rail-
road operatives were Informally examined by Esq.
Merritt, on suspicion. Several circumstances seem
ed TO inculpae these men; but after investigation,
nothing was elected to justify their commitment OF
further d"cntion Is noi,ca that this cruel and
bloody deed may yet be unravelled, and that the
abandoned perpetrators may be brou ght to Justice
1t is little remarkable that the knapsack con.
tanned no paper or other indcia, by means of which
the owners name could be ascertained. The only
mark upon any OF the clothing were the initials NJ.
| X, in Roman characters and done with red silk
1 thread upon small neckcoth in the knapsack
| The clothing worn by the deceased at the time of
his murder was utterly destroyed, no portion Of il
remaining.
ONE MAN KILLED AND SEVERAL BADLY INJURED.
4 We learn from the Manchester Mirror that q AID
accident occurred at New Boston, N H., on Sunday.
The particulars follows -" Just as the peopie
were coming home from the church, which is sitta
ted on high steep HILL the forward axletree of Mr.
samuel Mardens wagon broke, at the top of the
hill, throwing him and his daughter out, hurting
her badly, but not seriously it Is hoped. The horse
started on full with the carriage thus twisted
over, and az he attempted to pass the horse and
wagon of Mr.. Jonathan Marden hit his carriage
and tipped IL over, throwing him and his wife into