The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1854-06-30
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TWO PERSONS TORN TO PECEs-DsrAILs OF rHH
HORRIBLE AFFArR-rRAoEs OF THE rIESD.
From the Cincinnati Times, June n
Last night. about twenty minutes after ten o'clock
the entire western part OF the city thrown into
the greatest condemnation by the com mission of
one OF the most disbolcal acts that has ever dis
graced the annals of history II was no less deed
than the destruction of two hves-a husband and
wife-by what Is generally known as an internal ma
chine.
We were on the spot last evening but found it i'm.
possible to obtain anything like clear statement OF
facts from those who knew most about it, in fact we
did not feel inclined to the time of the pro-
fessors, who busy in their attentions upon the
mangled bodies; but this morning we visited the
hospital and through the kindness of Professor Ba
ker, have obtained from him and other parties the
following full and authentic narrative offacts.
About nine o'clock last evening two boys, named
Reed and Sommers, each about IA years of age,
walking along Plum street, near Perry, small
street between Fourth and Fifth. when they were
accosted by a stranger, who asked one of them il
he wanted job. Reed said that he did, but Somers
said "No, they did not" The stranger then told
Reed to come with him. They passed along Plum
street to Longworth, and then along Longworth in
the direction of Plum. When about half way
across the square, the stranger told Reed to take
small box which he handed him, and convey it to
the Marine Hospital, situated upon the next corner
viz:-the southwest corner of Western row and
Longworth street, and told him TO be careful and
not turn it over, as it might hurt him. The boy
took the box, and instead Of delivering 1t at the
hospital, left 1t at the store of Mr.. Stockton, in the
first story Of the hospital building.
A clerk Of Mr.. Stockton looked at the box, and
found that it was directed by small card fastened
upon it, to ~. H. Allison, Marine Hospital corner
delivered the box at the Office Of the hospital, i'm
mediately in the rear of the store in care of DR..
Cummings and DR.. Baker, Jr., who told the clerk
that Allison was not In, but as soon as he came they
They examined the box, shook it, and supposed
t to contain brown paper or something Of that
kind, from the peculiar rustlng sound emitted from
it on being shaken. They soon after sent it up to
the room occupied by Mr.. Allison, who is steward Of
the hospital In few moments they were startled
by explosion that shook the house to its founda
ton. crowd of thousand eager and excited
people were soon on the ground. anxious to learn
The sound emanated from the explosion Of some
combustible material placed in the box for the
complshment Of the hesh purpose that it effected.
the apartment and found Mr. Allison upon his
knees, near the window with his clothes on fire. he
tore them from him, and discovered that his bowels
were protrudng, and that he was otherwise horribly
mangled. The Doctor asked. "Why, Allison, what
has done this ~ He answered: GA torpedo in that
box, Doctor" The screams of the wife from the
adjoining room, now called the attention of the Doc
tor 70 her and b; way in the dark
agony. Her clothes were on fire, and the flesh had
been blown from the sides Of her face. Her left
arm was also broken and horribly mangled.
The Doctor tore the clothes from her, and carried
her into the lower part Of the building; In the
meantime help had arrived, and Mr.. Allison was
also removed from the ruins, and the fire extin-
guished. The room or apartment, about ten by
twelve feet where the explosion took place, badly
torn to pieces, the northern partition being blown
away the entire length, the plastering shattered
from the ceiling sash glass and shutters broken to
pieces, and the furniture hurled in every direction.
Mr.. Allison fingered for about two hours 10 the
most excruciating agony when he died. Mrs. Alli-
still survives but not the least hopes are enter
tanned of her recovery.
We learn from other sources that Allison, pre-
vous to his death stated his suspicious as to whom
he believed was the perpetrator. His description ex
actly corresponds with that of the boys as to the
stranger who gave them the box.
The box, Judging from the fragments, was made
from black walnut wood, and was about fifteen inches
long, six wide and four deep, and contained me-
talic case filled with powder, and perforated with
small holes. Portions of it have been found and
placed in safe keeping as it may lead to the detec-
ton of the assassin.
During the last few months several boxes Of
about the same size and make have been received
by Mr. and Mrs. Allison, containing small presents
from some unknown friend, and sent no doubt from
the same source and for the purpose of alayng any
tended the reception of this.
During the entire morning the greatest excitement
has prevailed throughout the city, and especially in
crowds being in continual attendance, anxious to
hear Of any further facts that may develop them
selves.
Every effort will be made to discover the perpe-
traitor OF this outrage, and we heard 1t strongly
urged this morning by influential men that q large
reward should be offered for his apprehension. Al
most any amount could be raised at present in our
city for this purpose. Let it be done.
DEATH OF MRS. ALLrsoN-TRAcEs OF THE MUIR
DERER.
from the Cincinnati Gazette June 2S,l
Mrs. Allison died yesterday afternoon, about half
past two O'Clock, in great agony coroner's In
quest was held; and Q verdict was found similar to
the one returned on the inquest over Mr.. Allison.
Since the death of Allison, it has come to light
that the box was made by Mccullough & lively,
on Fifth street, between Western row and Plum,
about four days since. The box was ma de in Pc
culiar manner. When finished the person for
whom it was made paid for it and took it away,
but soon after returned and wanted it made larger
which Messrs G. Il H. did. The description of this
man answers that Of the person who gave the box
to the two boys on Longworth street. to take it to
Mr.. Allison and also the person who purchased
the fumigated powder at Salsbury's drug store on
the corner Of Sixth and Freeman streets, on Friday
evening last, The description Of the man who
gave the box to the boys by Mrs. Thorpe, who re.
action, fixes it upon the same person described by
the carpenter and the druggist This individual
according to the description, was also student in
the college with Mr.. Allison, and both were to
About four weeks since, during the temporary
absence of DR.. John Baker, this gentleman was ap-
pointed assistant surgeon, and during DR.. Bakers
absence, the steward, Mr.. Allison, and this person
did not agree, each being Of the opinion that the
other wanted to be arbitrary. Hard words passed
between them and challenge for fight was
given, but was not accepted. One evening dis
pute arose between them about book and the lie
was given. Allison advanced towards the Doctor
who raised his fist to strike Allison, which the lat
ter took advantage Of, and knocked the Doctor
down.
The parties were separated. A GOODNESS had ex
listed between them up to Saturday evening last
when the Doctor took his trunk from the hospital
to go to Iowa. He did not 60, but was seen on
Monday evening, since which time his whereabouts
has net been known. Our worthy and efficient
Marshal Rufn has the matter in hand, and Is using
every possible exertion to find the real offender.
is thought that the inhuman monster cannot posi-
bly, escape.
It is proper for us to say that Dr. A. II. Baker
was not knewing to any difficulty between those
two gentlemen, which, had he known, would have