The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1855-11-25

jury was cmpaneled:-
Gideon c. Austin, A. G. Bucl,
Richard NJ. Colt, Henry Garnett,
Edward Smith, John W. Braisted,
James Meldrum, j. W. +. Smith,
Charles Small Walter kemball.
VIM Lake, sworn-I recognised the body founi at
Gowanus to-day that of Edxard Neys recognised Il
BY his coat vest and psnsloous aud particularly
by mark on his boots; Also his watch, and policy Of In
surancc found In his pocket, which knew belonged to
him; also recognized the buttons Of his shirt.
John Ma.oney, swornI reside Mt No. Il6 ifrst ave-
nue., New York; knew Edward Neville, the dcceasoi
recognised him by the Ditials :" T. NJ his wrist
have seen the body this day was = small boy when
up; am nephew Of Mr.. Neville's VIE; Mr.. Ne
Vile last Monday night previous to his disappearance
Gowanus to DAY tnat Of Ed yard Sevie snew him BY
the dress him between and O'Clock the aternocn
previous 10 his being missed had the closhiae
that on him when tound Mt Gowanus; have seen
the body now at Kings County HOTEL il Il tho same tas
Edward Doyle sworn-I am barkeopsr a. the Ktogs
County Hotel; have been in that capacity between two
and three months ,he last time that Mr.. Neville
was on the sido walk about 20 minutes pst O'Clock
A. NJ, On Fnay morning, do not rec,Icct the data
think !! two weeks last Friday had closed ttc
bar and gone up stairs tho time refer TO- looked
of the second story window and hm the walk he
passed up towards the stable in Firs; street, AMI
about enc minute are, .sin. ne came aset walking back
behind him; did not know tho man; he had on o
dark cost and wlito hat; saw Of hn the
afterwards; never him have sny dispute With
night; think absent from the time he IN
ninurcs after O'Clock just beore closing stepped
out two three minutes there was no one In ths bar
but Mr. Neville when sent out think thsrc
glasses the bar; but on returning there two
though ne bad been waiting on some one, AMI washed
and put them In their places do not know What was don'
with the money from the TILL at one time SAN Mr.. Ne
vile counting bills The doors South Seventh and
First streets not fastened when went ont; NJ
persons came slong Sonth seventh street while
out, the next morning there was two dollar
bill and some change in TIE drawer; Il was about
half past twelve O'Clock when saw Mr. Nev 10 have tue
n 4
room the second story adjoining the biard room;
just after going up stairs ~hil- my knees saying my
prayers, heard the billiard door open aud osc
and then there pause Of three four minutcs
heard footsteps going down s sad tho catside door
slammed t., at this time looked out OF the window
and faw the golcg towards tho stable and return,
whom supposed to be Mr.. Neyille an quite positive
were ishied At this time; did not hear sns sossg or
noise the walk did not hear the street door bell rog
Mr. Neville about quarter TO O'Clock sent ne up TO SEQ
the lights out in he billiard room went up and
thrs strange @ in hi nanne hat G night lott tt the i bar Il
ten minutes past one and think Mr. Scvillo pass
by the window about twenty minutes pas clock before
CLOSING the bar Mr. Neyil. aked Tor keys which
gave him; locks the hall door from tue bst ropn;
he asked for The ether Keys and told him did not know
hut thought they In he door he vent aud looked
and saw them there ani said IAN r.sht Edward; you
there yet; Mrs. NcSc called mo early the next morning
and asked II kne any thing about Mr Neville; told
went avsy Of he coachmcn stated thai no ca along
with Mr Neville from the stable (at tho time referred to
py witIeas wnen LOOKING out OF the wlndoVf.
The jury then adjourned to 10 O'Clock Monday forenoon
The remains Of Mr. Ntvic were brought home yes,er.
day afternoon, at O'CLOCK Previous to this oE NOR
tenn examination was made at the dead house, by DR..
Krockowtzer; and although the remains ccnsiicrs
bly, mutsted and dfgured, he convinced there Ind
been no violence uscd Thcrc WAS extcnhye bruise
the forehead, but cosyulated blood uudernesth,
which would have been tho had the wound beon in
fcted previous death The 81 1i also free from
fracture The friends az Mr. Neville, with view Of ha 9
Ing the matter settled to their entire satisfaction, have
engaged Dr. Berry their family physican 10 make a
thorough and searching posi mortea examination.
Tho funeral VIII take place this day (-uniay) AZ 2
O'Clock r. NJ. from the king- County Hotel, add will
doubtcdly be attended by immense concourse oi
people.
Throughout yesterday afternoon and evening people
confregatcd about the Kings County Hotel discussing
all sorts that anoat tho oce,qion of
his FIRST disappearance.
There are not a few who think that Mr.. Neville was
fouliy dealt with frem tie fret that money found
npor him. with the exception Of icv shilings aud thu,
he observed 10 have roll Of bills In his hands
the night of his disaypearance Others think that he
made away with hiu,sof consequence Of bsug avolvsi
some sc 000 for sther psrss. The testimony, Mon
day, will probably clear the mystery.
Mr. Neville about foftyone years of age aud leaves
wife Aud eix children.