Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-08-08
Suicide Of a Young Lady BY Poison-Anothsr
Affair Of Disappointed Love.
From the Rochester Union OF Angus,

.
A singular suicide took place at the Eagle
Hotel in this city, yesterday. On "Wednesday
evening young lady came by cars from AU-
burn, and took lodgings at the hotel s.,
remained in her room during the night, aud
nothing unusual was discovered in her sppe ~
ance and department Yesterday morning
she ate some toast, but did not 20 70 the break-
last table. Some time towards noon she ca lei
the bell boy Of the house. and asked him 20
10 some errands for her. He was ready 20 %,
out she hesitated, he says, in giving her com
mands.
Finally, however, she summoned enough
determination TO tell him TO purchased hcr a
ian, some other articles, and three cents worth
# rat poison The boy bought the articles
t.ilned at drug store. The girl doubtless
.ook portion If the poison immediately after
it was taken to her, and at noon was seized
with vomiting, and called for medical aid
DIR. Moore called, and suspected, after inq uir-
ing her symptoms. that she had taken poison,
but she denied the fact resolutely, that sus-
p'cion was partially lulled. Her sufferings
became more intense a short time after, and
despite of medical aid, she expired in great
agony at q late hour last evening.
Before her death she stated that her name
was Caroline BIy.ey, and that her father Alb
ier Bdyley, resides at Auburn. Up 20 the
last momeut Of her life, she would not give
my further account of herself than name and
residence. She would not admit that she b ID
taken poison, or that she meditatcd self-de-
,truction. Towards her lat hour she begged
tor medicine 20 relieve her from pain.
The appearance of the young lady was ra-
ther fair. She is rather above medium size,
and her hands indicated that she had toiled
somewhat. Among her effects were FIVE shil-
tings In money aud some letters. One letter
gives something of a clue TO the mystery at
tending lRr sad aud liz w hv
female cousin, named Decker, and aIludes to
a Misunderstanding that existed between the
deceased and young MN named Craig
They had been under Engagement for m, ar
dage, but had become alien tied and this con-
SIN writes that she endesrored TO reconcile
Craig.
Coroner Quinn came Immediately aft r she
died, and at once called a jury of inquest.
After sitting sometime without ImportaaJ re-
suits, the jury adjourned 20 meet again this
evening.
Drs Robinson and Bly, held a post m ,rfcm
examination on the body TITS m prning. THIS
,x8minatiOn proved the f,ct beyond all qu $
'ion or probability Of doubt that the deceased
was chaste.
When the jury meets at this evening, the
result of the IN 1isal examination will b Laid
before them. The physicians express the be-
lief that the deceased was not more than
twenty years Of age. A teie srap phic desplt-h
WEs sent 10 Auburn this morning, but no an
swer has been received.
The following is copy of one Of the letters
found among the effects OF the de c used
AUBURx. July p, 1855
Dear Caroline Mr. Youngs to,d me that
you was In bowling sal 'On Now. ant TO
know where You are ami what You a e dJiug
He says gentleman from there told him 50.
L hOpesyou to be discreet all your lie, az your
character is your all. Mr.. Craig was here two
weeks agp to-day, and said he wac going =
spend the sabbath il Syracuse. H sail that
Crawford was married To Be.sey 2 Pntef. and
gJt thousand dOlllrs with her. III 81 X If
You, and aid you would have to marry upon
a short notice, or marry some one that was rIpt
worthy OF you. He said th It he would TathCr
mary poor man devi, than Iich mans iool
told him he would never do better than '" 20
back arI make up friends with you. Now,
just write TO me, AMI let me know If he has
called upon you. Mr.. Stout said he called
upon you and spent the evening This letter
leaves US all as well usual, hoping il may
find you the same.
From your friend and we'll wSher,
Mrs. bANINA A. DECKER.
Your mother has been very sick, bu /; now
better. No more at present. w. B.